Cross the Bridge from Audience to Performer

Join us for a unique music event that builds a bridge for talented music lovers to step on stage and become performing musicians. The Austin ArtWorks Center gallery hosts a house band and wine/beer bar. Come enjoy the music or plan to sing your own song. Free and open to the public.

Performers will each be allowed to present ONE song (opportunity for additional songs if time allows). Sign up in advance or take advantage of a limited number of ‘walk up’ spots each month.

Schedule

Fall 2024 Jam Dates:

September 19th with emcee John Deyo

October 17th with emcee Terry Schmidt

November 21st emcee Dan Urlick

Spring 2025 Jam Dates:

January 16th

February 20th

March 20th

April 17th

Third Thursday of the month

Sign up to Perform

Use this form to sign up to perform at a jam. By participating in sign up, you allow the house band to prepare for your music and you will be guaranteed a spot.

All jams will also have some walk-in spots available.

Support the Jams

Jams are free for the public to attend and to perform.

Austin Area Arts is committed to paying the musicians in the house band, a professional sound tech and an emcee.

If you are able to help with a donation to support the jams in any amount, it will be very appreciated!

Thank you to our 2024-2025 donors!

Patrick & Patty Bradley, $2,500

Sara Sayles, $500

Penny Kinney, $250

Donors
Adam & Eve Hairstyling
Austin Windshield Plus
Steve & Cheryl Greenman
Randall and Susan Kapaun
Jay Lutz & Kelly Rush
Mark and Gretchen Ramlo
Renee Wangen