Thanks for a fantastic year of Taborgrass everyone!
Recordings are up for Breaking up Christmas, and will be up shortly for I'm Going Back to Old Kentucky.
We'll return on January 8 2022! Our first class of the new year will have some special guests and classes, so stay tuned for updates!
In the meantime, keep on picking, give the Taborgrass Playlist a listen, and remember that Santa is Real (If you're unfamiliar with the Louvin Brothers classic Satan is Real, you may want to listen to that first)
Obviously, minimizing covid-19 risk is a huge priority for us over at Taborgrass HQ. We really care about all of you, and want Taborgrass to be as safe as possible. Here's our policy:
In order to attend Taborgrass, you must be vaccinated
This is among the best ways to keep yourself and others safe. On your first visit, please bring either your vaccination record card or a clear photograph of it. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from being vaccinated, get in touch with us at taborgrass@gmail.com.
Masks on at all times
If you're inside the building, please wear a mask, especially when singing. You can read more about singing and covid risk here.
Schedule
All classes are held weekly on Saturdays at Waverly UCC 3300 SE Woodward Street, Portland, OR 97202
Song Class 12:30-1:45
This class is all about how to learn and jam on bluegrass songs. We'll be walking you through some bluegrass classics, working on their chord progressions, melodies, and lyrics. The focus will be on giving you new songs to call at a jam.
Tune Class 2:00-3:15
This class is all about fiddle tunes! We'll be learning some jam favorites from the bluegrass and old time repertoire, focusing on getting the melodies in our heads and the notes in our fingers.
Jam Class 3:30-4:45
A whole class just for jamming! Here we'll be working on all the ins and outs of playing music with other people. We'll work on calling songs, taking breaks, listening in, and communicating with your fellow jammers. Bring a song or tune to call!
Open Jam 12:30-4:45
Back by popular demand! We'll have a room set aside for folks interested in just getting together to play. To coordinate jam times with other Taborgrassers, head on over to our facebook group.
Obviously, minimizing covid-19 risk is a huge priority for us over at Taborgrass HQ. We really care about all of you, and want Taborgrass to be as safe as possible. Here's our policy:
In order to attend Taborgrass, you must be vaccinated
This is among the best ways to keep yourself and others safe. On your first visit, please bring either your vaccination record card or a clear photograph of it. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from being vaccinated, get in touch with us at taborgrass@gmail.com.
Masks on at all times
If you're inside the building, please wear a mask, especially when singing. You can read more about singing and covid risk here.
Schedule
All classes are held weekly on Saturdays at Waverly UCC 3300 SE Woodward Street, Portland, OR 97202
Song Class 12:30-1:45
This class is all about how to learn and jam on bluegrass songs. We'll be walking you through some bluegrass classics, working on their chord progressions, melodies, and lyrics. The focus will be on giving you new songs to call at a jam.
Tune Class 2:00-3:15
This class is all about fiddle tunes! We'll be learning some jam favorites from the bluegrass and old time repertoire, focusing on getting the melodies in our heads and the notes in our fingers.
Jam Class 3:30-4:45
A whole class just for jamming! Here we'll be working on all the ins and outs of playing music with other people. We'll work on calling songs, taking breaks, listening in, and communicating with your fellow jammers. Bring a song or tune to call!
Open Jam 12:30-4:45
Back by popular demand! We'll have a room set aside for folks interested in just getting together to play. To coordinate jam times with other Taborgrassers, head on over to our facebook group.
My band Never Come Down is playing at Mississippi Studios in Portland OR tomorrow evening, and I wanted to extend an invitation. Live music is in shorter supply than usual these days, and we'd love to see you there! Tickets and details can be found here, and you can find out more about the band here.
Stay tuned for details about Saturday's classes, see you all soon!
