Jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas and slip jigs. Designed to build a common repertoire of tunes you'll hear in local Irish sessions; phrase by phrase, with a call and response technique and time set aside to explore bowing and ornamentation. We begin each jam with tunes that have been previously taught, and then a new tune is taught. If you are new to the jam, let us know any tunes you already play, and we will play those with you. A link to a recording of the week's new tune will be sent out to current participants. We usually end with a lovely waltz or other slow tune.
WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church at 1902 Perry St. Durham, NC, Community Room WHO: All players who are comfortable enough with their instrument to play in G major, D major, A major, and the occasional E minor. Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, and tin whistle are the most common instruments you'll find at this jam.
Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn, Ray Price, Faron Young, Kitty Wells, George Jones, Waylon Jennings... From Bristol to Bakersfield, from Gruene Hall to the Grand Ole Opry; we play all your favorite Honky Tonk and Classic Country songs!
Bring a song or two to sing, or just come to play! Instrumentalists and singers of all skill levels are welcome! Acoustic instruments are preferred; small amps are encouraged for steel guitar. An upright piano is available. Chord charts are provided and explained (bring your mobile device).
WHEN: Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. WHERE: Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church at 1902 Perry St, Durham, NC, Community Room