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Beginner Jam


Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

2099 S Century Way, Boise, ID
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​Everyone’s welcome
FREE
For more info: 
[email protected]
Hello to anyone wondering if the jams are still active. YES! Jason produces new main lists every few months. We meet from the beginning of September to the end of May. (Following the usual school calendar.)
Come and join us at either jam. You are welcome to stop by and observe and see how we operate. It is always fun with lots of laughter.

She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain

11/26/2025

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Hi everyone,
Adam will be leading the beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Dec. 2nd).
The song of the week is 'She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain' in the key of G.


Recordings
The Darrell Webb Band - key of B
(1) The Darrell Webb Band - She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain - YouTube
 
The Skillet Lickers - key of G (tuned flat)
(1) She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - YouTube

Smoky Mountain Band - key of A
(1) She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain - YouTube


Jam Videos
Jason Homey: keys of A and G
Jason’s YouTube Links – Alphabetical Listing – Parisology (cyberplasm.com)

Janene Thomas - key of D
She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain [D] - YouTube

Janene Thomas - key of C
She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain [C] - YouTube


Progression
1111
1155
1144
1511

(Prog. V2 on the Basic Chord Progressions chart.)

In the key of G: 1=G, 4=C, 5=D
In the key of A: 1=A, 4=D, 5=E
In the key of B: 1=B, 4=E, 5=F#
In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G
In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A


Attachments
In addition to the melody sheets, I have included a lyric cheat sheet that gives the opening words for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th verses.

Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Jason

Files:

BBJ - She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - banjo tab (G)
File Size: 363 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - guitar tab (G)
File Size: 397 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - mandolin tab (G)
File Size: 316 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - melody in G
File Size: 357 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - lyric cheat sheet
File Size: 426 kb
File Type: pdf
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No beginner jam Tuesday (Nov. 25th)

11/19/2025

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Hi everyone,
There will be no beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Nov. 25th). The next beginner jam will be on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Next week, I'll send out the song of the week email for the jam on the 2nd.

Song List
14 songs were played at last night's jam: 11 from the main list, 2 from the additional songs list, and 1 that is on neither list:

Banks Of The Ohio (played twice) - C
Columbus Stockade Blues - C
Cripple Creek - A
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane - G
In The Pines - D
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms - C
Light At The River - B
She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - B
Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong - C
This Little Light Of Mine - B
Way Down Town - E
Long Journey Home - G
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - D
Home On The Range - G

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Jason
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Light At The River

11/12/2025

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Hi everyone,
Dan will be leading the beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Nov. 18th).
The song of the week is 'Light At The River' in the key of B.


Recordings
Carl Story - key of A
Light At the River - YouTube

Mac Wiseman - key of A
Light At The River~Mac Wiseman.wmv - YouTube

The Osborne Brothers - key of C
Light At The River (youtube.com)

Jason Homey & The Snake River Boys - key of A
Light of the River - Jason Homey and the Snake River Boys - YouTube


Jam Videos
Jason Homey - key of B
Light At The River Jam Video - Jason Homey

Jason Homey - keys of A & Bb
Jason’s YouTube Links – Alphabetical Listing – Parisology (cyberplasm.com)

Janene Thomas - key of D
Light At the River [D] (youtube.com)


Progression
1141
1155
1141
1511
(Prog. V6 on the Basic Chord Progressions chart.) 

In the key of G: 1 = G; 4 = C; 5 = D 
In the key of A: 1 = A; 4 = D; 5 = E
In the key of Bb: 1 = Bb; 4 = Eb; 5 = F
In the key of B: 1 = B; 4 = E; 5 = F#
In the key of C: 1 = C, 4 = F, 5 = G
In the key of D: 1 = D, 4 = G, 5 = A 


Song List 
16 songs were played at last night's jam: 11 from the main list, 4 from the additional songs list, and 1 that is on neither list:

Columbus Stockade Blues - A
The Crawdad Song - G
Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - G
In The Pines - E
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms - C
Light At The River - G
She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - C
Sitting On Top Of The World - G
Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong - E
This :Little Light Of Mine - A
Way Down Town - E
Bury Me Beneath The Willow - A
I'll Fly Away - B
Soldier's Joy - D
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - G
I Saw The Light - B

Happy Pickin',
Jason

Files:

BBJ - Light At The River - banjo tab (G+4=B)
File Size: 347 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Light At The River - guitar tab (G+4=B)
File Size: 384 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Light At The River - mandolin tab (B)
File Size: 317 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Light At The River - melody in B
File Size: 365 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Light At The River - lyric cheat sheet
File Size: 426 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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Way Down Town

11/5/2025

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Hi everyone,
Cahill will be leading the beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Nov. 11th).
The song of the week is 'Way Down Town' in the key of E.


Recordings 
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Doc Watson - key of D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4boKwvWNZc

Tony Rice - key of D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u326dPx_5U

Doc and Merle Watson - key of E 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACAFvj42xY4

Jason Homey & The Snake River Boys - key of E (starts at 3:31)
Jason Homey and the Snake River Boys, IBA Open Mic, 6_25_19 - YouTube


Jam Videos
Jason Homey - keys of D and E 
Jason’s YouTube Links – Alphabetical Listing – Parisology (cyberplasm.com)

Janene Thomas - key of A
Way Down Town [A] (youtube.com)


Progression
4411
5511
4411
5511
(Progression W10 on the Basic Chord Progressions handout.) 

In the key of E: 1=E, 4=A, 5=B
In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A
In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G 
In the key of A: 1=A, 4=D, 5=E 
In the key of G: 1=G, 4=C, 5=D


Song List 
17 songs were played at last night's jam: 11 from the main list, and 6 from the additional songs list:
Columbus Stockade Blues - G
The Crawdad Song - G
Cripple Creek - A
Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - A
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane - G
In The Pines - D
Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms - Bb
Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong - C
This Little Light Of Mine - G
Way Down Town (played twice) - E & G
Will You Be Loving Another Man - G
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - G
Foggy Mountain Top - A
I'll Fly Away - C
Liberty - D
Long Journey Home - G
You Are My Sunshine - A

Happy Pickin',
Jason

Files:
​
Way Downtown - melody in E
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Way Downtown - mandolin tab
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Way Downtown - banjo tab
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Way Downtown - guitar tab 1
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Way Downtown - guitar tab 2
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E Chord Fill-in Licks
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Way Down Town - lyric cheat sheet
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      • Idaho's 19th century Fiddlers
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      • ​Byron Berline
      • Dave Frisbee
      • Weiser Fiddle Champions from 1970s and 80s
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