Jams, Jams and more JAMS!
Searching for your tribe?
Well, they’re right here making music together!
Come join in whether you think you’re good or not,,,you don’t have to be!
You can jam every month at one, two, or all of our unique jams.
It’s all about nurturing the music in you! And the more you come, the better you get!
They’re all family friendly, encouraging, inspiring and heka crazy sometimes!
Come on! Whatcha waitin’ for?!
Amazing right!
Reno's never had anything like this!
*Do pay attention to our Facebook for breaking info.
Jams occasionally, but not often, get cancelled or postponed.
Things happen,,,
Celtic Slow Session
1st Wednesday 6:00
Slow and steady…that’s how everyone learns Celtic tunes. Why? Because in the Pubs all the tunes are played at lightning speed ~seriously. And if you’re not up to snuff,,,you’re banished to the back to cry in your Guiness.
So it’s important to attend this Session every month to start getting the tunes locked in your head.
Most tunes are only 16 bars long.
Short they are..so come and get started.
You love a challenge, right!
Old Time Jam
2nd Wednesday 6:00
The real deal Ethel! The plinkin’ n’ the plunkin’ is right here and boy is it fun! Come on in and join in playing authentic Old Time tunes from deep in the hollers of Appalachia. With their Irish and Scottish heritage these melodic tunes are lively and danceable.
Your feet will git to tingling!
Songs are short in length and everyone plays together, no breaks like in Bluegrass. The songs are originally writ for dancing so they’re played over and over again, multiple times till your eyes glaz over.
Helping you make that muscle memory.
So grab your fiddles, mandolins, jugs, guitars, washtubs, hootzits and whatever’s and come make some music with us!
All ages welcome!
$5 Door ~ Gotta feed the kitty!
Kitty's name is Jam
Filling the void in your life!
4th Wednesday 6:00
Let the good times roll at Mighty Mike’s Blues & Old School Country Jam Session! Easy pickin’ on simple 3 & 4 chord songs by such blues greats as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Jimmy Reed. Old country tunes by the likes of Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and George Jones.
Acoustic instruments preferred but electric through a small amp is ok. Just be respectful of your volume & turn down when asked to! VOCALISTS WELCOME TOO!
“Mighty” Mike Schermer, veteran blues man for over 30 years has toured and recorded with legendary figures like Bonnie Raitt, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Rogers, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin and so many more.
This is a great opportunity for you to play blues and country songs in a relaxed setting, led by a great performer and teacher. Whatever level you’re at now, take it up to the next one and with the sage advice and guidance of a seasoned pro!
Gonna be soooo fun y’all!
Mountain Dulcimer
~This one is on hold~
3rd Thursday 3:30
A Dulcimer Learning Club! Finally!
Reno has never had a Dulcimer Club before, so LET’s DO THIS!
The Dulcimer is a lap held instrument with 3 or 4 strings that include a drone string, so we only have to deal with 2 fingers on the finger board! EASY!
We’ll take it slow and learn together! Simple tuning and fingering on simple songs. Will be an interesting, fun experience for all!
A booklet for the Club will be supplied, then we’ll get a full on book with lots of songs to play!
If you need a Dulcimer, we have a few for rent and for sale. Stop by and check them out if you’re curious!
Bluegrass Jam CLASS
4th Thursday 6:00 to 8:00
Love seeing those Bluegrasser’s pickin’ and enjoying playing with others in the “JAM” setting?!! Want to join in but feel timid? Well this JAM CLASS IS FOR YOU! Bluegrass is a friendly style of music that will help make you a better player! You’ll be challenging yourself, learning and gaining skills in several ways at once!
This is a LEARNING JAM CLASS!
Your chance to DO THIS!
All’s you have to do is already know how to play your instrument and SHOW UP each month. We’re teaching easy traditional tunes, their melodies, licks, ‘break’ strategy, choppin, and how to ‘feel’ that special Bluegrass nuance! You’ll be picking and choppin’ with the best before ya know it!
This is a NO JUDGEMENT zone. We’re here to have fun!
$ 5 Kitty, light bevs available.
Let's DO THIS!
All jams are genre specific and put on to support players and students to help learn for their collective enjoyment as well as to help preserve this great heritage music for generations to come.
God Bless America!
We kindly ask for a small $5 bit donation at the door which helps us
keep the lights on and TP in the Out-house
