Are there any regular jams in the North Bay Area that tolerate novice players? I have only been to two slow jams at festivals last year, but would like to go regularly to become a better player. Thanks.
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 | Oalbrets says:
3/12/2013 8:13:42 AM
Where do you live at?
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 | JLB says:
3/12/2013 8:19:12 AM
I'd be interested in this answer also. We moved from the South Bay to Santa Rosa last year and I'm starting to think we moved to a vast bluegrass wasteland.
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 | T Bone says:
3/12/2013 9:25:52 AM
We could start one... I'm in Sebastopol. I'm a beginner/intermediate clawhammer banjo player.
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 | BJD says:
3/12/2013 1:08:01 PM
Im in Bodega. Scruggs novice/beginner. I can play rythm guitar if necessary.
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| Oalbrets says:
3/12/2013 3:10:07 PM
I live above Chico and and it quite a ways to travel so can't help you. Good luck
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 | whistlepig says:
3/12/2013 9:29:03 PM
The Bluegrass Breakdown advertises one in Petaluma on W endnessdays, 7-9 pm at the Aqus Cafe 189 H st. information and reservations 707- seven seven 8 - 1 one 2 two also a in Sebastapol on Saturday 2-5 pm at Coffee CAtz 6761 Sebastopol Ave. #300 hwy 12. the sebastopol ad say no beginners but I would call for an explination 707-eight 2 Nine-six six o Zero
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| BJD says:
3/12/2013 9:36:10 PM
The Petaluma jam is no brginner/novice, also. That's the problem. There is a slow jam in Berkeley every other Sunday from 2-5. I went to one and it is great. But, it's a 2.5 hour drive each way on acSunday.
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| Oalbrets says:
3/13/2013 6:21:09 AM
Put an ad in craigslist and try to start your own jam. That might work. I have done this and have made so really good friends. Its worth a try. Good luck.
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| BJD says:
3/13/2013 9:57:52 AM
Good idea! Hey, T Bone and JLB, any interest in getting together some evening and talk about organizing a regular jam? My teacher has some folks learning guitar and mandolin who might be ready.
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| Oalbrets says:
3/13/2013 10:11:06 AM
Hell, I might show up at it sometime when I am visiting a friend in Santa Rosa. Good luck and keep us posted.
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| BJD says:
3/13/2013 11:31:06 AM
Good idea! Hey, T Bone and JLB, any interest in getting together some evening and talk about organizing a regular jam? My teacher has some folks learning guitar and mandolin who might be ready.
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| JLB says:
3/13/2013 3:13:09 PM
I'd be up for that. My wife, as she puts it, plays the 6 string Martin. We've been to the jam in Sebastopol just to listen. I don't know why they would act so exclusive. There were several skill levels there including some people sitting and playing outside the circle.
BJD what town are you in?
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| JLB says:
3/13/2013 3:56:06 PM
I'd be up for that. My wife, as she puts it, plays the 6 string Martin. We've been to the jam in Sebastopol just to listen. I don't know why they would act so exclusive. There were several skill levels there including some people sitting and playing outside the circle.
BJD what town are you in?
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| BJD says:
3/14/2013 11:02:02 AM
Bodega. I work in Santa Rosa.
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| T Bone says:
3/15/2013 3:47:07 PM
BJD and JLB, I'm definitely interested in starting a regular jam. Next week is no good for me, but the following week, i should be available in the evenings.
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| BJD says:
3/16/2013 2:22:51 PM
Why don't we all meet some evening and find out what days and times work for us, then start up right away. I work 8-5 in Santa Rosa M-F. Saturdays are generally open. Santa Rosa and Sebastopol are good locations for me. Anyone else reading this is invited, too.
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| T Bone says:
3/25/2013 10:36:23 PM
BJD and JLB and anyone else interested, let's meet up this week! How about 530 PM on Thursday at coffee catz?
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| BJD says:
3/26/2013 10:42:17 PM
I can't the next few Thursdays. Wed 5:30 or Sat or Sun. Mon & Wed next week. I'm in.
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| T Bone says:
3/26/2013 11:33:49 PM
Ok. Take your pick. I'm flexible after 530 and on weekends.
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