JAMS & OPEN STAGES @ THE CAFé

Swallow Hill Story Circle
First Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.
Open to all levels. Listen, share, be part of the community. Hosted by Julie Davis. $1 for non-members.

Celtic Jam
First Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
Michael Thompson hosts a rollicking and casual Celtic session for all players, beginning to advanced. Bring your voice, bring your instrument, bring a song to share, or just come, hang out and listen. $1 for non-members.

Story Circle
Third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Love stories? The Rocky Mountain Storytellers' Guild invites you to a participatory storytelling session. Bring a story to tell or just come and listen. Hosted by Kate Lutz. $1 for non-members.

Social Consciousness Song Circle
Fourth Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
Bring a song to share or come to listen, discuss and sing about issues; political, personal, social or otherwise that stir your heart, mind and soul. Original songs, all styles and instruments welcome! $5 pay or play.

Song Circle
First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.
The focus is on singing, and open to all! Bring a song to share, "Rise Up Singing," or just yourself - and participate in the time-honored folk tradition of passing on music by sharing it. Come to lead, listen, share, and learn - all styles and instruments are welcome. $1 for non-members.

Bluegrass Jam
Second & Fourth Tuesdays of every month, 7 p.m.
Patrick Cherry hosts a high-energy Bluegrass jam session for experienced and intermediate players alike. Beginners also welcome. Co-sponsored by Colorado Bluegrass Music Society. Open to all. $1 for non-members.

Open Jam
Third & Fifth Tuesdays of every month, 7 p.m.
It's a "no-pressure-any-instrument-any-skill-level" jam session! Playing with other musicians is a fun and challenging opportunity no musician should pass up. Here's your chance to lead, listen, share, and learn - all styles and instruments are welcome! "It's a trial-by-fire experience, where everyone involved walks away having learned a thing or two." — Westword. $1 for non-members.

Blues Jam
First & Third Wednesdays of every month, 7 p.m.
John Toebbe of the Colorado Blues Society will host this new and exciting acoustic blues jam. Bring your favorite songs to share or simply unleash your best blues licks. The format is casual and the emphasis is on fun. Hey, even folkies get the blues! $1 for non-members.

Open Stage
Second & Fourth Wednesdays of every month, 7 p.m.
Got a song you've just got to share? Come play at our open stage. Sign-ups are at 6:30. Sets are 2-3 songs, depending on the number of players performing. Hosted by Ed McIlvain. $1 for non-members.

Best of Open Stage
Fourth Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
NOTE: The November and December 2009 Best of Open Stages will be held the THIRD Thursdays due to the holiday season: 11/19 & 12/17.
The Café brings something new. A showcase of five artists will perform 20 minute sets. These artists will be chosen from previous open stages. This will allow the performer to share more of their material and the audience to hear more than just a couple of songs. An advanced open stage, if you will, and a possible stepping stone to performing a concert at Swallow Hill! Hosted by Ed McIlvain. $5 for members; $7 for non-members.

Denver Ukulele Community
Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.
The Denver Uke Community is open to all ukulele players of any skill level. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month in our Cafe, ukulele players get together and share songs in a supportive, group setting. $3 for non-members.