Art by Grego Anderson
www.mojohand.com
grego@mojohand.com
Supporting Maine Musicians that perform Blues, Roots, Swamp Rock, Funk, Jazz, Americana, Bluegrass & Rockabilly.
Musicians & Venues please send Gigs by Tuesday for inclusion.
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Oct
5
Sun
2025
Oct 5 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct
8
Wed
2025
VenueBPM Blue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
NotesAttention jazz players of Portland and the surrounding area! Come one come all for the weekly open jam session! Informal and fun for both those playing and listening! There will be a house band, of course! Musicians of various backgrounds converge to play tunes from the American Songbook of jazz standards. Sit in, call a tune, "bring your axe and blow".
Hosted by Jordan Bicki (gigging guitarist & bassist; degree in jazz performance from The HART School)
*if you are under 21 and wish to participate in the session you MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Oct
22
Wed
2025
VenueBPM Blue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
NotesAttention jazz players of Portland and the surrounding area! Come one come all for the weekly open jam session! Informal and fun for both those playing and listening! There will be a house band, of course! Musicians of various backgrounds converge to play tunes from the American Songbook of jazz standards. Sit in, call a tune, "bring your axe and blow".
Hosted by Jordan Bicki (gigging guitarist & bassist; degree in jazz performance from The HART School)
*if you are under 21 and wish to participate in the session you MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Nov
12
Wed
2025
VenueBPM Blue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
NotesAttention jazz players of Portland and the surrounding area! Come one come all for the weekly open jam session! Informal and fun for both those playing and listening! There will be a house band, of course! Musicians of various backgrounds converge to play tunes from the American Songbook of jazz standards. Sit in, call a tune, "bring your axe and blow".
Hosted by Jordan Bicki (gigging guitarist & bassist; degree in jazz performance from The HART School)
*if you are under 21 and wish to participate in the session you MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Dec
10
Wed
2025
VenueBPM Blue
Address650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
NotesAttention jazz players of Portland and the surrounding area! Come one come all for the weekly open jam session! Informal and fun for both those playing and listening! There will be a house band, of course! Musicians of various backgrounds converge to play tunes from the American Songbook of jazz standards. Sit in, call a tune, "bring your axe and blow".
Hosted by Jordan Bicki (gigging guitarist & bassist; degree in jazz performance from The HART School)
*if you are under 21 and wish to participate in the session you MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Dec
12
Fri
2025
Contact
(207) 232-0334
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VenueWell and Good Brewing
Address173 Cumberland Rd., North Yarmouth, ME
Time NotesSometimes play a bit longer.
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VenueTonic
Address 7 Dunlap Street, Brunswick
NotesFeaturing Continental Shakedown & Papa Tim & The Whiskey Throttle Band
proceeds and donations to Make A Wish Maine
Dec
20
Sat
2025
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VenueLenny’s at Hawkes Plaza
Address1274 Bridgton Rd., Westbrook
NotesLenny's is for sale.
Anybody out there interested in taking on this awesome business! https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/lenny-s-at-hawkes-plaza-for-sale/2412666/
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VenueSkidompha Public Library
Address 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
NotesNovel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta
on Saturday, 21 December, 2024, 7-9:30 PM, for their first winter solstice
celebration! They will be playing an evening of jazz out of the Great American
Songbook, but all tunes will be befitting the longest night of the year. The
library is located at 184 Main Street, Damariscotta. Admission is free
and all are welcome to this special concert, but in lieu of purchasing a
ticket, the library requests that attendees bring either a financial donation
(suggested $20/person) for the library, food or personal hygiene items for
Skidompha’s Little Food Pantry, all to support other community members in need.
Pantry items must not be expired and must be unopened. Admission is otherwise
free of charge and a donation is not required for attendance. For more info, call
207-887-0919 see http://www.skidompha.org/ or www.mainejazz.net .
Jan
9
Fri
2026
Jan 9 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
VenueMayo Street Arts
Address10 Mayo St., Portland
Notes(with Darlin' Corey, Casco Bay Tummlers, Bess Jacques, Carlos Cuellar, Nat Ives, Jim Lyden, Sean Mencher, Jeff Aumuller, Haleigh Mayo & Lily Cuellar), 7-10, $29
Feb
22
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Feb
27
Fri
2026
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VenueShipyard Brewing Company
Address27 Hancock St, Portland, ME 04101
Notes[Not a Jam]. Bluehill is a Portland Maine music group that performs Americana, Roots and Blues. Dave Therrien: Guitar & Vocals; Mark Peterson: Harmonica & Saxophone; Andrew Kelly: Bass; and Skip Stahl: Drums.
Mar
1
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Mar
8
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Mar
15
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Mar
22
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Mar
29
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Apr
3
Fri
2026
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VenueShipyard Brewing Company
Address27 Hancock St, Portland, ME 04101
NotesFeaturing Mark Peterson on Harp & Sax (from the Blues Jams), Dave Therrien on guitar and vocals, Andrew Kelly on Bass and Skip Stahl on Drums.
Apr
5
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Apr
12
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Apr
19
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Apr
26
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
May
3
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
May
10
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
May
17
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
May
20
Wed
2026
Contact
(207) 319-5553
VenueTogus VA
Address1 VA Center Augusta,ME
May
24
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
May
31
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jun
7
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jun
12
Fri
2026
Contact
(207) 319-5553
VenueBrunswick Elks Jam Dance & Fundraiser
Address179 Park Row Brunswick,ME
Jam Run ByBlue Steel Express
Jun
14
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jun
19
Fri
2026
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VenueBlistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
AddressLitchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, Litchfield, ME 04350
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VenueBlistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
Address30 Plains Rd, Litchfield, ME 04350
Jun
21
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jun
28
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jul
4
Sat
2026
Jul 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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VenueBug Light Park
AddressBug Light Park, South Portland, ME 04106.
NotesWith nearly 3,000 people expected to gather for the fireworks, come early, bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the harbor views, and settle in for live local music before the Portland fireworks light up the East End across the water. Bluehill brings Americana, roots, and blues to Bug Light Park for a Saturday evening set overlooking Portland Harbor and the skyline. This show marks our first five piece lineup, now with keyboards added to the mix, along with guitar, bass, drums, sax, and harmonica.
Jul
5
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jul
7
Tue
2026
VenueMusic for Mavis - Turner Gazebo
AddressRoute 117, 98 Matthew's Way, Turner, ME 04282
NotesMake sure that there are restrooms available for those attending
Jul
11
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 336-0071
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VenueBuck-it Grill & Pub
Address371 Turner St, Buckfield, ME 04220
NotesSteve, the Ice Man, Bailey, on Guitar and Vox
Jessie Mae Hines, on Vox and Percussion
Kate Seavey, on Bass and Vox (and guitar, too, from time to time)
Don Reed (SlowPoke Johnson), on Keys, Percussion (and Bass, too, from time to time),
Chris (Krank) Hartogh, on drums
Jul
12
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jul
19
Sun
2026
VenueHi-Fidelity
Address200 Anderson St., Bay 6, Portland
NotesJazz jam with Tom Papell, piano; Dan Koloski, bass; Eric Landau, drums; and Tracy McMullen, saxophone
Jul
25
Sat
2026
Contact
(207) 824-1149
VenueSteam Mill Brewing
Address96 Sunday River Rd., Bethel, ME 04217