Banjo History Podcast
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,...
View ArticlePhillip Island Jam Camp Progress
We are getting closer to the Phillip Island Jam Camp for 2019 and to date we have 15 people signed up. Several of those attended opur 2018 camp. At this time we only have 2 single rooms left, so if you...
View Article2019 Phillip Island Jam Camp Update
The planned jam camp on Phillip Island is now close to sold out with just under six weeks remaining.If you are planning to attend there are just three places remaining. With 21 places now booked, this...
View Article2019 Jam Camp Sell Out
The 2019 Phillip Island Jam Camp has been fully subscribed some 5 weeks out. We have around 25 people participating in this year’s jam camp which kicks off on the 10th August at 9:00am. The jam camp...
View ArticleThe 2017 Quorn Jam Camp
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...
View ArticleNovember Jam Session – Mooloolah Valley
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...
View Article2018 Jam Camp Dates Announced
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...
View ArticleBurleigh Heads Jam Camp – 2018
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...
View ArticleSunshine Coast Slow Jam
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...
View Article2021 Jam Camp Phillip Island
The most common question currently is will we host a jam camp in Victoria in 2021. Given the issues currently facing the state and its population it is a vexing question., however the answer is yes. We...
View ArticleHarmony Singing With Stephen Mougin
For those interested in harmony singing here is a nice short video demonstrating the structure by Stephen Mougoin. Perhaps not the simplest of tunes to start on but the basics are well covered. In this...
View Article2022 Jam Camp Bookings Opened
The 2022 jam camp scheduled for Phillip Island opened for bookings last week, and registrations are going strong. To date, there are 12 students already registered and single rooms, always a premium,...
View ArticleOl’ Dan Tucker Revisited
At this year’s jam camp (Phillip Island 2022) one of the students brought this song along which we enjoyed playing and were entertained by the lyrics. Ol’ Dan Tucker hails from circa 1843 and was...
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