2008 Marathon Jam
On Saturday, January 19th, the RDU Session Players will be hosting their fifth annual Marathon Jam. As always, it will begin at noon and continue until at least midnight with some of the best music of the year. You will hear everything from Bruce to Bluegrass being played by some of the best musicians in North Carolina. This year’s Jam will be held at American Legion Post 6, 1714 Legion Road in Chapel Hill.
In addition to the music,
this is a covered dish event for the musicians, although that is be no means a
requirement. As in past years we will be raising money at the event by asking
for donations for people playing in the event. Think of it like a walk-a-thon
only we get paid per hour played instead of per mile walked. This year’s
charity is
The Fisher House
organization. This wonderful group provides lodging for the families of our
military who have been wounded and are back in the States receiving medical
attention. What an amazing group!!
John Santa has pledged that in addition to playing at least 12 hours that he will donate $5.00 for each copy of his book, Bluegrass Is My Second Language, that is sold that day. The public is invited and admission is free. We do ask that people attending make a donation to the Fisher House at the door.
Contact Whit Kenney of Nine Sages at wkenney@ninesages.com with any questions.