Northern Virginia's preeminent blues jam, based in historic downtown Manassas. Open to musicians of all skill levels.
Open to musicians of all skill levels. We'll teach you the basics in person. The jam takes place at the Harris Pavilion in historic downtown Manassas — a large public space with tables, chairs, shade, and rain cover.
Bring whatever instrument you've got — acoustic or electric, both are welcome. Strangers have been known to wander over, grab a harmonica, and sit in for a song. Dancers too.
"If you've never had the blues, just keep living."
Start here. Once you're comfortable, dig into dominant 7 chords, the pentatonic scale, the blues scale, and classic blues songs.
We jam over 12 bar blues progressions in various keys and have organically grown a set list of songs. No need to know them ahead of time — but here they are if you want to prep: