Illustration:  The Bremen Town Musicians (from German fairy tale, by the Brothers Grimm)

The author now attends the Old Time Music Slow Jam in Portland, Oregon.  We jam twice a month in 2:30-5:00 p.m. in public rented spaces.

Old Time Slow Jam Acoustic Stringed Instruments & great people! This jam has been running for more than ten years and now with Bubbaville’s support, they are jamming in larger venues twice a month. Come join them. Come to play or listen. They play at a moderate pace to support players new to Old Time music and jamming. Beginner friendly. Information and weekly tune lists can be found on the jam webpage.  2 Sundays per month; 2:30 -5:00. First Sundays at Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Third and fifth Sundays Genesis Project – 3132 SE 67th Ave.    See their webpage for ongoing dates and location updates https://sites.google.com/view/otsjam/home. Free, but donations encouraged to help out with rental expenses. All Ages.

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The Bubbaville calendar is back and here’s the link:  Bubbaville.org/calendar

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