Where: Lincoln Square Mall, Southeast Entrance (near Common Ground). If you are standing outside the Common Ground main entrance, go left and follow the building around the corner. Next entrance is the spot! There is a covered entryway leading into a foyer which then opens into the mall. Serves PASS and Edward Jones.
When: Mondays, 7-8:30 PM or so, rain or shine
Why: Gather to play, sing, and learn about acoustic music
Who: Anyone who sings and|or plays any acoustic instrument
What: Traditional roots music styles, esp. country, folk, blues. “Slow” means this jam is geared toward beginners and intermediate players. We play simpler songs at slower tempos.
How: Together! We’ll try to play at moderate volume, so that we can hear ourselves and each other. As needed, we’ll start songs by reviewing chords, melody, and rhythm.
We’ll take turns picking songs. Try to be ready with a handful you would like to suggest. If you pick the song, you have the option to get it started and the group will join in. This is harder than it sounds; it’s something you may want to practice ahead of time! Try counting in and playing simple rhythm (downstrums on each beat) to get the song started; others can then join in and add flavor.
Folks are encouraged to share new songs. If you want to suggest a song, bring several copies of the chord chart, or be ready to “teach” us the song and call out the chord changes.
What to Bring: Instrument(s), chair, music stand, chord charts, clips or binder, pencil and eraser, good vibes
*Urbana Hootenanny starts at 8:00 PM at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
Weekly old time jam on Thursdays 7-9pm. South East side of Lincoln Square. Contact Ed, oltime1@att.net. 217-493-4654.
PCBS Blues Jams!
Pipa’s Pub, 604 S. Country Fair Dr., Champaign
2nd Sunday of each month, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
and the 4th Wednesday of each month 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Prairie Crossroads Blues Society holds 2 Jams each month the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, and 7:00 to 10:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday. Jams are held at Pipa’s Pub, 604 S. Country Fair Dr., Champaign.
The host band typically plays the first set, then we open it up to all the jammers in the house. Bring your instrument and plan on sitting in!
- Coaltrain hosts Sunday Aug. 8
- Jesse Cotton Stone hosts Blues Fest weekend
Sunday August 15 - Sapphire hosts Wednesday Aug. 25
Where: Lincoln Square Mall, Southeast Entrance (near Common Ground). If you are standing outside the Common Ground main entrance, go left and follow the building around the corner. Next entrance is the spot! There is a covered entryway leading into a foyer which then opens into the mall. Serves PASS and Edward Jones.
When: Mondays, 7-8:30 PM or so, rain or shine
Why: Gather to play, sing, and learn about acoustic music
Who: Anyone who sings and|or plays any acoustic instrument
What: Traditional roots music styles, esp. country, folk, blues. “Slow” means this jam is geared toward beginners and intermediate players. We play simpler songs at slower tempos.
How: Together! We’ll try to play at moderate volume, so that we can hear ourselves and each other. As needed, we’ll start songs by reviewing chords, melody, and rhythm.
We’ll take turns picking songs. Try to be ready with a handful you would like to suggest. If you pick the song, you have the option to get it started and the group will join in. This is harder than it sounds; it’s something you may want to practice ahead of time! Try counting in and playing simple rhythm (downstrums on each beat) to get the song started; others can then join in and add flavor.
Folks are encouraged to share new songs. If you want to suggest a song, bring several copies of the chord chart, or be ready to “teach” us the song and call out the chord changes.
What to Bring: Instrument(s), chair, music stand, chord charts, clips or binder, pencil and eraser, good vibes
*Urbana Hootenanny starts at 8:00 PM at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
Weekly old time jam on Thursdays 7-9pm. South East side of Lincoln Square. Contact Ed, oltime1@att.net. 217-493-4654.
Masks are required while inside the event space and vaccination and one booster (Vax card or photo) will be checked at the door.
Where: Lincoln Square Mall, Southeast Entrance (near Common Ground). If you are standing outside the Common Ground main entrance, go left and follow the building around the corner. Next entrance is the spot! There is a covered entryway leading into a foyer which then opens into the mall. Serves PASS and Edward Jones.
When: Mondays, 7-8:30 PM or so, rain or shine
Why: Gather to play, sing, and learn about acoustic music
Who: Anyone who sings and|or plays any acoustic instrument
What: Traditional roots music styles, esp. country, folk, blues. “Slow” means this jam is geared toward beginners and intermediate players. We play simpler songs at slower tempos.
How: Together! We’ll try to play at moderate volume, so that we can hear ourselves and each other. As needed, we’ll start songs by reviewing chords, melody, and rhythm.
We’ll take turns picking songs. Try to be ready with a handful you would like to suggest. If you pick the song, you have the option to get it started and the group will join in. This is harder than it sounds; it’s something you may want to practice ahead of time! Try counting in and playing simple rhythm (downstrums on each beat) to get the song started; others can then join in and add flavor.
Folks are encouraged to share new songs. If you want to suggest a song, bring several copies of the chord chart, or be ready to “teach” us the song and call out the chord changes.
What to Bring: Instrument(s), chair, music stand, chord charts, clips or binder, pencil and eraser, good vibes
*Urbana Hootenanny starts at 8:00 PM at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
Weekly old time jam on Thursdays 7-9pm. South East side of Lincoln Square. Contact Ed, oltime1@att.net. 217-493-4654.
Band: Earl White Stringband (Floyd, VA)
Caller: Gail Hintze (Chillicothe, IL)
Part of the C-U Folk and Roots Festival
Where: Lincoln Square Mall, Southeast Entrance (near Common Ground). If you are standing outside the Common Ground main entrance, go left and follow the building around the corner. Next entrance is the spot! There is a covered entryway leading into a foyer which then opens into the mall. Serves PASS and Edward Jones.
When: Mondays, 7-8:30 PM or so, rain or shine
Why: Gather to play, sing, and learn about acoustic music
Who: Anyone who sings and|or plays any acoustic instrument
What: Traditional roots music styles, esp. country, folk, blues. “Slow” means this jam is geared toward beginners and intermediate players. We play simpler songs at slower tempos.
How: Together! We’ll try to play at moderate volume, so that we can hear ourselves and each other. As needed, we’ll start songs by reviewing chords, melody, and rhythm.
We’ll take turns picking songs. Try to be ready with a handful you would like to suggest. If you pick the song, you have the option to get it started and the group will join in. This is harder than it sounds; it’s something you may want to practice ahead of time! Try counting in and playing simple rhythm (downstrums on each beat) to get the song started; others can then join in and add flavor.
Folks are encouraged to share new songs. If you want to suggest a song, bring several copies of the chord chart, or be ready to “teach” us the song and call out the chord changes.
What to Bring: Instrument(s), chair, music stand, chord charts, clips or binder, pencil and eraser, good vibes
*Urbana Hootenanny starts at 8:00 PM at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
PCBS Blues Jams!
Pipa’s Pub, 604 S. Country Fair Dr., Champaign
2nd Sunday of each month, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
and the 4th Wednesday of each month 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Prairie Crossroads Blues Society holds 2 Jams each month the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, and 7:00 to 10:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday. Jams are held at Pipa’s Pub, 604 S. Country Fair Dr., Champaign.
The host band typically plays the first set, then we open it up to all the jammers in the house. Bring your instrument and plan on sitting in!
Weekly old time jam on Thursdays 7-9pm. South East side of Lincoln Square. Contact Ed, oltime1@att.net. 217-493-4654.
Where: Lincoln Square Mall, Southeast Entrance (near Common Ground). If you are standing outside the Common Ground main entrance, go left and follow the building around the corner. Next entrance is the spot! There is a covered entryway leading into a foyer which then opens into the mall. Serves PASS and Edward Jones.
When: Mondays, 7-8:30 PM or so, rain or shine
Why: Gather to play, sing, and learn about acoustic music
Who: Anyone who sings and|or plays any acoustic instrument
What: Traditional roots music styles, esp. country, folk, blues. “Slow” means this jam is geared toward beginners and intermediate players. We play simpler songs at slower tempos.
How: Together! We’ll try to play at moderate volume, so that we can hear ourselves and each other. As needed, we’ll start songs by reviewing chords, melody, and rhythm.
We’ll take turns picking songs. Try to be ready with a handful you would like to suggest. If you pick the song, you have the option to get it started and the group will join in. This is harder than it sounds; it’s something you may want to practice ahead of time! Try counting in and playing simple rhythm (downstrums on each beat) to get the song started; others can then join in and add flavor.
Folks are encouraged to share new songs. If you want to suggest a song, bring several copies of the chord chart, or be ready to “teach” us the song and call out the chord changes.
What to Bring: Instrument(s), chair, music stand, chord charts, clips or binder, pencil and eraser, good vibes
*Urbana Hootenanny starts at 8:00 PM at the Rose Bowl Tavern.
Weekly old time jam on Thursdays 7-9pm. South East side of Lincoln Square. Contact Ed, oltime1@att.net. 217-493-4654.
Masks are required while inside the event space and vaccination and one booster (Vax card or photo) will be checked at the door.