Old-Time Jams Around Town
Monday nights
8pm ‘til whenever
896A Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 491-2812
One of the longest running jams that I know of. I’ve met many a cool musician and old-time music enthusiast at Sandy’s store. Sandy also has a great radio show on WUMB that covers amazing musical ground. His Traditional Folk program can be heard on Saturday nights from 9pm until midnight. His store is a great place to buy your first instrument, buy music books and CD’s and get great advice.
The second Thursday night of each month.
7:30pm until 10pm
235 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 274-0088
Small, inimate jam with diversely talented regulars. Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolins usually well represented. Usually some good singing. Beginners welcome.
Sunday nights
6pm to 9pm
240 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 647-0679
Giant jam with a whole bunch of musicians led by fiddler Alan Kaufman. Good food and drink and lots of opportunity to socialize with fellow musicians. People wave been known to spontaneously break out waltzing.