BLUEGRASS: BEGINNER SLOW JAM & THE FINAL FRIDAY JAM
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BEGINNERS' BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM
The Beginners Bluegrass Slow Jam is held on the second Monday of each month from 3-5 PM at the Pavilion in Abita Springs 22049 Main Street. PLEASE BRING A CHAIR.
This jam welcomes musicians who are new to jamming and playing with others or who want to practice playing at a slower tempo. To enjoy this jam it would be helpful to know major chords, especially C, G, D, A and E on your acoustic bluegrass instruments. Most songs are in the 1, 4, 5 configuration with 1 being the root of the key of the song. For example, if the song is in G, G=1, C=4, and D=5. Most songs that we use can be found in the “Jam Songbook” created by Pete Wernick and Liam Purcell. You can purchase it here: https://drbanjo.com/product/jam-songbook
This jam welcomes musicians who are new to jamming and playing with others or who want to practice playing at a slower tempo. To enjoy this jam it would be helpful to know major chords, especially C, G, D, A and E on your acoustic bluegrass instruments. Most songs are in the 1, 4, 5 configuration with 1 being the root of the key of the song. For example, if the song is in G, G=1, C=4, and D=5. Most songs that we use can be found in the “Jam Songbook” created by Pete Wernick and Liam Purcell. You can purchase it here: https://drbanjo.com/product/jam-songbook
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Opening set to start the jam:
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Block Party bluegrass jam
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The Columbia Street Block Party Bluegrass Jam Session is held on the final Friday of each month from March through October and draws some of the finest pickers in the region. Musicians and listeners gather at 6:00 pm under the Farmer's Market gazebo at 609 N Columbia Street, Covington, Louisiana*.
The bluegrass jam session is part of the wider festivities of the block party which include a variety of live music, food, drinks, and an array of classic cars all within walking distance in scenic downtown Covington. 
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*Contingencies for inclement weather will be arranged and publicized as necessary.