tonight in Philadelphia

[sam b]

Tonight is the night for the monthly bluegrass jam held at the Mermaid Inn in Chestnut Hill. I was told that the owner is thinking of ending this jam because there's a very low attendence. If you're in the area, maybe you can try to make an effort and come tonight so that this great tradition does not die out.
Thanks,
Sam

[otterly2k]

Sam-- is this a bluegrass jam, in particular? Or is it Old Time... I've seen a lot of folks at OT and Celtic jams there... I don't tend to go to BG jams because I don't really play BG...

also what time is the jam?

[sam b]

Sorry, It's a bluegrass jam. On their website, it says around 8:30, but I've noticed things usually don't get going until around 9.
Thanks for picking up those omissions.
Sam

[otterly2k]

I guess it's just not a very bluegrassy neighborhood... like I said, there's lots of folks who go to OT and Celtic. But I hope that you and some other BG players are able to keep this going... it's good to have resources for everyone.

[jaydee]

Hey Sam, I'm coming tonight, so are Matt and Ray. I'll spread the word and maybe we can get the whole crowd out tonight.
Jeremy

[otterly2k]

you GO, grassers!
(I'll be playing swedish, balkan, irish, and quebecois fiddle tunes with my mandopal nearby, but won't crash the grass party... I wouldn't know what to do!)
enjoy the Mermaid!

[RichieK]

Hi Sam,
I'm also going tonight and so is Peter Lorch...looking forward to it!
Richie

[RichieK]

It was nice to meet some the other mandolin cafe members at the jam. (Lemonhill John and Jeremy). Hopefully Joanne will continue having it at the mermaid.
Richie

[RichieK]

Tomorrow night is the monthly jam at the Mermaid. We had a nice crowd there last month. Is anyone going?

Also, our new bluegrass band, Blue Roots, will be playing there as well on Friday. I'll probably have a Monteleone F-5 and a CE Ward A-5 with me, if anyone wants to try them.
Richie