by Gregory McGrath | 14 May 2019 | News
The banjo is a very popular instrument, and it’s popularity is currently growing rapidly. However, there’s a convoluted and misconstrued history of this instrument. Here is a podcast from Tony Thomas, African American Banjo Scholar, about the history, origins and...
by Gregory McGrath | 13 Feb 2018 | News
Monthly Bluegrass slow jam in Mooloolah Feb 24 (last Sat month). 2pm. Bring your instrument along and have some fun. Contact Ann for more details 0407 445 175. What’s a Slow Jam? A slow jam is one where music is played at a speed that allows all levels to play...
by Gregory McGrath | 26 Dec 2017 | News
Jam Camps Australia is pleased to announce that we have secured a great venue for a South-East Queensland jam camp in July next year – 2018. The 2018 jam camp will take place from 6:00pm, Thu. 19th to 2:00pm, Sun. 22nd July 2018 at the CYC Camp in Burleigh Heads...
by Gregory McGrath | 2 Dec 2017 | News
We have secured two dates for 2018 for those wanting to plan for next year. We have two camps registered so far. The first jam camp is in Quorn in South Australia on 7th to 9th Sep 2018. We have held two jam camps there in 2016 and 2017. In 2015 we hosted a jam camp...
by Gregory McGrath | 17 Nov 2017 | News
November Jam Mooloolah Valley Want to spend an afternoon playing bluegrass music? Are you a beginner or intermediate player looking for an opportunity to play bluegrass music with others? Come and join us in Mooloolah Valley on Saturday 25th Nov at 2:00pm to 5:00pm....
by Gregory McGrath | 14 Nov 2017 | News, Past Camps
This year the SA Bluegrass Jam Camp was again held in Quorn on Thurs-7th – Sun 10th Sept. 2017. Participants for this year’s camp came from Victoria, Adelaide and Country SA. The class was composed of people who are tired of playing alone at home...
