Monthly Jam Schedule
Every Tuesday
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6:30 - 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. Full menu and drinks available.
City of Knoxville Parking Website
Stadium events affect parking in the Old City.
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For more info: Call, or visit the Jig & Reel website
Next jam is September 7th
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3 - 6PM
1st Sunday
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(865) 980-8350
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Old Time jam with Jessica Watson on the stage at Tri-Hop Brewery in downtown Maryville. Free street and covered parking available.
​​For more info: Call Tri-Hop, or visit their Facebook page.
Jessica's Facebook page
Next jam is September 11th
7 - 9PM
2nd Thursday
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.
Feel free to bring your own food/drink. Parking lot holds about 20 cars. Street parking available, but can be a challenge when UT is in session.​
Updates and 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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Laurel Theater Has New Parking Options!
Laurel Theater now offers two additional parking lots for Friday and Saturday night shows:
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Christ Chapel at the corner of 16th and Highland, and
Redeemer Church at 1642 Highland.
Other Events
Live Old Time Music - Dances Taught
7:30 PM - Tickets at the door
Every Monday
Beginners & Toe Tappers Welcome!
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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Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers
7 PM - Tickets at the door
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August 28th
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
Facebook (2025 contest results posted)
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June - July
June 6-7, 2025
53rd annual Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Veterans Memorial Park
691 W. Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
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June 20-21, 2025
4th annual event
Washington County Fairgrounds
Abingdon, Virginia
Congrats to the Gladson Family from Sneedville. At least one family member placed in 8 different competition categories!
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
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-5th place OT Fiddle
Gladson Family -10th place OT Band
Lindy Gladson-3rd place Youth Folksong
