48 Hour Jam

On January 9-10, the California Bluegrass Association will host a 2-day jam in Bakersfield, CA. All Bluegrass pickers and grinners are invited to enjoy two days of indoor jamming at the Doubletree Hotel - no band performances, no shows - just 48 hours of jamming! (There may be some outdoor jamming, weather permitting). The Doubletree is a beautiful venue just off Hwy 99 and close to restaurants, including Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. The Doubletree has set aside a block of rooms, at a special rate of $89 a night, and three rooms just for jamming. Those who attended this event last year can attest to the casual atmosphere and spontaneity of the unstructured schedule. The absence of professional performers also means no admission charges for the event. Saturday evening there will be a band scramble and open mic in the hotel lounge from nine to midnight. It is hoped that the Bakersfield location will encourage participation by Bluegrassers from Southern California as well as those from "up North". The special room rate is good until Dec. 7. Call the hotel at 661-323-7111. Reference "Bluegrass" and "48 Hour Jam" For more information, contact Duane Campbell at dcfiddles@gmail.com or go to the CBA website at cbaontheweb.org. On the evening before the 48 Hour Jam, Jan. 8, the Kern County Sheriff's Activities League and the Kiwanis of East Bakersfield present A Night of Bluegrass benefit dinner and concert featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers. This event will also be held at the Doubletree Hotel, social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, and the concert at 8. Tickets are $40. For tickets or information, call 661-589-8249 or 661-391-7771. Attend the dinner-concert and get a head start on 48 Hour Jam II ! (Ask the hotel for the special room rate for Thursday night as well). "Don't miss it if you can"!

Posted By:  Rick Cornish

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