Downey Folk Jam
The Downey Folk Music Jam was created in September, 2007 to bring more folk music into this little corner of the world. But Downeyites are not the only ones attracted to jamming. We have regular players from the San Fernando Valley, central Orange County, and occasional visitors from various states in the country. I’m waiting for our first international visitor!
This round-robin style jam welcomes acoustic instrument players and singers of all levels. Although we call this a ‘folk jam,’ we tend to play anything from Celtic to traditional American, Old-Time to country-western, and even more contemporary music. Basically, we play just about anything. Percussion instruments are available to borrow and visitors are welcome to sit around the outside of the circle and sing, clap or play rhythm instruments as appropriate. Children are welcome but children under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult.
If you would like a sneak peek, we have been featured twice on the CNN Headline News, Local Edition of the Southern California News, Metro Division. Both are narrated by Ron Roberson. Thanks, Ron!
We would also like to boast that we have also been featured by Jason Borisoff in Making Music magazine! We certainnly appreciated being publiched in this fine magazine. Watch for it on newstands or music stores.
The Downey Folk Music Jam is a drop-in program sponsored by City of Downey Parks & Recreation and is free of charge. C’mon over and make some music with us!
When: Every 4th Tuesday 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: The Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center
7810 Quill Drive, Downey, CA90242-4203
(at Rives Ave. just 1 block north of Imperial, between 710 and 605 freeways, and north of 105 fwy)
There is well-lighted, ample parking just outside the door and restaurants close by.
Contact Bea if you would like to be added to the monthly reminder list.
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