SEMBA EVENTS CALENDAR
SEMBA ROCHESTER ACOUSTIC JAM-Fridays 6:30 pm at Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave NE Contact: Pat Lahey, 507 282 5507 or Bob Aune, 507-285-1239
MBOTMA (MN Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association-Visit www.minnesotabluegrass.org for information regarding activities and events. Contact: Jed Malischke, 715 635 2479 or jed@minnesotabluegrass.org.
2nd & 4th Thurs of each month-Old Time Music Jam at Charles City, IA, Senior Center, 900 Hulin St, at 7pm Contact: Rick McDonald-641 228 3257.
Northfield Tuesday Nite Jam- 7-10 pm. Contented Cow Pub, 302 Division St. S. , Northfield, MN Contact: Al O’Byrne, 507 650 0217. alkaren@myclearwave.net
Biwabik Township Hall Jam- 7:00-10:00 pm every Monday – Gilbert, MN. Contact: Charlene Sherek Tel. 218 865 4541.
2nd Sunday of the Month- Winona Jam @ The Acoustic Cafe, 2nd and Lafayette Streets, 5pm to 8pm. Contact: 608 857-3430.
Every Monday except holidays-Winona- Jam at Black Horse Bar & Restaurant, Big River Room, West side of Hwy 61 (34648 Old Homer Rd) 6pm to 9pm. Contact: 608-857-3430. Acoustic-old country & bluegrass.
Nashua Jam-Thursday- 6:30 to 9:00 pm-prefer acoustic. GMT Building, 69 Maple St., Nashua, IA. Details: bluegrass03@gmail.com.
Plainview Jams-1st and 3rd Thursdays each month-7 pm-Bluegrass/Country Acoustic Jam Sessions, Plainview Area Community & Youth Center, Plainview, MN Contact: Richard & Jean Ahern 507 534 6682. NO JAMS IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2012.
Viroqua Bluegrass & Gospel Jam-4th Sunday 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. at Parkview Court. NO JAM IN APRIL, JUNE, JULY OR AUGUST.
SEMBA JAM SPRING VALLEY- Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, and March 4, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley MN. Noon to 5 PM. Snack and Finger foods.
SEMBA JAM RUSHFORD- Nov. 20, Dec. 18, 2011. Good Shepherd Nursing Home, 700 Building, Rushford MN Noon to 5 pm. Snack and finger foods. Group of musicians needed to provide music to residents in afternoon.
SEMBA TEXAS REUNION JAM- February 13, 2012 11:30 am. Held at the Alamo Ballroom in Alamo, TX. Contact: Darrell Ottman for more information 507 251 1884.
March 31-Showcase of Bands & Chili Feed 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Viroqua United Methodist Church, 221 S Center Ave, Viroqua WI. Viroqua sponsored event by Viroqua Bluegrass Gospel Assoc. Contact: Dave Peterson 608-637-3820.
April 21, 2012 SEMBA’s CATFISH/CHICKEN FRY at the Rushford American Legion on Hwy.16 W. Rushford, MN Serving 5:30-8:00 pm. Cost is $8.00 per person. Free bluegrass music.
May 10-12, 2012 Hampton IA Bluegrass Festival, Hampton Fairgrounds. Contact: Gladys Strein 951 488 1461.
May 18,19,20 2012 -SEMBA’s MAY FESTIVAL- 507 864 8109- www.semba.tv Held at Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston MN. Potluck Thurs. evening.
June 8-10, 2012-Northwoods Bluegrass Festival-Rusk County Fairgrounds, Ladysmith, WI. Details: Arian & Arlene Knops, 715 532 7328 or 715 868 2886 serenity1@brucetel.net or ladysmithchamber@centurytel.net.
June 15-17, 2012-Weekend Jam Session-Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN. Open Stage Friday & Saturday p.m. Camping. Free Admission. Potluck Dinner Sat PM. For Information contact: Lloyd LaPlant 218 326 4456.
June 15-17, 2012-Nashua Bluegrass Jam Session-Moved to the Howard County Fairgrounds, Cresco IA. From Hwy 9 turn N on 7th Street SW. Go approx. 2 blocks and turn left. No Admission. No formal bands. Potluck meals. Lots of Jamming. Camping paid to Fair Board $10.00 a nite. Contact: Charley & Sandy Good, 563-382-2048 or www.mhcfair.com for more info about the fairgrounds.
July 13-15 2012-10th Annual Bluegrass & Gospel Festival-Viroqua, WI. Vernon County Fairgrounds. 608 637 2027 www.viroquabluegrass.com
July 21, 2012-136th Annual Rice County Fair, Bluegrass and Gospel Music Festival. Rice County Fairgrounds, Fairbault, MN. No Admission. Parking $5. Band Information Contact: 507 864 2887.
July 26-29, 2012-Backbone Bluegrass Festival. Strawberry Point, IA. 563 933 4957 or 563 933 4331.
Houston MN Free Lawn Chair Concert Series- Trailhead Park Band Shell, 215 West Plum St, Houston MN. Contact 507-459-7487.
August 13, 14, and 15, 2012-SEMBA JAM CAMP-Rushford Lutheran Church, specifically for Bluegrass Instruments, all levels welcome. Information/Registration: 507 864 8109 or go to www.semba.tv.
Aug. 16, 17, 18, 19 2012-SEMBA’s AUGUST FESTIVAL- 507 564 8109 or www.semba.tv Held at Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston, MN. Potluck Wed. evening.
Sept. 15-16 2012 -9:00 am St. Charles Threshing Bee, Free Admission. Open Stage both days beginning at 9 AM. 517 w 1st St. (1/4 Mile N or Hwy 14 on Hwy 74) 507 951 9944.
Oct. 20 2012- SEMBA’s Catfish/Chicken Fry-Rushford American Legion on Hwy 16 W, Rushford, MN. Serving 5:30 to 8 PM. Cost $8 per person. Free Bluegrass Music.
