Free events this year include: open jams, Saturday night concert at 25 O’Clock with Aaron Albrecht; the evening concert will open with a youth showcase! Please read below for details.
Traditional Open Jams!
2022 Saturday night jam under the tent
There is no charge to participate in any of the jams this weekend–just come on by and join us if you play fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, or anything else that works in an old-time jam! Experienced jammers and novices are all welcome. Most of us will be playing by ear during open jams, but there may be a limited supply of sheet music or chord charts.
Saturday, June 15, 10am to 12pm. Classic Saturday morning old-time jam led by fiddler Laura Sleade with Tom Faux on guitar/banjo, under the big tent at the Rose Bowl Tavern, 106 N Race Street in Urbana–across the street from C4A and the Courier Cafe.
Saturday, June 15, 4:30-5:30 pm at C4A. Slow jam led by Robin Kearton (fiddle) with Tom Faux (guitar/banjo) at C4A, 202 W Main Street in Urbana. For people who can play their instrument but don’t play very fast, or who are not used to playing by ear. Instruction will be offered as needed. Especially for fiddle, viola, banjo, and guitar players, but all are welcome! Experienced jammers are welcome too!
Saturday, June 15, 8:30 pm or so. . . Open jam after Aaron Albrecht & Blake Korte’s concert at 25 O’Clock. Bring your ax to the show and stick around afterward to jam with Aaron & Blake!
Sunday, June 16, 9am to 11am: “Whiskey Before Breakfast” traditional open jam at the Rose Bowl Big Tent, with lots of Fiddle & Jam Weekend staff. Coffee also available!
Saturday Evening Concert
Saturday, June 15, 7:00 pm at 25 O’Clock
Opening the show will be a youth showcase, featuring young musicians from the Jam Weekend Youth Fiddle Orchestra! The feature of the night will be reigning Illinois fiddle champ, Aaron Albrecht, with his trusty accompanist on guitar, Blake Korte. Aaron and Blake will spin out tunes in a variety of styles for your listening pleasure, then lead an open jam starting around 8:30 pm, so bring your ax and stick around for some tunes!