Monday Jam Sessions

Each Monday night at 7:00 PM

Fun and friendly jam session open to all levels.

All acoustic instruments, vocalists, and percussionists welcome.
Different host team and theme for each week (see below).
Unless otherwise noted, lyrics and chords sheets are projected on the wall - no need to print out or bring music.
$5 Suggested donation
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Setlists and Charts for this coming Monday's jam:

2nd and 4th Monday, 7 - 9 PM

First Monday - Song Circle Jam

1st Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Host Team: James Clarkston and Gregory Gross

Folk Song Circle jam using Rise Up Singing

What we'll do: Form a circle and take turns leading songs from the classic

folk song anthology, Rise Up Singing, plus handouts from James.

What to bring:
A copy of Rise Up Singing and a music stand if you have them. You are also welcome to bring copies of other songs you'd like to lead to share with the group.

Second Monday - Classic and Contemporary Rock Jam

2nd Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Host Team: Tom Pastore

Songs in the style of:

The Who
The Grateful Dead
R.E.M.
Simple Minds
The Kinks

Third Monday - SDBS Bluegrass Slow Jam with Mary Jane Cupp

3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Hosted by San Diego Bluegrass Society (SDBS): Mary Jane Cupp assisted by David

Fun and friendly way to learn and practice jamming skills:

Playing chordal backup & simple leads
Using a capo
Singing lead & harmony parts
Jamming etiquette
Learning bluegrass standards at slower tempos

If you are a beginning/intermediate guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, or bass player (or even ukulele or dulcimer player!), of any age, you will enjoy learning & reviewing bluegrass jamming basics with other friendly folks!

Note: Chord charts and lyrics are in printed format - not projected. A few copies are available to borrow for first-timers.

Chords are represented as Roman Numerals, not letters. Tutorial

$5 SDBS members / $10 non-members

For more info, email Mary Jane at mjcupp@yahoo.com. Check out the San Diego Bluegrass Society at www.sandiegobluegrass.org.

Fourth Monday - Popular Classic Rock with Mike Evans

4th Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Host Team: "Mikey" Evans assisted by Julie, Rob, Colin, Greg and others

Songs in the style of:

The Eagles
Neil Young
The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John

Fifth Monday - Wildcard Jam

5th Mondays, Starting 7:00PM

Host Team: TBD

5th Jam possibilities:

Bluegrass / Classic Rock Mashup
Beatles Night
Other tribute themes
Let your jam host know what YOU would like to do