What we’re about
MOWNJO is for individuals who share an interest in playing music together. The group is focused on in person, participatory jamming events for musicians in West Niagara area (Grimsby, Smithville, and Beamsville). MOWNJO was founded in 2023 to begin to gather Jammers in the area and (hopefully!) build up a list of regular jams.
We can have several different event hosts who plan events. Each host is free to plan an event as they wish. Such things as group size, time/location, instrumentation, objective, skill level, jam style etc. may vary. This is unlike some other organizations where a central administration plans all events. All members are also invited to plan events as they would like. Perhaps to focus on a certain musical genre, theme, instrument, skill level, learning, songwriting etc. Contact MOWNJO administration for assistance in this.
We can have any style of acoustic instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, ukulele, bass, etc...) and at least basic fundamental knowledge of chords (C F G D E, Am Em Dm, etc ). Singer are welcome! Our objective is to create an environment where people can jam in a relaxed way. Playing/singing along with others is a great way to have fun and learn new skills and song.
We can meet in private homes, pubs or other venues throughout the area, such as the Grimsby Benevolent Society Community Hub. We aim to have regular events, and also welcome other events planned ad-hoc (as it one time only) by members when and where they wish. Typically events are in standard jam style, however as we grown we can host/post such musical things as open mikes/stages, performances, sing-alongs etc.
If you wish to plan an event, give some consideration prepare a good description such that people can choose events suited to them. Aspects to consider are: number of people, instruments, circle jam vs other style, solos, paper tab/no tab/projector and lots more.
This group operates through 'Meetup.com' (commercial company) and so we need to cover the yearly fees for this. At times participants may be offered the opportunity to drop voluntary contributions into a donation can ($1 suggested). The objective is to just cover the costs of these fees and not make profit beyond that.
May we all become better musicians, one note at a time.
Welcome and enjoy! 🎤🎵 🎧
NOTE: this group is intended for musicians making music, generally not intended for those wishing to just listen. Other groups may suit you better.
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This is a not a business and is not for profit. We simply cover costs, such as the fees to meetup for the service they provide.
Events are run by volunteers, not paid.
Members are not accepted for commercial purposes and advertisements are not accepted.
Membership is limited to local people, focus is on in-person events, and we do not accept worldwide members looking for online jamming.
Unless otherwise specified events are expected to be for members to collaborate and generally not just be an audience.
Respect the RSVP system, limits are intentional both to ensure a good musical experience and also based on space availability. If your plans change update your RSVP so someone else can have your place.
Safety:
- consider that members are from the general public and you should take any precautions wish to feel safe
- you are responsible for your own safety
- do not send unsolicited messages to people you have not met