Jam Sessions in Davis
Play With Other Local Davis Musicians
Jam sessions in Davis bring musicians together to play, improvise and share music in a casual setting. From jazz and blues to folk, rock and other styles, these gatherings give players a chance to collaborate, try new ideas and enjoy making music with others.
Some sessions welcome musicians of all experience levels, while others focus on particular instruments or styles. Many are also open to people who simply want to listen. The calendar below lists upcoming jam sessions in Davis.
Tuesday - October 20, 2026
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts a campfire-style song circle at Watermelon Music. Players take turns picking songs, choosing one from the group’s book, sharing a chord chart...
Wednesday - October 21, 2026
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts an open jam at Watermelon Music for any instrument and skill level. Sessions have included drums, guitar, bass, keys, vocals, trombone, autoharp,...
Thursday - October 22, 2026
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
The String (X)Tet is an informal ensemble for violin, viola, cello and upright bass, hosted by Bright Bear Workshop at Watermelon Music. The lineup is whoever...
Friday - October 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Folk musicians bring acoustic instruments and play together informally at Wyatt Deck, next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum. The sessions take in...
Tuesday - October 27, 2026
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts a campfire-style song circle at Watermelon Music. Players take turns picking songs, choosing one from the group’s book, sharing a chord chart...
Wednesday - October 28, 2026
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts an open jam at Watermelon Music for any instrument and skill level. Sessions have included drums, guitar, bass, keys, vocals, trombone, autoharp,...
Thursday - October 29, 2026
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
The String (X)Tet is an informal ensemble for violin, viola, cello and upright bass, hosted by Bright Bear Workshop at Watermelon Music. The lineup is whoever...
Friday - October 30, 2026
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Folk musicians bring acoustic instruments and play together informally at Wyatt Deck, next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum. The sessions take in...
Tuesday - November 3, 2026
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts a campfire-style song circle at Watermelon Music. Players take turns picking songs, choosing one from the group’s book, sharing a chord chart...
Wednesday - November 4, 2026
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bright Bear Workshop hosts an open jam at Watermelon Music for any instrument and skill level. Sessions have included drums, guitar, bass, keys, vocals, trombone, autoharp,...
Thursday - November 5, 2026
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
The String (X)Tet is an informal ensemble for violin, viola, cello and upright bass, hosted by Bright Bear Workshop at Watermelon Music. The lineup is whoever...
Friday - November 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Folk musicians bring acoustic instruments and play together informally at Wyatt Deck, next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum. The sessions take in...
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