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Backbeat 4th Thursday Jam – Beverly

Backbeat Brewing 31A Park, Beverly, MA

7-9:30 pm every 4th Thursday at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA. Join us the 4th Thursday of every month to listen or play! All levels welcome. Our first jam in May was a big success with over twenty players jamming in the restaurant and out on the patio. Lively bluegrass filled the air and judging by the hearty applause, everyone loved it! The Backbeat menu feature two dozen delicious beers on tap, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin-crust pizzas (including a gluten-free option) and various appetizers. Backbeat is located at 31 Park St (just off Rantoul), directly across the street from the Beverly Depot train station. There is plenty of on-street parking. Check Facebook for updates to the schedule.

photo of a music jam with bass, fiddles, banjos and guitars
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Old Time Jam at The Burren

The Burren 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

Long-standing, weekly Sunday night old time jam led by Alan Kaufman and friends in the Front Room.

frank drake jam digital image of guitar, bass, mandolin on a background of hands
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Bluegrass Jam at The Burren

The Burren 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

Fall and Winter schedule resumes! Hosted by Frank Drake at The Burren in Somerville, MA 2-5 pm in the front room.

2nd and 4th Thursdays Bluegrass Jam at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA

Backbeat Brewing 31A Park, Beverly, MA

All pickers, singers and Bluegrass fans are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA.  The jam starts at 7pm and runs until at least 10 (usually ends closer to midnight!) Backbeat Brewing is located at 31A Park St, Beverly, MA, across the street from Beverly Depot and one block off Rantoul St.  There is plenty of on-street parking. (Meters run to 8pm in Beverly) The taps offer many delicious brews ranging from NE IPA's to genuine English style cask ales, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin crust pizzas (available in gluten free and vegan options).

FREE!
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Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session

The Old White Church, Center Tuftonboro, NH

The weekly Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass & Gospel Music Jam Session continues at the historic Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro every Tuesday from 6:30 until about 9:30 pm.  Fans of country, bluegrass and gospel music are invited to enjoy an evening of music. There is no admission charge, a donation is requested to help cover operational expenses.  The Church is located on Route 109A, just across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office.  Everyone is invited to attend the jam session while enjoying cookies and a cup of coffee.  For more info call Joe at 569-3861.

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Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop

The Bebop 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Bring your instrument and play some tunes with this talented bunch of bluegrass musicians! Or just come to eat and drink at The Bebop Boston. Every Wednesday 9-midnight.

Old Time Almost Fridays at Lily P’s

Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA

Lily P's is now home to a new weekly night of traditional music in Cambridge every Thursday. Old-Time Almost Fridays, named in part because we're just so excited that it's almost the weekend, aims to bring the Lily P's magic to the Old-Time community.  The night will include performances and multiple jams hosted by many talented Old-Time musicians. Old-Time Almost Fridays are hosted by Tony Watt and held at chef Chris Parsons' restaurant Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters in Kendall Square in Cambridge. Dec 19 Zach Meyer and Friends at 7 pm followed by a jam with the band! Beginner jam at 7, intermediate jam at 8 pm. Free indoor parking garage.

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3rd Friday Jam at PCA

Parish Center for the Arts 10 Lincoln St, Westford, MA

Featuring, but not limited to Bluegrass music Bring your Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Bass, Dobro, Harp (all types), mandolin, bones, etc.. and come and enjoy a night of great music. The Parish Center For The Arts (The PCA). 10 Lincoln Street Westford, MA PCA is a BYOB facility, so feel free to bring snacks, a bottle, whatever! Please bring whatever you need, and be sure to police up everything when we go. I ask you to leave no trash, garbage, bottles, cans, etc behind. There are chairs and tables as needed. This is a pass-the-hat event, with proceeds going to the PCA to offset the cost of our usage. Welcome to players of all skill levels and audiences alike. Free parking Monthly on 3rd Fridays, 7-10pm

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