I’ve listed as much information as I could obtain about acoustic music jams in The Land of Enchantment. You can view the jams by city, and if you find errors, or if you know of any jams to add, please email me.
It is always best to contact the jam leader to make sure all is correct.
| City | Type | Contact | Location |
| ABQ 1st Sunday of the Month Albuquerque Folk Festival Sing Along 4 pm to 6 pm |
Dan brings the songs and everyone sings (and plays acoustic instruments if they want) | Contact Dan Matthews Here’s the Zoom invitation: https://unm.zoom.us/j/92188756700?pwd=eHNyTGR1NC9RblY4Z2hWR0p2WnFiZz09 Meeting ID: 921 8875 6700Passcode: Sing |
There is a New Location! Nahalat Shalom 3606 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 |
| ABQ 3rd Saturday of the month NM Folk Music and Dance Society (FolkMADS) Megaband Jam 3 pm to 5 pm |
See Folkmads website for tune examples and samples. Download the Duke City Book of Tunes Here! | Questions? Send an email to Bruce Thomson |
High and Dry Brewing 529 Adams, NE |
| ABQ Ukulele Club 1st and 3rd Mondays 2 pm to 4 pm |
Don projects the music on a screen and club members get to choose a song from an ongoing list. | Don Crowder -Leader | Bear Canyon Senior Center 4645 Pitt, NE (505) 767-5959
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| ABQ Ukulele Jam 3rd Saturday of the month 4 pm to 5:30 pm |
All Instruments Welcome All Levels |
Contact Ivy for More Information | South Valley Library 3904 Isleta SW – ABQ |
| ABQ 2nd Saturday of each month 2pm to 4 pm |
Cajun Music Jam If you are interested in hearing or playing the French music of bayou Louisiana, come on by. (Note: this group plays old-style cajun music, not zydeco.) |
Contact Brenda with your questions and for additional information. | The Grille Restaurant 3300 San Mateo NE B-2 |
| ABQ – Off The Couch Slow Bluegrass Jam 1st and 3rd Saturdays – 1 to 3 pmNo Jam September 7 |
Easy level slow jam for folks who have not played out with other people much or at all, and want to learn jam etiquette and practice their skills. | Email Laura Watt for More Info |
Covenant Presbyterian Church 9315 Candelaria NE |
| ABQ 1st Saturday 12 noon to 2 pm |
Celtic Only | Contact Barbara Herrington for more information | High and Dry Brewing – 529 Adams, SE |
| ABQ 1st and 3rd Saturday 3:00-4:30 pm |
Acoustic Music Celtic Heavy and Other Old Tunes |
All Levels Hosted Jam (505) 899-2267 Email Jim Stapp |
Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8600 Academy, NE Adult Education Wing |
| ABQ Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm Bluegrass and Acoustic Instruments only. |
No Knock – Open Bluegrass Jam |
Email or phone Robert O’Malley (856-912-1253) for Additional Information |
High & Dry Brewery 529 Adams NE (This is a new location) |
| ABQ Thurs, 6-9:30 |
Celtic – quick paced jam led by Duke City Celi members | Contact Harlow Pinson | Hops Brewery Los Rancho Taproom – Outside Patio 7222 4th ST, NW |
| ABQ Wednesday 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Celtic Music Session | Bob Deaver is in charge | Singing Arrow Community Center Behind Sprouts Central/Tramway 13200 Wenonah SE |
| ABQ Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
Celtic Music Session The Not So Fast Irish Tunes All Instruments welcome! All tunes are played as written without improvisation. |
Email Kip for a song book phone 505-980-7828 |
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center 501 Elizabeth SE – ABQ |
| ABQ Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:30 pm |
Old Time Music – Appalachian fiddle and banjo music. Led by Virginia Creepers Old Time Band |
Jane Philips Not For Beginners Learn More Here: Hosted Jam |
Albuquerque Press Club Gold and Elm, SE (Up the Little Hill) Contact Jane for more information. |
| ABQ 4th Saturday of the Month 12:30 pm |
Scottish | Sherilyn Urban or call 505-604-4631 |
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Near Wyoming and Paseo NE |
| ABQ Acoustic Jam and Song Circle Wednesdays 10 am – 12 noon |
Open Acoustic Jam All Instruments – all levels |
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Near Wyoming and Paseo NE |
Email abqstrummers@yahoo.com for more information. |
| ABQ Wednesday Afternoon Beginning Ukulele Instruction |
Ukulele Instruction Beginners Only Contact Anne Withrow |
4:30 -6:30 pm | Highland Senior Center 131 Monroe NE (behind Dion’s Restaurant on Central) |
| ABQ High Desert Sand Fleas 2nd and 4th Thurs, 6-9 |
Ukulele – all Levels | See Website |
Location: Albuquerque Press Club 201 Highland Park Circle, SE |
| Aztec 1st and 3rd Saturdays 1-3 pm |
Email for more information Call Elaine (505) 326-7571 for location and information |
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| Bosque Farms 2nd and 4th Sundays 2 to 5 pm |
All Instruments Welcome. Country-Western and Old-Time Fiddle Music | Email Mike Edgar for More Info | Bosque Farms Community Center 950 Bosque Loop Bosque Farms, NM |
| Gallup Friday Night 7-9pm |
Hootenany | Toni Neff 505-722-5017 |
Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 306 South 2nd Street Gallup, NM |
| Los Alamos Ukulele Jam Tuesdays 10 to 11 am |
FREE play-a-long using The Daily Ukulele Leap Year Edition (the Blue Book) and more. Singers are always welcome. We also perform as the Hillstrummers. | Free Instruction Available by appointment. Send an email! |
Betty Ehart Senior Center 1101 Bathtub Row (505)662-8920 |
| Los Alamos Ukulele Jam Fridays 10 to 11 am |
FREE play-a-long using The Daily Ukulele Leap Year Edition (the Yellow Book) and more. Singers are always welcome. We also perform as the Hillstrummers. | Free Instruction Available by appointment. Send an email! |
Betty Ehart Senior Center 1101 Bathtub Row (505)662-8920 |
| Rio Rancho Monday Nights Doors Open at 6:30 |
Western Music | (505) 463-3169 | Blue Grasshopper Brew Pub 4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr, SE |
| Sandia Park Every Tuesday 11 AM |
English Country Dance Music | Contact Roger Frankland for more information |
Vista Grande Community Center 15 La Madera Rd, Sandia Park |
| Santa Fe Folk Jam 4th Thursday of the Month 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Open to all levels and all instruments, come jam your favorite folk tunes. Download the book! |
Tim Goering -Leader Send an Email |
El Rey Court / La Reina Bar in the living room 1862 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe |
| Santa Fe Songwriter’s Circle 1st Thursday of the Month 6:30 pm to 8 pm |
Calling all songwriters, our song circles are an opportunity to get inspired, workshop your songs, and gather feedback from peers and professional musicians in Santa Fe. | Tim Goering -Leader Send an Email |
Queen Bee Music Association Aspen Plaza Building 1596 Pacheco St Unit B-1 Santa Fe, NM |
| Santa Fe Old Time Jam 1st Sunday of the Month 4 pm to 6 pm |
Old Time Appalachian Dance Music Play by Ear Here’s the Tune List |
Eric Carlson -Leader Send an Email |
Queen Bee Music Association Aspen Plaza Building 1596 Pacheco St Unit B-1 Santa Fe, NM |
| Santa Fe NM Folkmads 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm |
Santa Fe Megaband Contradance Tunes |
Contact Vinnie with questions | Saint John’s College Music Room |
| Santa Fe Second Sunday of the Month Bluegrass and Bagels Open Jam 10 am to noon |
Contact via email Greg Neal for more information (505) 577-7004Traditional bluegrass format–participants take turn calling and leading songs in a circle. |
Bagels and coffee provided by Boultawn’s Bagelry, Café and Gallery | Community Room at the Railyard Park in Santa Fe Behind Site Santa Fe |
| Santa Fe Every Tuesday of the Month |
Klezmer Music Jam 235 B Rosario All musical styles and levels welcome |
7 PM | Contact Liv Orovich (603) 770-6070. |
| Santa Fe Practice Varies |
Santa Fe Dulcimer Ensemble welcomes other acoustic musicians. An aspiring group of beginning and intermediate players performing in Santa Fe. | Doug Conwell | Different locations. Contact 505-231-5802 |
| Santa Fe Alternate Thursdays 3:30-5:30 pm |
Ukulele Great Horny Toad Ukulele Club |
See website for schedule and additional information | Contact Jack call 650-464-7113 |
| Socorro Alternate Thursdays |
Open Mike-everyone takes a turn performing | More Info at this link | Capitol Bar 110 Plaza 575-835-1193 |
| Socorro Alternate Wednesdays 6:30-10 |
Zoom open mike Everyone takes a turn performing |
Jim Ruff (575) 835-2929 |
For the link and date information, contact Jim Ruff. |
| Taos Wed, 6:30 pm to 10 pm |
Acoustic Jam. All Levels Bluegrass, old-tyme, old country, Americana |
Jacob Haggerty (575) 770-6313 |
Dalee at KTAOS Solar Center Taos, NM 9 NM-150, El Prado, NM 87529 (575) 770-6313 |