Picking After Hours
We have a few informal groups that sometimes meet immediately after the Main Jams end (at 9pm) for about 30-40 minutes and have specialty focus, such as: Fiddle Tunes, Swing / Jazz, etc. If you are unfamiliar with these styles, this is a great way to learn something new.
Beginner Fiddle Tunes Group (link)
See the Fiddle Tunes page for information on this group and their songs.
Fiddle Tunes (link)
See the Fiddle Tunes page for information on this group and their songs.
Jazz & Bossa Nova for Beginners (link)
This jam is for absolute beginners; no previous jazz experience required. We are open to instruments not commonly associated with jazz. We play in a style influenced by Bebop and Bossa Nova, but we stick to well-known jazz standards so that singers can feel welcome. We meet in the Americana/Electricana in the room on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Songs with keys are announced one week beforehand in Discord to give players a chance to listen to the songs beforehand if they want to.
Here is our song book. We will be updating as we add songs.
Jazz & Bossa Nova For Beginners Jam Songbook-2026-04-05
Swing/Jazz/Gypsy Group (link)
This group is learning some Swing/Jazz/Gypsy songs. They meet next to the piano (of course :D) from 9-9:45.
We are using PDF that was first published on MandolinCafe.com by the incredible Don Julin. I modified it slightly by adding SummerTime in a few different keys.
For those joining focus on:
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Summertime in Am
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Minor Swing in Am
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Dark Eyes in Dm