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These jams are open to the public, but musical tastes and etiquette vary from place to place.
Events are weekly unless noted. A call or email may be advisable before your first visit, especially to check holiday and weather schedules.
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210 Gallery and Art Center Weekly Old Time Jam
Every Tuesday
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION:
210 Gallery and Art Center,
210 Commercial Ave. N,
Sandstone
NOTES:
Acoustic Live Performance Jam
Every third Saturday
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass, Old-Time, Folk, Ukulele, Other,
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 9:00pm
LOCATION:
The Imprompt,
100 s 1st st,
Cornell, WI
NOTES:
American Legion #234, Friday,
Every week
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
Beginner
DAY(s): Friday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion #234,
3751 Minnehaha Ave.,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Black Water Café, Wednesday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
All Levels
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 1:00pm
– 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Black Water Café,
5159 US-12,
Maple Plain
NOTES:
Bluegrass Fiddle Tune Repertoire Building Jam
Second and fourth Wednesdays
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
Intermediate
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion #234,
3751 Minnehaha Ave,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Books for Africa, Tuesday,
Every Tuesday
STYLE & LEVEL: Eclectic,
Beginner
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 10:00pm
LOCATION:
Books for Africa,
717 Prior Ave N,
St. Paul
NOTES:
Center for Irish Music, Sunday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 4:00pm
– 6:00pm
LOCATION:
Center for Irish Music,
836 Prior Ave N,
St. Paul
NOTES:
Center for Irish Music, Sunday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
Advanced
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
Center for Irish Music,
836 Prior Ave N,
St. Paul
NOTES:
Contented Cow, Thursday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Scandinavian,
All Levels
DAY(s): Thursday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Contented Cow,
302B Division Street South,
Northfield
NOTES:
Duluth Folk School, Saturday, 1st+3rd/month
1st+3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
All Levels
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 5:00pm
– 7:00pm
LOCATION:
Duluth Folk School,
1917 W Superior St,
Duluth
NOTES:
Edgcumbe Recreation Center, Tuesday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
All Levels
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Edgcumbe Recreation Center,
320 Griggs St S,
St. Paul
NOTES:
God's Bluegrass Jam
Monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Thursday
TIME: 6:30pm
– 8:30pm
LOCATION:
Saint Francis United Methodist Church,
3914 - 229th Avenue NW,
Saint Francis
NOTES:
Hayes Public House & Taproom, Tuesday, 1st+3rd/month
1st+3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 12:00am
LOCATION:
Hayes Public House & Taproom,
112 1st St,
Buffalo
NOTES:
Hot Spot Music, Tuesday, 3rd/month
3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Related-Genres,
All Levels
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 8:30pm
LOCATION:
Hot Spot Music,
801 Division St S,
Northfield
NOTES:
Ken's Korner, Sunday, 1st/month
1st/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 4:00pm
– 6:00pm
LOCATION:
Ken's Korner,
918 W 6th Street,
Sioux Falls, SD
NOTES:
Lifehouse Coffee, Monday, 2nd/month
2nd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Monday
TIME: 11:00am
– 12:00am
LOCATION:
Lifehouse Coffee,
306 Barclay Ave,
Pine River
NOTES:
Merlin's Rest, Saturday, 2nd/month
2nd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
All Levels
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 12:00pm
– 2:00pm
LOCATION:
Merlin's Rest,
3601 East Lake St,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Mim’s Cafe, Saturday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Intermediate/advanced
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 9:30am
– 11:30am
LOCATION:
Mim’s Cafe,
1435 Cleveland Ave N,
St Paul
NOTES:
Minneapolis Family Jam!
Whenever we can fit it in! We send out an email by Wed or Thursday the week of.
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass, Folk, Old-Time,
Beginner,Contact for an Invitation
DAY(s): Saturday, Sunday
TIME: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
LOCATION:
Please contact for location
NOTES:
Kids welcome to come play (instruments or toys) while family members jam. We’re just trying to have a hobby while navigating this parenting thing. Everyone in the jam is used to being interrupted mid-song by “mom! Dad! Look at this!”. Rotating space- in winter we’ve got toys and coloring, in warm weather we like to play at a park. Come as a total beginner, we’ll get you started. Current kids of the fam jam are ages toddler-9. Come join the village!
Mocha Monkey, Sunday,
1st & 3rd Sundays
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 1:00pm
– 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Mocha Monkey,
115 S Olive St,
Waconia
NOTES:
Open Bluegrass Jam
1st and 3rd Thursday every month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass, Eclectic,
Any Level
DAY(s): Thursday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
Torg Brewing,
8241 University Ave NE,
Spring Lake Park
NOTES:
Padraigs Brewery, Tuesday, 1st+3rd/month
1st+3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 5:00pm
– 12:00am
LOCATION:
Padraigs Brewery,
945 Broadway St NE,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Showtime Studio, Saturday, 1st+3rd/month
1st+3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Cajun,
All Levels
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
LOCATION:
Showtime Studio,
2700 Lexington Ave. N,
Roseville
NOTES:
Showtime Studio, Saturday, 2nd+4th/month
2nd+4th/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
LOCATION:
Showtime Studio,
2700 Lexington Ave. N,
Roseville
NOTES:
Sir Benedicts Tavern, Thursday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
All Levels
DAY(s): Thursday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Sir Benedicts Tavern,
805 E Superior St,
Duluth
NOTES:
Sir Benedicts Tavern, Wednesday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Sir Benedicts Tavern,
805 E Superior St,
Duluth
NOTES:
Slow Bluegrass Jam
First and third Wednesdays
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
Slow
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion #234,
3751 Minnehaha Ave,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Slow Irish Session
First and third Tuesdays
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
Slow
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion #234,
3751 Minnehaha Ave,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Slow Old Time Jam
Second and fourth Tuesdays
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Slow
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion #234,
3751 Minnehaha Ave,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
SooFooBloograss
Monthly on the first Sunday
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 4:05pm
– 6:00pm
LOCATION:
Ken’s Corner,
918 W 6th Street,
Sioux Falls,SD
NOTES:
Jam is open to like minded individuals who want to have fun
Spiral Brewery, Tuesday, 1st/month
1st/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
All Levels
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 2:00pm
– 12:00am
LOCATION:
Spiral Brewery,
111 2nd St E,
Hastings
NOTES:
St Cloud Old Time Beginners Jam
September 15
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time, Related-Genres,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
St Cloud Public Library - Bremer Room,
1300 W St Germain,
St Cloud MN
NOTES:
A monthly beginner freindly OT jam that alternates between Tuesdays and Saturday, Contact Steve for up to date information.
St Cloud Old Time Beginners Jam
September 15
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time, Related-Genres,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
St Cloud Public Library - Bremer Room,
1300 W St Germain,
St Cloud MN
NOTES:
A monthly beginner freindly OT jam that alternates between Tuesdays and Saturday, Contact Steve for up to date information.
St Cloud Old Time Jam
May 26
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 7:45pm
LOCATION:
St Cloud Library Bremer Room,
1300 W St Germain,
St Cloud, MN
NOTES:
Our first in an irregular series of OT Jams to judge interest. We will be an welcoming place for beginners. Contact Steve for more info and future dates.
St Cloud Old Time Jam
June 20
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
LOCATION:
St Cloud Public Library Bremer Room,
1300 W St Germain,
St Cloud MN
NOTES:
The 2nd in an irregular series of OT Jams to judge interest. We will be an welcoming place for beginners. Contact Steve for more info and future dates.
St Cloud Old Time Jam
July 21, 2026
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time, Related-Genres,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 7:45pm
LOCATION:
St Cloud Public Libary - Bremer Room,
1300 W St Germain Ave,
St Cloud
NOTES:
The next in an irregular series of OT Jams to judge interest. We will be an welcoming place for beginners. Contact Steve for more info and future dates & Locations.
St Cloud Old Time Jam
August 15
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 10:00am
– 12:00pm
LOCATION:
Bremer Room - St Cloud Public Libary,
1300 W St Germain,
St Cloud
NOTES:
The next in a series of monthly OT Jams - alternating between Saturdays and Tuesday evening. We will be an welcoming place for beginners. Contact Steve for more info and future dates & Locations.
St Paul Park Music Jam
Every Wednesday
STYLE & LEVEL: All Genres,
All Levels
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 2:00pm
– 4:00pm
LOCATION:
American Legion,
328 Broadway Ave,
St Paul Park
NOTES:
Please email me if you'd like to receive my weekly Jam Status Notification each Monday. Occasionally we have to shift to Tuesday if the Legion books an event on our regular day.
Sunday Old-time Jam
Every Sunday except certain holidays
STYLE & LEVEL: Old-Time,
Intermediate/advanced
DAY(s): Sunday
TIME: 1:00pm
– 3:00pm
LOCATION:
Downtown Park Bandshell,
40 9th Ave S,
Hopkins
NOTES:
Contact Steve Braden for further info about the jam, a sample tune list, or to get on the email list.
Swing Barrel Old Time and Bluegrass Jam
Monthly on the 2nd Monday
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass, Old-Time,
All Levels
DAY(s): Monday
TIME: 5:30pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
Swing Barrel Brewing Company,
814 Center Ave,
Moorhead, MN
NOTES:
The Crossings at Brookwood, Thursday, 1st+3rd/month
1st+3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Thursday
TIME: 1:00pm
– 3:00pm
LOCATION:
The Crossings at Brookwood,
6125 Lilac Dr N,
Brooklyn Center
NOTES:
The Dubliner Pub, Friday,
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
Advanced
DAY(s): Friday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 8:00pm
LOCATION:
The Dubliner Pub,
2162 University Ave,
St Paul
NOTES:
Torg Brewing, Monday, 2nd+4th/month
2nd+4th/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
Beginner/intermediate
DAY(s): Monday
TIME: 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Torg Brewing,
8421 University Ave NE,
Spring Lake Park
NOTES:
Union Congregational Church, Wednesday, 3rd/month
3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass,
All Levels
DAY(s): Wednesday
TIME: 6:00pm
– 12:00am
LOCATION:
Union Congregational Church,
401 Lake Ave,
Hackensack
NOTES:
Urban Forage Winery, Saturday, 2nd+4th/month
2nd+4th/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Irish-Celtic,
Intermediate
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 4:00pm
– 6:00pm
LOCATION:
Urban Forage Winery,
3016 East Lake St,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Utepils Brewing, Monday, 3rd/month
3rd/month
STYLE & LEVEL: Eclectic,
All Levels
DAY(s): Monday
TIME: 6:30pm
– 9:30pm
LOCATION:
Utepils Brewing,
225 Thomas Ave N,
Minneapolis
NOTES:
Yo-Jam on the Patio
Saturdays
STYLE & LEVEL: Bluegrass, Folk, Irish-Celtic, Old-Time, Related-Genres,
Intermediate
DAY(s): Saturday
TIME: 1:00pm
– 3:30pm
LOCATION:
St Croix Coffee Roaster,
11 Judd Street,
Marine On St Croix, MN
NOTES:
In Spring to Fall we play outdoors on a large patio weather permitting. We play inside on rainy days and winter. Space is limited inside. Acoustic jam.