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IMPORTANT NOTE: We do our best to keep our Area Events List and Web Calendar up-to-date and accurate. However, some events posted here may have been canceled and recurring events such as jams may have been terminated. For that reason we strongly recommend that before driving long distances to an event, you contact the Event Focal first.
If you have jam updates or additions, please use our "WAMA Event Request Form" form to email us.
WEEKLY/MONTHLY JAMS
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BEAVERTON, OR: Bluegrass Jam |
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| When: | Every Wednesday, except the 2nd one, from 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm |
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Round Table Clubhouse 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Beaverton, OR 97005 (just east of 217) (map) |
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BEAVERTON, OR: Bluegrass Jam For Information: Email |
| Event Notice Expires: | 10/1/2019 |
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SEATTLE, WA: Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown |
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| When: | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, from 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm |
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Machine House Brewery in Georgetown 5840 Airport Way S #121 Seattle, WA 98108 (map) |
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SEATTLE, WA: Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown Twice Monthly Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown Seattle area bluegrass jammers and devotees: We play standard bluegrass tunes and more (including fiddle tunes, singing tunes, etc.). Wide variety of bluegrass oriented instruments welcome. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7pm-9pm. Great atmosphere for jamming, listening and hanging out and having a good time. Open to musicians of all skill levels. See you there! Contact: Patrick Nugent Email Machine House Brewery in Georgetown: website |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/25/2020 |
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BEND, OR: Bluegrass Jam |
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| When: | 2nd and 4th Thursdays year round from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Bend-La Pine Schools (Boardroom) 520 NW Wall St Bend, OR 97701 (map) |
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BEND, OR: Bluegrass Jam Bluegrass Jam in downtown Bend, between Wall and Bond Streets, across from the Public Library. For Information: Call Becky Brown and Verda Hinkle (541) 318‐7341 or Email. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 10/1/2019 |
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CENTRALIA, WA: Oakview Jam
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| When: | Every third Friday of the month 6:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm, October through April |
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Oakview Grange 2715 N Pearl St Centralia, WA 98531 (map) |
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CENTRALIA, WA: Oakview Jam Donations accepted to pay for use of the Grange. For more Information, see the WAMA‐ Oakview Jam page or email us using our " WAMA Contact Us" form. Enter Cheryl Terry - Oakview Jam in the Subject box of the form. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 10/1/2019 |
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TACOMA, WA: Blue Muse Roots Jam |
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Every 3rd Saturday (Jan and Feb are second Saturdays), 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch 215 S 56th St Tacoma, WA 98408 (Map) |
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TACOMA, WA: Blue Muse Roots Jam - September thru June Every 3rd Saturday - September thru June - 1:00 - 5:00pm (Jan and Feb are second Saturdays), For more info, check our Website. Also, download the latest Roots_Jam_Calendar. Downloadable information sheet. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 7/1/2019 |
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PORTLAND, OR: Taborgrass Bluegrass - Class & Jam |
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| When: | Every Saturday from 10:00 am ‐ 1:00 pm, October 6, 2018 through May 26 2019 |
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NEW LOCATION: Waverly UCC Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward 300 SE Woodward Street Portland, OR 97202 (map) |
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PORTLAND, OR: Taborgrass Bluegrass - Class & Jam Beginner & Intermediate Classes and Jams 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, $15 Open Jam 10:00 am - 1:00 pm For all instruments. No registration required. Drop‐ins welcome. Cost is $15 per session. Knowledge of basic chords and the ability to execute the chord changes is required. For Information: visit our Website. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 10/1/2019 |
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WINLOCK, WA: WAMA Slow Jam
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Second Saturday of the month - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, October through May |
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Hope Grange 118 Antrim Road Winlock, WA 98596 (map) |
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WINLOCK, WA: WAMA Slow Jam Great for all levels and especially good for total beginners. For more Information, see the WAMA‐ Slow Jam page or email us using our " WAMA Contact Us" form. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 10/1/2020 |
ANNUAL EVENTS
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WINLOCK, WA: 19th Annual Winlock Pickersfest
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| When: | August 2, 2019 through August 4, 2019 |
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Winolequa Park 138 Rhoades Road North Winlock, Wa 98596 (map) |
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2019 Winlock Pickersfest August 2-4, 2019 Featuring Richard Smith! The festival includes instructional workshops, open mics, plenty of pickin' and grinnin', and organized kids activities! Check out the rest of the site to see details about the live bands, the workshop schedule, camping details, ticket info, links, and more. For more information, Click Here. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 9/1/2019 |
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ENUMCLAW, WA: 2019 Western Swing Music Camp and Festival |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Sunday, August 11, 2019 |
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Historic Field House 1456 Roosevelt Ave E Enumclaw, WA 98022 (Map) |
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The North West Western Swing Music Society's
Music Camp:
Wednesday, August 7 - Saturday, August 10 |
| Event Notice Expires: | 8/12/2019 |
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WINLOCK, WA: WAMA Annual BBQ and slow jam
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| When: | August 17, 2019 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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WAMA BBQ 163 Enchantment Ln Vader WA 98593 (map) |
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WAMA Annual BBQ and slow jam Our annual WAMA BBQ and Slow Jam is taking place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the residence of John and Angi Buck. WAMA supplies the burgers and buns and the rest is by potluck. Marv will also have a homebrew on tap (adult beverages are OK). Bring your favorite dish, music instrument, friends and family and join us! Jam will start at 1 pm. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 9/18/2019 |
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RAINIER, WA: 27th Annual Bluegrass Pickin' Party |
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August 22, 2019 - August 25, 2019 (4th Weekend of August) |
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Wilkowski Park Rainier, WA 98584 (Map) |
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27th Annual Bluegrass Pickin' Party Camping Dry camping. No reservations. A donation of $20 per tent/RV to the Rainier Lions for the weekend (Thursday-Sunday) is suggested. $15 per night prior to Thursday is payable to the City of Rainier. No Alcohol. Dogs must be on a leash. Food Burgers, fries, etc. are available all day Friday and Saturday. Breakfast served Friday through Sunday. Corn Feed every evening. Produced By – Rainier Lions Club Visit Pickin' Party Website. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 8/26/2019 |
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PORT ORCHARD, WA: American Banjo Camp |
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| When: | September 5, 2019 - September 8, 2019 |
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Pilgrim Firs Conference Center 3318 SW Lake Flora Rd Port Orchard, WA 98367 (Map) |
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American Banjo CampSpend a long weekend away from everyday life's toil and cares with nothing to do but hang out with world-famous teachers and play the 5-string banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, or . . .ABC features four levels of instruction in bluegrass banjo and four levels of instruction in old-time banjo, as well as a full-time guitar track, a full-time fiddle track, and new this year, a full-time mandolin track! Detailed Info- Facebook |
| Event Notice Expires: | 9/9/2019 |
2020 ANNUAL EVENTS
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality
Suite
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| When: | February 20, 2020 through February 23, 2020 |
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (map) |
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality Suite Wintergrass - Suite 355 This will be the 6th year for WAMA to have a Hospitality Suite at Wintergrass We use the Hospitality suite to let people know who we are and what we do. With our showcase bands, workshops, and jams, we promote American Acoustic Music in many ways. One of our main purposes includes being a supportive sponsor for Wintergrass. Another is to involve as many members and acoustic music fans as we can to enjoy this fantastic festival with us. If you’re going to the 2020 Wintergrass Music Festival, be sure to come to Suite 355 and visit with us, see some terrific Showcase Bands, and participate in some incredible jams. Check out our Showcase Band and jam schedule. Admission to the Suite is FREE!! Our presence is intended to increase awareness regarding our association and as a non-profit organization, we are NOT charging admission. However, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and refreshments are available in the suite for a small donation. We will also be selling WAMA and Pickersfest T-Shirts, WAMA Pick Cards, and WAMA Stickers. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/1/2020 |
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 Wintergrass Music Festival |
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| When: | February 20, 2020 through February 23, 2020 |
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (map) |
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Wintergrass Music Festival, Bellevue, WA Wintergrass is a family-friendly Bluegrass music festival, with concerts and dances at 4 different stages. There are also music education programs for kids and adults, workshops, impromptu jams, and a chance to see and hear some great music. While Wintergrass is primarily a Bluegrass music festival, you'll hear plenty of other styles of acoustic music including Gypsy jazz, Celtic music, Old-Timey, Swedish polskas and many more types of acoustic string music. Jam sessions reflect the diversity of styles with young and old alike participating in every nook and cranny. Don't be shy! Don't leave home without your instrument. The festival maintains a convenient Instrument Check room so that you can safely stash your instrument while you enjoy shows. Wintergrass takes place at Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue, WA. The Hyatt has plenty of 24 hour jamming space and room for 4 stages all under one roof. Rooms at the Hyatt generally sell out months in advance, and they are selling out earlier and earlier each year. Click HERE for more info. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/1/2020 |
If you have jam updates or additions, please use our
"WAMA Event Request Form" form to email us.
Please NOTE: In order to keep the Events List as
accurate and up-to-date as possible, an expiration date has been added to each Event
Announcement. Announcements older than 2 weeks past the expiration date will be removed
unless we are contacted with updates.
