Kansas Prairie Pickers Association
Calendar
First a list of some regular jams around
the state. Before you drive any long distance to one, please call ahead. We
all try to stick to a schedule but things change. If you have one to list, please
contact us.
- Auburn, Kansas Prairie Picker Association
jam, 4th Sunday of the month, October through April, Auburn Community
Center, 1-5 p.m., for info call Ron Meier at (785) 633-0984. The 2023/2024 schedule
is Oct 22, Nov 26, Jan 1, Jan 28, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 28.
- Lawrence, Kaw Valley Acoustic Music Assoc.
Jam at the Dillards, 1720 Troon Land, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Usually the second
Tuesday evening of the month. Contact John Dillard (785)865-5502.
- Lawrence, Old Time Fiddle Tunes Jam Session,
at various houses and businesses in Lawrence, KS. Pot luck at 5:00 jam 6:00 to 8:00, on the first,
second and third Sundays of the month. All acoustic instruments are welcome. In Bluegrass you
take a break and then wait your turn while everyone else takes a break. In Old-Time everyone plays
full blast all the time. This is great for learning harmonies and counter-melodies, and for stealing
licks from other players.
To get on the list, send your name and email to :
ask.a.luthier@gmail.com
- Cottonwood Falls,Emma Chase Music Hall -
different flavor each Friday. First Friday-Acoustic Gospel,
second Friday is acoustic bluegrass & folk, third Friday of odd numbered month-rock & roll
and vintage country (amplifiers allowed), Fourth Friday of even numbered months -acoustic
country, folk & bluegrass. For info see Facebook: Emma Chase Music or
For info E-Mail:
five_oaks_ranch@yahoo.com
Music located indoors at Emma Chase Music Hall/Prairie Pastimes, 220-1/2 Broadway.
- Elmont, The Kaw Valley Country Music Club meets
the first Sunday of each month at the Elmont United Methodist Church, which is located
at 6635 N.W. Church Lane from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Acoustic musicians welcome. Info:
Larry Maddux at 785 640-3681 or Email:
dirtdoc07@gmail.com
- Kansas City, HABOT (Heart of America
Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association) Meets 3rd Fri. night of month Oct-May,
6-10:45 p.m. at North Cross United Methodist Chruch, 1321 N.E. Vivion Road in
Kansas City. Contact
Mary Eddings 816-516-5562 or Jim Downs 816-628-3275.
- Kansas City, 1st Fridays, October-May,
Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club, 6:00-10:30 pm, Blue Ridge Boulevard United
Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO Doors open at 6, stage shows
start at 7. Donations will be collected. Enter the church through the back door from the
parking lot. For more info, contact Al Hellebuyck, 816-536-6764 or go to
www.KCABMC.org or
search for the Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club on Facebook.
- Topeka, The Kaw Valley Country Music
Club meets the first Sunday of each month at the Elmont United Methodist Church,
6635 NW Church Lane, from 1-5 p.m. Acoustic musicians welcome.
- Topeka, Acoustic Music Jam, Saturdays,
2-4 p.m. at the Celtic Fox Irish Pub and Restaurant, 118 SW 8th Ave, (downtown Topeka). For more
information Email Ken or Martha Hagen:
hagen1525@gmail.com
- Topeka,Pickin' on the Prairie Bluegrass Jam
every Sunday 1-3 pm. Potwin Drug Store, Old Prairie Town, 785-215-6997 for more info.
- Wichita, Kansas Bluegrass Association Monthly Jam,
First Sunday of the month - Damm Music, 8945 W. Central (Wichita) 1-4 p.m. Second Saturday of
the month - Uhlik Music, 2160 E Douglas (Wichita) 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Both jams will invite
beginners and slow jammers to play during the first hour, followed by an open jam for the duration.
- ...more to come...
We've listed several events on this page, but some other sources are:
Here are a few events in Kansas and
surrounding area. We cannot guarantee or be responsible for the type of
shows or festivals listed. If in doubt, please contact the promoter. If
you have an event you'd like to list, contact us. If you want to see who
did what in the past, check out our Calendar Archive.
2024
January 1 2024 New Year's Day Pot Luck & Band Scramble,
Auburn Community Center.Doors open around 11 a.m. We ask that
you bring a main dish and a salad or dessert. We hope that a large
number of musicians will sign up for the band scramble.
February 16-17:Wichita WinterFest 2024.
more details on their website
Visit KBA at
http://www.kansasbluegrass.org
May 31-June 2: 2024 Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival
Colby, KS,
visit website at
http://www.PickinOnThePlains.com
June 6-8: 2024 Annual Prairie Lake Pickin' Party, Holton.
Our Festival
September 18-22: 52nd 2024 Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield
Contact Walnut Valley Association (620)221-3250 or visit
www.wvfest.com.
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Last Modified: November 20, 2024.