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• Open Bluegrass Jam

  • When
    27 Mar 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Old Time Dance Party

  • When
    30 Mar 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Progress Lab 1422 William Street Vancouver, BC V5L 2P7 Canada

  
  

  
  

  A beginner friendly, all ages, outdoor Square Dance!

  No experience needed, Paul will teach you everything you need to know! Bring a partner or find one there, folks often dance with different partners throughout the evening. All genders and orientations welcome.

  This event is in a covered outdoor area - bring layers! Bathrooms are inside, please wear a mask inside the building.

  This is an alcohol-free event (we recommend you head over to Strange Fellows afterward if you want a drink!)

  Please don't come if you're sick! Refunds are available online up to 24 hours before the dance - email professorbanjo@gmail.com if you are ill the day of the dance.

  Tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-time-dance-party-tickets-532692396297

  
  

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• Slow-Pitch Jam with Sue Malcolm

  • When
    03 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ANZA club, Vancouver

  Slow-Pitch jam with Sue Malcom and her band HighRise Lonesome at the venerable ANZA club! Followed by an open Bluegrass jam.

  Entry fee: $8 members, $10 non-members

  Join this beginner-friendly and low-pressure jam as Sue leads us through bluegrass standards, explains jamming etiquette, gives tips and tricks and encourages solos (by group) .

  https://slowpitchjam.com/
  

  Slow-Pitch Jam will take place on the ANZA main floor.  There is usually a bluegrass jam taking place all evening in the lounge downstairs. 

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• Special Stage Audio Workshop, followed by Open Bluegrass Jam

  • When
    10 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  Veteran sound engineer Andy Smith will present a workshop on how to set up and use microphones in a live performance setting, specifically for bluegrass musicians. Andy will show how he sets up his gear and participants will have a chance to experiment with different options for best results. 

  Fee TBA.  

  After the workshop,

  Join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Old-Time Jam - led until 9:00, then open afterwards

  • When
    17 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Old-Time Jam, Led by Athena, Linda and friends.

  Entry fee $6/$8 (PBOMS member/non-member)

  A concurrent bluegrass jam usually takes place downstairs in the lounge (please enter through the main floor door at the corner of the building)

  
  

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• PBOMS AGM - Annual General Meeting (followed by jam)

  • When
    24 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  This is the legally mandated Annual General Meeting for the Pacific Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association. We encourage all members to attend and participate in the meeting by:

  - listening to a review of the year and updates on the financial status of the club

  - participating in discussions related to the running of the club

  - voting for new Board members, motions  and special resolutions 

  Free entrance for all participants to the meeting. 

  
  

  After the meeting, join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Slow-Pitch Jam with Sue Malcolm

  • When
    01 May 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ANZA club, Vancouver

  Slow-Pitch jam with Sue Malcom and her band HighRise Lonesome at the venerable ANZA club! Followed by an open Bluegrass jam.

  Entry fee: $8 members, $10 non-members

  Join this beginner-friendly and low-pressure jam as Sue leads us through bluegrass standards, explains jamming etiquette, gives tips and tricks and encourages solos (by group) .

  https://slowpitchjam.com/
  

  Slow-Pitch Jam will take place on the ANZA main floor.  There is usually a bluegrass jam taking place all evening in the lounge downstairs. 

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• LIVE CONCERT -Special Consensus

  • When
    08 May 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    The ANZA Club, Vancouver

  PBOMS is excited to present Special Consensus live in concert. 

  More details will be posted soon. 

  
  

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• Old-Time Jam - led until 9:00, then open afterwards

  • When
    15 May 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Old-Time Jam, Led by Athena, Linda and friends.

  Entry fee $6/$8 (PBOMS member/non-member)

  A concurrent bluegrass jam usually takes place downstairs in the lounge (please enter through the main floor door at the corner of the building)

  
  

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• Open Bluegrass Jam

  • When
    22 May 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• To Be Announced

  • When
    29 May 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Slow-Pitch Jam with Sue Malcolm

  • When
    05 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ANZA club, Vancouver

  Slow-Pitch jam with the famous Sue Malcom and her band HighRise Lonesome at the venerable ANZA club! Followed by an open Bluegrass jam.

  http://www.slowpitchjam.com/index.html
  

  Entry fee: $8 members, $10 non-members

  Join this beginner-friendly and low-pressure jam as Sue leads us through bluegrass standards, explains jamming etiquette, gives tips and tricks and encourages solos (by group) .

  Slow-Pitch Jam will take place on the ANZA main floor.  There is usually a bluegrass jam taking place all evening in the lounge downstairs. 

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• Open Bluegrass Jam

  • When
    12 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Join the open Bluegrass jam:

  $6 drop-in fee for members, $8 for non-members. Jam begins at 7:30 until late. Please enter using the main floor door, at the corner of 8th Ave. and Ontario St. 

  We follow common Bluegrass protocols:

  - Stringed instruments only please

  - Take turns leading songs, and taking breaks

  - When not playing a solo, keep your volume low, especially during others' solos

  - When leading a song, give clear signals to the other musicians about whose turn is next

  - Stay within the broadly defined Bluegrass/Americana genre as much as possible

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Old-Time Jam - led until 9:00, then open afterwards

  • When
    19 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA Club, 3 W. 8th Ave Vancouver

  
  

  Old-Time Jam, Led by Athena, Linda and friends.

  Entry fee $6/$8 (PBOMS member/non-member)

  A concurrent bluegrass jam usually takes place downstairs in the lounge (please enter through the main floor door at the corner of the building)

  
  

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• Open Stage!

  • When
    26 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    ANZA club

  Club members take the stage and perform favourites for an appreciative audience.

  Come out and support your fellow members and enjoy some great music.

  To perform, send your name and number of performers to Pacificbluegrass@yahoo.ca.  Please use "Open Stage:" in the subject line. 

  Followed by open jam.

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