DFW Mid-Cities Bluegrass Jam

08/08/2024

RIP Ron Hellner. Amazing musician, man, and friend. Will be missed terribly.

04/23/2022

Memorial for Tom Uhr. Today 1-4. First United Methodist Church. Irving.

03/29/2021

Who all's heading to Glen Rose for the Pearl of a Jam this coming weekend?🎻🎶

02/26/2021

01/22/2021

01/20/2021

Viewing for Loyd Hinch is tomorrow, Thursday, from Noon-7pm at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, located at 606 West Airport Freeway (183), on the South Frontage Road between MacArthur and O'Connor, in Irving, Texas. Loyd's final resting place will be in Sterling, Oklahoma.

01/20/2021

Our dear friend Loyd Hinch has joined the heavenly fold. We will miss you so. About time for you and Tom to kickoff a rousing Ramblers set!

12/18/2020

Here’s our club's 2020 Bluegrass Christmas video gift to you. Enjoy performances from Copper Canyon, Anji Pearl & Charlie Day, Pocket Change, and Brad Davis....

12/17/2020

Tired of sitting at home jamming to YouTube? Get out to Cleburne this Saturday and jam with your bluegrass friends at 2pm and join the Band Scramble at 5pm. Food Trucks on site too! Hosted by the Museum and Pocket Change Bluegrass Band.

THIS SATURDAY- INSIDE! LIVE BLUEGRASS CONCERT!! FREE 2021 MEMBERSHIPS to the FIRST 50 visitors!! Value over $200🎄🎄!!
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12/11/2020

As a result of the Dec.12th Southwest Bluegrass Club jam cancellation, I'll be hosting an open bluegrass jam in my garage or driveway or patio or living room in Flower Mound 1:00-4:00 Saturday, depending on who shows up. We have plenty of folding jamming chairs. Come on by. 6121 Rock Ridge Dr. Flower Mound. 972-523-6696. Let's pick! Kirk

11/14/2020

Hello everyone! We're excited to tell you that we will be meeting this coming Saturday November 14 from 11:00-3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Grapevine behind Just Off Main which is located at 113 East Texas St. We will be meeting outside in the parking lot, but jamming is also permitted in the nearby park if you prefer that. You must bring your own chairs. We hope to see you there!

10/08/2020

We will be having a Jam and Club meeting Saturday October 10 from 11:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. at Just Off Main 113 E Texas St. in Grapevine, TX. Social distancing will be maintained. Masks will be at your own discretion. If the weather is good, there may be jamming outside. Bottled water and separately packaged snacks will be provided. For more information, call Debbie Morrow at (817)-798-1334. We hope to see you there!

09/30/2020

The biggest night in bluegrass is coming soon. Some say that's the IBMA Awards Show. I say it's the next time you're sitting in the jam circle playing or singing your heart out on a number you've practiced tirelessly on and getting the approving nod and encouragement of your picking buddies. Hope to see you in the circle soon. - KG

09/11/2020

Is anyone up for jamming outdoors at Liberty Park, across the street from First Baptist Grapevine on Saturday morning? If so, I'd pack up a lawn chair and instruments and meet you there at 10am 9/12. - Kirk

09/02/2020

February 13, 2020 Irving Jam

08/28/2020

Forwarding the sad news of our Bluegrass hero Tom's illness and his Ann's passing this week. The following message was posted on Tom's page by his friend Bruce Burns.
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As many of you are aware, Coach Ann Uhr went to be with our Lord peacefully, on Tuesday morning, August 25th, at 9:00 am at home,
at which time, her beloved husband, Coach Tom Uhr was by her side, playing his guitar for her which she became very much accustomed to. Coach Ann had been sick for the last several months; however, she had gotten progressively worse over the past few weeks.

Coach Ann was best known as the winningist girls track coach in the Irving Independent School District history with 14 District championships.

Coach Tom Uhr has been admitted into Baylor Hospital-Irving yesterday morning in which he has tested positive for Covid-19 but is unable to receive visitors at this time. He is presently on oxygen however he is able to talk. I just spoke to him about an hour ago and is doing much better. He ate breakfast this morning and said his biscuit was as hard as a hockey puck however his lunch was much much better. Coach has a very good attitude and is so thankful for all of friends and family that have been so supportive and praying for him and Coach Ann.

Coaches heart is broken but his spirits are up. He is one of the most incredible men I have ever known in my life. He was the best boys track coach on this planet.

Please keep Coach Tom and their daughter Laura, her husband Pete, and their two granddaughters Lauren & Katie in your prayers.

I am so blessed as that I get to talk to Coach Uhr & Coach Webster on a daily basis. They both made a difference in my life and so many many others.

08/18/2020

Hey friends, hope yall are still pickin at home or somewhere. I jammed for 4 hours on the HOT Garland Square this past Saturday with 10 pickers. Are any of you heading to Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland for Labor Day Festival? I have an RV site reserved for Oakdale Park in Glen Rose for Oct. 1-4 and we're still going even though they've cancelled the Jamboree. Anybody else? - Kirk

06/20/2020

Texarkana or Bust! - Kirk & Leesa (rental RV)

04/29/2020

I'll be driveway or patio pickin tomorrow, Thursday, 6:00pm, hope I'm not alone. Don't want to get in trouble, so first 6 responders get a spot in the circle. 6121 Rock Ridge Drive, Flower Mound. Let me know if you're up for it. - Kirk

04/21/2020

UPDATE April 22: Morris talked to Bob's wife. Said Bob is out of ICU, off ventilator and breathing on his own. Still a little foggy but doing much better.
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Our friend Bob Hatfield became very ill this weekend and is in serious condition at North Richland Hills Hospital. Please say a prayer and be thinking of him.

04/21/2020

Hello pickin friends, check the link below for another video collaboration several of us did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRILf_NU6vY

Social distancing during the 2020 pandemic has kept us from our weekly jamming time, so here's one that a few of us from our jamming group ( https://www.face...

04/11/2020

Hey folks, please keep our banjo buddy Jim Penson in your thoughts and prayers. Jim has been in ICU in Arlington Memerorial for a week now. Negative for covid, but bad pneumonia, strep, diverticulitis. Was intubated the first night. Very sick going in, but getting better. Send some good vibes his way.

04/04/2020

Well, since we can't all get together for a while...

I invited Me, Myself, and Yours Truly over for a bluegrass pickin session tonight. Whew, that banjo picker's a little rusty!

03/18/2020

Closed. No jams at Kirkwood UMC Church until further notice. Practice up, learn a new, or old bluegrass song, and keep on pickin!

03/16/2020

No jams at our North Richland Hills location for awhile,The La Casita Mobile Home Community Clubhouse is temporarily closed.

03/12/2020

The jam is ON for tonight. If our gathering were held in a public place (restaurant, coffeehouse, etc.), as some jams and open mics are, we would have cancelled. Still, we totally understand if anyone has concerns and feel better staying home tonight. I look forward to picking with you tonight. - Kirk

02/21/2020

Share this and change a life. Not sure what I'd be doing if I hadn't attended Pete Wernick's Jam Camp in Argyle back in 2006, playing golf or weaving baskets or something I guess. :) - Kirk

Jim Penson has played in many Texas bluegrass bands including the Front Porch Boys, and DeAnn Spence and Full House. A luthier who repairs and restores banjos, guitars, and mandolins, Jim also teaches banjo, mandolin, and guitar, helping students trust their ears rather than read from tablature. His...

02/14/2020

35 pickers in tonight's jam, Wow!

01/27/2020

The Dupree Theater in Irving is presenting the play “Inherit the Wind” in March.
The director would like to have live bluegrass traditional gospel played for approx 20 minutes before each performance begins. (And possibly during intermission)
A serious commitment as it is 13 nights in a row, plus a dress rehearsal. It does not have to be the same players every night and I would imagine it should be limited to 5-6 players each time.
The show begins March 20 with dress rehearsal on the 19th.

This is a non paid performance. If you or your group are interested, contact me and I will get you contact info. James Bell

01/21/2020

FYI: Passing this along. Here's info on another DFW area jam...

Bluegrass Jam, this coming Tuesday 1/21/2020 starts at 1:30. Usually play until 3:30 or 4:00.
The Rowlett Community Center, 5300 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088, Senior Activity Bluegrass Jam starting at 1:30 pm. It is the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. The facilities are modern and very nice. Seniors means 60+. Message me if you have any questions.
This activity is welcome to anyone 60+ years in age that have an interest in playing an acoustic stringed instrument, singing, or listening to bluegrass, country, or gospel music in a friendly circle jam setting.
Jam host:
Bob Davis (214) 402-6421
[email protected]