by Admin | Jan 4, 2021 | JAM News
Twin County Chamber of Commerce decided to wrap up 2020 with announcing the year’s award recipients. For Grayson County, JAM’s very own Brett Morris was honored as one of the 15...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2021 | JAM News
Beloved Bluegrass guitarist and musician, Tony Rice, passed away on Friday December 25, 2020. He was known for his headway in the newgrass movement and improvisational style. Tony/s mark on the industry and culture of Bluegrass music has proven significant and will...
by Admin | Dec 30, 2020 | JAM News
Thanks to a very generous donor, we are selling this 1976 D-28 Martin Guitar! All of the proceeds will go toward the purchase of student level guitars to be distributed to affiliate programs. For more information, check out the video or contact...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2020 | JAM News
This morning WFXR spotlighted Junior Appalachian Musicians in one of their Living Local stories. Program Director, Jim Lloyd sat down with Kianna Price to discuss the program. Click here to...
by Admin | Nov 7, 2020 | JAM News
“Jammin’ out at the Village Green” Blue Ridge Junior Appalachian Musicians was featured this past month in the Plateau Daily News. Lessons are still being held weekly (while socially distanced) at The...
by Admin | Nov 2, 2020 | JAM News
Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc., PineCone, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources are excited to present this FREE interactive training session for instructors of traditional music, facilitated by professional educators and...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | JAM News
On Saturday, Nov. 7th, the New River JAM Band, Jim Lloyd and others will be performing at a local art installation dedication event in Mt. Jackson, Virgina. The event will take place from 3-6pm at Hungry for Music Headquarters in Mt. Jackson, VA. For more information...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | JAM News
Original Wayne Henderson oil painting by Amy Queen, prints signed by Wayne himself are now available! Only 50 prints will be made in the first edition. Half of all proceeds will go to Junior Appalachian Musicians in honor of Helen White. Prints are 11 x 14 and should...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2020 | JAM News
The Mountain School of Strings and Transylvania JAM (NC) present the Mountain Music Throw-down! The event will include contests, music and social distanced picnics. All ages and levels are welcome. All string instruments can compete. To register and compete visit...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2020 | JAM News
This morning Junior Appalachian Musicians and, the nonprofit, Hungry for Music were featured in NPR’s Morning Edition airing of “Have A Musical Instrument Gathering Dust? Nonprofit Will Take Your Donation.” Hungry for Music is a nonprofit...