There’s a new Old-Time Jam starting up in Madison at The Alchemy Cafe (formerly Wonder’s Pub). The Jam will be every other Sunday at 5pm, with the first one beginning on March 30th. For more information, contact Lori Nitzel, 608-442-7270.

This year’s SWBMAI Bluegrass Jamboree is just around the corner! Saturday, April 19th from 12:30 to 7pm at the High Noon Saloon, the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association, Inc. hosts their annual fundraiser show. Come on down and pick a few with fellow members and help support Bluegrass music in Wisconsin. See some pictures from last years Jamboree.

Bring your instruments and jam from 12:30am to 3pm. Then sit back and enjoy some of the best Bluegrass in Wisconsin! This year’s jamboree features:

General Admission $12 ($10 for SWBMAI Members and Students with ID) Children under 12 FREE! The High Noon Saloon 701 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI

SWBMAI Street Team:
Help spread the word about Bluegrass by printing and handing out a few posters in your neck of the woods! Posting a few at work, your local library, coffee shop, book store, restaurant, etc…. You can download the poster:
PDF (8.5″ x 14″ high quality) or JPEG (6″ x 11″ good quality).

The Liberty Bluegrass Band is hosting a new winter monthly show and jam at the Cuda Cafe, in Deerfield, WI. Every 4th Friday, they will feature two Bluegrass bands and include a jam following the show (this Friday features The SpareTime Bluegrass Band). This is an all-level jam in a relaxed atmosphere. They will keep the mics plugged-in while everyone will get their turn. This should be real fun for all, for those pickin and singing and those watching. $5 Cover.

The Cuda Cafe is just outside of Madison at 12 S. Industrial Park Road, Deerfield, WI (608) 764-2736. Expect some great gourmet pizza’s and enjoy the full bar!

A fine time was had by all at this past Saturday’s Bluegrass Picnic Jam. There were some new faces as well as old… beer, pizza and pickin’ were all on the menu! Our new SWBMAI T-shirts also made an appearance…

We’d like to thank the Capital Brewery and the Roman Candle Pizzaria for their contributions to the event. Feel free to take a peek at some of the photos up in the photo section. If you missed it this year, you’ll have your chance to come again next year!

We’re having a party! Don’t miss the fun, save this date for our first holiday party which will be Saturday, December 8th at the Montrose Town Hall in Paoli. For those of you that are not familiar with Paoli, it is a short 9 mile drive from the Home Depot on Madison’s west side. The afternoon activities will include jamming from 3 – 5, followed by a potluck. The evening will highlight a “bluegrass stomp” with a band and caller. (Yes, I said caller, polish up your dancing shoes!)

Our party will be free for SWBMAI members (donations will be appreciated) and non-members are welcomed for a small fee. More information will be posted at a later date once we finalize our plans.

The board wanted to get this date out to all our members and band members so that everyone can come and party. Snow or Shine this event is not to be missed!

Montrose Town Hall in Paoli is at 1341 Diane Ave, Belleville, WI.

Come on down for the second annual SWBMAI Picnic Jam on July 28th at the Capital Brewery in downtown Middleton! It will be a fine afternoon to drink, eat, play and meet other bluegrass folks. Pickin’ will begin at 3pm, and SWBMAI will be serving delicious pizza from Roman Candle. And as if a summer afternoon of pizza, pickin’ and microbrews weren’t enough, the brewery will be showing the movie “Strange Brew” (with Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) once the sun sets.

This is a free event! Make sure to bring your appetites and instruments! We hope to see you there.