Jam sessions
Open sessions in Celtic and international folk music
Fourth Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30 pm
506 Franklin Street, Melrose, Massachusetts
Admission: FREE!
Listeners are welcome
NOTE: This series is now ended after four years of great music-making. Many thanks to everyone who participated!
FAC presents monthly sessions in Celtic and international folk music for all instruments. The sessions are led by expert musicians and are open to instrumentalists of all levels. Some sessions include or feature singing.
Jam sessions Wednesday schedule, 2011:
January 26 – Irish music, led by Lisa Coyne and Friends
February 23 – Cajun music, led by Cathy Mason: celebrate the Mardi Gras season!
March 23 – Scottish music, led by Dougie Lawrence from Glasgow, Scotland
April 27 – Klezmer music, led by Steve Rauch
May 25 – Scottish music, led by Emerald Rae
June 22 – Greek music, led by Meraki
No session in July
August 24 – Folk song sing-along, led by Julia Poirier
(Bring along your Rise Up Singing book if you have one. Spare copies will be available.)
September 28 – Scottish music, led by Barbara McOwen
October 26 – Irish music, led by Peter Maguire
Many thanks to Peacuddy’s Café and Bakery for the use of their space.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Download the October Melrose jam flier as a printable PDF.
