BLUEGRASS JAMS
The Summerland Bluegrass Society is Sponsoring Regularly-Scheduled Jams in Six Okanagan Communities, From September to May!
1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH:
Kelowna Circle Jam – 2 to 4pm
Ziglar Recreation Centre,
108-2075 Benvoulin Court, Kelowna
2nd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH:
Summerland Circle Jam – 2 to 4pm
Summerland Legion,
14205 Rosedale Ave, Summerland
3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH:
Peachland Open Mic Jam – 2 to 4pm
50 Plus Activity Centre,
5672 Beach Ave, Peachland
4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH:
Penticton Circle Jam – 2 to 4pm
Penticton Academy of Music,
220 Manor Park Ave, Penticton
1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH:
Lake Country Circle Jam – 7 to 9pm
Winfield United Church,
3751 Woodsdale Rd, Lake Country
2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH:
Vernon Circle Jam – 7 to 9pm
Halina Centre,
3310 37th Ave, Vernon
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COST FOR EACH JAM
All jams $5.00
Exception: Vernon jams are $7.00
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Acoustic instruments only
~ Come out to play, or for your listening enjoyment! ~
* Circle Jams
Do you play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro or upright bass? Would you like to improve your skills on your instrument? Are you feeling too shy to sing at a mic in front of a crowd but think you might like to try singing in a cirlcle? Are you tired of playing alone in a living room and ready for the excitement, fun and energy that you will get playing with a group of people? Are you an experienced player and singer who would like to come out to support and inspire others?
The bluegrass circle jam is a fun and welcoming way for beginning or shy bluegrass pickers and singers to come in a relaxed and safe inviroment to improve there playing and singing and to learn to play with others. It’s also a great opportunity for those who are more experinced to show off there skills and inspire others.
CIRCLE-JAM SONGBOOK:
A songbook isn’t required at a bluegrass jam, but it sure comes in handy for those new to bluegrass, or those looking for a new song to sing.
Our 3rd edition of the book, which now has 132 bluegrass songs (47 new) and 70 bluegrass tunes, has been compiled by the Summerland Bluegrass Society, as part of its mission to preserve and promote bluegrass and old-time country music in the Okanagan region.
Our professionally-printed and bound songbook is available for purchase at the jams for $21 for members and $25 for non-members, or you can access the digital copy for free.
The first printed copy of the 3rd edition is ready and can be purchased at any of our jams.
OUR NEXT OPEN MIC JAM: Peachland Oct 18th 2pm to 5pm
Circle Jams dates are as follows
KELOWNA
Sun, Nov 1st – 2pm to 4pm
LAKE COUNTRY
Wed, Nov 4th – 7pm to 9pm
SUMMERLAND
Sun, Nov 8th – 2pm to 4pm
VERNON 1st Jam
Tuesday, Nov 10th – 7pm to 9pm
PENTICTON
Sun, Oct 25th 27th – 2pm to 4pm
VERNON 2nd Jam
Tuesday, Oct 27nd – 7pm to 9pm
NEW THIS SEASON!
Rotary Centre for the Arts Bluegrass Open-Mic
Fourth Thursday of every Month
Join us for our first Open-Mic Oct 22nd Time 7:30pm to 9:00pm
RCA Atrium, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna
Come out to the Rotary Centre for the Arts on the fourth Thursday of the month to enjoy refreshments while listening to some fantastic bluegrass music.
Accomplished Kelowna banjo player, Mickey Reeves, has put together a first-class group of bluegrass pickers to play some favourite bluegrass tunes and to back up our performers.
Here is your chance to sing your favourite bluegrass songs on stage, with an amazing group of bluegrass musicians backing you up!
“SIGN UP TO PERFORM”
The set list will be organized in advance. Sign-up to perform is available to paid members of the Summerland Bluegrass Society.
Not a member yet? We’d love to have you join us! Membership is easy and you can become a member at any of our regular Summerland Bluegrass Society jams. Our jams are a welcoming place to meet other musicians, listen to bluegrass music, and join in the fun. Once you become a paid member, you can perform at the Bluegrass Night at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
If you would like to perform at Bluegrass Night, please fill out the request form here.
Singers should be ready to sing one or two songs that they can preferably sing from memory. Songs should be ones that you have performed before and that you can confidently sing in front of a crowd. You are welcome to play your instrument of choice while you perform.
To assist the backup band, songs should come from the Summerland Bluegrass Society Songbook. However, well known bluegrass songs with standard chord progressions are also acceptable.
Patrons are welcome to purchase food and drinks from the Roma Nord Bistro located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts. This event is free to attend and no reservations are necessary. Tip jars are located on the tables so please bring cash to support the musicians and the Summerland Bluegrass Society’s Lawrence Trudeau Bursary.
