CANTON -- TAUNY, 53 Main St., will hold its first Friday Jam on Jan. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for musicians and spectators or all ages.

The event is hosted by fiddler Gretchen Koehler and singer/guitarist Barb Heller, host of NCPR's String Fever. TAUNY's traditional music jams are open to people interested in gathering to play old time fiddle tunes and songs from American folk traditions.

Participants can bring an instrument, singing voice, or just yourself. Fiddles, guitars, percussion, and/or other traditional instruments as well as all levels of musicians, singers, and step dancers are welcome.

To help all players feel comfortable, tunes will be played at a variety of speeds throughout the evening. Players are invited to pick tunes from the set list -- round-robin style -- and begin the tune at their speed. Sheet music, words, and chords are provided for those who would like to read along.

More information is available at tauny.org