Valley Grass is pleased to organize regular jam sessions, open to the public.
Need to know how to have a successful jam? Check out our Jam Etiquette article.
Central Jam
These jams are led by Garry Greenland - he will incorporate a "slow jam corner" for more novice or casual players whenever there is sufficient interest.
It is a bluegrass jam so keep that in mind when deciding if this is for you. Come early, have lunch and a beverage. Thank the staff. For information contact Garry at: [email protected] Also - jams are taking place at these locations:
Bluegrass Wednesdays at Red Bird, following the monthly concert. The first Wednesday of each month Bluegrass Wednesdays will present a local/regional band in concert from 7:30 to 9:30, followed by an informal open jam. All welcome. $20 gives you a great concert and a fun opportunity to jam. Advance tickets available at www.redbirdlive.ca . West – Stittsville: Acoustic Jams Hazeldean Gardens, 6130 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville, Ontario Featuring Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, Folk, Fiddle, Celtic, and Gospel Music on the guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, and your vocals 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm the 2nd Sunday of every month beginning January 2025 The jams take place in the Auditorium (downstairs), and you will need to “sign-in” at the Reception Desk. Contact: Wayne at 613-256-5439 or [email protected] East - Sarsfield: Midori Country Store and Café, 2950 Colonial Road, Sarsfield, ON, KOA 3E0, 613-925-2752. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Dinner-5 pm, music from 6 to 8 pm. Dry acoustic jam (no mics, no amps and absolutely no percussion). For health reasons, only musicians who are double-vaccinated are invited. Please let us know if you are coming as we need to inform the cook. Hosts: Don & Maryann Boudria. (Hon. Don Boudria, P.C.) 613-698-6839 Do come and jam with us in Sarsfield someday. The distance from Ottawa to Sarsfield is no greater than that from Sarsfield to Ottawa (so I am told)! |
Enjoy these lovely sketches by Mary Moore, depicting some of the folks from the Spencerville and Prescott open stages.
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Open Stage style "jams".
These events are open stage events, using amplification and a "house band" that invites others to get up with them for a few songs. South - Spencerville: Legion, 27 Benney Street, Spencerville, ON, K0E 1X0. 613-658-2031. Every 2nd Thursday 2-5pm. This "jam" and the one in Spencerville alternate weeks. Contact: Mary Moore: [email protected] South - Prescott: Legion, 141 Henry Street West, Prescott ON, K0E QT0 @email.com. Alternate Thursdays monthly, 2-5pm. This "jam" and the one in Spencerville alternate weeks. Capacity limits may be in effect. Check ahead. Contact: Bernie Coville at [email protected] 
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