PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam, held the fourth Monday of every month, is moving to a new space at Raleigh Brewing Company (3709 Neil St., Raleigh) as of September 2026. This is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together.

Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is welcome. With indoor and outdoor spaces and a staff that loves bluegrass, Raleigh Brewing is a welcoming home for this jam.

They have a wide selection of locally made beer on tap, and they also offer seltzer and wine as well as non-alcoholic options (try their delicious homemade root beer!). Mondays are $5 pint night.

Jam leader Ron Raxter, shown here with bass at far left, leads the PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam. (Photo by Tom Beck) Facilitated by Ron Raxter, the Open Bluegrass Jam’s repertoire includes both instrumentals and vocal songs. Ron is one of PineCone’s founding members and is active in a number of local jams.

He’s a retired attorney and bass player and was part of the local organizing committee that helped recruit IBMA’s World of Bluegrass to Raleigh. Whether you’re a first-time jammer or a veteran, you’re welcome to learn the tunes and play along, or just listen and observe!

However, please note that this is not a “learning” or “slow” jam. If you want to play at a slower tempo you might want to check out our monthly Beginners’ Jam every 3rd Monday at Harry’s Guitar Shop.

Regardless, this is a great place to meet other musicians who share your enthusiasm for bluegrass. Please remember – every jam is different, and big, mixed-level jams can be challenging.

Patience and kindness are appreciated, and we hope you’ll help us make newer players feel welcome.