Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association

Fall Jam & Great MN Uke Gathering

Fall Jam & Great MN Uke Gathering
Friday, November 07
Show: 4pm
$0 to $65
Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam & Great MN Uke Gathering
November 7–9, 2025
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, Plymouth MN
 
Three incredible days packed with band showcases, Friday & Saturday night headline concerts, dances, workshops, instrument exhibitors, and plenty of around the clock informal jam sessions. It all takes place in a comfortable, indoor setting at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth, MN. 
Featuring Headliners Martha Spencer & Lucas Pasley, and Tim Stafford on Friday, and a special MBOTMA 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert with Brian Wicklund & Friends on Saturday (Saturday Concert requires separate ticket).
 
Single Day Tickets available at the door only.
 
MBOTMA Members
MBOTMA Members receive discounted tickets to MBOTMA Events. Different Membership Levels can get different numbers of discounted tickets as follows:
 
INDIVIDUAL Members: 1 discounted ticket per membership
FAMILY, BRONZE & SILVER Members: 2 discounted tickets per membership
Gold & Platinum Members: 2 discounted tickets per membership, plus additional FREE Tickets (call 612-216-8624 to redeem)
 
When purchasing Member tickets, put only the number of discounted tickets that apply to your membership in the Member ticket type. You will be prompted for your Member ID (your email address–all lower case) to verify your membership. 
 
If you need additional non-discounted tickets, you can add them on the next screen.
 
If you are not a current member of MBOTMA, you may add a Membership to your cart and receive Member Pricing immediately.
 
TCUC Members
Enter the Offer Code that you received from the club to receive your discount.
Fall Jam & Great MN Uke Gathering

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

PA Management with Aaron Niehus

The PA is the connection between you as a performer and the audience. It is critical that you have a solid understanding of how to make the most effective use of all the technology available to you. This workshop will be in 3 segments. 11 am will be setting up the PA  then at 11:30 learn to work with the single Mic  Everyone is welcome. Draw bands are highly encouraged to come.  At noon Aaron will shift to PA Management

Song Analysis with Tim Stafford & Phil Nusbaum

Three songwriters will each present an original song.  Tim and Phil then will offer thoughts and advice on structure and presentation.  Phil Nusbaum will offer thoughts on what broadcasters are looking for when you seek to get your songs played on the air. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend or benefit from these perspectives. Everyone is welcome!

Stagecraft, The Art of Putting on a Show

With Brent Fuqua and Becky Schlegel These two veteran performers go beyond the setlist to discuss ways you can take your next show to a new level. Entertain your audiences, have more fun and get more bookings!

Stagecraft will be at noon on Saturday in Studio 2.  Q&A is a big part of these Panels so bring your questions!

Booking and Promoting Your Band

With Ellen Stanley, Katryn Conlin and Tom Peschges

This panel promises to be a lively discussion of how to build an audience, and book better gigs!  We will cover topics like, Websites, EPK’s, Booking emails, social media strategies and more.  As with all of our panel discussions, please bring your questions!