Participatory Music Events in the Speculator - Lake Pleasant - Wells - Piseco area

Jam sessions, open mics, local performances, etc. (updated August 25, 2026)


Several people have indicated interest in getting together to play and sing in August and September outside of the regularly scheduled events. A few informal jam sessions have already occurred at the Lemon Tree Brewery and the Lake Pleasant Library. Email if interested in a jam.


International Play Music On The Porch Day event at The Revival in Wells Saturday August 29 2~4PM.

If you can't make The Revival event, find one near you or register your own at the International Play Music On The Porch Day website.


Open Jam and Open Mic at the Lemon Tree Brewery Tuesdays
August 4, August 18, September 1, September 15

... continuing in the fall and winter if there is sufficient interest. Details may change based on when the Lemon Tree is open and what other events are scheduled.
Lemon Tree opens at 4. Setup and informal jam starts around 5. Event starts about 6 with participants' choice of group jam or individual open mic performance. We keep going as long as people stick around. All abilities and instruments are welcome. A keyboard is available. We have some really good performers show up, but this tends to be a pretty informal event with the emphasis on having fun. You don't have to be a pro to come play, sing, tell jokes or stories, sing along, listen, and enjoy yourself. Preregistration requested but not required. Please email if you are inteterested.

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There may also be some impromptu get-togethers at the Lemon Tree. If the weather is good, this might be in the form of a "sing and play around the campfire" out back. If you are interested in doing this please contact Pete Newell .


Karaoke nights are frequently held at the Lemon Tree Brewery Check the Lemon Tree Facebook page or call for updates.

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Informal Open Jam Sessions at the Speculator Farmers Market will be held by prior arrangement if there is definite indicated interest.
The market is every Thursday 12-4 through September 10.
Please email . If no response by Thursday morning, the jam may be cancelled.
All abilities and instruments are welcome. Even if you just know 3 chords or want to sing along, or even just listen, that's great. We are playing for our enjoyment and as a learning experience, not 'performing.'
We generally are playing acoustic. We generally do not have a PA, etc. However power is available and electric instruments are welcome (at resonable volume) but you will need a long extension cord if you want to plug in an amp.
Meet in the shade under the roof at the BBQ pit and bring your own chair. If it is a very windy day, we may move to behind the pavilion. In case of inclement weather, we may move to an indoor location (most likely the Lake Pleasant Senior Center, 2881 Route 8, Speculator ) or the jam will be canceled.
**There is no set time for the jam session, but generally about 1:00~3:00. It just depends on who shows up and how long they stay. We have occasionally still been playing after the market is over, but if no one shows up by about 2 PM, the remainder will be cancelled.**

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"Music Circle" Informal Jam at the Lake Pleasant Public Library generally the first Sunday of every month. No jam September 6. An alternate September date may be selected if there is expressed interest. Summer start time is noon and the session typically runs about 3 hours. All abilities and instruments are welcome. A keyboard is available. If you just know 3 chords or want to sing along, or even just listen, that's great. We are playing for our enjoyment and as a learning experience. To preregister, email . Not required, however if there are no confirmed attendees, the session will be cancelled. You can just show up, but if you are travelling any distance it would be best to contact Pete Newell ahead of time to make sure it is "on." Additional Sunday sessions will be scheduled if there is definite interest.

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Informal jam at the Speculator Apple Fest on September 26. Details TBD. Email if interested.


To preregister or check event status for the above events, or indicate interest in additional jams, etc., please email


Free Group Guitar Lesson(s) might be offered this fall if there is sufficient interest. Email



Updates, additional events, and other info may be posted on the Lake Pleasant & Speculator, NY Facebook group.

Additional Open Mics and Jam Sessions will be set up if there is interest.

Speculator Village venue locations




Other nearby events:

Live Music check venue websites, social media pages, and/or newspaper listings for details and updates.

Many thanks for your interest. Hope to see you at a jam or open mic.