Europa Room Schedule
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| Time | Workshop/Jam |
| 5:30pm | GMUG Registration Opens |
| 6:00pm | Jim Beloff Purple Book Jam |
| 7:00pm | Mike Cramer & Family Concert |
| 8:15–10:00pm | Open Mic with Dale & Brenda Moe |
Saturday
| Time | Performance |
| 11:30am | Draw Band Assignments |
| 1:00pm | The Waverly Girls |
| 2:00pm | Last Pick'd String Band |
| 3:00pm | Uncle Muskrat |
| 4:00pm | Double Down Daredevils |
| 5:00pm | The Gated Community |
| 7:30pm | GMUG/Two Harbors Ukulele Group |
| Post Concert | GMUG/ Dale, Brenda & Friends Jam |
Tickets & Registration
Tickets to Fall Jam & GMUG, plus the 3-Day Guitar & Fiddle Workshops and the 50th Anniversary Concert Celebration are on sale July 14!
Performers & BiosThe Waverly Girls, Saturday, 1:00pm
The Waverly Girls are known for their distinctive and beautiful 3-part family harmony, their musicianship comes in second as the girls continue to learn and grow with their instruments. They play Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, Gospel and Folk music, which appeals to audiences of all ages, but especially to the youth and family audiences. The Waverly Girls encourage and inspire other youth to try playing instruments and/or singing. They have helped out with Absolute Beginner Workshops and jam sessions. In 2025, they hosted the Family Area, at the MBOTMA August Festival. They strive to keep the Bluegrass genre alive by bringing in the younger generation and families and engaging them in both old and new, family friendly music. Luna Guitars, support The Waverly Girls as official Luna musicians. Last Pick'd String Band, Saturday, 2:00pm
Our set list selections start with deep roots in traditional bluegrass, flavored with folk, country, and Americana. Everyone in the band sings, creating great harmonies and tasty sounds that appeal to a wide audience. Uncle Muskrat, Saturday, 3:00pm
Praised for their musicianship, respect for tradition, and ability to stretch the boundaries of traditional acoustic music, Uncle Muskrat delivers what your muskrat’s uncle never could! Double Down Daredevils, Saturday, 4:00pm
The Daredevils put on a high-energy show that will have you tapping your feet, and leave you wanting more. They feature amazing harmonies on nearly every song from traditional bluegrass to a large and growing list of originals! The Gated Community, Saturday, 5:00pm
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The Lyver Family has been singing and performing together since the girls were toddlers, but they didn’t become an “official” band until 2022, when they entered a talent show at the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association’s (MBOTMA) August festival. They had to come up with a band name quickly, so using their home town’s name, The Waverly Girls family band was formed. After winning the talent show, based on their 3-part family harmony, they were encouraged to also play instruments. Meera had been playing the mandolin for years and was the only instrument in the band. Christmas 2022, the girls were gifted a Luna banjo and guitar, and they have been playing ever since! The Waverly Girls Family Band consists of mother, Meera, father, Cory (manager/sound) and their two teenage daughters, Chloe and Maya.
The band met at the Homestead Pickin’ Parlor “Beginners” bluegrass jam in Richfield, MN, directed by Gene Walton. That wasn’t enough, so we kept adding more jams to the calendar! Our breakout show as a band was in February 2018 and we’ve been refining our craft as a group ever since.
Uncle Muskrat is a five-piece string band from Minneapolis, MN. Through traditional bluegrass instrumentation and lush vocal harmonies, they put a unique modern spin on the sounds of the old, weird American folk songbook. With influences ranging from Dock Boggs to John Hartford to Billy Strings and beyond, their live performances across the upper midwest take audiences on a journey from the quiet of a mountain hollow through the swirling energy of the cosmic expanse with many familiar stops along the way. 
The Double Down Daredevils are a 6-piece Bluegrass/Americana band that has been entertaining audiences around the region for 10 years now. 
The Gated Community is an Americana band with a nearly twenty year history. Formed in 2006 in Minneapolis's storied West Bank neighborhood, the band is known for its gripping original songs, beautiful vocal harmonies, and multiple lead singers. Led by South Asian American singer/songwriter Sumanth Gopinath (aka Sonny), the band's music is eclectic in style, encompassing country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. Born in Chicago and raised in Louisiana, Gopinath relocated to the Twin Cities in 2005, after stints in Texas and Connecticut. Current members have been in the band for a decade or more. Everyone in the band sings lead and plays multiple instruments. The band just released their sixth album, available on
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