All levels are welcome.  Spacious new headquarters at the SLO DOwn Pub

Contact: Julio Boysenberry - (805) 459-6019 or email at: boysenberr@yahoo.com

The Tuesday session is hosted by Ran Bush of the West Coast Ramblers
and Monday evening is hosted by John Kornhauser of the Dark Hollow
band.

To get the most out of these sessions, you should be able to play
chord changes on your acoustic instrument smoothly at 80-120 beats per
minute. The Tuesday sessions are a little more "guided" with easy
songs and medium tempos, the Monday sessions are more up-tempo, but
still not "full speed". Please note: the folks in the Fifth String
can't answer questions about the Slow Jam. Contact Ran Bush for more
information .

"This is a super fun jam" 

" Though billed as an open jam, it appears to me to be cliquish and a little inbred. The participants have been together for a long time, and are not - in my experience - particulalrly welcoming.  It's relatively small, with probably about 6-10 people attending. Quality of play is, I think, intermediate, with an abundance of guitars, sporadic attendance of a bass player, one banjo player, a mandolin-player or two, and a good fiddler "

Anthony G.

"To add to Don Rowan's comments, my experience is that this jam is very open and welcoming. All levels of play are represented, with most being at the beginning to intermediate level (in my opinion). Once in awhile, an excellent picker will show up. The songs go around in a circle. The soup is excellent, and the atmosphere relaxed. Attendance is variable."

"In my experience, the jam does attract a few good pickers on an intermediate basis; however, I would rate the overall quality of play as beginning to intermediate. That said, it tends to be welcoming and accepting of others. Players sit in a circle and take turns. Sometimes, the jam gets too big for my liking (upwards of 15 people) that not everyone can take a break, and the quality of play slackens. That's only natural, though, if the group gets this large. The soup and donuts are very good."

This one is just forming in January 2007 - come and join in!

Contact: Wendy Stockton - email: wstockton@ci.santa-maria.ca.us

"This is a "slow jam" for beginners; intermediates and above may provide rhythm or sing. Space can be limited, so do call ahead."
-Julio B.

"I've been to this jam once, it was noisy and filled with fun loving people.  Most of the customers talked and ate pizza, some listened to the music.  There is a small stage, a sound system with 3-4 microphones, couple of monitors, and stand-up speakers for the audience.  The participants were friendly enough and played a wide variety of music, some bluegrass, country,  and blues.  There were a couple of fiddles and mandolins, three to four guitars, a bass, and three  banjos.  People took turns stepping up to the mics for breaks. I had a good time.  I was so noisy you couldn't hear yourself playing, yet alone other musicians.  I may go back;  the beer, pizza, and folks there make the whole experience worthwhile. "

"Visiting from France, I had the joy and pleasure to visit the tuesday Bluegrass Soup Jam of Signal Hill, great people, great soup, great picking, what else is there to say".

Bernard

" The players are friendly, and the venue is conducive to jamming. Attendance varies between three and twenty. Lots of guitars, 3-4 mandolins, a couple of bases, a couple of banjos. The soup and coffee are very good. The drill seems to be everyone picks out a song, going around in a circle. Quality of play is usually beginner to intermediate "

Anthony G.

Meet at the white pipe gate at the end of Black Star Canyon Rd.  Bring your favorite acoustic instrument to this mountain hideaway where birds sing, crickets chirp, creeks burble, trees creek, and leaves rattle.  Join nature's chorus and bow a fiddle, blow a harmonica, tap a drum, pluck a guitar, sing, hum, or clap your hands.  Let the sweet melody fill the air.

Supplies: Acoustic instruments only.  No amplification allowed.  Other musical instruments may include harp, banjo, accordion, spoons, jaw harp, saw, washboard, etc.  Bring foldable/portable chairs.   
Who: Kids and up.  Maximum Capacity = 20 participants.  This is an event for all levels of musical experience. 

Special Instructions/Supplies: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time.  Bring a minimum of 1 quart (32 oz) of water per person.  Bring snacks and/or full meal.  Wear weather protection (jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.), durable hiking socks and close-toed hiking shoes (extra pair for wet tours), long pants, and backpack for snacks.  Bring first aid kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic, allergy medicine, tweezers, etc.) and cell phone.  Bring flashlight/headlamp and layered clothing for evening programs.

RSVP: Please email jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org or call 714-649-9084.  Donations are appreciated.  Please leave your name, contact information, and total # in your party.  We cannot be reached by cell phone at tour locations, so please ask questions and confirm tour details well in advance

This jam is a lot of fun! Usually the weather is nice so we play outdoors, in the middle of an apricot orchard. If enough people show up, we split up into several groups. Folks are very friendly and low key.

Now in our eighth successful year, come and join us at Zoey's Cafe. Great food and drink, lots of friends, tons of fun!

All skills welcome. We get lots of spectators! Our jams are every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6 PM until 9:30 PM. Zoeys is located at 451 E. Main St. in Ventura

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