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UPDATE 5/01/25
Post-COVID changes in Tacoma Library’s scheduling policies have significantly impacted our ability to maintain a fixed location and schedule for gatherings. Since returning, we’ve adapted by juggling venues and scheduling on short notice.
This flexibility has brought pleasant surprises—new venues, fresh faces, and a dramatically expanded community presence. But it’s also come with challenges. Coordinating schedules and securing venues has required considerable personal time each month.
I fondly recall when Melissa Fitzgerald and I could finalize an entire year’s schedule each May, securing a home at Tacoma’s Moore Library with its functional PA system. That’s no longer feasible.
For now, our scheduling remains uncertain and in constant flux. This will likely continue unless or until we secure a permanent home. Yet, despite these challenges, your steadfast participation and commitment ensure we will keep moving forward.
Thank you for your patience and ongoing support as we navigate these changes together.
Guideline
Unless otherwise posted, jam times are 1p.m - 4:30p.m. I’m usually there at 12:30p.m. so it’s OK to come early and stake your spot. Participants must be fully vaccinated. No active symptoms, and no recent exposures. Honor system on these matters.
We abide by the venue's policy regarding masks, whatever the policy is on the day of the jam. If masks are required, they will have them. There will be adequate space for social distancing, if you have that concern.
In the past, if PA is available, we set up two floor microphones as a matter of routine. We intend to continue with that practice. You may have thoughts or preferences. If so, let me know.
Because we can not lock-in spaces, there is no longer an annual schedule. Confirmed dates will be announced by email five days in advance of the event. To keep informed, sign up for our email list. Location addresses can be found on our home page.
Upcoming Jams
5/17/25 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
5/31/25 University Place Branch Pierce County Library
11:30am -3:30pm
SEE YOU IN THE FALL
Done Did
9/14/24 Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library
11:30am - 3:30pm
9/28/24 University Place Branch Pierce County Library
11:00am - 3:00pm
10/19/24 Wheelock Branch Tacoma Library
12:30pm - 4:30pm
11/2/24 Wheelock Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
11/23/24 Wheelock Branch Tacoma Library
11:00am - 3:00pm
12/14/24 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
12/28/24 Wheelock Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
1/18/25 University Place Branch Pierce County Library
11:30am - 3:30pm
2/1/25 Wheelock Branch Tacoma Library
12:30pm - 4:pm
2/20-23/25 Wintergrass
See ya in the hallways
3/01/25 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
3/15/25 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
3/29/25 University Place Branch Pierce County Library
12:30pm - 4:30pm
4/12/25 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library (tentative)
12:00pm - 4:00pm
4/26/25 Fern Hill Branch Tacoma Library
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Jams
Now we’ve returned to in-person gatherings, our bi-weekly online scheduled sessions are concluded. It's been an amazing two-plus years of community and sharing. After a rough start and lots of experimentation, we learned and evolved to where sessions became state-of-the-art and for all practical purposes functioned in real time. Our server continues to be popular with the tech-savvy musicians, and I often drop in. So long as there is actifvity, the server will remain up 24/7 for anyone who wishes to use it. If you want to hook up and work on some ideas, simply send out the invites. For those interested, this is facilitated using the Jamulus software package, a free download (see link below). You are encouraged to join in. For full information on what you need to get going, click the "Onlinejams" tab.ome early, socialize, get set up
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The Incidentals
For the online sessions, we are utilizing the Jamulus software package, which is open source and freely available. Here’s the link:
https://llcon.sourceforge.net/
Our dedicated server is usually identified as “bluemuse.org” in case you want to drop in.
We anticipate online jams to be part of our future, so you might as well get on board now. For more information on what is needed, click here.
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