Jam Schedule
Every Tuesday
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6:30PM- 8:30PM
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Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 247-7066
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Old Time jam with Sarah Pirkle at Knoxville's only authentic Scottish Pub. Metered street parking free after 6PM. Free public parking lots under James White Expressway bridge for now
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Call Jig & Reel directly for Holiday/weather cancellations​
2nd Thursdays
Join us March 13th
7:00PM-9:00PM
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. Limited parking is available in the attached lot. Street parking can be a challenge when UT classes are in session.​
Holiday/weather cancellations will be posted here
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!
MORE SHOW INFORMATION
Tickets/info for all Laurel Theater shows
Event Calendar For Barley's Knoxville
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Monthly Events
Laurel Theater
Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers
7:30 PM - Tickets at the door
Every Monday
Beginners & Toe Tappers Welcome!
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: 865-867-2757
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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February 27th
Beginners Welcome! No partner needed.
Festival Information
Nearby Fiddlers Conventions and Old Time Music Festivals
Festivals with competitions must have dedicated Old Time categories to be listed
February - March
March 1-2, 2025
Concerts, Workshops and Competition
Mt. Airy, NC
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April - May
April 25-26, 2025
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7th annual Upper East Tennessee
Fiddlers Convention
Old Flag Pond School
Flag Pond, TN
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June - July
June 6-7, 2025
52nd annual Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Veterans Memorial Park
691 W. Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer, 4th place Adult BG Fiddle​
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June 20-21, 2025
4th annual event
Washington County Fairgrounds
Abingdon, Virginia
Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer, 1st place Adult OT Fiddle, and 2nd place Adult BG Fiddle
August - October
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
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.
August 4-9, 2025
89th Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention
​Felts Park
601 S. Main St, Galax, VA
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Congrats to Knoxville's Cody Bauer-3rd place OT Fiddle
