Open Stage Jam: 7–8pm
House Band: 8–9pm
Open Stage Jam: 9–11pm
Join us for the third installment of the Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam at Ashkenaz! Hosted by Spencer Krenz.
This week we are joined by:
Sophia Sparks
Bay Area mandolinist and multi-instrumentalist, Sophia plays with California bands Sweet Sally and Salty Sally, drawing on bluegrass, folk, and jazz. She has been passionate about mandolin since she joined Sierra Hull on stage at age 9, and is finishing her senior high school year in the jazz program at Oakland School for the Arts.
Miles Quale
A fiddler from Alameda, CA, Miles is a founder and core member of Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band. He’s recorded multiple albums since age twelve and tours nationally and internationally; Crying Uncle was recognized as the 2023 IBMA Band of the Year.
Ruby Davis
Ruby is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Bay Area Special, a bluegrass band based in San Jose, CA. Fronting the group, she’s known for strong lead vocals that bring a fresh take to traditional bluegrass and for steady work across the Northern California bluegrass circuit.
Finn Tobias
Finn is a flatpicking guitarist active in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast old-time and bluegrass scenes. He’s taught bluegrass guitar through the Seattle Bluegrass Club and has been featured on the Get Up in the Cool old-time music podcast, performing festival-tested fiddle tunes and standards.
Ryan Triolo
Ryan is an upright bassist from the Bay Area who anchors the low end for Bay Area Special. He performs widely in Northern California, bringing modern acoustic and jazz-influenced bass work to bluegrass and new acoustic projects.
Judah Rosenheim
Judah is a multi-instrumentalist from Pacifica, CA, rooted in bluegrass but active across jazz, and modern acoustic music. He is currently studying in his first year at Berklee College of Music with focuses in Music Business, Guitar Performance, and American Roots Music.
The Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam will also feature informal jamming the whole time — in the green room, outside, and in every nook and cranny from about 7–11pm.
This is a FREE, community-oriented event. To help keep this going, we’ll have a suggested donation jar and Venmo at the door: $10–30 sliding scale, or whatever you’re able to give.
There will also be a separate tip jar for the musicians. You’re not obligated to donate, but that support is what keeps Ashkenaz and the musicians able to keep coming back.
Tickets:
FREE!
Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).
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