PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam, held the fourth Monday of every month, is moving to a new space at Raleigh Brewing Company (3709 Neil St., Raleigh) as of September 2026. This is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together. Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is welcome.

With indoor and outdoor spaces and a staff that loves bluegrass, Raleigh Brewing is a welcoming home for this jam. They have a wide selection of locally made beer on tap, and they also offer seltzer and wine as well as non-alcoholic options (try their delicious homemade root beer!). Mondays are $5 pint night.

Facilitated by Ron Raxter, the Open Bluegrass Jam’s repertoire includes both instrumentals and vocal songs. Ron is one of PineCone’s founding members and is active in a number of local jams. He’s a retired attorney and bass player and was part of the local organizing committee that helped recruit IBMA’s World of Bluegrass to Raleigh.

Whether you’re a first-time jammer or a veteran, you’re welcome to learn the tunes and play along, or just listen and observe! However, please note that this is not a “learning” or “slow” jam. If you want to play at a slower tempo you might want to check out our monthly Beginners’ Jam every 3rd Monday at Harry’s Guitar Shop. Regardless, this is a great place to meet other musicians who share your enthusiasm for bluegrass.

Please remember – every jam is different, and big, mixed-level jams can be challenging. Patience and kindness are appreciated, and we hope you’ll help us make newer players feel welcome.