A new bluegrass jam starting every Third Thursday at Union Music ,142 Southbridge St, Worcester Ma next to the Coney Island Hot Dog restaurant in the Kelly Square Area from 630 to 8PM in its performance area. Parking is on Southbridge Street and the neighboring mall at Madison Place. The jam is scheduled to run the 3rd Thursday of every month. For more info contact Victor Evdokimoff at [email protected]
Jim Hurst’s unique picking style and mastery of bluegrass guitar wows audiences and is revered by both novice guitar players and his musical peers. His eclectic career has made him a remarkable performer, an experienced instructor and a highly sought after session musician. His affability and gregariousness make him one of the most approachable musicians of his caliber. The product of a musical family, Jim honed his musical style after being influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Clarence White and Jerry Reed. He got national exposure with Holly Dunn’s Rio Band playing acoustic guitar and mandolin, and singing harmonies; followed by several high profile television and radio appearances while touring with Trisha Yearwood playing acoustic and electric guitar, and harmony vocals. Jim also experienced performances with Travis Tritt, and Sara Evans. Itching to play more bluegrass, Jim joined the Grammy-nominated Claire Lynch and her Front Porch String Band in 1995 where he teamed up with kindred spirit bassist Missy Raines. While with Claire Lynch, Missy and Jim formed a duet, creating ground-breaking arrangements. They earned IBMA Guitar and Bass Player of the Year for 2001 and 2002. Wanting to pursue greater artistic freedom, Jim left the Claire Lynch Band in 2010 to embark on a solo career. With three solo works to his credit, Open Window, Second Son, A Box of Chocolates,Intrepid, and his latest 2014 release Looking Glass, Jim’s virtuosity shines as he consistently sways audiences with his deft finger work and smooth vocals. Jim performs his show full time and teaches at guitar workshops and music camps in North America and Europe. While he occasionally collaborates with other bluegrass greats, his solo performance is what keeps audiences mesmerized.
This is an intermediate jam for bluegrass instruments hosted by Victor Evdokimoff, instructor at Union Music. The event is in the performance center at Union Music , 142 Southbridge St next to the Coney Island hot dog place (508 753 3702). Jam is from 630 to 8 PM every third Thursday of the month . Event is free.
Weekly Jam Class (Tue) November 7, 2023 – November 28, 2023 (message me for individual weeks) Taught by Jordan Richmond using the Wernick Method Worcester, MA Union Music, 142 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608 4-6pm each Tuesday Tuition: $95 for 4 sessions Sign up HERE: https://wernickmethod.org/event/jr-2023-11-worcester
We are resuming our monthly jam this Saturday at Union Music 142 Southbridge St from 1 to 2:30 .We are located next to Coney Island hot dog. All levels welcome. Victor Evdokimoff