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State of Arizona Bluegrass Jams
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LOCATION: Chandler, AZ |
| Chandler Jam,
2240 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, Arizona (American Legion) |
| 1st and 3rd
Monday's of each month 6:30pm til 8:30pm |
Free of charge, all
welcome, beginners especially welcome.
Acoustic string instruments only please, traditional bluegrass
instruments preferred. |
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Contact: ned robbins 602-510-0587
website: http://www.chandlerjam.com
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| JAM
LOCATION: Hereford, AZ |
| Hereford
Bluegrass & More jam, 6876 S Nucci Lane Hereford Arizona 85615 |
| Thursdays 6:30
till 9:00 pm. |
| Any interested in
Bluegrass, old country, gospel, western swing are welcome to come and
sit in. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate.. |
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Contact: Tom Coffman 520 803-6628 t.coffman@hotmail.com
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| JAM
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ |
Arizona Pickers
and Grinners Society Jam/Round Robin/Show and Jam
Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire, Phoenix. AZ |
| Third Satuday of
each month - 8 am to noon |
| Jamming from 8 to
9:30 am, Round Robin 9:30 - 10:30, Featured Performer 10:30 - 11:30 and
then jamming |
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Contact: Contact: President, Derrick Beracy (480) 429-5107
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| JAM
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ |
Resurrection
Evangelical Lutheran Gospel Jam
2602 N. 17th St. Phoenix, AZ |
| 2nd Wednesday of
the month - 7:00 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. |
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Given the long
association between bluegrass and gospel, we are hosting an all gospel
bluegrass jam. It begins with a short devotion and prayer and then in
true democratic fashion, each person within the circle gets a chance to
lead a bluegrass gospel song. Similarly, each person in the circle is
offered a break.
Beginners can chord
along quietly inside the circle, or pick an unobtrusive spot outside
the circle until they build up their chops. We take a short rest to
enjoy refreshments around 8 p.m and then get right back to gospel
singing and picking! We invite any gospel music lover to join us!
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Contact: Jason Jonker email: jjonker@asu.edu
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| JAM
LOCATION: Tempe, AZ |
Anderson's
Traditional Acoustic Bluegrass Jam Sessions
Private Home of Howard & Susan Anderson (since 1983) |
| Every Wednesday
Evening from 7 - 10 p.m. - Email for directions with map. |
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The jam sessions are
democratic; everyone has an equal chance to perform. The musicians
stand in a circle, we go around the circle giving everyone an equal
turn to pick and sing a song of their choice, or play an instrumental
of their choice. People continually learn new bluegrass song. During
the jam sessions, musicians indicate who should play next through the
use of body language. If the person selected shakes his head,
indicating that he not comfortable with that tune, another person is
selected. All people are encouraged to give it a try.
Traditional buegrass
music is performed typically by singing a verse, a chorus and then an
instrument break. The chorus is often sung in three or four part
harmony. Each break is done by a different instrument, so each musician
has his chance to shire.
The Anderson's hosted
bluegrass jams in Virginia for six years before moving to Arizonia,
where they started these regular weekly jams in August 1983 and have
continued them ever since. They provide soft drinks, ice and cups.
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Contact: Howard or Susan Anderson - Email: sunnysusan@cox.net or handy13@mindspring.com
Website: www.carcinoidinfo.info
(click on Bluegrass Music on the left side of the page) |
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"I
attended my first jam at the Anderson's ten years ago as a brand-new
mandolin player. I was encouraged and mentored by the people there and
have remained a regular for all these years. I've observed many
musicians to go on and establish or become part of performing bands.
The level of playing is excellent yet there is always room for the
novice. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere - never clickish and
exclusive. They have set the pattern for traditional bluegrass and
jammng for many of us in Arizona! Thanks!
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Anni Beach - Chandler, AZ
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