open jams



Here's something I found in rec.music.bluenote that might be of interest
to you....

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Here's the latest revision of the open jam sessions list.  Further
additions, comments, corrections, etc. VIA MAIL PLEASE, are welcome.
I'll maintain the list, revise it, and repost it periodically.
My thanks to all of you who have contributed to the list!

This edition of the list has been sorted by State/Province/Country to make
it a bit easier to find entries for a particular area.  In response
to reader requests, I'm also trying to figure out a way to classify
jam sessions into loose categories, i.e. "blues", "folk", etc., so that
it's a bit easier to locate sessions by genre.

Finally, if you notice a missing "Contributed-by" field where your name
should be, please let me know; it's handy to have someone to steer
questions to when they come up, and it's also nice to know who
should get the credit for the entry.  As a note to folks out there
who have questions about particular jams: sometimes the person who
contributed the entry has current information, sometimes they don't.
The best way to find out is to ask nicely, and not to be too surprised
if it turns out that they moved away from the area 2 years ago. :-)

---Rsk

This list is copyrighted by Rich Kulawiec, 1992, 1993, 1994.

Tucson, AZ:	Rusty Nail, 326 N. 4th Avenue, has a Tuesday night
	"Celtic Jam" ... actually a mish-mash of contra dance music +
	american/anglo/keltic tunes + whatever.  They also have an open
	mike night on Fridays.

	Contributed-by: Theron Friedman (tzf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

Berkeley, CA: The Starry Plough, corner of Shattuck and Prince 
	Irish music and dancing every Monday night.  Dancing classes 
	start around 7pm, music starts around 9pm.

	Contributed-by: James Moore <james@xxxxxxx>

Covina, CA: The Fret House - guitar store by day, open mic session at night.
	Open mic is the first Saturday of the month, starting at 8 pm
	and going till around midnight.  There's a sign-up at 7:30, it
	costs a buck either to play or watch and refreshments are served
	at intermission.  Overall the crowd is very friendly and the
	sound system is excellent.  The average performer is moderately
	talented and plays both familiar tunes and original material.

	Contributed-by: Peter Poirier <ppoirier@xxxxxxxxx>

Davis, CA: There is a "traditional" tune jam at Steve's Pizza, 314 F St.,
	on alternate Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 10:00 PM.  Beginners
	are welcome; the level of playing is variable, ranging from novice
	to competent amateur level.  Both Irish and traditional American
	tunes are commonly played.

	Contributed-by: darsie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Darsie)

Folsom, CA: Sutter Street Saloon, 614 Sutter St, 916/985-3280;
	Sun, 8pm; $3.00 cover. A pretty loose blues jam in the historical
	section of town.  The jam is host by The Blues Busters; the guy
	to talk to is the guitarist, Jimmy. [ Update: defunct as of July 1993]

	Contributed-by: David Fiedler (david@xxxxxxxxxxx)
		and Danny Kurywchak <dakurywchak@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Lodi, CA: R Place, 710 South Beckman Road, 209/369-4767
	Thu, 8pm; no cover. Guitar Mac and the Blues Express plays a set,
	then anyone can come up to jam. A real bunch of gentlemen and a
	good band. [ Update: defunct as of July 1993 ]

	Contributed-by: David Fiedler (david@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Los Angeles, CA: In Melrose, the Nucleus Nuance is a classy place with
	a Monday night jam session.  Mostly real book type tunes, good
	house rhythm section but rhythm players can also sit it.

	Contributed-by: marco.zagha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marco)

Sacramento, CA: There's a pretty traditional blues jam held at the
	"Torch club", 16th and Lst in Downtown Sacramento every Sun
	and Tues night from 9pm 1-am. Ranging from good to
	pro musicians. No cover.

	Contributed-by: Danny Kurywchak <dakurywchak@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Santa Cruz, CA: Callahan's - On Water St. one block east (and slightly
	north) of Ocean St.  Thursday night blues jam, 8:30 - 1. House
	band plays a couple sets.  Sign up on set list (usually 4 sets).
	Players range from not very good to very good. Anyone who gets on
	the list gets to play.  Also have a "talent night" on Sundays.

	Contributed-by: leff@xxxxxxx (Bill Leff)

Santa Cruz, CA: The Kuumbwa holds a weekly jam, usually on Tuesday nights.
	Admission is $2; usually mainstream jazz, beginner to advanced.

	Contributed-by: tombrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

San Diego, CA:	The Espresso Literati (a cafe/bookstore) has a Saturday
	afternoon jam from 2-5 PM, hosted by guitarist Art Johnson
	and a rhythm section.  It usually consists of a first set by
	Art and his friends then the jammers sit in.  Espresso Literati is
	in La Jolla (a nice part of San Diego), at the corner of
	Fay and Kline (downtown La Jolla. Not to be confused with
	downtown San Diego).  Jazz, real book type stuff.
	[ Update: Keith Pilotti, ktp@xxxxxxxxxxxx, reports that
	as of 1/94 this place no longer exists.]

	Contributed-by: Sue Raul (sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

San Jose, CA:  Garden City, 360 S. Saratoga Ave., has Tuesday night
	jazz jam session hosted by pianist Smith Dobson supplying
	the core rythm section.  Pretty open atmosphere, real book
	type of tunes. (408)-244-3333

	Contributed-by: Larry Lewicki <ldl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

San Francisco, CA:  The Plough and Stars, 116 Clement, SF, has an open
	Irish jam on Sunday nights. This is a very hot session, the level
	of playing is at a professional level. Sessions begin at 8 PM or so,
	and often last until 1 or 2 AM.  Leif Sorbye, of Tempest and formerly
	Golden Bough, has been a regular in the past.

	Contributed-by: darsie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Darsie)

San Francisco, CA:  Owl & Monkey Cafe, 9th Street btwn Irving & Judah (Sunset).
	Folk music every Thursday night.  Signup at least one or two Thursdays
	in advance.  [10 minutes each.]  It gets crowded really fast, so show
	up early.  Really laid back atmosphere.  They also have an open poetry
	night -- I forget which night [I'll find out.]

	Contributed-by: bert@xxxxxxxxxx (Roberto Sierra)

Boulder, CO: The Outback Saloon (3141 28th St.) has a jam session on Thursday
	nights.  Typical smallish-bar, low-key jam situation.  
	Roughly, there is a blues/rock house band that arranges sit-in's, 
	groups of jammer's, or solo acts.

	Contributed-by: kauff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brian Kauffman)

Boulder, CO: Round Midnight, 8th & Pearl, has a jazz jam on Wednesday nights.
	The house band starts at 9, jam goes from 10-12.  The environment seems
	to depend on who is booked as the house band for the month, but when I
	was there, with Joe Bonner leading the band, everyone was welcome to
	play as much as they liked.  Phone 442-2176.

	Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
		and ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Boulder, CO: The Colorado Daily mentioned that The Pearl Street Cellar (nee
	Club Makalu) at Ninth and Pearl has a Wednesday blues jam sponsored by
	the group Bleeker Street. I haven't made it there yet. It's free
	according to the article. No other specifics mentioned.

	Contributed-by: Tom Wurtz <wurtz@xxxxxxxxxx>

Boulder, CO: The Boulder Folk Music Makers sponsor an open stage/jam session
	the fourth Friday of (most) every month.  They're held at the
	Unitarian Church, 5001 Pennsylvania, Boulder, CO.  The church is
	between Arapahoe and Baseline, and west of 55th.  The open stages
	start at 7:30 pm, and are followed by the jam.  The open stage
	is first come-first served, and 3 (normal length) songs are allowed.
	There is a sound system provided, but is often not necessary as the
	accoustics are great.  No smoking, no alcohol, kids are welcome,
	and coffee and goodies are sold at intermission.

	Contributed-by: Howard Gluckman <hgluckm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Ft. Collins, CO: The Bar Bazaar (downtown) is once again holding a Monday
	Blues Jam; Mark Van Ark leads it.  Pretty open after the
	first set.  They also have a call-in-to-schedule-in-advance
	"acoustic showcase" hosted by Scott Allen on Wednesday nights;
	some of the time is spent in open jam.

	Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Ft. Collins, CO: Linden's (downtown) has an acoustic jam hosted by
	Don Cordes and Rob Solomon *most* Tuesdays.  Update: as of 9/93,
	this jam has been discontinued.

	Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Ft. Collins, CO: AJ's on Linden (downtown) has a rock and roll jam
	on Wednesday nights.  It's pretty loose, with a tendency
	towards 70's/80's classic rock tunes.  As of 9/93, this jam
	has been discontinued, probably because AJ's has been discontinued. ;-)

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Denver, CO: Swallow Hill Music Association has an open acoustic blues jam
	on the third Sunday of the month; the session is led by Mary Flower
	and takes place from 4 to 6 pm.  There's also an open bluegrass
	jam (also on the third Sunday) from 1 to 3 pm.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Acoustic Music Center, 1932 S. Broadway, has jam sessions 1st
	and 3rd Fridays; Ph 744-1737.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Golden Oldies, 15680 W Colfax Ave, 278-3344.
	Jam Night Sundays.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Ristau's Restaurant, 2035 S Sheridan, 980-5614.
	Blues Jam Thursdays and Sundays.
	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Falcone's (jazz), 1096 S. Gaylord, Ph 777-0707 has an
	open stage on Wednesdays.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Mercury Cafe (pop/rock), 2199 California St, Ph 294-9258;
	has an open stage on Wednesdays.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Denver, CO: Ziggie's Saloon, 4923 W 38th Ave, 455-9930; Jams Thursdays.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Colorado Springs, CO: Poor Richard's Restaurant, 324 1/2 North Tejon.
	Has an open Celtic jam on the first and third Thursday of
	every month from 8pm until 10 or so. 

	Contributed-by: Dean.Karres@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dean Karres)

Aurora, CO: Sheabeen Irish Pub, 2300 S Chambers Rd, Ph 696-6131.
	Tuesdays - Irish Jam  Sessions.

	Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)

Washington, DC: New Vegas Lounge, 1415 P Street NW, (202) 483-3971 has an
	open mike night on Thursdays. It's run by a local band led by
	Rickie Lee who is a hot guitarist. The club is run by Dr. Blues
	who will get up and sing without much encouragement. Lots of fun,
	but Ave. P and 14th is not a nice place to be at two in the morning.

	Contributed-by: keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)

Washington, DC: Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Avenue NW, (202) 882-2523 has
	a Sunday night jazz jam.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Washington, D.C.:	The Zoo Bar on Connecticut Avenue, just across from
	the main entrance to the National Zoo, has an Irish music jam
	every Sunday night at 9:00 PM.  This jam has tended to change
	location every few years, and also it skips nights occasionally
	when there's some special event. 

	Contributed-by: David Scheim (des@xxxxxxxxxxxxx@alw.nih.gov)

Washington, D.C.: Busara, 2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW., (202) 337-2340
	Sunday, "Open Mic Night Blues Jam  with Chai & the Strangers
	All Musicians Welcome" 8pm-12am
	(The club bills itself as blues & jazz.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Emerald Isle, 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, (Capitol Hill area),
	(202) 544-4753. Sunday, Blues jam; Tuesday, Acoustic jam.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Food For Thought, 1738 Connecticut Ave. NW., (202) 797-1095
	Monday, open mike (acoustic)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Kala Kala, 2439 18th St. NW., (202) 232-5433
	Monday, open mic with Bob Becker
	Tuesday, Jazz jam session with Steve Bernstein & GeorgeColligan
	Thursday, Blues Jam
	(to quote the ad, "A Smoke Free Space!")

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Maggie's New York Pizzeria, 4237 Wisconsin Ave. NW,
	(202) 363-1447; Sunday, Open mike with Pat Hackney

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Mr. Henry's, 1836 Columbia Rd. NW, (202) 797-8882
	Tuesday and Wednesday, open mic night with Tom Saputo
	(jazz, I believe)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Nanny Obrien's Irish Pub, 3319 Connecticut Ave. NW
	(202) 686-9189. Sunday, open mike with Ace Smith
	Monday, "Traditional Irish Session" (Is this a jam session?
	        call first.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: New Vegas Lounge, 1415 P St. NW, (202) 483-3971
	Tuesday & Wednesday, "Professionals' jam night - Bring your tools" 
	(I've been wondering just how they determine whether you're a
	professional or not. I'm gonna have to go check this out.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: One Step Down, 2517 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., (202) 331-8863
	Saturday & Sunday, Afternoon jam session with Lawrence Wheatley
	(I've never been to this one, and I've seen it in your list
	before, so maybe someone else has more/more accurate
	information. I know it's jazz and that's about it.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Round Table, 4859 Wisconsin Ave. NW, (202) 362-1250
	Tuesday, open mike (acoustic)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Ave. NW., (202) 882-2523
	Sunday, jam session (jazz) 9pm-2am

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Washington, D.C.: A note from John about current info:
	BTW, I highly recommend anyone wanting to know what's currently
	happening in town, as far as the music scene is concerned, pick up a
	copy of the Washington City Paper (free, comes out on Thursdays) and
	possibly the Friday edition of the Washington Post for their Weekend
	magazine (which also includes Baltimore clubs in its listings). These
	two together will basically inform you about 80-90% of the live music
	clubs in the area.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Orlando, FL: Orlando Friends of Florida Folk meet each Sunday 7-11 pm
	at Spiral Circle Bookstore.  No mike - round robin singing.
	Mostly contemporary.

	Contributed-by: Abby Sale <Abby.Sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Orlando, FL: Champion Folk Club meets Wednesday 8pm at the
	LaCasta Brave apts clubhouse.

	Contributed-by: Abby Sale <Abby.Sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Atlanta, GA: The Freight Room, 301 E. Howard Ave., Decatur, GA (15 minutes
	from downtown Atlanta)  (404) 378-5365.  Every Sunday Evening Acoustic
	Open Mike, 7-10pm.  Sign up around 6pm.  Contemporary folk, traditional
	folk, blues, folk-rock, jazz, unclassified.  Light meals and
	beverages in an old train station.

	Contributed-by: Douglas W. Olsen <olsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Atlanta, GA: "Sounds of Buckhead" no longer has an open jam; they've
 	gone to a DJ/dance format.

Atlanta, GA: Fellini's Pasta in Little 5 Points has a Monday night jazz jam,
	which starts at 10 PM.  The house rhythm section is the JAS trio,
	one of whom (James) leads the session.

Atlanta, GA: Just Jazz in Buckhead has a Sunday night jazz jam, and
	a Tuesday night blues jam "with the Hammond B3 Organ".
	Both start at 9 PM; call 404-355-5423 for more details.

Atlanta, GA: Penta Hotel, 26th floor, in downtown Atlanta...starts at 9 PM
	on Wednesdays. The purpose of this open Jazz session is to
	recruit local folks for the live broadcasts on Friday and Saturday. 

Chicago, IL: B.L.U.E.S. Etcetera, 1124 W Belmont, 312/525-8989; open jam on
	Weds. 9pm; $3.50 cover This is a well laid out, spacious club
	near Wrigley Field. Open jam sessions follow a set by Glenn 
	Davis and Straight Shooter.  Also has an open jazz jam on
	Mondays at 9:30 with Brad Goode Quartet, no cover.

	Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
		and Mark Chung <chung@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Deja Vu, 2624 N. Lincoln, 312-8721-0205 has an open jazz
	jam on Sunday nights with Jeff Newell quartet, no cover.

	Contributed-by: Mark Chung <chung@xxxxxxxxxxx>
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S Wabash, 312/427-0333; open jam on 
	Mon. 8:30pm; $3.00 cover This is the newest club on the circuit.
	The inside is very blue(!) and it has a great stage/sound
	system set-up.

	Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage, 312/342-0452;
	Mon. 9:00pm; $3 cover Very friendly club on near northwest side.
	Jams hosted by co-owner and drummer Tony Mangiulio and David Lindsay.
	Sometimes Mama Rosa makes her great lasagna. Rosa's also does the
	periodic 1:30-6am BluesCruises on Lake Michigan during the summer.

	Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: The Green Mill, 4802 N Broadway, 312/878-5552;
	Fri. 1:30-4:30am  no cover Late night open jazz jam session with
	the Green Mill Quartet-baritone sax, piano, bass, drums.
	Saturday night, `After Hours Jazz Party with Sabretooth Jazz Quintet.'
	Great club, former Al Capone hangout and now home of the famous
	Sunday night Uptown Poetry Slams (open mike 7-8pm).

	Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: The Playhouse, 7407 W. Madison St. in Forest Park,
	(708) 366-6363, has an open jam on Tuesday nights.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Pete's Place (in Lyons), 8550 West Ogden, (708) 447-9773,
	has a Wednesday night jam session.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: The Edge (in Midlothian), 147th and Cicero, (708) 687-4244,
	has a Thursday night jam.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Saltes, 7541 Irving Park Rd, (312) 589-9460, has an
	open jam on Wednesday nights.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Chicago, IL: Hugh's, 720 S. Barrington Rd. in Streamwood, (708) 894-3830,
	has an open jam on Sundays beginning at 6 pm.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Chicago, IL: Lee's Unlead Blues, 7401 South South Chicago Blvd.,
	(312) 493-3477.  Every Friday and Saturday Lee (a woman) hosts
	Buddy Scott & The Rib Tips. Buddy is a Chicago staple along with
	Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, and others.  He has been at Lee's for
	at least the past 5 years.  He is almost always on Chicago Blues
	Legends tapes. There is an open mic usually on the late set both
	nights.  The first starts around 11pm.  Good local regulars
	(including Johnnny Taylor's son) appear.

	Note: Buddy is also at Rosa's on Monday night.  There is no charge
	at either club ONLY WHEN BUDDY APPEARS.  He does not allow a cover
	to be charged when he plays.

	Contributed-by: lewis@xxxxxxxxxxx (Sharon Lewis)

Chicago, IL: The (Irish) Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, has open sessions
	for Irish traditional music every Sunday night (starting
	around 8pm).  The people here are _fairly_ serious about what
	they do, but they still have a lot of fun doing it.  One tends
	to get a few very strong players (at least one or two each
	session I have been to so far) who more or less dominate each
	session, as well as a few people who will tend to just sit
	around and come in when they feel like it.  The overall
	atmosphere is quite friendly, though.  This is (to my
	knowledge) the best place in Chicago for real Irish sessions.
	There is no cover.

	Also, every now and then, they will have a internationally
	famous performer (often an all-Ireland champion) come by
	(usually on Wednesdays, I think) and play some tunes.  Form
	what I've heard, if you are a reasonably good musician, the
	performer will often let you up on stage to play along for a
	few tunes.  For these nights, there is a cover charge
	(anywhere form $3-$15 dollars, depending on the performer).

	Contributed-by: George Keith <keith@xxxxxxxxxxx>

	(Further comments from Greg) The Abby Pub (At Grace and Elston,
	312-478-4408) was the site of one of the hottest Irish sessions in town.
	There was a session on Sunday nights, and one during the week (Wed or
	Thurs?) as well.  People like Liz Carroll, Marty Fahey and other Chicago
	Irish notables would play there when I was there. ['87-'91]  If there
	are other sessions in Chicago, this is the place to find out about them.

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Brookfield, IL: (western suburb of Chicago): Irish Times, 8869
	Burlington, has open sessions every Wednesday night.  The
	attitude here is a little less formal than at the Abbey, and
	it tends to show.  The songs tend to be less articulate, and
	more like the playing often found in the southern areas of
	Ireland.  They also occaisionally break out into other styles
	of folk.  When I was there last, one group of people started
	playing blues, followed by another group that started playing
	bluegrass/old-time fiddle.  The music is almost entirely Irish
	otherwise, though.  The players here also enjoy singing (much
	more so than at the Abbey), so if you like to sing irish
	ballads, this is a good place to go.  There is no cover charge.
	There is a very good fiddle player who is a regular here,
	Although I am may be wrong, I remember someone telling me that
	she was either a student or a playing partner of Liz Carroll.
	I found her playing quite enjoyable, and easy to learn off of
	(from the standpoint of another fiddle player).

	Contributed-by: George Keith <keith@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL; Booeymonger in Des Plaines (northwest suburb near O'Hare),
	1504 Miner, 708-299-7656, has a Tuesday night blues jam.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Brookfield, IL:  Brixie's, at 9526 W. Ogden Ave in Brookfield (708) 387-0050
         Wednesday nights.  Jam run by John Kattke (gtr/keys/sax) former
         keyboardist for the Buddy Guy Band, the Deadbeats, and many other
         Chicago bands.  10 PM, $1 cover; anything goes program;
	 recent jams have included acoustic, rock, and jazz.

	Contributed-by: Jack Gallagher <u42753%uicvm@xxxxxxx>
		and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL:  Wrigleyside at 3527 N. Clark, Chicago, IL  312-525-5908
         Tuesday nights, hot neighborhood by Cubs Park.

	Contributed-by: Jack Gallagher <u42753%uicvm@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Fitzgerald's (in Berwyn, a near-west suburb), 6615 West
	Roosevelt Road, 708-788-2118, has an open jam and poetry on
	Tuesday nights at 8 pm.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: The Stingray, in Oak Lawn, 10415 Cicero Avenue, 708-424-8881,
	has an audition "Jam Nite" on Tuesday nights and an acoustic jam
	night on Thursdays.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Slice of Chicago, in Palatine (northwest suburb),
	36 South Northwest Highway, 708-991-2150, has a
	Thursday night un-plugged session.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: The Interaction Lounge, Stone Park, 3815 West Lake Street,
	708-345-4080 has a Tuesday night jam session at  9PM.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Mike's Place (was Hugh's) (in Streamwood), 720 South Barrington
	Road, 708-894-3830 has an open jam on Sunday night beginning
	at 6 pm.  Specializing in blues and R&B.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Chicago, IL: Adam's Place (in Villa Park), 54 East St Charles Road
	(3/4 mile W of Rt 83), 708-530-2077, has a Tuesday open mic.

	Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>

Knightstown, IN: There is regular Bluegrass jam session in Indiana.
	It's at Doug's Pickin' Parlor in Knightstown, on Rte 40 about
	halfway between Indianapolis and Richmond.  I've never been,
	but a buddy of mine says there are 20-40 musicians every
	Wednesday night, with another session Fridays.  Generally there
	are two groups, beginners and advanced that fill the place.
	I hope to get over in July to check it out and send a better review.

	Contributed-by: Ed Delaney <edwardd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Indianapolis, IN: The Slippery Noodle Inn is downtown on Meridian a couple
	of blocks south of The Circle, i.e. just about at Union Station.
	Blues jam on Wednesday nights; pretty open atmosphere, and usually
	lots of fun.  Musicians vary from complete amateur to medium pro.
	(317) 631-6968.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Indianapolis, IN: The Patio in Broadripple has a blues jam on Tuesday nights.
	Better musicians than the Slippery Noodle (see above) but more
	of them, too, so you might not get quite as much stage time.
	Reasonably easy to get into, especially if you become a regular.
	Watch for "Lefty", who can barely walk, but can outplay anybody;
	he plays a beat-up left-handed Strat.  (317) 253-0799

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Bloomington, IN: The Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut.
	The evening start off at about 10:00 with the house band, The Blues
	All Stars, playing a least one set.  Fairly loose and easy to get to
	sit in.  Players range from fair to excellent, mostly local.  There
	have been some celebrity appearances, such as members of John 
	Mellencamps' band (who are, after all, locals) and others.  But those
	are rare.  It's not unusal to wait until midnight to play, so be
	prepared to wait.
 
	Contributed-by: Lloyd T Jones <tj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Lexington, KY: Chuck's Jazz Cafe, Patchen Village, every Wednesday night
	from eight  until eleven or midnight.  Music ranges from straight
	ahead jazz to blues and even big  band if enough instrumentalists
	show up. Beginners are welcome.

	Contributed-by: Ed Williams <eswill00@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Lafayette, LA: "Vince's Backstage" Blues jam at Poets Restaurant and Bar,
	119 James Comeaux Rd., Lafayette, every monday night beginning at 9 pm.
	Everyone welcome; bring harps, fiddles, guitars etc. PA amps and
	keys provided by Vince's Backstage Music (hence the name). Call Poets
	for more info (318) 235-2355.

	Contributed-by: olcomtl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Lynch 4)

Boston, MA: Blues jam on Mondays at Wally's, Mass. Ave. and Columbus
	9PM - 1:30AM.  SMALL place.  Oldest jazz club in New England.
	Hosted by the F.T.F. Band.   Jazz jams Tuesday-Sunday from
	9 PM - 2 AM.

	Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)

Boston, MA: Blues jam on Mondays at Cantares in Innman Square
	9:30PM - 1AM, on Sundays 2 PM to 7 PM.  Great atmosphere!
	Hosted by Stovall Brown

	Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)

Boston, MA: Blues jam on Wednesdays at Harper's Ferry on Brighton Ave.
	in Allston 10PM - 1:30AM.  Best blues club in Boston.
	Hosted on alternate weeks by Boston Baked Blues and the Rick
	Russell Band.  R&B jam on Sundays, 10:30 PM to 2 AM, hosted
	by Stovall Brown.

	Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)

Boston, MA: Blues jam on Sundays at Johhny D's in Davis Square
	5PM - 9PM, Hosted by the Heart Attacks.

	Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)

Boston, MA: House of Blues (Dan Akroyd's place) is a blues tourist trap,
	very interesting, but expensive. If you like blues, go once on a
	Friday or Saturday. I went on a Thursday and had to listen to some
	college student Commitments wanabees. Buy a tee shirt at the gift shop.
	If you buy dinner you get a blues ID card with your picture on it.

	Contributed-by: keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)

Boston, MA: R&B Jam on Sundays  at the Cantab Lounge on Mass. Ave.
	in Central Square, 9:30PM - 1AM.

Boston, MA: The Claddagh (corner of Dartmouth and Columbus) has a blues jam
	on Wednesdays from 10 to 1 (same basis as Wally's).  No cover.

	Contributed-by: jop@xxxxxxxx (John S. Payne)

Belmont, MA: Green Briar Restaurant and Pub 304 Washington St., Brighton
	has an Irish session every Monday night starting about 9:00 or
	so, and extending until closing time (1:00am I believe).  This is
	the extension of the old Coach House Session which used to be held
	in Brookline.  Several big names in the local Irish music
	community occasionally come here, including Johnny Cunningham,
	Seamus Connally, and Skip Healy.  The bar's telephone number is
	(617) 789-4100.  The man in charge of the session is Larry
	Reynolds, but I don't have his telephone number.

	Contributed-by: bwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bill White)

North Andover, MA: The Red Barn Coffeehouse.  Open mike for acoustic
	musicians, poets, and storytellers fourth Sunday of every month
	at 7:00 in the Red Barn in North Andover's old center.  Sponsored
	by the Cowpasture Collective.  For more information,
	call (508) 688-3569 or (508) 374-1058

	Contributed-by: Sean.P.Donahue@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sean P. Donahue)

Baltimore, MD: Coffeehouse Uptown--Wilson Memorial United Methodist Church
	3509 N. Charles St at University Pkwy., (410) 235-4251
	Open mike first Thursday of every month from 8-11 pm.
	No cover charge, $1 for coffee and cookies from 8 to 9:30.

	Contributed-by: Bill Gawne <gawne@xxxxxxxxx>

Baltimore, MD: Friday night open mike at the Mt. Vernon
	Methodist Church with a $2 cover charge.

	Contributed-by: Bill Gawne <gawne@xxxxxxxxx>

Bethesda, MD: Brewbaker's, 6931 Arlington Rd., (301) 907-2602
	Thursday, "Jazzy Jam night with the Bruce Middle Trio"

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Camp Springs, MD: Cheers, 4710 Auth Pl., (301) 423-7676
	Wednesday, open mike with Butch Grant & the Crossfire Band.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Bethesda, MD: Durty Nelly's, 4714 Montgomery La.;
	(301) 652-1444; Monday, open mike

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Rockville, MD: Fatty's, 51 Monroe St., (301) 762-4630
	Tuesday, open mike.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Olney, MD: Grand Marquis, 18320 Village Mart Dr., (301) 924-3544.
	Thursday, open mike with Sam
	(Sam, who's last name I don't know, is the singer/harmonica
	player in a band called Blue Plate Special. I haven't been to
	one of these open mikes but I would assume it's mostly blues
	oriented, because that's what BPS does, and very well I might
	add. I understand there is a drum kit there.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Wheaton, MD: Marquis, 2418 University Blvd, (301) 942-3292
	Tuesday, open mike with Sam
	(See the note for the Grand Marquis above. Both bars are run
	by the same owner. This place is a bit rougher around the
	edges. Hell, it's rougher in the middle, too. Great place to go
	to watch the fights. And they have a TV, also. If you like a
	good rowdy drunk audience, and who doesn't, check this place out.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Bethesda, MD: McSweeny's, 4918 Del Ray Ave., (301) 913-9111
	Saturday, open mike

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Takoma Park, MD: Taliano's, 7001 Carrol Ave., (301) 270-5515
	Tuesday, open mike with John Harbison
	(I've been to this one. Mostly acoustic, but not necessarily.
	Apparently, nothing's too bizarre. John Harbison plays keys and
	guitar, and may accompany you if you ask.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Ann Arbor, MI: Bird of Paradise, (207 S. Asheley, 662-8310) has a jazz
	jam on Sunday hosted by Paul Finkbeiner and friends.  The jam
	runs 8:30 pm to 1 am.

	Contributed-by: John I. Hritz (jih@xxxxxx)

Ann Arbor, MI: Blind Pig ((208 S. First St., 996-8555) has a blues
	jam on Sundays hosted by various bands, from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am.

	Contributed-by: John I. Hritz (jih@xxxxxx)

Ann Arbor, MI:   The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 313-761-1451.
        Acoustic Open Stage on Wednesday nights, usually 2 or 3 times a
        month (call for exact nights).  Folk, jazz, blues, international,
        other, and storytelling are usually heared; acoustic is the only
        rule. All levels of ability and experience. Hosted by local folk
        musician/radio host. Good mic'ing and lighting, and there's a baby
        grand available. Starts at 8:00, door opens and musicians sign up
        at 7:30. Performers are free, students/seniors $2, others $3.

	Contributed-by: collicot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Duane Collicott)

Minneapolis, MN: The New Riverside Cafe has open jam sessions one Thursday
	each month, as well as the best veggie food in the Twin Cities.
	329 Cedar Avenue (at Riverside Avenue in the Seven Corners
	theatre district) (612) 333-4814.  [This place was reported
	as closed, but has now been reported as open again. --Rsk]

	Contributed-by: pmk@xxxxxxxxxxx (Peter Klausler)
	and Gwendolyn M Vickers-1 <vicke004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Richfield, MN: Homestead Pickin' Parlor, 6625 Penn Avenue S., Richfield,
	MN 55423, phone (612) 861-3308. One of the largest folk music shops
	in the Midwest. Jam sessions:
		Beginning bluegrass 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 pm
		intermediate bluegrass  1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, 7 pm
		Old Timey Jams  every Thursday at 7 pm
		Folk jams  1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays at 7 pm
		Wednesday jams at 1pm

	Contributed-by: Gwendolyn M Vickers-1 <vicke004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

St. Louis, MO: Melanie's, 701 S. Broadway, 2 blocks south of Busch Stadium,
	has a blues jam Monday nights from 9:30 pm til 2:30 am. The Soulard
	Blues Band hosts it, and they usually play the first set, maybe the
	first set-and-a-half. This is the one that gets crowded after the
	Hilary's jam closes at 1. 314-621-5668 [ Update: this info is
	being revised.]

	Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)

St. Louis, MO: Hilary's, 1015 Russell.  They have a Monday night blues jam,
	from 9 pm to 1 am with a house band for the first set, and closing
	out the last 1/2 hour. Some really good stuff here.  On Tuesdays, they
	have the Jazz and Blues Workshop, with a slightly different line-up
	of musicians, but this is THE jam session in St. Louis. Same time.
	314-421-3126.  [Update: this information is being revised.]

	Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)

St. Louis, MO: Off Broadway, 3511 Lemp at Broadway. They have a jam session
	every Tuesday (listed as "J. Gravity Jam")  This may be the
	same as the one which was formerly hosted by a guitar shop: no house
	band, no format, but it's just show up, and see who else does.
	Equipment is provided, and it's good for newer musicians.  That is,
	if enough people show up to field a band. Definitely call first.
	314-773-3363 [Update: this info is being revised.]

	Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)

St. Louis, MO: Cicero's Basement Bar, 6510 Delmar. Wednesday nights, 9:30 pm
	to 1 am. Mojo Syndrome hosts this jam session. Strictly blues, it
	can be a guitar player logjam session, but horns are welcome any time.
	The host band likes to do first and third sets, but if a singer and
	drummer can be found, have been known to wait until 12:45 to start
	their third set.  If you go, ask for Derek, and tell him you saw it
	on the rec.music.bluenote. You will get at least 20 minutes of air
	time if you can play a little. [Update: this info is being revised.]

	Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)

St. Louis, MO: The Saint Louis Brewery, 21st and Locust, 241-BEER.
	Open mike night with Tom Wood, Mondays at 9 PM; don't know
	what kind of music it's likely to be, though.

	Contributed-by: Rich Kulawiec <rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

St. Louis, MO: A note on how to get current information if you're in town:
	In St. Louis, the best source for information is the alternative
	weekly ``The Riverfront Times,'' which has club information in
	the middle.  A generally less extensive listing is in the
	Saint Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursdays, which
	includes a useful list of bands with the styles they play.

	Contributed-by: Phil Dybvig <dybvig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Merrimack, NH : Stormy Monday's Cafe (attached to the Country Gourmet) on
	Rt. 3. Blues Jam every Monday night, starting between 8
	and 9pm 'till closing.

	Contributed-by: James T. Francis Jr. <jfrancis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Carrboro, NC:  (near Chapel Hill and Durham) The Arts Center. Open jazz jam
        second Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Musicians admitted free.
        Experienced and less experienced players are welcome. House rhythm
        section of Ben and Cara Shaw. Just show up and sign in.  The Carrboro
	Arts Center is on Main St. in Carrboro, N.C.

	Contributed-by: Michael R. Volow <ecsvax!mvolo@xxxxxxxxxx>
			or <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Chapel Hill, NC:  Columbia Street Coffee Shop.  Irish jam every second and
	fourth Tuesdays.  Don't know what time it starts, probably about 8 PM
	or so.  This just started up again and probably will not go on over
	the summer.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Charlotte, NC: The Celtic Trader has a Celtic jam session on Thursday
	nights.  A fair bit of old-time is played, too.  It starts around
	7:30 and goes till 10:30 or 11 most nights.  The Celtic Trader is
	located at 600 Park Rd. on the south side of town. Call Regis Malady,
	the owner, before making a long trip, as the session gets cancelled
	sometimes if there is something going on in Charlotte or if he has
	the shop packed up and on the festival circuit.  The number
	is 1-800-822-2420.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Greenville, SC:  Norm's.  Stewart Square, Brushy Creek Rd.  Every
	Wednesday night from about 7:30 to 11:00.  Mix of Irish and old-time,
	with visiting Highland pipers a regular feature.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Raleigh, NC: The Berkeley Cafe, on Martin St., downtown.
	The Rhythm and Blues Review, hosted by guitarist Larry Hutcherson,
	is usually frequented by the hottest musicians in town.
	It takes place every other Thursday night (sometimes every
	Thursday night during the summer).  Just tell Larry you want to play.

	Contributed-by: <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Raleigh, NC: Easy Street, downtown has the Blues Jam from Hell, hosted by
	Mike Pitz.  Mike plays a little, then turns to a sign up sheet.
	Usually random groups, lots of fun; happens every other Wednesday.

	Contributed-by: <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hackensack, NJ: The Fox's Lair has open mike night every Thursday.
	 Mainly blues.

	Contributed-by: cscnj!pat@xxxxxxxxxxx

New Brunswick, NJ:	J August's at 10 Dennis Street has a jam session
	every Sunday night hosted by Jack Petruzelli.  Jazz, r+b and blues.
	[David Carta reports that this place has closed. ---Rsk]

	Contributed-by: trott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Trott)

Long Branch, NJ: Cheers, on Broadway across from the municipal building
	near the RR tracks, has as jam night on Tuesdays.

	Contributed-by: joshs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua B. Shar)

Bloomfield, NJ:	The Feedbag Saloon on Broad Street has an open jam on
	Sunday nights starting at 9:30 PM.  Organized by Mad Max on drums,
	the regulars step up when the sign-up list thins out.  Lots
	of variety including blues, jazz, and folk.

	Contributed-by: moskowit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Len Moskowitz)

East Orange, NJ: Radio Station WFMU at Upsala College, in East Orange,
	New Jersey (91.1 FM), they have an open telephone jam session,
	where you can call up and play on the air.  The musicianship
	has been quite good.  If I recall correctly, it is scheduled
	for Sunday evenings.

	Contributed-by: tet@xxxxxxxxxxx (Phil Kramer)

New York (Manhattan), New York: Manny's Car Wash, Third Avenue bet.
	East 87th and 88th.  Sunday night Blues Jam with the Chris Carter
	(house) Band.  Good sound system.  No cover, Bass on draft @$3.

	Contributed-by: gld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gary L Dare)
		and moskowit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Len Moskowitz)
		and keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)

New York, NY: Flannery's, 14th St. at 7th Avenue, Wednesday nights.
	Irish set dancing classes start at 6:00; these are coordinated
	with the Irish Arts Center. Around 10:00, the musicians set
	up and play for more dancing.

	Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)

New York, NY: The Emerald Pub, Spring St. and Hudson St., 8:00 Thursdays.
	Irish musical session.

	Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)

New York, NY: Ryan's Pub, 2nd Avenue between 9th and 10th Sts.,
	starts around 8:30. Irish session.

	Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)

New York, NY: Paddy Reilly's, 28th St. and 2nd Avenue, Thursdays.
	Irish musical session starts about 10:00.

	Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)

New York, NY: The Eagle Pub, 14th St. at 10th Avenue, Monday evenings.
	Irish musical session, starts around 10:00.

	Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)

Albany, NY: The Eighth Step, 14 Willett Street, has an open mike night
	every Wednesday; sign-up at 7:30 for show at 8:00.

	Contributed-by: Allen Lutins <al2032@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Saratoga Springs, NY: Caffe Lena, 47 Philadelphia Street, has an open
	mike night every Thursday; sign-up at 7:00 for show at 7:30
	($2.00 admission).

	Contributed-by: Allen Lutins <al2032@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Binghamton, NY: The Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 Conklin Ave.,
	has a get-together every Tuesday night around 7:30 so that
	folks can play Irish, Scottish and old-time music for a
	couple hours.  Everyone is welcome to join in, we have
	excellent musicians and beginners.  It's not a club, not
	in a bar, no audience (usually), no sign-up list, no waiting,
	no performing sets.  It's a bunch of people playing music.

	Contributed-by: Jeff Bronfeld, <73507.322@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
			Nancy Smith, nsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Buffalo, NY: The Algonquin Table Coffee House meets every Tuesday from
	8 to 11:30 at Putnam's on the North Campus of the University
	of Buffalo.  They have an open mike night every three weeks or so,
	and are always looking for bands to play for free.  There is no
	cover charge: free coffee, free music.

	Contributed-by: Aardvark <V067RCYF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Ithaca, NY: On Monday nights at 10 there is the Blue Monday Jam at the Nines
	on College Avenue.  The core band comes from members of Pete Panek
	and the Blue Cats, and most of the tunes are like that groups
	Chicago repertoire, with more jazz or folk flavor depending on
	who comes.  All blues musicians are welcome.  Cover is $3.
	(Bill commented that this jam attracts pretty high caliber
	musicians for a small college town.)

	Contributed-by: Lenny Silver <len@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
		or Bill Sloan <wls1@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Ithaca, NY:  Irish session. Actually this one is just outside of Ithaca, in 
	Trumansburg, at a locally-famous bar called the Rongovian Embassy.  
	mark@xxxxxxxxxxx will have up to date information on it.
	Held every other Sunday.

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Sunday: Bop Stop, 8:30pm-1:00am 391-0394,
	professional, Ron Busch hosts. E.40th and St.Clair

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Elk's, 5p-8p Sundays, I've never been there.

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Monday: Coffees of the World,  7:30p-10:30p, some pros,
	some hacks. atop Cedar Hill in Cleveland Heights.

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Wednesday: 6th Street Under, some pros, some hacks,
	Ray Ferris and Chink Stephenson host.  Located by the Flats. 

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Saturday: Bop Stop, 2:00p-6:00p, 391-0394, student
	level and up, Ron Busch hosts.

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cleveland, OH: Saturday: Nature's Sun, 6-8p, E.149th and Kinsman, allegedly
	professional, once again, I haven't been there.

	Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Oklahoma City/Midwest City, OK: The Oklahoma City Traditional Music
	Association meets the 1st Saturday of each month at the Tom
	Steed building on the Oscar Rose State College Campus.
	The Tom Steed building is at the intersection of Interstate 40
	and Hudiburg Drive in Midwest City.  Meetings start at 6PM,
	and consist of workshops on various instruments (including guitar,
	banjo, hammered and mountain dulcimer) followed by the PlayAround
	(ie: "open mike" show), followed by jam sessions until midnite.
	No cover, but the "hat" is passed to pay for the building.
	All kinds of music - folk, traditional, bluegrass, celtic, cajun,
	blues, whatever!  Guests welcome - bring your axe (acoustic
	instruments preferred).

	Contributed-by: robjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bob Johnson)

Eugene, OR:  Old-time fiddle Friday nights; general (mostly Irish)
	instrumental Thursday nights.  All levels.  These are in people's
	houses, and not always the same ones, but are open to anybody who
	wants to play tunes.  Current info:  Scott DeLancey,
	delancey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  (503-346-3901, 485-2128).

	Contributed-by: Scott C DeLancey <delancey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Portland, OR: Sunday's at the Polo Club (don't know the time).
	Led by Ron Steen.

	Contributed-by: jhale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Hale)

Portland, OR: Monday's at Produce Row, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Led by Ron Steen.

	Contributed-by: jhale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Hale)

Pittsburgh, PA: In the Homewood area (not the nicest neighborhood in
	the world), Too Sweet has a jam session led by saxophonist Tony
	Campbell on Saturday afternoons, mostly Real book tunes, good rhythm
	section.  If in Pittsburgh, check the free weekly paper 
	"In Pittsburgh" for jazz listings.

	Contributed-by: marco.zagha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marco)

Pittsburgh, PA:	The Backroom, hosted by Jeff Bell Bluz Band.  The newest blues
	jam in the city, hosted by a master guitarist.  House band plays
	Allman Bros, Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, & The Police.  3 piece band.
	All graduated from the local university in jazz studies, so they're
	talented as well as versed in blues AND jazz...
	Bar is located at 12th & Carson, on the South Side.

	Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)

Pittsburgh, PA: Gene's Bar, Rt. 51, almost adjacent to the Liberty Tunnels.
	Heavy weight blues masters meet Monday's.

	Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)

Pittsburgh, PA: Excuses, 27th (?) & Carson, SouthSide.  Thursday night jam
	session, probably the most popular in PGH.  Mid to heavy weight
	blues night.

	Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)

Pittsburgh, PA:	Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip District, has Irish
	Sessions on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in the
	afternoons (around 4 pm), usually followed by performance
	by one or another of the local groups in early evening.

	Contributed-by: Rebecca Roolf )rr3b+@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx)

Pittsburgh, PA: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, Calliope House holds folk
	singing jams at the Lawrenceville Library at 7:30PM.  There are
	also shape-note singing sessions at 6:30PM on the 3rd Sunday and
	Songwriter's Jam on some other day, I think the 4th Wednesday,
	but I'm not sure.

	Contributed-by: Gordon Banks <geb@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Carnegie, PA: (Pittsburgh suburb) The Pour House has Old-time jam sessions
	on Thursdays at 9PM.  No cover.  There are usually 2 or 3 excellent
	fiddlers (some have recorded), a banjo or two, guitars, and a bass.
	I believe they also have Irish sessions on one other night, but
	I've never been to those.  Clogging is also allowed.

	Contributed-by: Gordon Banks <geb@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Philadephia, PA: J.C. Dobbs at 304 South Street in Philadelphia
	[(215) 925-4053] has a blues/funk/r&b/rock jam on Tuesdays.
	Starts pretty early.  You have to sign up.  House band does a
	couple of short sets, but there's time to jam.  The house band
	will even back you up if you are, say, a guitartist and you need
	a bassist and drummer, etc.  Pretty good jam.  Some "clique-ishness"
	but unknowns do get their shots.  Talk to Wally Smith, the house
	keyboard player, and tell him that Dan Barron sent you.  (seriously).

	Contributed-by: barron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Daniel P. Barron)

Philadelphia, PA: Barbary, (215) 552-8971 at Delaware & Frankford Avenues
	(just north of Penn's Landing) has a blues jam on Wednesdays.

	Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)

Greenville, SC: On the 1st Sunday of every month, the Upstate Dulcimer Players
	get together at Wood, Strings, and Dulcimers at 115 Pelham Road.
	It's mostly old-time and Irish instrumental. Everyone is welcome,
	but you'd be well-advised to bring your own seat (lousy folding
	chairs).   The session runs from 2:30 to about 6:00.  For more
	info, call Carolee at (803) 235-6291.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Columbia, SC:	Thursday Night Blues Jam at Players Club, host by
	Elliott & the Untouchables.  Open to all Blues players.
	Just sign-up and they'll get you up to jam.

	Contributed-by: Elliott New <ncrcol!elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Columbia, SC:	Sunday Night Blues Jam at Decisions, hosted by Brainstorm.
	Blues and R&B welcome.

	Contributed-by: Elliott New <ncrcol!elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Columbia, SC: Every Friday and Saturday night Bill's Pickin' Parlor
	has bluegrass jam sessions.  It's free if you have an instrument with
	you, and one dollar if you don't.  There are seven or eight different
	rooms where people are jamming.  Players are usually very good, and
	are always happy to have another person join them.  

	Contributed-by: Samantha Bonk <hellmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Church Hill, TN: There's a Thursday evening jam session at
	Ratliff Music (this is the shop where Audie makes his "Ratliff"
	mandolins.)  Church Hill is just south of Kingsport in the north-
	east corner of the state.  Allison Brown has been known to drop 
	by on occation.  Folks from ETSU's College of Bluegrass are also 
	frequent participants.

	Contributed-by: Shelley R. Heard <srheard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Nashville, TN: Bluegrass Inn has a bluegrass jam on Sunday night.

	Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nashville, TN: Station Inn (two or three blocks off Broadway near 10th
	Street) has a bluegrass jam on Sunday nights at 8 PM.  Best
	BG jam in the area, well-known folks show up.

	Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nashville, TN: Bell Cove Restaurant has a songwriter's showcase (free
	appearances) on Sunday nights.

	Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Austin, TX: Colorado St. Cafe, 705 Colorado St., has a Scottish-Irish jam
	on Mondays at 7:30 PM going till 10PM or so.  Everyone welcome.

	Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
		or: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)

Austin, TX: Blues jam at Pearl's Oyster Bar, 9003 Research Blvd., Monday night.

	Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)

Austin, TX:	Blues jam at the 311 Club, 311 E. 6th, 477-1630,
	on Sunday nights.

	Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)

Austin, TX:	Bluegrass jam at  Cap'n Tom's BBQ, 11800 N. Lamar,
	834-1858 on the second Saturday of the month (sometime
	in the afternoon).

	Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
		and smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Austin, TX:	    Blues jam at  Joe's Generic Bar, 315 E. 6th,
	480-0171 on Sunday nights.

	Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)

Austin, TX: Jazz jam session every Monday night at The Elephant Room,
	315 Congress Avenue.  Starts around 9:30, lasts until the wee hours
	of the night.  Many of Austin's best jazz players show up, lots of
	good music.  No cover, reasonably priced drinks, great jazz
	atmosphere (dark and smokey).  Call 473-2279 for details.

	Contributed-by: hatter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (John Eichenseer)
		and jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)

Austin, TX:	Irish session at O'Brien's (near 34th and Guadalupe)
	8 to midnight.

	Contributed-by: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)

Houston, TX: The Bay Area Bluegrass Association (BABA) hosts a bluegrass jam
	at the League City Civic Center on the 3rd Saturday of every month,
	5 PM for beginners, 7 PM others.  Open stage for performance, good
	audience of 300-2000.

	Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Houston, TX: McGonigel's Mucky Duck offers an acoustic open mike Monday  
        nights. Signup is at 7pm. Phone (713) 528-5999.
        
        Contributed-by: toster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Houston, TX:	Irish session at the Red Lion Restaurant
	(near the Astrodome Marriot) Wednesday nights about 8:30.

	Contributed-by: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)

Houston, TX:	Every Thursday night, Open Mic at The Brazos Bottom Bar &
	Grill, hosted by Joe Kirkpatrick and sponsored by the Fort Bend
	Songwriters Association.

	Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)

Houston, TX:	Every Sunday night, Open Mic at Molly Maquires near 1960
	and Kuykendahl.

	Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)

Houston, TX:	Every Thursday night, Open Mic at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar.

	Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)

Houston, TX: Songwriters Night at Munchies (on Richmond, inside the
	loop). Hosted by Bob Wicker (245-7998). Must go down and sign up weeks
	in advance--there's a bit of competition for time; first to sign get to
	play. 1/2 hour each. Good room, good college crowd, coffee house
	atmosphere.

	Contributed-by: olcomtl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Lynch 4)

San Antonio, TX: STBMA (South Texas Bluegrass Music Assoc) jam session.
	2th & 4th Sunday every month, 2-6 P.M., Leon Springs Cafe, IH10 @
	Leon Springs.  Info call (210) 698-3338.

	Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

San Antonio, TX: Harwood Jam Session (bluegrass) Every 3rd Saturday
	(except August). 2-10 P.M. (dinner at 5:00 P.M. B.Y.O.C.D.) 
	1l miles south of Luling, TX,  Info call Archie at (512) 648-4728.

	Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

San Antonio, TX: The Martindale Jam Session: Every Saturday 6-10P.M.
	in Martindale, TX, just east of San Marcos on Highway 80.
	"Not bluegrass, mostly old-time backporch music." Info call
	Cliff (210) 379-6207.

	Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

San Antonio, TX: Startzville Jam Session; The 1st Saturday of each month,
	2 P.M. till ?  Potluck supper at 5pm at the Startzville Community Ctr,
	7 miles west of Sattler on Hwy 2763. Info call
	Raymond/Mary Dawson (210 899-7762 or 834-0902.

	Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Salt Lake City, UT:  Bluegrass/acoustic jam session every Wednesday
	night at 7 p.m. till ... , April through September at the
	southeast corner of Sugarhouse Park, 1500 East 2100 South, Salt
	Lake City. October through March jam sessions are held on the
	1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Crompton's Roadside Attraction in
	Emigration Canyon at 7 p.m. till 10 p.m..  
			 
	Contributed-by: Bill Moore (bill_moore@xxxxxxxxxx)

	Celtic/British Isles/Contradance tuhne(tune) sessions
	are held at the SAME locations as the Bluegrass jams, but
	alternate weeks (2nd and 4th Wednesdays).  Open to anyone who 
	wants to play for fun.

	Contributed-by: rebling@xxxxxxxxxxx

Salt Lake City, UT: There is an open jazz jam each Monday evening after
	about 9:30 at the club "D.B. Cooper's."  Adress is approximately
	200 South between State St. and Main St.

	Contributed-by: richard.dixon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Lee Dixon)

Woodbridge, VA: Crystals, 14335 Jefferson Davis Highway (aka Rt. 1),
	(703) 494-1700. Sunday, open mike with Doug Parks and the Lone Wolves.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Tysons Corner, VA: Finicky's, 8330 Old Court House Rd., (703) 506-0016
	Thursday, open mike w/ the Moondogs.

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Alexandria, VA: Laughing Lizard Lounge, 1322 King St., (703) 548-2582
	Wednesday, open mike

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Rosslyn, VA: Lone Star Grill, 1819 N. Lynn St., (703) 528-1323
	Sunday, Open mike with T.V. John Langworthy & The Legendary Band
	(Heh, heh... how do I describe this one... heh... hoooooweee!
	Well, I haven't been to his open mic, and I haven't seen the
	Legendary Band, but I've seen TV John,... and... <snort> heh...
	well I guess there really is no way to describe him. You've
	just got to see it to believe it. But you still won't. Here's a
	suggestion. Even if you don't want to perform, go check this
	guy out. Take your friends. Hopefully, he'll sing a song for
	you. Nothing I could tell you would prepare you. 

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Alexandria, VA: Nick's, 642 S. Pickett St. (703) 823-6425
	Monday, Open Mike with Doug Parks and the Lone Wolves

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Annandale, VA: Sunset Grille, 7250 Columbia Pike, (703) 658-0928
	Sunday, open mike with James Mabry

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Alexandria, VA: Tiffany Tavern, 1116 King St., (703) 836-8844
	Monday and Thursday, open mike

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Fairfax, VA: T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., (703) 591-9292
	Tuesday, open mike

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Arlington, VA: Whitey's 2761 Washington Blvd., (703) 525-9825
	Tuesday, open mike w/ Bill Kirchen
	(Bill is one of DC's best musicians. In his own words, he's a
	"lifer". He's the possibly the busiest and hardest working
	musician in town. He's recorded with Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello,
	Commander Cody, and others, including his band Too Much Fun. He
	just got back from a European tour promoting their new CD. He's
	an oustanding guitarist. Anyhow, about the open mike, the ones
	I've seen were basically acoustic. Ocassionally, he invites
	special guests, some talented local musicians, to join him for
	a set. Whitey's also serves a good chili. The kitchen stays
	open fairly late. They've got pool tables and other games.
	They've remodelled since I was last there.)

	Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA:  New Melody Tavern (Ballard Avenue in Ballard). 
	Unhappily, this venue closed in April of 1993.  However, as
	of 9/93, a new business has opened in the New Melody's place at
	the same location and has resumed the same jam session with
	a $2 cover (musicians who play at least half the time get in free).
	The name of the new business is the Old Town Tavern.

	Contributed-by: dbb@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Bartley)

Seattle, WA: Emerald Diner, 105 W. Mercer St, acoustic open mike
	w/Tom Rowe on Mondays.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The 102 Tavern at 10200 Greenwood, hosts an acoustic/electric
	jam w/Burl Etue on Mondays.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The New World. 15th NW at NW 85th, hosts a Monday
	jam w/ Kevin Rock.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt, w/ Cat's & Jammers, R&B jam
	on Mondays.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The Dubliner Pub, NW 34th & Fremont, has an acoustic open mike
	w/Linda Lee on Tuesdays (and Saturdays?).

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The OK Hotel, Western Downtown, has a Tuesday acoustic jam.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: Murphey's Pub, 1928 N. 45th, hosts a Wednesday acoustic open mike
	w/Jon Weiss. Their phone number is (206) 634-2110.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The Owl & Thistle, 808 Post St., has a Thursday acoustic
	and electric open mike w/Linda Lee.  Their number is (206) 621-7777.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: Newcastle's, East Marginal Way, has a Thursday blues jam.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The Kafe Athens, 5445 Ballard Ave., hosts a Thursday acoustic
	open mike w/Victory Music.  (206) 782-3888.
	[Update: defunct as of 1/94]

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: The Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodland, hosts a Sunday
	country/rock jam w/band. ( 206) 522-1168.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: Sunday R&B jam at Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt. (206) 523-7153.

	Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: One of the best open mike events in the arae is at the Antique
	Sandwich in Tacoma,WA  5102 North Pearl 206-752-4069.  The open mike
	is run by Victory Music and sign up is by 6:30 and it starts at 7pm.
	Also on some Friday and Saturday nights they have concerts with the
	best of national acts and local acts.  The open mike is broadcast
	live on KVTI-FM 90.9.

	Contributed-by: Mark Spittal <mspittal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Seattle, WA: This is just a general note on the Seattle area.
	There are other jams in town (like a once-a-month for Cajun/Zydeco).
	Visitors should always ring the Seattle Folklore Society 
	((206) 782-0505) when they hit town for the most recent listings
	of goings-on.

	Contributed-by: jdavid@xxxxxxxxxxx <David Ruggiero>

Madison, WI:  Cafe Montmartre, just east of the Capitol (next to
	Esquire theater) at 127 E. Mifflin St.  Jazz jam Sunday evenings
	beginning Feb 28, 1993.   Call 608-255-5900 for details.

	Contributed-by: Joe Hellerstein <hellers@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Madison, WI: Mickey's Tavern on Williamson st & the Yahara river.
	Wednesday nights, round abou 9:30-10:00. Frequented by former all-
	Ireland champ Martin Dowling, and about 15 more.

	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Madison, WI: Anchor Inn, 1970 Atwood Ave.  Monday night Rock Stew Jam
	hosted by Art Paul Schlosser (of "Purple Bananas on the Moon"
	and "My Cat was Taking a Bath" fame). After Art does his thing,
	a host band comes on and plays a few of their own tunes, then
	the stage opens up for jamming on miscellaneous blues and rock.
	All levels of players are welcome and don't have to worry
	about getting "blown off the stage". The host band is different
	every week, and they are always looking for a band.
	From 9-1 every Monday.

	Contributed-by: JDO <jolson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Milwaukee, WI: Nash's Irish Castle. Weds, Sun nights, start around
	8pm. Weds has dancing as well. Home session of the Glenghillies.

	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Milwaukee, WI:  The Jazz Oasis, at 2379 N. Holton, about two blocks north
	of North Avenue, phone (414) 562-2040. Jazz Jam Monday nights.

	Contributed-by: Joe Hellerstein <hellers@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
		and Sean M O Donnell <sod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Milwaukee, WI: There is an open mike on Wednesdays and Sundays at Quarters,
	900 East Center Street.  It usually starts around 9:00 or 9:30 pm.
	Open to most every style of music.

	Contributed-by: Jason William Grzanna <grzanna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Calgary, AB, Canada: The King Eddie Hotel has a blues jam on Saturday afternoons
	(I beleive). There's an LRT stop nearby at this downtown place, but
	that's all I remember.

	Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)

Edmonton, AB, Canada: The Commercial Hotel. This dive in Edmonton
	between 103 and 104 streets on Whyte (82nd) Avenue has a blues
	jam every Saturday from 2PM til 6PM (or later, depending on the
	host band). The current week's house band opens the show with a
	small set and usually finishes with a tune or two.
	Musicianship is usually good, but participation is clique-ish
	in the sense that most of the people have at least a
	semi-regular gig either in or out of town. If you can convince
	the guy running the Jam that you know which way is up, you'll
	likely get on after an hour's wait. The place is usually
	crawling with drummers, and is usually packed, so if you have a
	band with you, that will improve your chances. They also have a
	jam on Monday evenings, but I don't know whether it's still
	running. Much less crowded on Monday.

	Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)

Edmonton, AB, Canada: The Yardbird Suite, on 103 St and 85 Ave has a Jazz
	Jam on Tuesday evenings at 9PM til Midnight or so. Very small crowd,
	and a $2 cover pays for the house jazz band to supply support/opening
	tunes. No drunks in evidence every time I've been there. Musical
	calibre is quite good.

	Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)

Vancouver, BC, Ca:  The UBC grad centre has a monthly jam/showcase every
       month.  During the summer of 1993 it will be every four weeks
       beginning May 21.  From September on it will be the first Friday
       of each month, but will be moved to the second one in the event
       of a holiday or special event.   The summer jams are casual,
       all types of music welcome, with no tight schedule.  They will
       be from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.  (The May 21 jam may start late,
       if there is a hockey game.)  The summer jams are held downstairs
       in Koerner's Pub or outdoors later on.  The winter jams are
       held upstairs in Thea's, are often crowded, and may have a
       waiting list.  Last year we had folk from 5 to 7:30, jazz from
       7:30 to 9:00, blues from 9:00 to 10:30 and rock from 10:30 
       until midnight or until the bartender cut us off (sometimes 1:00).
         For the summer of 1993, the weekly Tuesday drop-in jams (musicians
       only)  have been suspended, but they may resume in September.  For 
       more info call (604) 822-8954 or e-mail David Dalton or Chris Roehrig.

        Contributed-by: <dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx> (folk, blues, showcase) 
                           and <croehrig@xxxxxxxxx> (jazz).

Vancouver, BC, Canada: Electric Blues: 1. Yale Hotel, 1300 Granville, Highest 
        calibre blues jam in town, show up early and get your name on the 
        list if you want to play.  Hosted by Jack Lavin & the Demons, Sat. 
        3-8, Sun. 3-12.  Call (604) 681-YALE for further info.
           2.  Maximum Blues Pub, Hotel California,
	1176 Granville blues jam Sat. 3--7 p.m. hosted by
	Incognito.  Call (604) 688-8701 for details.
           3. Jake O'Grady's 3684 E. Hastings.  Blues jam every
	Sun. 8 p.m.--midnight and every Mon. 9:30 p.m.--1:30 a.m.
        They also occasionally have `Songwriter Showcase' and 
        `Composer Presents' series. Further info: (604) 298-1434
           4. Fairview Pub, 898 W. Broadway, blues jam every Sunday,
        hosted by Incognito. Further info: (604) 872-1262

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Vancouver, BC, Canada: W.I.S.E. Hall (upstairs), 1882 Adanac, (604) 254-5858.
        Every Sunday there is a jam/open mic from four to eight, hosted by Peter
        Alan and Jellyroll Blues Band.   Although the host band is an acoustic
        blues band, electric players are welcome.  Also, it is not restricted
        to blues musicians --- rockabilly, celtic, folk, jazz, rock, etc. are
        also welcome.  Some very high calibre musicians show up.  As of
        April, 1993, this has moved downstairs and is an acoustic jam 
        without PA,  but it will move back upstairs soon.  Some free beer
        for musicians.  More organized than the Wed--Sat ones, which compete 
        with regular pub activities, but it is still casual.  
              As mentioned above, every Wed.--Sat. the club allows
        acoustic jamming (no PA) in the downstairs lounge, with folk,
        blues, celtic, etc. musicians sitting around drinking beer
        and trading licks.  This can be fun, but this depends on who shows
        up (sometimes nobody).  I have found that it is a good idea to
        do your own organizing and call a few people first.  There are
        two (not the best) acoustic house guitars.  I bet jams happen
        more often on Friday and Saturday, and after concerts and dances,
        although Wedneday and Thursday used to be big nights.  Jams often
        don't begin until late, after 9 weeknights and 10 on Friday and
        Saturday, after people have a chance to have a few beer.  Non-members
        have to be signed in, but this isn't a problem if you are a
        musician and probably isn't a problem for audience for the Sunday
        afternoon jams.  It sometimes goes right to 2 (last call) or later.  
        Occasionally a musician from an upstairs concert comes down and 
        jams --- Johnny Cunningham (ace Scottish fiddler) was once
        there until 2:45 a.m., and Alan MacLeod brings his warpipes on
        Sundays and is often around on other nights when not on tour.
        For further information, call the W.I.S.E. at (604) 254-5858.

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Vancouver, BC, Canada:  Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir, (604) 681-1625.
        Rockin' Ronnie's Saturday Swing.  Ron Hayward, stand up bass
        player for the Bughouse Five (and formerly Nervous Fellas) 
        and other acts, hosts a jam from 4 to 7:30 p.m. each Saturday
        featuring rockabilly, hillbilly swing, jazz, etc.  Some very
        good musicians, who often hang out at the Railway, turn up.
        If you are not a member, they will probably sign musicians
        in, or just say you are meeting a member.  

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Vancouver, BC, Canada:  Misc: West Point Grey Community Centre, Coffehouses
        on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  Pre-registration
        is probably required.  Contact Eva (I'll get her number soon).
           Kitsilano Neighbourhood House often has Sunday night coffeehouses.
           The Arts Club Backstage Lounge has an Open Mic every Wednesday.   
           Carlos n' Buds has a Tex-Mex jam every Wed. as well,
        but I don't think it is restricted to Tex-Mex music
        since it is hosted by Tom and Jeremy, members of the celtic
        pop band The PaperBoys.  It is a Tex-Mex restaurant.
            The ANZA Club has bluegrass jams, and Folk Song Circle meetings.
            Friends' Meeting Place also hosts Folk Song Circle sessions. 

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Vancouver, BC, Canada:  Rock: Notorious, 364 Water St.,  has a rock jam, 
        hosted by Mad Max, every Mon. night. Call (604) 684-1968.
          Frank's Place, in Richmond, also has a rock jam.

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Vancouver, BC, Canada:  Jazz sessions:  Cafe Bergman has a Wed. night session,
        I think the Latin Quarter has a lively Latin/jazz jam, and Cafe
        Django, Cafe Bergmann, the Glass Slipper and Alma St. Cafe 
        occasionally have jams or allow guests with the house band.  The
        Glass Slipper is now organizing jam nights for members and 
        non-members.  The Hot Jazz Club also may have jam sessions.
    
Victoria, BC, Canada: Hermann's Jazz Club at 753 View St.,
	(604) 388-9166, has a jam on Thursday at 8:30 pm.  It's hosted
	by pianist Tom Vickery and friends.

	Contributed-by: Hyong-Joong Kim <hjkim@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Saint John, NB, Canada: O'Leary's Pub, Princess Street : A very busy
	usually acoustic folk/blues open mike is held every Wednesday from
	about 9:30 to 1:00. Come early to get on the list ; a very open
	atmosphere that welcomes anyone in to the madness. No cover. Brent
	Mason hosts the evenings.

	Contributed-by: Brent Mason <MASON@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Fredericton, NB, Canada: Rye's Deli, within spitting distance of a 
	place called the Cosmo, has a folk-jam every Saturday from about 
	8:30pm until 1:00am or a wee bit later. Different local folk-singers/
	musicians host it every week. The music ranges from Celtic to 
	experimental, with covers of everyone from Stan Rogers to Vic Chesnutt 
	(who? ok, so he's not exactly folk... still, when Angie O'Brien gets 
	up there and belts out a Chesnutt tune...!). There's absolutely no 
	admission, and if it's a slow night, Claude the waiter gets up to 
	sing a few, too.

	Contributed-by: Mylene d. Ouellette <870652@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

St. John's, NF, Canada:  Bridgett's Pub, Cookstown Road, Wed. night folk
	night.  Usually a local headline act and lots of floor spots.
	$2 cover.  High calibre celtic music, sea shanties and lots more.

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

St. John's, NF, Canada:  Mojo's Bar (in Haymarket Square)  has a blues jam.

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

St. John's. NF, Canada:  the Captain's Quarters, an after hours place in a 
        small hotel, sometimes has informal jams after downtown pubs
        close.  No PA, acoustic/singalong atmosphere.

        Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)

Halifax, NS, Canada: The Double Deuce (formerly the Silver Bullet).
	This place is on Hollis one block North of Maritime Centre, downtown.
	Blues jam on ?? evenings.  (The status is unknown since the place
	has recently (3/93) changed hands.) 

	Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)
		and Rob Hutten <rob.hutten@xxxxxxxxxx>

Halifax, NS, Canada: The Harbour Folk Society holds a weekly "Coffee House",
	open mike format, every Wednesday evening in the Earl of Dalhousie
	pub on Dalhousie University Campus 8.00- 11.00pm. They also hold a
	monthly Pub-Night in the Graduate House on university Avenue.
	First Sat. of the month.  Featured performer plus open mike sets.

	Contributed-by: mmerrin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marcus Merrin)

London, ON, Canada: Ledbelly's Blues Hall 400 Clarence St. at Dundas,
	(519) 433-5365 hosts a (mostly blues, some jazz and rock) jam every
	Saturday afternoon starting around 4:00pm and going 'till 7:00pm or so.
	It's hosted by whatever band happens to be doing the weekend gig there.
	The players are usually competent to very good and there is usually a 
	decent sized crowd. Talk to the band to get up and jam - you can 
	usually do several tunes if the crowd likes you and there aren't a lot 
	of people wanting to jam. Some of the good local players will show
	at this jam.

	Ledbelly's also organizes the annual London blues festival held
	outside in Harris Park for one weekend every August.

	Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)

London, ON, Canada: Mash McCanns at 784 Dundas St. E., (519) 432-0774
	This relatively informal jam is held every Tuesday night. It's hosted 
	by the bar owner (Steve McCann - keys, vocals, bass pedals - if no 
	bassist shows) and a few regular jammers.  The place is a bit of a dive
	and the musical calibre ranges from inexperinced to competent. They 
	play a fairly wide variety of styles ranging from rock and blues to 
	pop and traditional folk music.

	Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)

London, ON, Canada: The Other Side Of Five, 120 York St. at Talbot,
	(519) 679-1279, hosts a blues jam every Wednesday night.
	The Hot Flames (house band) supply the rhythm section for any
	jammers who are interested, but rhythm players also sit in.
	The good local players are usually here.  This bar has a very
	pleasant atmosphere and the level of performance is
	competent to very good.

	Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)

Ottawa, ON, Canada: Rasputin's Ottawa, on Bronson near Carling.
	Celtic instrumental jam on Mondays, Celtic song jam on Tuesdays.
	Talent level from good to terrifyingly good, everybody all together.
	Open mike night Wednesdays, hosted by local pro -- one person or
	(small) group at a time. Talent level all over the place.

	Contributed-by: David O'Heare <oheare@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Ottawa, ON, Canada: The New Live Penguin, on Elgin near MacLaren.
	Blues jam Thursday nights with "The Bird".

	Contributed-by: David O'Heare <oheare@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Kitchener, ON, Canada: Blues jam on Wednesday nights at Pop the Gator.

	Contributed-by: jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Mercer)

Arhus C., Denmark: Jazz jam sessions every Monday and Friday at
        4 PM at Bent J's, Norre Alle 70, 8000 Arhus C., Denark. No cover.

        Contributed-by: Torsten B. Hagemann (torsten@xxxxxxxxxxxx)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: The Bamboo Bar at Lange Leidsedwaarstraat 66.
	Every Wednesday night, beginning about 10 and going til about 2 AM.
	Anybody can play, players range from beginners to really good amateurs.
	You need to show up early or you might need to wait til pretty late
	(it's on first-come first-served basis except for the first set.)
	Oh yeah, it's nominally a Blues jam but you hear also some bluesy
	jazz (they think that's blues here in Holland.)

	Contributed-by: Jeffrey Templon <templon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Mulligans Traditional Irish Bar, Amstel 100.
	Open Mon-Thur 16:00-01:00, Fri 16:00-02:00 Sat 14:00-02:00
	Sun 14:00-02:00.  Their telephone number is (020) 622 13 30.
	Draught: Guinness, Kilkenny, Oranjeboom, de Koninck, Dentergems, Cider
	Whiskeys: All Irish   Food: Crisps, sandwiches, sushi[!]
	Traditonal sessions with local and Irish musicians every
	Sunday afternoon from appr. 16:00 until everybody is tired.
	Sessions are acoustic/non-amplified.  Everybody welcome.
	Mulligans is home to the large Irish community in Amsterdam.
	Monday nights from 21:00 Tin Whistle classes (free).
	Bring your own whistle. Sessions also occur on other
	nights of the week, but are not planned.

	Contributed-by: Kees Huyser <keeshu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: The Bimhuis, a jazz club, has jam sessions
	for musicians and vocalists on a weekly basis.  Admission is free,
	the support band is good, and drinks are cheap.

	Contributed-by: Giuseppe Slomp <Giuseppe.Slomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dublin, Ireland: Hughes' on Chancery Street.  You almost always find
	Kevin Glackin and Ronan Browne here, along with any other greats
	who happen to be around (James Keane, Tony MacMahon, Ciaran Tourish,
	Siobhan Peoples).  I think Monday and Thursday nights are the
	good ones, but it could have changed.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dublin, Ireland: The Meeting Place.  On or near Wellington St.  This is
	a nice very open session with some very good musicians, but not
	the ones you're likely to recognize from records, etc.  Try Sunday
	afternoons and maybe Wednesday nights.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dublin, Eire: J Hanlon's Pub, Sunday noon. Often sees Barney or Brendan
	McKenna.

	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dublin, Eire: (Howth) The Lighthouse (sun night about 6pm), and The Abbey
	(haunt of the dubliners). Both have excellent beer, pound-a-pint
	for the players.  [ Although your editor is certainly not proficient
	enough to play in this venue, please note that he feels discounts
	on fine beer for players are an excellent incentive. ---Rsk ]

	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Galway, Ireland: Noughton's (the name is probably misspelled) on High
	Street is great.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Galway, Ireland: Taafe's, on High Street.  Down the street from Noughton's.
	More great music.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Galway, Ireland: The Crane (I think).  Breda Lewis runs a really relaxed
	session with a beginner to medium-high level of musicianship.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Kinvara, Ireland: Frankie Gavin has a pub here (presumably called Frankie
	Gavin's) He's the fiddler from De Dannan.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland: Molloy's on Bridge Street.  There's a guy
	here that plays flute really well...Matt Molloy from the
	Chieftans, Palnxty, Bothy Band.  I caught a couple of sessions
	here on a Friday and a Monday in the summer.  There's a fantastic
	singer that is sometimes found here.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: McGinley's (I think).  As of summer, 1991,
	there was a session every Sunday night with fiddler James Byrne
	hosting things.  When I was there, Con Cassidy from Teilann was also
	there.  If you like Donegal music, this is a great place to be.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: The Crossroads.  This is at the bottom of
	the hill as you come into Glencolumbkille.  Especially good in
	mid-August when the fiddle school is on down the road.

	Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Oxford, Uk: Kidlington- the six bells. Friday night, about 8:30 pm.

	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Coventry, Uk: Forester's arms. Weds & Fri nights.
	Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
				or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Bergen, Norway: Maxime (Rock Pub), jam sessions Monday nights.

	Contributed-by: Thor Legvold <T.Legvold@xxxxxxxxxx>

Wealdstone, Middlesex, England: Herga Folk Club, at the Royal Oak, Peel Road.
	Meets every Monday night, with guests every 3-4 weeks with either
	theme evenings or open evenings in between. For further
	info, contact Dorothy Cullinane on 0923 250640.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Northampton, England: Soles N' Eels Folk Club, at The Old House at Home, 
	Wellingborough Road. One guest night a month, pluse one music
	and one song session. Not sure what night of the week.
	For info call Derek Coates 0327 843159.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Ely, Cambridgshire, England: Ely Folk Club meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
	at the Royal Standard, Fore Hill, Ely. Often has performances,
	but open singers' nights usually once a month.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Buntingford, Hertforshire, England: The Crown, every Monday night 8:00. 
	Informal club/session. Call Penni Mclaren Walker, 
	0763 271515 (evenings).

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hazlemere, Essex, England: Hezlemere Folk Club takes place on a narrow boat
	located behind the 'Old English Gentleman,' Hazlemere Marina,
	Waltham Abbey, Essex. For details call Sylvia or Keith on
	0992 7680813.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

High Wycombe, England: Wycombe Folk Club meets every Wednesday at 8:30
	at the Irish Club, Station Road. Guests as well as singers' nigths.
	For info ring Chris Coates at 0865 891813.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Stevenage, England: Every Sunday from 1-3pm at the Red Lion,
	Stevenage Old Town High Street. Roy 0438 318708.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Arlesey, England: Session at the Mallard on Tuesday ngihts.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Shillington, England: Folk nights at the Musgrave Arms.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Bancroft, Hitchin, England: Irish session at the Adam & Eve, Thursdays.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Wimpole, England: Folk nights every Friday at the Wheatsheaf on
	the A603 about 5 miles west of Cambridge.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Lower Stondon, England: There is a singaround every Tuesday evening and
	Sunday lunchtime at the Twist & Cheese.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Fenny Startford, England: Irish sessions at the Foundry Arms every Friday.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Harlington, England: Irish sessions at the Carpenters' Arms, ring 
	0582 882831 for dates.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

St. Michael's, St. Albans, England: Thursday night sessions at the
	Rose & Crown.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Wavendon, England: Sunday night sessions at The Plough.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Milton Keynes village, England: Sunday night sessions at The Swan.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Salford, England: Sunday night sessions at The Swan.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cambridge, England: Sunday night Irish sessions at The Man on the Moon, 
	Norfolk Street.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cambridge, England: Thursday night Irish sessions at the Royal Standard,
	Mill Road.

Cambridge, England: Cambridge Folk Club, Fridays at The Man on the Moon,
	Norfolk Street. Frequent performances by local and national
	groups. Open nights about once a month.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cambridge, England: Mayflower Folk Club, Tuesdays at The Man on the Moon,
	Norfolk Street.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Bishop's Stortford: Stortfolk meets Thursdays in the Vestry of All Saints
	Church, Stanstead Road. 

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Chesham, Bucks., England: Tudor Folk & Blues Club, Mondays at The Whitehill 
	Centre.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hitchin, England: Hitchin Folk Club meets Sundays at the Sun Hotel,
	Sun Street Hitchin.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Redbourn, Herts., England: The Hollybush Folk Club meets Thursdays
	at The Hollybush P.H., Church End.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

St. Neots, England: St. Neots Folk Club meets Tuesdays at The 
	Coneygeare P.H., Eynesbury, St. Neots.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Stony Stratford, England: The Song Loft, Cock Hotel, Wolverton Road,
	Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. Fridays.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Barton, Cambs., England: The Crofters host a session/singalong the
	second Tuesday of every month at The Hoops. 

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Brighton, Sussex, England:  Irish session on Wed. nights and Sun.
	afternoons at The Bugle, 24 St. Martins St 0273-607753.  To find it,
	look for St. Martin's church on the map, the street runs next to it.

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hove, Sussex, England:  Irish session on Sun. nights at The Lion and
	Lobster.  Hove is the next town west of Brighton (on the coast).

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Brighton, Sussex, England:  A 'folk circle' at The Stable, 7 Albion St,
	0273-605235. All kinds of music: songs, bluegrass, Irish, klezmer,
	etc.  Monday nights.

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

London, Egland: A note from Greg on sessions there:
	Too many sessions to list here, and in any case, I haven't gone to
	more than a few of them.  Here's what you do:  buy TIME OUT, the
	weekly magazine listing entertainment events in London, look in
	the music section under folk.  All the Irish sessions are listed.  Last
	I looked, there were two on Tuesdays, one on Wednesdays, four on
	Thursdays, two on Fridays, one on Saturday, two on Sundays.  Nearly all
	of them were accessible by tube, although very few were in central
	London, you have to go to outlaying areas.  I'm told that the 'Irish
	part of town' is near the Kensal tube stop.

	Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland: The town has three pubs, all with great
	sessions. 

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cregg Castle, Co. Galway, Ireland: This is a bed & breakfast in a 
	17th century Irish Castle that also hosts a center for
	Irish Traditional music. The proprietors play Uillean pipes,
	whistles, Bodhran, etc., and during the summers have help
	from an 'artist in residence.' There are regular sessions
	Friday nights, but other nights as well if the mood arises.
	Hosts are a bit scattered as far as the B&B is concerned; be
	sure to remind them to show you where your room is if you 
	are staying overnight.

	Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Oslo, Norway: Smuget ("The Alley"), jam sessions Monday nights, with
	house band MOMS (Masters of Mixed Sessions).  Often internationally
	acclaimed musicians drop in, especially when in Norway on tour...

	Contributed-by: Thor Legvold <T.Legvold@xxxxxxxxxx>

Hong Kong: "The Jazz Club" in Lan Kwai Fong has jam sessions every Monday
	night.  Regular house band and occasional international
	visitors rest of the week.

	Contributed-by: blowers@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Hong Kong: The Dickens Bar has a jam session on Sunday afternoons
	from 3 to 6 PM.  Tony Carpio's band allows folks to sit in.
	The guys play sheets but also jam and the band's made up of
	professionals playing in hotel house bands the rest of the week.

	Contributed-by: blowers@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Geoff)

Frankfurt, Germany, "An Sibin", Wallstr. 9
	This is an Irish cellar pub with acoustic sessions (*real* unplugged)
	Tuesdays: Pop, Blues, Rock and more
		Joe Jackson, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and whatever you bring
	Wednesdays: Blue Grass
	Thursday (first Thursday of every month): Bluegrass session, mostly;
		what they play depends mainly on who plays. During winter,
		participation tends to be higher and there are usually quite
		good players around.  In summer I've even experienced no one
		playing at all. They always welcome new players, regardless
		of their level.

	Contributed-by: Kosta Kostis <kosta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
		and Manuel Reiter <reiterma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Other folks who have helped out include: mrhine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Michael),
linimon@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Linimon), Andrea Aldridge
<n9040513@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Michael L. Rhine <acmmlr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
David Ruggiero <jdavid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Mark Spittal
<mspittal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, and David Carta <dbc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.

Jim Mercer (jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx) mentions this helpful hint:

According to the February issue of Open Season Magazine, there are more
than 40 jams of various flavours happening in Toronto, Ontario CANADA.
This magazine (booklet) sell for $1 ($15 for a 10 issue subscription)
It is put out by a local Blues dude, Gary 17 and includes a calendar,
map, articles about shows, musicians and opinions and ads from Toronto
clubs.

The address for more information is:

The Open Season
c/o SongRise Productions
89 Granby Street
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M5B 1H9
+1 416 348-8731

Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> notes that:

Much of the info [in Harry's contributions ---Rsk ] comes from a free
tri-monthly folk magazine called the 'Unicorn,' Published by Alan Creamer
and Theo Thomas. The address is 6 Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NT, England,
phone (0582) 24261 (Alan), or (0582) 882831 (Theo).





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