• Weekly, Tuesdays - Songwriter Showcase Open Mic Night at Mountain West Cider

  • 8-10pm, sign up at 730pm. Play for prizes and the chance to win a paid gig! For local singer songwriters. at Mountain West Cider every week.

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• Weekly, Thursdays - Acoustic Jam at Fiddler's with Michael L. Austin

  • Sign up at 730pm sharp. Connect and jam with your favorite local songwriters and musicians at Fiddlers in Sugarhouse every week.

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• Weekly, Tuesdays - Black Rock MFG. Co's Bluegrass, Folk, and Country Jam

  • Come lead a tune, take a break, or just strum along. All skill levels welcome! Tuesdays 7-10pm. 65 N University Ave, suite 4 (downstairs), Provo, UT.

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• Weekly, Wednesdays - Sandy Bluegrass SLOJam at Wasatch Musician.

  • 7-9pm. 648 east Union Square, Sandy, UT, 84070. Union Square in Sandy. Everyone welcome of course.​​​

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• 9/18, Second Summit Cider Irish Session

  • 7-9pm, 21+ only. 4010 S Main St, Millcreek, UT. All players and levels welcome! This session is organized by Marissa Giles, a concertina player from Utah County, and is beginner and intermediate player-friendly, as well as welcoming advanced players. For questions, Marissa can be reached at marissa.giles@gmail.com

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• 9/26 - 9/27, Idaho Songwriters Association Presents Gretchen Peters in a two-day Workshop

  • 9am - 5pm both days at the Riverside Hotel in Boise. Join for a two day songwriting workshop led by Nashville Hall of Fame Writer Gretchen Peters. Learn from one of the best songwriters and teacher alive today. Gretchen will lead us through various aspects of songwriting, give tips for better songs and teach you how to make your songs come alive. This one of a kind event will sell out fast so get your tickets soon. Presented by The Idaho Songwriters Association. Tickets $225, scholarships available. Call 615-495-2930 for info). Poster

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• 9/27, Utah Folk Orchestra at Sugar Space Arts Warehouse

  • Do you play an acoustic instrument but want more opportunities to play folk music with a fun, welcoming group? Are you an advanced player who needs an outlet to "folk around" a bit? Are you a beginner who wants to play in an ensemble and learn by experience? Join the Utah Folk Orchestra with Amanda Grapes from partygrass! For tune lists and more info, follow the link above! All are welcome.

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• 10/15-10/18, FAR West Connects - 2026 Conference (part of Folk Alliance), Portland, Oregon

  • Join folk musicians, presenters, and industry pros for four days of music, connection, and community. FAR-West Connects features panels and workshops, 24/7 jamming, showcases (official and private), an open mic, a busking corner, mentorships, and the Best of the West Awards Luncheon.

  • Registration: $275 regular ($325 after 9/15/26). Discounts available for FAI members, Canadian residents, and presenters. Register: far-west.org/2026-far-west-connects Poster