It's fun to get together with a bunch of people and play some fun and lively music. This is a call to pickers of all styles and skill levels to get together and play some good ol' down home bluegrass. So rab your guitar/banjo/fiddle/mandolin/bass/washboard or whatever instrument you enjoy playing or want to learn, dust off the old songbook or be ready to learn some new songs, and get ready to have some fun with great people.

We get together to sing and play acoustic instruments in an informal setting in each other's homes. We bring bring a snack or a dish, some beer and wine, and merriment. Singers, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, bass, flute players, etc. all welcome. If you play and instrument and/or like to raise your voice in song, please join! Right now I'm hosting two events.  One is a monthly Song Circle where both singers and musicians are most welcome.  We play mostly cover songs, but the occasional origi …

Music is not a visual art. Survival Guitar is a method of playing that relies on listening and improvisation to help everyone play with more confidence and to create interesting and appropriate parts in a group setting. This meetup is an informal group class that will cover many aspects of ensemble playing--from tuning to theory, solo & rhythm playing, arranging, etiquette, and whatever other directions the group may want to explore. We will build a musical toolbox and fill it with all kinds of …