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At PRFMS we have a lot of ways to get together and enjoy music....our own, and others. We hope you'll want to join us.

Sing Arounds
Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House co-sponsor a Sing-Around at the Coffee House on the first and third Saturday of each month at 2:00-4:00 pm The sessions are open to everyone who wishes to raise a voice, play an acoustic instrument or just sit and listen to a group of folks singing and ’raising the roof’.

Bluegrass Jams
The Plank Road Bluegrass Jam 2 PM at The Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove on the fourth Saturday of the month.This is a monthly gathering is for bluegrass musicians of all experience levels. Learn, show your chops or just sit back and enjoy. Songbooks provided.

Music By the Yard
An afternoon-evening backyard musical jam with pot luck, a fire in the Chiminea and everybody can sleep in air conditioning on a real bed. Each month during the summer and early fall, a fine PRFMS member hosts the shindig and everybody has a great time!

Last Thursday Open Mike
The last Thursday of every month (except for holidays), It's OUR Turn! An unplugged open mike for high school and college-age folks! Held at and sponsored by The Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove.

Old Time Dance Parties
PRFMS' Old Time Dance parties are one of our most popular, regular events- a family-oriented evening of down-home music (provided by a live band- our Plank Road All Volunteer String Band!), wonderful instruction suitable for folks who've never danced before, and grand conversation - with refreshments! If you are a musician with a hankering to haul out that old banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, mouth harp, bass, accordion (or whatever) and regain some of the old chops, come and join us. If you are a dancer, or even think it looks fun, or if you just want to watch and join in the revelrie, come join us. Held at the Two Way Street Coffee House

All Volunteer String Band
The All-Volunteer String Band has been based on a "no-experience necessary" philosphy, that also includes very polished musicians. We learn from each other, practice, and play for the Old Time Barn Dances. Anything from fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and basses to harmonicas, dulcimers (both lap and hammered), dobros, spoons and even washboards are welcome. Contact Jones family Music School in Lombard (630) 889-9121. The All Volunteer String Band also has a "string band jam" on the second saturday of each month for anyone who wants to brush up on fiddle tunes (meoldies or back-up).