Serving Cabot and the Region with Quality Arts Experiences
"Community is what we do together!"
Old Time Jam Session
at Harry's Hardware
3087 Main Street, Cabot, VT 05647 | (802) 563-2291
Sunday Afternoons - Two Sessions
12noon to 1:45 pm (slow jam)
2pm - 3:45pm (advanced jam)
Please note, size of jam is limited to 12-14 people
Occurring every Sunday afternoon, the Old Time Jam Session at Harry's Hardware was launched September 10th, 2017, and is anchored by a handful of local stalwart
fiddle and banjo players.
The style of tunes leans toward the repertoire of West Virginia and North Carolina with a trace of Ithaca (NY) attitude and a smattering of New England, Midwest and Quebecois thrown in depending on players in attendance.
All levels of proficiency are welcome. As per
session etiquette, if you are an absolute
beginner, please play on the periphery.
The Cabot Old Time Jam Session Repertoire Vol. 2 is available for downloads!
Click on the CD image and you'll be sent to our Bandcamp site where you can listen to samples, purchase individual tracks or the entire album.
The physical CD's cost is $20 (plus $4 for shipping and fees) click on the blue button below
Recorded simply and clearly, this collection of mid-tempo tunes features performances by Cabot Jam Session regulars, Tom MacKenzie, Pete Sutherland, Tim Jennings, RD Eno, Forrest Newton, Chris Jennings and Katie Trautz, as well as Dana and Susan Robinson.
Check out these samples...
(From left to right)
Dunbar / Old Melinda with Tom Mackenzie and Dana Robinson - Skillet Good and Greasy featuring Forest Newton - OokPik Waltz featuring Pete Sutherland
The Cabot Old Time Jam Session Repertoire Vol. 1 is available for downloads!
Click on the CD image and you'll be sent to our Bandcamp site where you can listen to samples, purchase individual tracks or the entire album.
Sales of the physical CD raised a total of $1,200 for Cabot Arts and is earmarked to launch a music camp in 2023.
In the liner notes, Dana writes, "This project kept me sane during the pandemic winter of 2020/21. I was missing the community and camaraderie of the folks who had been attending the Sunday afternoon jam sessions at Harry's Hardware since September 2017. Every Sunday, that is, until March 2020. This recording was intended to be not so much an artistic project, but rather, an archive and appreciation of some of the tunes we enjoy playing together."
About Harry's Hardware...
The only hardware store / pub in the state of Vermont, and perhaps in New England! Imagine taking your pint of Vermont's finest crafts beers and perusing the isles for duct tape, light bulb or chicken feed! Harry's Hardware is a cosy, atmospheric and welcoming place to meet with friends. and listen to some great local music. Family and children friendly!