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Jam Schedule

Jam Schedule

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Every Tuesday

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6:30PM- 8:30PM

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101 S. Central St

Knoxville, TN 37902

 

 (865) 247-7066

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Old Time jam with Sarah Pirkle at Knoxville's only authentic Scottish Pub. Full menu and drinks available. 

 

NOTICE: Parking regulations in downtown Knoxville are undergoing major changes. Please consult the City's Parking Website for the most current information and maps.

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Call Jig & Reel directly for Holiday/weather cancellations​

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2nd Thursdays

7:00PM-9:00PM

 

next jam is April 10th

 

1538 Laurel Ave

Knoxville, TN 37916

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The historic Laurel Theater is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of traditional music and art forms of the Southern Appalachians. This jam is a good mix of fiddle tunes and songs.

 

No food or drink available - feel free to bring your own. Limited parking (about 20 cars) is available. Street parking can be challenge when UT classes are in session.​

 

Holiday/weather cancellations will be posted here

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Happenings with an Old Time connection

This page is updated as information becomes available

Please consult the website links or venue to confirm events

Event details may be submitted to knoxvilleoldtime@gmail.com  

Please email us about broken web links! 

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​​Blue Ridge Gathering

 

April 12th   8PM

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Old Marshall Jail

Ballad Swap

with Donna Ray Norton

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April 17th   7 PM

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Ed Snodderly

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April 19th  8PM

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​​Matt Heckler with Resonant Rouges

 

April 26th  8PM

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Evie Ladin

 

May 31st 8PM

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Laurel Theater Has New Parking Options!

 

Laurel Theater has recently formalized arrangements with two churches that will allow free use of their auxiliary gravel parking lots for Friday and Saturday shows:

Christ Chapel at the Corner of 16th and Highland, and

Redeemer Church at 1642 Highland. 

 

Here is a Google Earth link showing the indicated lots.

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Monthly Events

Laurel Theater

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Knoxville Contra Dance

 

Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers

7:30 PM - Tickets at the door

Every Monday

Beginners & Toe Tappers Welcome!

 

Knoxville Contra Dance Facebook Page

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 This event is on hold. A decision to continue will be made in April, 2025

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More Info:

Big Ridge State Park

Phone: 865-992-5523
 

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Friday nights 6PM -?

Friday night jams are held at the community center (the old Rocky Branch School) in Walland. Musicians gather in different "rooms", including bluegrass, old-time gospel, country, Appalachian, and mountain music.

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The Laurel Square Dance

 

Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers

7 PM - Tickets at the door

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March 27th

Beginners Welcome! No partner needed.

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Festival Info

Festival Information

Nearby Fiddlers Conventions and Old Time Music Festivals

Festivals with competitions must have dedicated Old Time categories to be listed

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February - March

Feb - March
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March 1-2, 2025

 

Concerts, Workshops and Competition

Mt. Airy, NC

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Flag Pond

April - May

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April 25-26, 2025

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7th annual Upper East Tennessee

Fiddlers Convention

Old Flag Pond School

Flag Pond, TN

Facebook page 

​Contest Results

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June - July

June-July Festivals
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June 6-7, 2025

52nd annual Bluegrass and Old Time  Fiddlers Convention

 

Veterans Memorial Park
691 W. Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030

 

2024 Contest Results

Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer, 4th place Adult BG Fiddle​

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Mt. Airy Fiddlers Convention

Community Facebook Page

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June 14-15, 2025

projected dates-not yet confirmed

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Kairos Wilderness Resort

Glen Lyn, VA 

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June 20-21, 2025

4th annual event

Washington County Fairgrounds

Abingdon, Virginia

Facebook Page

2024 Contest Results

Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer, 1st place Adult OT Fiddle, and 2nd place Adult BG Fiddle

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July 4-5, 2025

53rd annual Jamboree

 

Smithville, Tennessee

​2024 Contests Results

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Old Time Week

July 20-26, 2025

Swannanoa, NC

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August - October

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July 30-August 3, 2025

pre-camping July 25-29

Appalachian String Band Music Festival

1277 Washington Carver Road

 Clifftop, WV 25831

deadline for contest registration July 15

Video: 2024 Trad Band Finals

Congrats to Knoxville's Blue Ridge Gathering, winners of the 2024 Neo-Traditional Band contest, and to band member Jessica Watson for best new tune.

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August 4-9, 2025

 

89th Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention

​Felts Park 

601 S. Main St, Galax, VA

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2024 Contest Results

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Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer-3rd place OT Fiddle

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October 1-4, 2025

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58h Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time  Fiddlers Convention

​Athens, Alabama

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