May 09

Mid- Michigan Bluegrass & folk Jams & Performances

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Mar 09

Please Welcome the Uphill River Band!

We  are pleased to welcome the Uphill River Band, a new band member of the Association. 


Uphill River brings together musicians from across Michigan with a shared love for bluegrass that honors tradition while pushing forward. Blending traditional bluegrass and old-time roots with progressive influences, the band creates a sound that’s both familiar and fresh, anchored in tight harmonies and dynamic instrumentation. Uphill River features Ian Tronsen (banjo, guitar, vocals), Nancy Steinberger (fiddle, vocals), Chris Jarrell (guitar, mandolin, vocals), and Robin Abbott (bass, vocals), each drawing from a wide range of influences spanning traditional bluegrass to modern acoustic music. Whether driving hard or leaning into subtle moments, Uphill River’s music reflects a deep respect for where bluegrass comes from and a clear excitement for where it can go.

Uphill River will be performing at Woldumar on March 15. Please head out and support that event and welcome the band!

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Dec 18

Mid-Michigan Events

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  • December 18, 2025

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Dec 03

2026 Northern Indiana Bluegrass Festival Dates

Noble County Community Fairgrounds, 580 Fair St, Kendallville, IN 46755
https://www.bluegrassusa.net/

May 21-24, 2006,  Memorial Weekend Tri-State Bluegrass Festival

September 3-6, 2026, Labor Day Weekend Tri-State Bluegrass Festival

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Dec 03

Jam List

Updated 12/1/2025

Below are jams we have been made aware of. If you are aware of additional jams or if any information below changes, please contact Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, smbluegrass@gmail.com or Marcia Bailey, marciacarp at AOL.com  We particularly want to bring your attention to the new jams in Bath and at Cirrus Guitars in Sterling Heights as these are new jams in our area. Jams are primarily Bluegrass jams unless indicated in the listing below. Please remember your Bluegrass Jam Etiquette and if you aren’t sure, then please ask. Most jams should welcome players of all levels and if you find that is not the case, then please contact us so we can update the list. Happy jamming!

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ave. Ann Arbor
7-9 PM second and fourth Wednesday Evenings
Contact Iris at Igruhl at gmail.com

Bath (Greater Lansing)

Third Sunday of each month from 2-5 PM
Bath United Methodist Church
13777 Main St. Bath MI
Parking lot and entrance is off Webster Rd.
¼ mile north of Webster and Clark Rd. across from the Elementary School just south of Couzens Park.
This jam is held in place of the Woldumar jam during off months (December-February and June-August.) Contact Marcia Bailey marciacarp at aol.com with questions.

Grand Rapids

Chicago Beef Joint
Wednesday Evenings 6-9 PM
822 Ottawa Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI
Host: Brian Oberlin

Howard City

West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association Jam
No jams in December 2025
First Saturday of the month from 1-4
Third Saturday of the month from 2-4
Howard Senior Center, 132 E. Edgerton St., Howard City
Host: West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association

Kalamazoo

GLAMA Slow Jam
Second Tuesday of each month 5:30-7:30
Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI
Host: Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association

Lansing        

Elderly Instruments Acoustic Jam
Third Thursday of each Month 5-6:30 PM
Elderly Instruments,  1100 N. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI
Host: David Dowling

Midland

Folk Music Society of Midland
4th Friday of the Month 6-9 PM
Element Grains and Grounds
3124 Jefferson Ave.
Midland Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org

Sterling Heights

Cirrus Guitar Bluegrass Jam
Second Thursday of each month 6-8 PM
Cirrus Guitars
40150 Mound Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48130
Hosts Steven Prevett and M.J. Franks

Waterloo (Munith)

First Sunday of Each month 2-5 PM
Waterloo Township Hall
9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith MI
Host: Kathy McClinchey 517-812-9719

Westland

First and Third Tuesday each month 7-9 PM
Dyer Senior Center
36745 Marquette, Westland
Host: Terry Treppa

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