All Are Welcome...
Listeners and players are all invited, though we ask that everyone should bring a dish of food. Desserts are discouraged, because if we're not careful we end up knee-deep in cookies and cake. Frequently, there are both vegetarian and meaty meals. Alcohol is discouraged: this is not a kegger and children are frequently present. If you need alcohol to have a good time, we can point you to many a bar...

And the music is as ecclectic as the eats - there are rockers and folkies and poets and rap artists - but it all stays acoustic. Original artists and cover artists are welcomed. Be aware that this is more than just a song circle - it's also a jam. Though people will respect your wishes unless you state that you want to perform solo, people will feel free to sing along, play along and tap more than their toes.

Percussionists are of course invited, but as with all noise-makin' sessions, please stay aware of (and courteous with) your volume. There is also often a bass player or three, but only one bass amp will be set up at any given time. This is also true for keyboards. Recently, there have been difficulties with djembes, as their bass tones drown everything else out. There is no space for a drum kit, but other percussion toys that respect the size and climate of the venue are certainly encouraged.

It's a great place to network, or just informally make friends. It's a great place to swap songs and swap recipes. It's a great place just to sit back and listen - and knit, for some reason. Big knitting circles at the PLOJ. Go fig.

This is all ages - please, no drugs or alcohol. This is acoustic. See more about how the mechanics of a PLOJ works in the Etiquette section.