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Jam sessions: 

Canceled until further notice

 

 

Nev Jackson    Bluegrass music is a Southern sound and the product of the genius of Kentuckian Bill Monroe. The name "bluegrass" is derived from the name of his band -- The Blue Grass Boys. 

    Fiddle, banjo, and mandolin soloing over a driving rhythm guitar and acoustic bass are the essence of traditional bluegrass music.  The high-pitched, "lonesome" nature of the vocals harkens back to the mountains of Appalachia -- the crucible where Scots, Irish, and African cultures blended in destitution.

    Pennsylvania Bluegrass Academy SM entertainment and education services create an awareness of  bluegrass history and culture and teach basic instrumental skills to student musicians of all ages in south-central Pennsylvania.

 

FIRST FRIDAY JAM SESSION ENDS

Many of you are aware of the recent, significant changes which have occurred at the Country String Shop in Campbelltown, most notably the exclusive emphasis upon classical music. A second, related change, which impacts the First Friday Jams, is the proprietors’ decision to raise rental costs of the facility. They have rising bills to pay, so . . .

Coincidentally, there has been a corresponding drop in attendance by the very students for which the jam session was originally designed, namely the advanced beginner through the intermediate player. (Pete Wernick, a.k.a. Dr. Banjo says you must play with other musicians if you really want to progress). My current students are either not advanced enough, or simply lack the commitment to regularly attend the monthly session.

It is with regret, therefore, that I am announcing the suspension of the First Friday Jam Session effective immediately.

Yours truly,

Nev Jackson

 

     
    
  

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