The Living Tradition offers monthly jam sessions that allow musicians (and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere.  Jams start around 5 PM on the 4th Saturday before the contra dance at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St., in Anaheim.

Our participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer).  Come join us! 

• Open to all ages and levels of experience.

• Vocalists and song circles are also welcome. 

• We begin with a slow jam to encourage novices.

• Our fast jam sessions challenge old-timers.

• No-cost.

Here is a sample of the music played at the jams: JamMusic1.