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Jam sessions

Open sessions in Celtic and international folk music
Fourth Wednesdays (usually), 7:30–9:30 pm

Peacuddy’s Café and Bakery

506 Franklin Street, Melrose, Massachusetts

Admission: FREE!

Listeners are welcome

FAC presents monthly sessions in Celtic and international folk music for all instruments. The sessions are led by expert musicians and are open to instrumentalists of all levels. Some sessions include or feature singing.

Jam sessions Wednesday schedule, 2009–2010:

September 30 (a fifth Wednesday)Balkan music, led by Barbara Pixton

October 28 – Klezmer music, led by Steve Rauch

November and December – No sessions. Happy holidays!

January 27 – Scottish music, led by Barbara McOwen

February 24 Old-Time music, led by Cathy Mason
March 24
Irish music, led by Michael O’Leary

April 28 – Middle East drumming, led by George Kirby
May 26 Greek music, led by Yaron Shragai, Sandy Theodoru, and Dan Salomon
June To be announced

Many thanks to Peacuddy’s Café and Bakery for the use of their space.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Download the September–January Melrose jam flier as a printable PDF.

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