Fall Jam Location - MN Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Assn

Events on Five Stages Friday–Sunday

Location & Rooms

The Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam is held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth, on the western outskirts of Minneapolis. Great weather for jamming is guaranteed – as long as you stay inside! The Conference Center wing has a large number of rooms available for jam sessions and they’re open all night long.

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
3131 Campus Drive • Plymouth, MN 55441
763-559-6600

2025 Instructions:

Click on the Link
Enter Both their Arrival & Departure Dates into the Calendar Grid and click “Book Now” and the $107 group rates will populate.
Select a Room Type and complete the reservation. (Taxes & fees will be added to the total)

Call-in Reservations:

Reservations can be made by phone. Attendees can call IHG Central Reservations at 1-855-914-1303 or call the Crowne Plaza directly at 763-559-6600 and request the MN Bluegrass room block to receive the group rate.

A MBOTMA Member has pointed out that the Crowne Plaza is a Delta Skymiles Stay Partner, as well as a Union Plus partner, if either of those apply to you.

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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!