George, Caleb, Ron and Emily jammin in the exercise room. “i think i lost 2 pounds on that last fast song”
Jammin in the exercise room at Ruby’s motel
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Author Archives: Mike Conroy
Priceless pic from the jam
Teenagers pickin Bluegrass at ruby’s
A bunch of talented teenagers at the jam jan 10… 
wow—what a jam we had at Ruby’s JAN 10 2015
Holly Cow… what a jam… so many pickers and grinners —i couldn’t even count them.. Jams in every room–plus the exercise room and even in a new extra room… 5 and six different jams going at once…. thanks to all the folks young and old and medium age that showed up to join in the FUN…….mike conroy (new head mop squeezer)…
Slow Pitch
This sat (Jan 10th) at Ruby’s motel in Missoula at 2:30, Ken Benson will host a “band in the box” slow jam for folks who want to learn more songs and improve their jamming skills. He will feature fiddle tunes and bluegrass songs played slow. Then played up to speed. This is a great way for new pickers to hone their skills.. Come join in this free workshop.. Thanks Ken…You Da Man.. 
Mike Conroy
MRBA Ruby’s jam January 10th…
This sat January 10th will be the MRBA jam at Ruby’s motel in Missoula.. Potluck at 6pm.. jammin before and after….Usually several different jams in several different rooms. Come join in the fun….ALL BLUEGRASS LOVERS WELCOME …Mike Conroy
MRBA 16th Annual Oldtime Bluegrass Festival
Our 16th annual MRBA Oldtime Bluegrass Festival will be April 18th again at the Lone Rock school, north west of Stevensville Mt.. (1112 three mile creek). Music starts at 12 noon and continues nonstop til 10 pm… 18 bands will be featured -admission $5 for adults and $3 for MRBA members, 12 and under free with adult.
For more info Tariconroy@webtv.net or 1-406-821-3777
New MRBA President
Hi all. as of january 2015 i will be the new president of the MRBA. My plan is to get more things going on, and to involve more people- including kids, new members and seasoned veterans in our bluegrass music association.. We’ll start off with the winter Ruby’s motel jams January 10, Feb 14 and the march jam is a week later than usual- march 21…see calendar
A Brand new event starting January 31st in Stevensville at the Chantily Theater will be the MRBA Hootenanny.. We’ll have a sign up sheet there for folks to take turns playing in front of the crowd.. Not just for bands, individuals are encouraged to pick backup musicians from the many folks there and play on stage. Or you can bring your own group. The store next door will be open for jamming and warming up to play. Invite anyone that loves bluegrass to come join in the fun. times a waistin- let’s get to pickin and grinnin.. mike conroy
MRBA Hootenanny Poster
Hootenanny poster–
MRBA Hootenanny
The MRBA is having an old time Hootenanny at the Chantilly Theater in Stevensville on January 31st 2015… We’ll have a sign up sheet for folks to take a turn playing on stage. This is not just for bands, if you would like to pick or sing on stage there will be many musicians there willing to back you up… We also can use the business next door for warm-up and jamming. Come join in the FUN.. MRBA’s Fearless Leader and Head mop squeezer– Mike Conroy
| Event Date | January 31st 2015 |
| Event Time | 1-4 pm |
| Event Title | MRBA Hootenanny |
| Event Location | Chantily theater on main street Stevensville |
| Event Contact phone or email | 821-3777 |