Join us at the next MRBA jam… Saturday February 8th at Ruby’s Convention Center, Missoula MT…Tom is gonna run a “SLOW PITCH” circle to help those of us just gettin into the Bluegrass Groove !!!
Ya’ll show up at 2:00 with yer bluegrass instruments and plan on singing and pickin’ all evening long.
Dont forget to bring something really good to share at the pot luck at 6pm, then getting back to the music right after desert!
SEE YA THERE!!
What’s the most bluegrass fun you can have the weekend after Mother’s Day?
It is the 7th Annual ISBA Spring Super Jam – whether you camp all weekend or just come for the day, it’s a great weekend of pickin’, music, friends…
Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association
Spring Super Jam
May 16th – 18th
Lewis Clark Resort, Kamiah Idaho
TH Evening Early-bird Potluck, Workshops, Open Mic, Kids in Bluegrass, Outdoor Concert and Jamming, of course.
Lewis Clark Resort – Camper/RV spaces, tent camping, cabins, hotel and on-site restaurant – http://www.lewisclarkresort.com/.
There will also be some food vendors on site.
Additional Lodging & Options
Long Camp RV(one mile from festival site)
Clearwater 12 Motel (2 miles from festival site)
Kamiah Inn Motel – kamiahinn.com
Kamiah Hotel Bar and Grill
Kamiah is located on Hwy 12:
- 4 hours south of Spokane
- 3 hours west of Missoula
- 4 hours east of the Tri-Cities
- 4 hours north of Boise
- The planning committee is accepting bluegrass band requests to fill 6 – 30 minute band slots for the SAT afternoon outdoor concert. If your band would like to showcase, please email:
- Sample of your music (can be an IPad/Smart phone/YouTube video or audio recording)
- Short written introduction andPhoto to be used in advertising.
The Spring Super Jam draws folks from all over Idaho and the surrounding states. It’s the most fun you can have the weekend after Mother’s Day. Send your band information today to:hmtsmithnid@gmail.com. Deadline: February 15th (only three weeks). Bands will be notified by February 30th.
Fine Print: the Spring Jam is not a fund raiser, nor a for-profit festival. Its purpose is to connect musicians and showcase bands.
- ISBA will:
o Provide a quality sound system for the set – single mic configuration
o Provide the band with a professional recording (CD) of their set, recorded by Shook Mountain Productions
o Provide each band member a “high-fashion” ISBA t-shirt or hat – Woohoo!
o Advertise the concert – posters, Facebook, Organization calendars & email (using information and pictures, provided by each band)
o Encourage purchase of band merchandise
- Band will:
- o Bring band members as represented in promo packet – traditional bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle and/or dobro)
- o Play on 30 minute set on SAT, May 17th, sometime between 3 – 6pm
….probably more fun than a pre war martin!!
contact Bill Anderson bluegrassbill62@yahoo.com
if you love bluegrass…& i know you do…dont miss “The Broken Circle Breakdown”…at the Roxy Theator, Missoula Montana.
hey everybody!! come on out to the rubys jam tomorrow, saturday the 11th. Lots of strumming & singing, and pot-lucking yummy food at 6:00, followed by more music & conversation till wee hours of the mornin’.
Join us once again for our Annual Meeting and Christmas Jam at Ruby’s.
2:00 – Meeting (with election of officers and all kinds of good news)
3:00 – Harmony Workshop taught by Lila Cleminshaw
4:00- Jamming
6:00pm – Potluck (MRBA providing Ham)
You’re invited to a Thanksgiving Weekend Bluegrass jam and potluck.
Date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2013
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Billings Hampton Inn
The Ruby Jewel Jamboree is excited to announce that we will be booking bluegrass shows in 2014 in Billings, Montana. Phyllis & Kimberlee will be in Billings over the weekend and will host a bluegrass jam and potluck. We’d like to get to know you if you’re a picker or a grinner.
All levels and styles are welcome. Bluegrass jam etiquette will be in force. RSVP on facebook event
See you Saturday.
The Tangled Tones Jam which usually happens every Wednesday is canceled THIS WEEK ONLY (Nov 27). We’re all busy preparing for Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!
The Martin Experience at Outlaw Music, Monday November 18th at 6:00 PM.
Find out why Martin Guitars are the finest acoustic guitars in the world. Meet artist Richard Starkey and Martin representative Larry Barnwell for a showcase of music, information, and fine Martin instruments to play and purchase. Giveaways!
Seating will be limited. Come by the shop, or give us a call for more details.
Contact: 406-541-7533 RSVP on Facebook event
It’s time to plan for Wintergrass 2014. MRBA sponsors the Montana Hospitality Suite at Wintergrass each year. We showcase bands in the hospitality suite throughout the weekend. If your band would like to showcase, goto the signup page or contact phylliserck@hotmail.com or 406-546-6327
