Oroville’s Old Time Fiddlers County Gospel Jam

Background: Oroville is the birthplace of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association. In 1960 a group of country musicians organized to have regularly scheduled Jam Sessions in Oroville. Eventually, this group grew into The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association which now extends from Redding to San Diego. Now, the Annual California State Open Fiddle and Picking Championship Contest is held in Oroville each year. The winners are State Champions and can go on to compete in the National Contest. This event draws contestants from all over California and beyond and to welcome them, Oroville’s Old Time Fiddler’s host a number of musical events to which the public is warmly invited and encouraged to participate. The Country Gospel Jam is one of these welcoming events.

Announcement: Oroville’s Old Time Fiddlers proudly announce their Annual Country Gospel Jam which will take place at Oroville’s Municipal Auditorium on Thursday March 15th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Talented and inspired musicians from all across California, who have come to Oroville for the Annual California State Open Fiddle and Picking Championship Contest will participate. Local acoustic music groups, church choirs, gospel music makers of all persuasions from around Butte County and beyond are also encouraged to sign up to take the stage. Groups will be scheduled perform 3 Gospel numbers during the Group Session scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 PM. After 6:30PM, individuals or groups wishing to perform more will be invited to sign up and take the stage in turn to perform 1 or 2 songs. Groups planning to perform should contact Larry Jendro 533-1413 and they will be assigned a place on the schedule during the first hour.