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Baltimore has a rich tapestry of community events. This calendar highlights a sampling of Old Time, Bluegrass, Roots and Country happenings in town from jams, dances, concerts, festivals and more.
*If you'd like an event added, please submit Baltimore-area events to Brad Kolodner: bradkolodner@gmail.com.
Tue, Mar 3 - Baltimore Bluegrass Jam at The Green Room - Open Bluegrass jam for all skill levels hosted by Alex Lacquement & Friends. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. 7-10pm. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Sat, Mar 7 – Say Sister! Guitar Festival at Creative Alliance – Five master female guitarists of diverse styles perform and collaborate together in a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating women redefining the guitar. Featuring Yasmin Williams, Marcy Marxer, Lisa Liu, Cathy Fink, and Valerie & Benedict Turner. Evening concert with all artists on stage for both sets. 3134 Eastern Ave. More info HERE
Sat, Mar 7 - Benny Bleu in Concert at Four Hour Day Lutherie - Old Time banjo player and singer/songwriter from the Finger Lakes region of New York performing in an intimate acoustic setting. 7:30pm. More info HERE
Sun, Mar 8 – Baltimore Honky Tonk at Mobtown Ballroom – A full day of live honky-tonk, country and roots music with two-stepping. Afternoon workshops and evening honky tonk dance. 30 W North Ave. More info HERE
Tue, Mar 10 - Baltimore Old Time Jam at The Green Room - Open Old Time jam for all skill levels hosted by Ken & Brad Kolodner. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. Early Country Sing 6pm. 7-8pm slow jam. 8-10pm fast jam. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Thu, Mar 12 - House Concert at Brad's feat. JB Cardineau Band - You're invited to Brad's house for a concert from this stellar bluegrass band featuring top-notch picking and harmonies! Bring food and drink to share. RSVP required. 6:30pm doors. 7-9pm concert. More info HERE
Tue, Mar 17 - Baltimore Bluegrass Jam at The Green Room - Open Bluegrass jam for all skill levels hosted by Alex Lacquement & Friends. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. 7-10pm. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Wed, Mar 18 – Black Affinity Space Talk n' Jam at the BMI – In tandem with the Black Banjo Reclamation Project, the Baltimore Museum of Industry is hosting a Black affinity space to explore the banjo’s Black roots and build skills together. No playing experience is necessary. 6-7:30pm. More info HERE
Sat, Mar 21 - Baltimore Family Barn Dance at Lovely Lane Church - Family-friendly square dance with live music and calling at Lovely Lane Church. 3-4:30pm. Sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. 2200 Saint Paul St. More info HERE
Tue, Mar 24 - Baltimore Old Time Jam at The Green Room - Open Old Time jam for all skill levels hosted by Ken & Brad Kolodner. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. Early Country Sing 6pm. 7-8pm slow jam. 8-10pm fast jam. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Sat, Mar 28 - Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom - Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. The bar and kitchen will be open. 6:30pm doors, 7:30-10:30pm dance. More info HERE
Tue, Mar 31 - Baltimore Bluegrass Jam at The Green Room - Open Bluegrass jam for all skill levels hosted by Alex Lacquement & Friends. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. 7-10pm. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Tue, Apr 7 - Baltimore Old Time Jam at The Green Room - Open Old Time jam for all skill levels hosted by Ken & Brad Kolodner. All are welcome to play or listen! Come have a drink and dinner. Early Country Sing 6pm. 7-8pm slow jam. 8-10pm fast jam. 3600 Hickory Ave. More info HERE
Thu, Apr 9 - Charm City Junction w/ Caleb Stine at Encore Collective - Baltimore's premier acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction joins forces with Caleb Stine at Columbia's Encore Collective for a night of Irish, Bluegrass and Original music. Columbia, MD. More info HERE