Bluegrass and Old Time Jam

There's a growing group of musicians  meeting at Aqus every 4th Wednesday from 7 to 9.  Don't confuse this with the other similar events: Celtic Seisiun,the Open Mic, or the Jazz Open mic

The has food and beverages of all kinds available for purchase so please don't be shy about stepping up to enjoy while you are here.  You can definitely grab a quality meal here before the Jam.

For any newcomers, the concept of the "Bluegrass Jam" is somewhat new to you so I've listed a few helpful hints below. 

The Ten Jammandments

(adapted from Larry's List, adjusted slightly for Jack's)

I. Thou Shalt Tune Thy Instrument.
~ Electronic tuners make this easy.

II. Thou Shalt Keep Steady Rhythm.
~ Count beats if necessary.

III. Thou Shalt Take Turns Choosing Songs.
~Announce the key. Vocalists always choose their key.
~ Choose a song you can complete, and that at least half the jammers know. 

IV. Thou Shalt Not Speed.
~ Start songs at a reasonable tempo, and hold it please. 

V. Thou Shalt Signal Who Has The Solo.
~ Follow a pattern when taking solo leads.

VI. Thou Shalt Listen To Others.
~ If you can't hear the lead, consider yourself too loud (and then quiet down).

VII. Thou Shalt Welcome Others.
~ Include everyone in your jam. Help everyone sound as good as they can.

VIII. Thou Shalt Not bring NON bluegrass Instruments to the Jam
~Please leave at home your: flute, trumpet, drums, amp, piano, sax, etc. 

IX. Thou Shalt Infrequently Try New Material.
~ Original & different tunes are OK occasionally, but must be easy enough to follow.

X. Thou Shalt Be Considerate Of "new" Pickers.
~ Help beginners.

 Thanks,

Jack Murphy
Jam Organizer