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On April 16, hundreds of musicians will descend upon the Madisonville riverfront for the seventh annual Acoustic Jam Fest from noon to 6 p.m.
Each year, more and more musicians and music lovers gather on the riverfront for the event that is open to musicians both young and old, regardless of skill level. They then play some good old-fashioned "back porch" music in a great jam session that includes guitars,
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Organizer Harry Wood got the idea of a string fest from his travels to Mountain View,
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The first two years of the Acoustic Jam Fest was held at his home on the Tchefuncte River. But it wasn’t long before the event grew too big to be held there,
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At noon,
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The public also is invited to attend the event totally free of charge. They are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket, a picnic lunch and enjoy the music.
Wood said no preregistration is required. Musicians simply can show up with their instruments or singing voice and have a good time.
For more information, call Wood at 264.9952.
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