Hello Folks,

I want to let you all know about the many opportunities we’ve cooked up for jammers and wanna-be-jammers out there. Joan and I have Jam Camps coming up in CO, NC, PA and KY… AND this year, new Wernick Method Jam Classes are springing up in communities from coast to coast and Australia! More on that below, or click the above link for info on DrBanjo.com.

Sylvan Dale Ranch in Spring
For more experienced jammers, our camp at the incredibly scenic Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, CO will focus on band skill development in addition to jamming. And the MerleFest camp will again include the popular intermediate track. That’s our biggest camp, 60 pickers last year.

We hope you can join us or a Wernick Method teacher in your area… and/or tell someone you think would benefit from learning about jamming. We’re excited about the rapid success of this new project to teach jamming far and wide, and some of our best advertisers are people grateful for being launched as jammers by one of our camps. We appreciate the referrals! I really do have the goal of making bluegrass jamming “bigger than bridge” and with your help, it will happen.

The Wernick Bluegrass Learning Network is growing briskly nationwide and overseas, with over 150 students registered for 16 classes held or scheduled so far, and more added as new instructors are certified.

2011 Spring Wernick Method Classes
Mar 12-Apr 9–Phoenix, AZ, Saturdays, 9am-2pm with Mark Miracle
Mar 13-Apr 17–Cambridge, MA, Sundays, 3-5:30pm with Tony Watt
Mar 20-Apr 10–Alexandria, VA, Sundays 1-5pm with Ira Gitlin
Mar 27-May 22–Arlington, TX, Sundays 2-4:30pm with Jim Penson
Apr 3-May 15–Shelby, NC, Sundays 2-6pm with Gilbert Nelson
Apr 6-Jun 1–Burlington, MA, Wednesdays 7-9pm with Tim Rowell
Apr 30-May 2–Golden Beach, QLD, Australia, Weekend with Greg McGrath
Jun 2-Jul 21–Brielle, NJ, Thursdays 7-9:30pm with Heidi Olsen
Jun 13-23–Hartland, WI, Mon/Tue/Thu 6-8pm with Jon Peik

Teachers, to learn more about the Wernick method, click here.
Pickers, to be informed of a class in your area, click here.
Learn more about the Wernick Method here.

For “all things jamming”, click here to go to Jamalot

2011 Bluegrass Jam Camps

* April 1-3: Boulder, CO, Bluegrass Jam Camp, at the Boulder Inn, our home.
* April 15-17: Loveland, CO, Jam and Band Skills Camp for Intermediates, at the lovely Sylvan Dale Ranch. Springtime in the Rockies!
* April 25-28: Boomer, NC, Basic/Intermediate Jam Camp at Camp Harrison, just before MerleFest
* May 10-12: Gettysburg, PA, Bluegrass Jam Camp, at the Granite Hill Campground, before the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
* June 20-23: Owensboro, KY, Bluegrass Jam Camp at Riverpark Center before the ROMP festival

“There was a lot packed into those few days… the excitement of learning to jam with others, making real live honest-to-bluegrass music, and getting to know some really wonderful and supportive people.” (a recent Jam Camper)

For more information about any of the camps, visit the jam camps page at www.DrBanjo.com.

Pete

NAME OF JAM:
Sudley Folk Jam! Sesquicentennial Bull Run

EXACT LOCATION:
Sudley United Methodist Church
5308 Sudley Rd
Manassas,, VA 20109
Directions: From I-66, take Rt 234 (Sudley Rd) 3miles north the to edge of the Manassas National Battlefield. Sudley Church is on the left, bordering the Battlefield grounds.

DATE & TIME: July 23, 2011 — 10am to 5pm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
In commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the 1st Battle of Manassas at Bull Run, Sudley Church is hosting a folk music jam on Saturday, July 23, 2011. We’re inviting folk musicians of all ages to bring their hammered dulcimers, mountain dulcimers, fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, flutes, bagpipes and any other period instrument you may have, to come and jam with other musicians in a casual atmosphere.

Playing space is available both inside and out. Period costuming would be great, but not necessary! Come visit our historic church, which served as a hospital during both Battles of Bull Run, and join others who love to just PLAY music. Sandwiches and bottled beverages will be available for purchase during afternoon.

Please call or email if you would like to participate in this event or hear about some of the other activities planned during this four day commemoration.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Deb Angerman
Program Director
Sudley United Methodist Church
PO Box 96
Catharpin, VA 20143
(703) 754-4380

Great Northern Bluegrass Festival Jam Camp

www.bluegrassmidwest.com

Presented by Keith Yoder.  Keith has been the jam coordinator at Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Camp and is a full time music instructor. 

Friday, March 18, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg
1800 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
 
For players of all levels on guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, and dobro who want to learn how to jam at a higher level.  Learn jamming etiquette, fundamentals, backup, chord changes, soloing ideas, improvising.  If you are uncomfortable in jams or have never jammed, this camp is for you.   

To register, send a check for $75 to Keith Yoder, 310 3rd Ave. SW, Farley, IA 52046
563-543-8933  yograss@yousq.net 

I just moved to Murfreesboro, TN. play a little 5 string banjo but need LOTS of practice with others! I’ve contacted lists, music stores, etc. looking for a bluegrass jam for advanced beginners and Intermediate pickers and can’t find one here.

I’m willing to start a new one if anyone in Murfreesboro is interested. Also willing to join an existing one.

If you live in Murfreesboro and want to jam at a slow to intermediate pace, contact me: Here OR 559-892-6869. We will decide on the night and time depending on what is most popular.

thanks,
Linda Horton

Looking to put a jam together and need people to play. Have an 11,000 sq ft venue in Greene County, near Lake Oconee, and want to start a regular jam. The address is 2661 Union Point Highway, Greensboro, Ga. 30642 right across the street from the Greene County Airport.

Thursday or Friday nights would be great. I have a large stage 20×50, sound system in place, complete restaurant, 2.5 acres of parking. Don’ let winter keep you from playing. Winter indoors and summer outdoor here. This could end up being one of the largest jams in Georgia.

Please click Here to email if you interested in helping or have any suggestions.

Richard
or call me at 770-633-9873

Interested in creating “Barn Dance Under the Stars –featuring Blue Grass Groups–Old Country
Gospel Groups and Square Dancers at Belle Starr’s “SILVERADO” Ranch on Hwy 80 between Bisbee and Douglas —-Saturday evening—-Sunday Afternoon.

Thought perhaps you could help me out—-Have large Boondocking Campground—Horse back Rides–Buggy Rides—-catering to local–other States –Canada and Europe.

You may view my Blog: Here

Thanks
Belle 432-3464 5189 Hwy 80 mile post 353

The Bethel Woods Blue grass Jamboree on August 22nd will be a truly exciting event featuring Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Travelin McCoury’s, the latest incarnation of the Del McCoury Band, featuring Dan Tyminski, Rhonda Vincent, and Cherryholmes.
Pavilion Stage
3:00pm Show Time (show ends approx. 9:00pm)
2:00pm Doors

$39.00 and $19.00 Reserved, $15.00 Lawn
Local Appreciation:
$10 – $29 Reserved Seats for Sullivan County Residents at the Box Office with ID*

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a $100 million outdoor performing arts center and museum located approximately 90 minutes from New York City at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY. The 15,000 seat outdoor performing arts venue and The Museum at Bethel Woods are set within nearly 2,000 bucolic acres.

Please visit Website for more info.

2010 Rural Rhythm Records
Produced by Randy Kohrs
Recorded at Slack Key Studio, Nashville, TN

“Quicksand” is another first-class production from Randy Kohrs which includes some excellent accompaniment by artists including Scott Vestal, Mike Sumner, Clay Hess, Bryan Sutton, Tim Crouch, Adam Steffey, Russell Moore and many, many others. This CD includes a powerful mix of contemporary bluegrass, blues, country and gospel.

What stands out in this album are the powerful lyrics especially in the gospel-ish tunes ” If You Think Its Hot Here” and the title-track, “Quicksand”. If you are looking for a traditional-bluegrass CD this is not the album for you, however if you feel like jumping the fence this is just the album for you. With a line-up of pickers, vocalist and song variety this CD leaves you wanting more, so purchase it online or run down to the nearest store and join the rest of us in the “Quicksand.”

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- Rob Lawson, TheBluegrassJournal.com

There’s still time to register for Pete’s inaugural Jam Camp in Owensboro, Kentucky at the International Bluegrass Museum, June 21-24! The camp is Monday – Thursday, leading into the ROMP (River Of Music Party) Festival, which will feature Pete & Joan Wernick with Doc Watson, Michael Cleveland, and other bluegrass legends and top talent. And the jam camp group will even get to play a couple songs on-stage!

BULLETIN: As of June 12 there is still space in this camp! Click http://drbanjo.com/camps-owensboroinfo.php for more information and last minute registration.

New to the Jam Camp concept? Pete’s camps are geared to “closet pickers” of all bluegrass instruments. Click here. Only 4 chords (G, C, D, A) needed to participate, soloing and singing are not required, but are taught.

Here are two single-day Basic Bluegrass Jamming Workshops, a chance to work on your jam skills:

Sun. Sep. 19, Santa Monica, CA, at McCabe’s Guitar Shop. Noon-5pm.
Sun. Oct. 17, Carbondale, CO (near Glenwood Spgs), at the Colorado Rocky Mtn School, 1-5pm.

And Pete and Joan’s last Jam Camp of 2010: Fri.-Sun. Dec. 3-5, at The Boulder Inn, Boulder, CO.

Click here to visit the camps page at DrBanjo.com.

P.S. Banjo Pickers! Registration now open for Pete’s 2011 Winter Banjo Camps in Boulder, CO. Click here!