Open Jams by Josh and Michele

02/02/2025

NO JAM at the Black Bear this Tuesday 2/4. We’ll be back with a vengeance next week!!

01/28/2025

The first Tuesday in February (2/4) Josh will be out of town. Over the past couple of years, every time Josh was away the Open Jam at the Black Bear Inn was hosted by Lisa Showers who did a great job. Sadly, she passed away this past September. She was so reliable that we currently don't have anybody in mind to fill in. If you or somebody you know might be interested in filling in as jam host, drop us a line. Keep in mind, the job includes providing all necessary equipment; PA and instruments. Thanks.

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12/03/2024

There will be NO OPEN JAM this Tuesday 12/3 because of a special Christmas show that Josh and Michele are a part of in Milwaukee. The jam will be back next week on Tuesday 12/10.

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07/16/2024

NOTE: Today (Tuesday 7/16) at the Black Bear Inn the front parking lot was re-paved and cannot be used. The open jam is going on as scheduled. There is ample parking behind the building and at the insurance office next door.

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04/24/2024

4/23 at the Black Bear Inn. Several jammers made the trip from Milwaukee and our new Pink Floyd tribute band tried out a few songs.

03/26/2024

3/19 at the Black Bear Inn

03/06/2024

3/5 at the Black Bear Inn

02/16/2024

2/13 at the Black Bear Inn

01/24/2024

1/23 at the Black Bear Inn

01/17/2024

1/16 at the Black Bear Inn

12/28/2023

12/26 at the Black Bear Inn

12/24/2023

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Wednesday Open Jam at the East Side Club has been DISCONTINUED. We've had a great time there over the past few months and, in terms of sheer numbers of musicians participating, this was our most successful jam ever. We appreciate the support we received from managers Kris and Jamie. However, the powers that be at that venue have decided that they'd rather do something else with that room.

PLEASE KNOW that we CONTINUE to do the Open Jam at the Black Bear Inn in Cottage Grove on Tuesdays just as we have for the past five years.

ALSO, given the growth of our jam community as evident by the amazing turnouts at the East Side Club over the past several weeks, we are open to re-establishing a Wednesday night jam at some other venue in the Madison area. We are open to suggestions.