Bluegrass Jams

Grab your instrument and come on down for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time! Every third Monday of the month.

Current Jams Schedule

March 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the Inman Library
April 21st from 6pm to 8pm in Bell Room in Carlos Dupre Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center
May 19th from 6pm to 8pm in Bell Room in Carlos Dupre Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center
June 16th from 6pm to 8pm in Bell Room in Carlos Dupre Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center
July 21st from 6pm to 8pm in Bell Room in Carlos Dupre Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center
August 18th from 6pm to 8pm in Bell Room in Carlos Dupre Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center

Future dates TBD

Bluegrass Jam Session FAQ?

WHAT is a bluegrass jam?

A bluegrass jam is an informal, moderately structured, and collaborative ensemble performance of instrumental and vocal musicians. Participants usually are seated in a circle so that visual cues and other communication can be made. Various bluegrass repertoire can be played, with each musician having an opportunity to play/sing the lead melody during each song, and each musician having an opportunity to select a song and direct/lead the group through that song.
Typically, a few more experienced facilitators will guide the jam to ensure that all musicians are able to participate and develop reasonably.
Bluegrass Spartanburg jam sessions are FREE to attend and participate in.

WHY have a bluegrass jam?

A jam setting provides musicians of various levels of ability an opportunity to develop playing and singing skills, gain experience playing with and in front of others, and learn songs that are common in the bluegrass repertoire. Many developing (and experienced) musicians find the relatively informal jam framework to be comfortable for learning technique and songs and for building confidence performing.

WHO should consider participating?

Any interested musician age 7 or older
Instrumentalists and/or vocalists
Typical bluegrass instruments include guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, dobro
Musicians should bring their own instruments to play
Some songbooks are available to help participants learn frequently played songs

WHEN/WHERE would this bluegrass jam take place?

Typically every third Monday of the month (refer to the schedule at the top of this page) in the Barrett Room at the Spartanburg County Public Library HQ from 6 - 8PM. 151 South Church Street ExtensionSpartanburg, SC, 29306

Don’t be shy! Tell a friend and come jam with your fellow pickers and grinners every third Monday of the month. We’ll see ya there, partner!