Badgerland Bluegrass Music Association

BBMA BLUEGRASS JAM- MEQUON
2026-01-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Newcastle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, 53092, United States
Bluegrass jam hosted by Linda and Poul Sandersen at Newcastle Place in the community room.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG- MILWAUKEE
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig
Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jam, Sundays 1-4pm at The Gig, 1132 E Wright St. Milwaukee, WI. Bluegrass instruments (banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro, string bass, fiddle) & singers of acoustic Country songs are welcome. New participants are expected to be able to play/accompany some standard fiddle tunes, breakdowns and songs from the core Bluegrass repertoire, a post under Units provides titles, artists & keys for typical material played at the Jam. Those who wish to simply listen are also welcome!
Start time of jam may vary on Sundays that the Packers play at noon. For more info about the Bluegrass Jam at the Gig, see Bluegrass Jam @ the Gig on facebook.

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM - WATERFORD
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
BLUEGRASS JAM ON 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS. 6-8PM

602 Club Bluegrass Jam Appleton Jan 7
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
You’re invited to a Bluegrass and fiddle picking session hosted by Fox Valley Pickers 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you love the sound of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass this jam is for you.We get together every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at the 602 club in Appleton, WI to jam bluegrass and fiddle music.
All levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only, no percussion please. Listeners are welcome if there is room. Please do not attend if you have a cold or do not feel well.
If you want to play and practice picking bluegrass and fiddle music in a welcoming and supportive group, please join us.
Small sample of the type of tunes we jam:Cripple Creek, Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Sitting On Top Of The World, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Red Haired Boy, Nine Pound Hammer, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Worried Man Blues, Arkansas Traveler, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Soldiers Joy.
Jam starts at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Jam starts at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS NASHVILLE NORTH-MILWAUKEE
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Come check out some of Milwaukee’s finest Bluegrass players every Tuesday at Nashville North! They feature members of Chicken Wire Empire, The Milbillies and special guests along the way!

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE GIG-MILWAUKEE
2026-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Bluegrass New Years Eve with Biscuit Creek- Paradise North Distillery Green Bay
2025-12-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Paradise North Distillery, 101 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS TUESDAYS AT NASHVILLE NORTH-MILWAUKEE
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Sawdust Symphony Highland House Mequon
2025-12-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Highland House, 12741 N. Port Washington Road, Mrquon, WI, 53092, United States
Sawdust Symphony is an “American New Grass” string band, that blends traditional bluegrass style with high-energy contemporary musical forms. The members of the band are all from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The group combines the member’s varying playing experiences in bluegrass, rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock-a-billy, to bring out its own style. The solid vocal harmonies of Mark, Max, Greg, and Mike and decades of playing experiences on mandolin, guitar, banjo, and bass make for great listening and entertainment.

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 28
2025-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Chicken Wire Empire - West Bend
2025-12-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Bend Theater, 121 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Formed in Wisconsin, Chicken Wire Empire has emerged as a pioneering force in the Upper Midwest contemporary bluegrass scene. Fusing traditional roots with innovative genre-blending elements, the band has captivated audiences worldwide with their unique musicality and electrifying performances.
In 2023, Chicken Wire Empire reached new heights with a showcase at the prestigious Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. It was an honor to perform 4 sets through rain and mud. This came on the heels of their diverse creative ventures, including “Verry Garcia,” a Grateful Dead tribute, and a distinctive rendition of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Disarm.” These projects showcased their ability to seamlessly blend genres, demonstrating a musical depth that resonates with both young and old fans of bluegrass

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 21
2025-12-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Sawdust Symphony Brews & Ole's Burlington Dec 20
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Brews and Ole’s, 597 N. Pine St., Burlington, WI, 53105, United States

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM DEC 18 STURTEVANT
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | ROUTE 20 MUSIC BAR AND GRILL, 14001 WASHINGTON AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53117, United States
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Route 20 Restaurant
14001 Washington Ave
Sturtevant, WI 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

602 Club Appleton Bluegrass Jam dec 17
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM DEC 17 WATERFORD
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
ON GOING JAMS
1 & 3rd Wednesday
Marty’s Restaurant
201 W. Main Street
Waterford, WI. 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

Sawdust Symphony Dorsey's Cafe Cedarburg
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Dorsey’s Cafe, W63N657 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Dec 14
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

December monthly jam at Newcastle Place Mequon,
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Newcastle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, 53092, United States
New monthy jam on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Newcastle Place. 12600 N. Port Washington Road in Mequon. This replaces the jam that used to be held at Dr Dawg in Theinsville. Jam is hosted by Linda and Poul Sandersen. All bluegrass instruments are welcome.

THEM COULEE BOYS- MILWAUKEE
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Vivarium, 1818 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States

RE4SONATORS w/ PATTI & CRAIG- LINNEMAN'S RIVERWEST
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Linneman’s Riverwest, 1001 E. Locust, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The Resonators play a wide range of bluegrass material, from Bill Monroe, Stanley Bros to classic Rock tunes. Peter Roller: adds original Dobro instrumentals; Max Winkels: Banjo, Guitar, Mando; Mark Vitkus: Mando, Guitar; Viktor Brusubardis: Bass.

Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen are known for their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor, and jewel-like original songs. Patty says about performing, “I try for magic – nothing less! For the place that opens hearts and will move an audience to tears or smiles.” For many years, the couple maintained solo careers, even after they married. Eventually, with the prodding of wise friends, they agreed to perform one show as a duo. Today, they continue to create and record original songs as well as their own variations on timeless pieces that often span the ages of creativity in sound.

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Dec 7 Milwaukee
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

HOLY CROWE HARVEST PLACE LLC-JUNEAU
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | HARVEST PLACE LLC, N3486 KREUZIGER WAY, JUNEAU, WI, 53039, United States
Harvest Place is a Market, Cafe, Meadery & Venue. We are beekeepers and produce honey and Mead. Our farm has a Store(with kitchen & bar)and has a beautifully restored 1840’s Barn. We sell local products. We are open to the public, host parties and events.

Henhouse Prowlers Milwaukee
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Vivarium, 1818 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM STURTEVANT DEC4
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:30 | WI

Don Stiernbert & Jerry Wicentowski. Madison
2025-12-03 19:00 | NORTH STREET CABARET, 610 North Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

602 Club Bluegrass Jam Appleton Dec 3
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM DEC 3 WATERFORD
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Nov 30 Milwaukee
2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig

Sawdust Symphony. Dorsey's Cafe Cedarburg
2025-11-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Dorsey’s Cafe, W63N657 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
