TRIUMPH – The 2024-25 season of open microphone Bluegrass and Gospel music jam sessions will commence on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. The jams will be held in Triumph on the second Saturday of each month from October through May. The Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association (NIBA) in conjunction with the Ophir Community Building (OCB) Board of Managers are the providers of their 23rd season of entertainment.
Everyone is invited to come to jam or just listen to the music. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Admission is free and refreshments are served. Donations are accepted for the refreshments and all proceeds are used for maintenance and repair of the Ophir Community Building.
The all-acoustic music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. Performers change every 15 minutes to allow for many different styles of entertainment. To reserve a spot, call Tom Gerber at 815-414-8081 or show up early to sign up for a spot. For general information, call Jay Allen of the OCB at 815-488-9154.
The OCB is located at 3907 E. 752nd Road, Triumph, which is two miles east of I-39 on U.S. 52, then two miles north.
