We meet once a month (usually the third
Saturday of every month) to jam at the
Paro School, 5430 N. Genesee Road, Flint, Michigan from
6:30 p.m. until around 10:30 p.m.
Call to find the dates for the jam
We
also have a local radio station out of Fenton, Michigan
WCXI 1160 AM
Our
President is Robert Jones and he can be reached at:
(810)
736-5332
The
Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association
GLAMA
The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association
was formed in 1998 by musicians in the Southwestern Michigan
area. The organization is dedicated to the promotion, performance
and preservation of music played on acoustic stringed instruments.
Bluegrass, folk, traditional and mountain music are a few
good examples in this category.
Open-minded attitudes regarding all types of music and ability
levels are encouraged within our membership.
Some of our activities include:
Jam Sessions
Workshops
Educational Programs for Youth
Sponsored Concerts
Benefits
Events such as picnics where you can meet fellow musicians
Opportunities for all to sing along, play along, or just
listen to music in a relaxed atmosphere
WMBMA is a non-profit organization established
in 1995 for the promotion and preservation of Bluegrass
Music. We promote two music festivals each year, always
on the third weekend in May and the third weekend in September.
We have regular association meetings with jam sessions
on the third Saturday of each month October through April
at the Highlander Lounge on Lake Michigan Drive in Standale.
Members receive a newsletter every other month. We
currently have about 360 members.
The corporate charter states
that the goals of SPBGMA are:
To preserve the traditional spirit
and art form of Bluegrass music,
To offer a management service for any community desiring
to hold a Bluegrass festival,
To organize and conduct Bluegrass Band competitions,
In all SPBGMA sponsored events, instruments must be
traditional acoustic instruments, no electrified instruments
permitted,
To encourage professionalism in appearance and showmanship
by the performers at SPBGMA events,
To encourage the support of various Bluegrass publications
and associations.
If you know any special interest in Bluegrass
in Michigan, please let us know! email: info@MichiganBluegrass.com
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