Community Jams

06/28/2026

Come join us this week for our Thursday Night Theme Jam!
We'll be jamming to the unique blend of folk, rock, and country that emerged from Laurel Canyon, California in the late 1960s and 70s.

This Thursday we'll be jamming to the unique blend of folk, rock, and country that emerged from Laurel Canyon, California in the late 1960s and 70s. We'll cover bands like

06/12/2026

CJ Tom Petty Guitar Intensive

Plan on a lot of playing! Host Adam Brooker from Solomon Guitar Studio will spotlight the little details in Tom Petty's songs that make these songs feel the way they do: the chord progressions, the strum patterns, the small moves, the special sauce. This is a relaxed, music-first evening. Call it a lesson that doesn't feel like one!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
CJ Clubhouse
2365 SW Cedar Hills Blvd · Portland, OR

https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/315225041/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze_canvas&utm_campaign=mmrk_alleng_event_announcement_prod_unfiltered_v7_en&utm_term=promo&utm_content=lp_meetup&dispatch_id=6a2bb0f9f46b021b5e75cd7375513780

There is a $20 suggested donation via PayPal or Venmo. Please visit http://www.communityjams.org for more details on how to stay connected through music, and sign up to get our event updates.

06/06/2026

U2 - Thursday Theme Jam
This Thursday we'll be singing, jamming, and celebrating the music of U2, spanning four decades! Copy the style or come up with a completely new interpretation as we go through your favorites together. Check out the current list of U2 song charts in the library at Jamble Studio, and most of the charts are at bsteele Music App.
Our Studio is a digital sound stage where we plug directly into the stage itself, so amps aren't required. If you wish to bring tone control of your own, feel free, but please do not adjust the sensitive equipment yourself. Instead, simply ask for a sound-person to mute the appropriate channels and then assist you.

Musicians with electric instruments, please arrive 15-30 minutes ahead of the event start time for setup. All attendees must check-in on the tablet at the door prior to each jam. If you have not registered with us at a prior CJ event at this location, please enter your information on the tablet when you first check-in. All jams start promptly on the hour, with a break at 10 minutes before each hour for adjustments. There is a $20 suggested donation via PayPal or Venmo.

Please visit http://www.communityjams.org for more details on how to stay connected

05/20/2026

Coming on Wed May 27 - 7-930p!
CJ WorkShop Wednesday - Beatles Guitar Intensive
at our Beaverton Clubhouse Studio.

Plan on a lot of playing! Host Adam Brooker from Solomon Guitar Studio will spotlight the little details in Beatles songs that make these songs feel the way they do: the chord progressions, the strum patterns, the small moves, the special sauce. This is a relaxed, music-first evening. Call it a lesson that doesn't feel like one!
https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/314879090/

02/27/2026

Eagles - Thursday Theme Jam

Welcome all singers and instrumentalists! This Thursday (Mar 5) we'll be singing, jamming, and celebrating the music of Eagles and all derivatives including Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Glenn Fry. Copy the style or come up with a completely new interpretation as we go through your favorites together.
Check out the current list of Eagles song charts in the library at Jamble Studio, and most of the charts are at bsteele Music App.

https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/313541293/

02/15/2026

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This Thursday we'll be playing and celebrating the music of Tom Petty, including Mudcrutch, Traveling Wilburys, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers! Copy his style or come

02/07/2026

Bowie Jam - Thursday Theme Jam
This Thursday (Feb 12) we'll be celebrating our shared joy at playing the music of David Bowie!

Copy one of his many styles, or come up with a completely new interpretation, as we go through our David Bowie favorites!

Come out and join your friends as we share our appreciation of Bowie!

https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/313253740/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

02/07/2026

Percussion Play and Drum Circle
This Wednesday (Feb11) we'll be drumming, tapping, and moving our bodies in a celebration of the beat!

If you're an experienced drummer, or merely curious, come out and share our assortment of percussion options, or bring your own from home.

Learn by doing as we explore different styles of rhythms and let the beat flow and evolve over the night.

https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/313253423/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

01/27/2026

Drum+Song Circle Improvisational Jam
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
CJ Clubhouse

It's easy and natural! We'll provide optional percussion, or bring your own. No other instruments necessary. This Drum+Song Circle Improvisational Jam combines the familiar drum circle with "circle singing" – an improvised, collaborative vocal practice developed by Bobby McFerrin.

Hosted by: Shari C.
RSVP now
https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/313082408/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze_canvas&utm_campaign=mmrk_alleng_event_announcement_prod_unfiltered_v7_en&utm_term=promo&utm_content=lp_meetup&dispatch_id=697906f2f9b073fb9cd849a736ce0681

01/13/2026

We're starting a new feature:
Themed Thursdays
So far this year, we've had a Beatles theme, and an 80's theme, with many more to follow.

Thursday 7-9:30pm all levels welcome.
RSVP on our Meetup Event Calendar
https://www.meetup.com/portland-casual-jams/events/calendar/

If you have any special requests for Themed Thursdays, please contact our Executive Director, Brendon Cheves at (949) 533-9275 or [email protected].