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Jam sessions

Open sessions in Celtic and international folk music
Fourth Wednesdays, 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 Eastern drumming, led by George Kirby
NOTE: In addition to the drums that participants bring, there are some doumbeks for everyone to try. Empty five-gallon plastic water bottles may be substituted for drums. Musicians who are familiar with basic Middle Eastern styles and rhythms are welcome to come and play the melodies on other instruments.
May 26 Greek music, led by Yaron Shragai, Sandy Theodorou, Dan Salomon, and Annemoon van Erp
June 23 Czech and Slovak music, led by Susan Worland

July 28 – Scottish music, led by Katie McNally

August – No session
September 22 French Canadian music, led by Donna Hébert
October 27 – To be announced

November – To be announced

December – 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 Melrose jam flier as a printable PDF.

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