Regional Jam List

Jerry Schultz Memorial Jam
When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month. 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Location: in the basement of St Thomas Episcopal Church 276 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711
Contact: Jim Poulicci jpoulicci@gmail.com and Lori Benscoter benscoter2@comcast.net
Details:  Jerry did a lot of good work for this music community, mark your calendar for this jam.  All levels are welcome.

Last update: 7/8/23

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The Wilmington Bluegrass Jam

(This jam was originally at the LOMA Coffee House) is on hold. For additional info contact Rich Myers at myersrpm@gmail.com.

Last update: 7/5/23

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Woodside Farm Creamery
Music Style: Bluegrass and Folk.  All levels of musicianship are welcome.
When: Saturday 1 to 5 pm May through September – Weather permitting
Location: 1310 Little Baltimore Road Hockessin DE 19707 map http://www.woodsidefarmcreamery.com/
Contact: Ed Filkins – ed.filk@gmail.com
Details:  The Woodside Farm Creamery Summer Bluegrass Jam began in 2006. A free small ice cream chit is available to all musicians. Please bring your own chair.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/801627904260913/?multi_permalinks=961678261589209&notif_id=1679180774667099&notif_t=group_activity&ref=notif

Last update: 7/8/23

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Brandywine Dulcimer Fellowship
Music Style: Old Time and Folk.  All levels of musicianship are welcome.
When: 1st Friday of each month 7:30 PM
Location Grace Lutheran Church at Route 41 and Graves Lane, Hockessin, DE 19707
Contact: Bill Collins Phone: 302-762-6270 dulcibill@aol.com
Details:  All acoustic instruments welcome, including lap dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, guitar, flute, recorder. www.everythingdulcimer.com/clubs.php?state=DE

Last update: 7/8/23

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Friends of Folk “Pickin-In”
Music Style: Bluegrass and Folk.  All levels of musicianship are welcome.
When: 2nd Saturday each month 1:00 to 4:00PM (please check site to confirm) https://www.delfolk.org/pick-in or call the Brewery 302-653-2337
Location Blue Earl Brewing 210 Artisan Drive Smyrna, DE, 19977 United States (map)

Contact: delfolk@gmail.com
Details:  This is an Acoustic Folk event. Songs to Share.

Last update: 7/5/23

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Old Stone Cider Jam
When: Every 2nd and 4^th Sunday of the month through the summer, weather permitting 12:30 to 5:00pm https://www.oldstonecider.com/calendar
Location: Old Stone Barn 959 Chesterville Rd., Lewisville, PA 19351 map

Contact: Dean Engelhart dean.engelhardt@comcast.net
Details:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/387699953079571

Last update: 7/8/23

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When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Location: Malvern School of Music 19 E King St. Malvern PA 19355

Contact: Steve Ruzansky ruzco@verizon.net

Details: Cold season – jam upstairs in the school, warm season – nearby in Burke Parke gazebo

Last update: 7/31/23

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Nottingham Jam replaces White-Oak Jam
When: Every Saturday 1:00 to 4:00pm
Location: Old Brick Schoolhouse at the corner of Stoney Lane and Route 272, Nottingham PA

Contact: Marty Heisey martyheisey@gmail.com
Details:  Bluegrass

Last update: 7/5/23

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Pickin at the Brick with Joe Hillman and Friends
When: Second Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm
Location: Brickette Lounge, 1339 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, USA  https://www.brickettelounge.com/music-events

A folk and bluegrass jam 7 to 10 PM, the second Friday of each month at the Haycock Township Community Center in Quakertown, PA. The address is: 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951-2915.  ALL ARE WELCOME.  Donations are welcome.  Refreshments available.  For more information, email Rich Laughlin at musicolic@yahoo.com.
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Fitzwater Station Old Time Jam the 2nd Wednesday of month 7 – 9pm at 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460.  For information visit http://www.fitzwaterstation.com/. Organizer: Elyssa Hilton

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Holmesburg Bluegrass & Country Jam. The MacSwiney Club, 510 Greenwood Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
In warm weather it meets at Jenkintown Town Square Gazebo at 307 Leedom St, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Thursday 8 – 10:30 PM.  For more information visit http://www.Holmesburgjam.com/.  All Player levels are welcome.
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Mermaid Inn Old Time Jam has been discontinued.
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The Kelly Center Bluegrass Jam

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Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFSS) Monthly Sing.

Last update: 7/17/23

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The Main Line Old Time Jam at the Gryphon Cafe is no longer active.
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Gojjo Old Time Jam at Gojjo
Location: Gojjo, 4540 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (map) http://www.gojjos.us

At The Barn – JAM 2000 Harris Mill Rd Parkton, MD. Every 7 Days Until December 17, 2017 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Details at Sevenmountainbluegrass.org. Was told this jam no longer happening.
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Franklintown Jam Franklintown Fire Hall 2 Miles south of Dillsburg on Rt 194 $2 admission.  Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Repeats Every Week Until December 21, 2017.  Details at Sevenmountainbluegrass.org.
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Carroll Township Community Center Jam at the Carroll Township Community Center Shermans Dale, PA.  Fridays 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Every Week Until December 29, 2017.  Details at Sevenmountainbluegrass.org.  Call 582-2312 for directions. Was told this jam no longer happening.

MOM’s Bluegrass Jam Doylestown – Maxwell’s On Main, 37 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Thursday 7:30 PM.  Please check the events page for further details. https://doylestownjam.com/.  All welcome.
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Doylestown Jam Location: German Hungarian Sportsmens Club, 1622 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown PA.  Monthly Jam Location: Maxwell’s On Main, 37 North Main Street, Doylestown PA.  Wednesday Evening starting around 7:30 PM for a fun, and entertaining evening.  Please check the events page for further details. https://doylestownjam.com/or Ben at hilltown5string@yahoo.com/
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Ponco Folk Song Society Jam at the Quality Inn, 1220 Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa.  If you play an instrument, please bring it along and join one of the many jams.  Admission is $7 ($6 for members). Membership is $10.00 per year and you can purchase here via PayPal.  1^st Sunday of Month, Stage Shows 12:30 – 5 PM.  For info 570-420-1000.
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Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association. at the Plainfield Township Fire Company,6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, PA.  2^nd Sunday September – April  Doors open 10:30 AM. Open Stage 12:30 – 5PM.  Info: http://www.afbawindgap.org/.
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Acoustic Jam hosted by Dave Fry at Vargtimmen King Koffee, 506 Chestnut St., Emmaus, Pa.  Bring your instrument and a favorite song or two, any style, for some pickin’ and singin’ with host Dave Fry!  Every 4^th Thursday 7- 9 PM.    For information https://www.facebook.com/Vargtimmen-King-Koffee-188999488323/.  All skill levels are welcome!
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Join Fred Gilmartin and Friends for a fine music circle in the tradition at Godfrey Daniels  7 E. 4^th St. Bethlehem, PA. on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 to 10 pm except Summer – Bluegrass jam.  Information at http://www.godfreydaniels.org/ or contact Fred at froderickskulldigger@yahoo.com,
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The Old-Time Jam is hosted by Tom and Betty Druckenmiller at Godfrey Daniels 7 E. 4^th St. Bethlehem, PA.  1^st Tuesday of each month Old Time Jam.  Information at http://www.godfreydaniels.org/
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Godfrey Daniels at 7 E. 4^th St. Bethlehem, PA. Presents Blues, Swing, Irish Seisiún and Songwriters Workshops.  For Information on specific dates and times at http://www.godfreydaniels.org

The Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association –  there have been some changes over the last couple years with the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association. Check the facebook page for most up to date concert and jam information. There is limited jamming at the current location ( American Legion Caroline Post 29
9238 Legion Rd. Denton, MD 21629) but we’re working on that. Summer months there are no concerts, but there are jams, locations to be announced. For info check facebook at Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association.
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Beans in the Belfry Bluegrass Jam. Is held the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. 3-6 p.m.  and the 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30-9 p.m. at 122 West Potomac St Brunswick MD.  Bluegrass musicians are cordially invited to jam with other bluegrass lovers in this cozy family friendly venue.  No Cover.  For information: call 301-834-7178 https://sites.google.com/site/oldtimefrederick/home/events/beans-in-the-belfry
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Arcadia Bluegrass Jam has been postponed until further notice at the Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building, 5415 Arcadia Ave., Upperco, Maryland 21155 is held Every Wednesday night.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  For more details see. http://www.arcadiavfc.org/content/bluegrass/jams.cfm.
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The Baltimore Old Time Jam every other Tuesday night of the month slow jam starting at 7 pm an fast jam at 8:15pm at the Five and Dime Ale House, 901 W 36 St, Baltimore, Maryland 21211.  This facility also hosts a Bluegrass Jam on the other Tuesdays.  For more details, email bradkolodner@gmail.com. The Facebook group: Baltimore Old Time Jam Faceboook Group, www.kenkolodner.com or www.bradkolodner.com.
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Baltimore Bluegrass MeetUp Group. Meets every 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 – 5 pm at the Victory Villa Community Center at 404 Compass Rd. at the corner of Compass Rd. & Martin Blvd. in Middle River, MD.  Hosted by Bud Dickens and Tony Bonta.   For details https://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Bluegrass/events/qgfsfpyzhbqb/
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Baltimore Bluegrass Jam at the Five & Dime Ale House (901 W. 36th St.). Every other Tuesday night (opposite the Old-Time Jam). Led by Lucas Chohany & Alex Lacquement. More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569707316420150/
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Song Swap/Vocal Jam. Every 4th Tuesday. 4305 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21214. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free. Popular monthly song swap in lovely Lauraville. Chorus songs are great (expect lots of harmony), or whatever you’d like to share. Nice folks, acoustic, non-performance oriented.
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The Silver String Band is holding an Old Time jam session at The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keaton Way, Columbia, Maryland every Tuesday at 2:00 pm. All instruments and levels are invited to join. For more information, contact billmccarthy22@gmail.com.

Albert Hall – 131 Wells Mills Road (Rt. 532) Waretown, NJ Jamming on the Picking Porch and in the Picking Shed is held Saturday 6:30 PM. For information visit www.alberthall.org.
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Charlies Old-Time Jam (Stony Brook Friends)

Where: Oakley Farm and Museum 189 Wemrick Rd.  Freehold, NJ 07728

When: 1st Tuesday of month.  Starting time is 7:30 p.m.

Contact http://www.diamondcut.com/oldtime/?page_id=2

Details:  Strictly Old-Time Jam.  No breaks, all play together.

Last update: 0416/25

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SJARMS meets at the Medford Memorial Community Center at 21 South Main Street on 2^nd Monday of month at 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m.  For Additional information at http://www.sjarms.com.
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The Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association of New Jersey (BOTMA) is announcing an Old Time jam to be held on the third Sunday of the month from 1pm to 5pm from January through May at Embury United Methodist Church, Little Silver, NJ.  There is a minimal charge of $4 for BOTMA members, $6 for Nonmembers. Memberships can be obtained for $4 per year for single membership and $8 per year for family memberships.  For more information visit http://www.njbluegrass.org. The doors open at 12 noon, with entrance downstairs after 12:30 p.m.  To keep the music flowing, there will be two wonderful moderators. They come with a host of experience in the genre and are looking for like-minded individuals to share it.
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The Princeton Bluegrass Meetup is held at Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ on the 2^nd Sunday of month 7 p.m. For more information search on Facebook for Princeton Bluegrass Jam Group.  All stringed instruments are welcome.
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An Open Folk Jam (Fiddle Tunes – Old Time – Bluegrass) at Birdhouse Center for the Arts 7 Main St. Lambertville, NJ on the last Wednesday of month 8 p.m.  Information at https://www.birdhousecenter.org.  $10 Suggested Donation. All Playing Levels welcome.
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A Traditional Bluegrass Jam is held on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2 to 4:30 pm at Pino’s 13 North 4th Avenue in Highland Park NJ.08904.  For more information contact Marie Austin at oinkemm@gmail.com.

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When: Starting at 7pm to 10 pm 4th Wednesday of month

Where: Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn, 61 Bridge St., Milford NJ 08848

Contact: For information and updates call or text Mike 908 391 4004

Last Updated 4/16/ 2025