Hootenanny Jam Session, every 2nd Saturday

Join us for a Hootenanny jam at the Treehouse Cafe! This twice-monthly jam is the Black Rose's next evolution of the jams we've had at the Treehouse Cafe location on Saturday mornings (2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month) at 10:00 A.M. It replaces the ABAJS jam, which had inconsistent attendance.

NOTE WELL: WE HAVE A NEW HOOTENANNY SONGBOOK -- This new songbook (Version 1.0 February 2026) is designed to be USER FRIENDLY. The "Rise Up" books will still be available at the jam, but this new book is available online NOW. Eventually, there will be printed copies in binders available, but for now IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. We strongly suggest that you download it, either for use on a digital device or PRINT IT OUT. There are 77 songs in EASY TO FOLLOW FORMAT. Please have it available at this and all the following jams. To download the songbook, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK: Hootenanny+Songbook+(Version+1).pdf

What is a hootenanny? A hootenanny in the 60s was a folk music jam, with some songs aimed at promoting civil rights and ending the war. Today, our hootenanny continues the folk music tradition, with a nod to promoting people's rights and freedoms. A good hootenanny song might give understanding to an issue or a situation or a people. It might promote a cause or it might give hope to the oppressed. There is lots of singing, and an emphasis on fun.

If that resonates, come join us!
JD & Michael

P.S. Some notes on the Treehouse Cafe:

• Address is 5965 North Academy, just north of Vickers and Academy.
• Jams are from 10am to noon.
• There may be a donation (tip) bucket. Tips go to the Treehouse Cafe in gratitude for their hosting.
• Please support the Treehouse Cafe by buying food or drink, or just putting some cash in the tip jar.
• Other cafe guests will be present in the room, and as such, we'll be considerate of other customers needs.