Free Bluegrass jam coming up!

Sunday November 21, 2021 is the next meeting and jam at the Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.

The kitchen is open at noon for sandwiches and drinks. The jam usually starts around 1p. The NIBGA board meets around 1-3p. All are welcome to attend the jam or the board meeting.

Hope to see you there.

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Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana
7 hours ago
Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana

Six virtuoso acoustic musicians that we saw tonight. Lightening fast music with a little singing. My Bluegrass Heart: Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, & Bryan Sutton ... See MoreSee Less

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Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana
8 hours ago
Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana

Hey, bluegrass bands!!!

I’m tossing around the idea of having a band competition during the Kendallville Memorial Day Weekend festival. It would be the entire Thursday evening and would be approximately 8 bands each doing a half-hour set. Would be professionally judged by qualified judges and based on things such as stage presence, musical artistry, crowd engagement, vocal harmonies, rhythm, song arrangement, etc. Music and instrumentation must be in the bluegrass genre (however there is a large range from die-hard traditional to the more progessive). Each band must submit a demo link to be selected to participate in the competition. Bands must consist of at LEAST 3 members.

Prizes to be determined, but thinking maybe a 5-song EP (cd ready) one-day recording session for first place, plus a paid slot on the Fall festival line-up. Each band would receive a free weekend pass and camping per person for competing.

What are your thoughts on this? Hoping to find some good talent that has slipped our radar. What would you suggest for prizes? Any other judging criteria? And the BIGGEST question…. would YOUR band do this??? If I can get eight bands to sign up by the end of January, it’s a GO. Please share with your friends and help me get the word out there! ... See MoreSee Less

Hey, bluegrass bands!!! I’m tossing around the idea of having a band competition during the Kendallville Memorial Day Weekend festival. It would be the entire Thursday evening and would be approximately 8 bands each doing a half-hour set. Would be professionally judged by qualified judges and based on things such as stage presence, musical artistry, crowd engagement, vocal harmonies, rhythm, song arrangement, etc. Music and instrumentation must be in the bluegrass genre (however there is a large range from die-hard traditional to the more progessive). Each band must submit a demo link to be selected to participate in the competition. Bands must consist of at LEAST 3 members. Prizes to be determined, but thinking maybe a 5-song EP (cd ready) one-day recording session for first place, plus a paid slot on the Fall festival line-up. Each band would receive a free weekend pass and camping per person for competing. What are your thoughts on this? Hoping to find some good talent that has slipped our radar. What would you suggest for prizes? Any other judging criteria? And the BIGGEST question…. would YOUR band do this??? If I can get eight bands to sign up by the end of January, it’s a GO. Please share with your friends and help me get the word out there!
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Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana
7 days ago
Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana

Subject: Boardwalk Jam Cancelled 11/26

Hi All,

I have been talking to several persons who are involved with the Boardwalk Jam in Wakarusa, IN to see if we should consider cancelling the jam, since it comes on. the day after Thanksgiving Day. There will be some who will be having their family gatherings that day. When I found out that several key people will not be able to attend because of their family gatherings we have decided to cancel the jam for November.

The next jam will be on December 31st, New Years Eve. We hope to see you then.

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season. Try not to eat too much, and enjoy your family and friends.

Erv Troyer and the Boardwalk crew. ... See MoreSee Less

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Is the Dec 31 event held at the Conservation Club?

Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana
1 week ago
Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana

Nov. 21 noon until about 6p is the last Bluegrass jam this year. Join us at the Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Food and drinks are available. ... See MoreSee Less

Nov. 21 noon until about 6p is the last Bluegrass jam this year. Join us at the Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Food and drinks are available.Image attachment
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Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana
1 month ago
Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana

Great JAM open to all ages happening now at the SouthWest Conservation Club. Not too late to join us! We are here until 6:00 PM ... See MoreSee Less

Great JAM open to all ages happening now at the SouthWest Conservation Club. Not too late to join us! We are here until 6:00 PM
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The Matchsellers
1 month ago
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So fun playing in the Hoosier State again with new friend Evie Ladin and old friends Sean and Ellen! Thanks Hop River Brewing Company, Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, IndianaNorthern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana Indiana, and all the family and friends who came out! ... See MoreSee Less

So fun playing in the Hoosier State again with new friend Evie Ladin and old friends Sean and Ellen! Thanks Hop River Brewing Company, Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Northern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, IndianaNorthern Indiana Bluegrass in Kendallville, Indiana Indiana, and all the family and friends who came out!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Maybe central Indiana?