THE STRUM SHOP EVENTS
Concerts, Workshops, Music Jams, Clubs & More!
2025/06 Tuesdays @ 5:30-9pm in June & July
Join us every Tuesday evening in June & July for live music, street fair fun, and family-friendly activities right outside The Strum Shop. Our Community Stage features local musicians, student performers, and special guests. Don’t miss the Kid & Community Zone with games, crafts, bubbles, and music play for all ages. Free to attend and full of summer vibes!
Cost: $ FREE
The Strum Shop Community & Kids Zone @ Roseville's Downtown Tuesday Nights ($FREE)
Join us every Tuesday evening in June & July for live music, street fair fun, and family-friendly activities right outside The Strum Shop. Our Community Stage features local musicians, student performers, and special guests. Don’t miss the Kid & Community Zone with games, crafts, bubbles, and music play for all ages. Free to attend and full of summer vibes!
Cost: $ FREE
2025/07/12
Join us for an intimate acoustic performance featuring the high-energy gypsy jazz stylings of Jazz Gitan, led by guitarist Don Price, with special guest Giorgi Khokhobashvili. A rich blend of swing, soul, and storytelling awaits! Seating is limited—reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 25.00
Jazz Gitan (Concert ONLY $25)
Join us for an intimate acoustic performance featuring the high-energy gypsy jazz stylings of Jazz Gitan, led by guitarist Don Price, with special guest Giorgi Khokhobashvili. A rich blend of swing, soul, and storytelling awaits! Seating is limited—reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 25.00
2025/07/12
Join us for an intimate acoustic performance featuring the high-energy gypsy jazz stylings of Jazz Gitan, led by guitarist Don Price, with special guest Giorgi Khokhobashvili. A rich blend of swing, soul, and storytelling awaits! Seating is limited—reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 40.00
Jazz Gitan (Workshop & Concert $40)
Join us for an intimate acoustic performance featuring the high-energy gypsy jazz stylings of Jazz Gitan, led by guitarist Don Price, with special guest Giorgi Khokhobashvili. A rich blend of swing, soul, and storytelling awaits! Seating is limited—reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 40.00
2025/09/12
A beloved return to The Strum Shop stage! Danielle Ate the Sandwich brings her heartfelt songwriting, dry wit, and warm acoustic sound to this special solo performance — equal parts humor, harmony, and human connection... This is the headliner concert for the 15th Annual Placer Ukulele Festival! Tickets and full weekend info at PlacerUkeFest.com
Cost: $ 25.00
Placer Ukulele Festival Headliner Concert: Danielle Ate the Sandwich
A beloved return to The Strum Shop stage! Danielle Ate the Sandwich brings her heartfelt songwriting, dry wit, and warm acoustic sound to this special solo performance — equal parts humor, harmony, and human connection... This is the headliner concert for the 15th Annual Placer Ukulele Festival! Tickets and full weekend info at PlacerUkeFest.com
Cost: $ 25.00
2025/09/13
Strum, sing, and celebrate at the 15th Annual Placer Ukulele Festival! Two fun-filled days of workshops, community, and a special headliner concert with Danielle Ate the Sandwich. Early bird pricing available through August 31st!
Cost: $ 65.00
15th Annual Placer Ukulele Festival
Strum, sing, and celebrate at the 15th Annual Placer Ukulele Festival! Two fun-filled days of workshops, community, and a special headliner concert with Danielle Ate the Sandwich. Early bird pricing available through August 31st!
Cost: $ 65.00
1st Saturdays @ 10:30am
Grab your ukulele and join us for The Strum Shop's 'Free Monthly Ukulele Strum-Along' led by Dennis Fisher along with Phil and Tina Smith. All skill levels encouraged and welcome. Song leaders will provide playing tips and tricks while we sing fun and familiar songs - golden oldies, classic rock, seasonal and a Hawaiian song or two, are all part of the mix. We share songs (along with chords and words) up on our big screen but you can nestle up to your neighbor and share their music if you don't have your own book (The Daily Ukulele Songbooks - Available for purchase at The Strum Shop). It's cozy and fun!! Bring your uke and your voice and join us for a fun time.
Cost: $ FREE
Ukulele Strum-Along ($FREE)
Grab your ukulele and join us for The Strum Shop's 'Free Monthly Ukulele Strum-Along' led by Dennis Fisher along with Phil and Tina Smith. All skill levels encouraged and welcome. Song leaders will provide playing tips and tricks while we sing fun and familiar songs - golden oldies, classic rock, seasonal and a Hawaiian song or two, are all part of the mix. We share songs (along with chords and words) up on our big screen but you can nestle up to your neighbor and share their music if you don't have your own book (The Daily Ukulele Songbooks - Available for purchase at The Strum Shop). It's cozy and fun!! Bring your uke and your voice and join us for a fun time.
Cost: $ FREE
1st Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Come join us for an evening of modern and classic worship songs, and hymns. Bring an acoustic instrument and play along or just come and sing. All are welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
The Jesus Jam Worship Circle ($FREE)
Come join us for an evening of modern and classic worship songs, and hymns. Bring an acoustic instrument and play along or just come and sing. All are welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd Saturdays @ 1pm **NEW IN JULY!**
Discover the warm, guitar-like tone of the baritone ukulele in this playful, beginner-friendly workshop led by Dennis Fisher and his wife. Learn rhythm patterns, chord melodies, and jam techniques in a welcoming, silly, and skill-building environment. All levels welcome!
Cost: $ FREE
Baritone Rythm & Chord Melody Workshop ($FREE)
Discover the warm, guitar-like tone of the baritone ukulele in this playful, beginner-friendly workshop led by Dennis Fisher and his wife. Learn rhythm patterns, chord melodies, and jam techniques in a welcoming, silly, and skill-building environment. All levels welcome!
Cost: $ FREE
2nd Saturdays @ 2:30pm **NEW IN AUGUST!**
A warm and welcoming Open Mic hosted by Dennis Fisher. Expect a cozy mix of folk, bluegrass, originals, and classics — with plenty of encouragement and a dash of silliness. All ages and all instruments welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
Community Open Mic ($FREE)
A warm and welcoming Open Mic hosted by Dennis Fisher. Expect a cozy mix of folk, bluegrass, originals, and classics — with plenty of encouragement and a dash of silliness. All ages and all instruments welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd Thursdays @ 7pm
The Acoustic Guitar Club is free and open to all ages and playing abilities. Bring your guitar and play along with other acoustic guitar players at all levels. Your host, Eric Enberg, will introduce several new songs each month and expose you to various skills related to the material. Eric strives to provide the materials that address players at different playing levels. Materials are provided free of charge.
Cost: $ FREE
Acoustic Guitar Club ($FREE)
The Acoustic Guitar Club is free and open to all ages and playing abilities. Bring your guitar and play along with other acoustic guitar players at all levels. Your host, Eric Enberg, will introduce several new songs each month and expose you to various skills related to the material. Eric strives to provide the materials that address players at different playing levels. Materials are provided free of charge.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays @ 10:30am
The River City Ukulele Orchestra is a community-based group of like-minded individuals from Roseville, Ca and surrounding areas who enjoy delving into the finer points of ukulele playing as a group! Our goal is to have fun, and to raise funds for the Ukes for Schools non-profit program. We do this by performing several times a year at fairs, festivals and senior residence events...
Cost: $ FREE
River City Ukulele Orchestra Rehearsal ($FREE)
The River City Ukulele Orchestra is a community-based group of like-minded individuals from Roseville, Ca and surrounding areas who enjoy delving into the finer points of ukulele playing as a group! Our goal is to have fun, and to raise funds for the Ukes for Schools non-profit program. We do this by performing several times a year at fairs, festivals and senior residence events...
Cost: $ FREE
3rd Saturdays @ 1pm
Are you a brand new player? Whether you're learning for the first time or have been playing a while, come and join us! Ask all your beginner dulcimer playing questions here! This group is hosted by Dusty Thorburn, an educator and folk/roots music enthusiast. The beginning group lessons are at 1-2pm with a play-along after. Whether learning for the first time or you've been playing a while, come and join us! Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your dulcimer or let Dusty know ahead to bring one for you.
Cost: $ FREE
River City Dulcimers Club ($FREE)
Are you a brand new player? Whether you're learning for the first time or have been playing a while, come and join us! Ask all your beginner dulcimer playing questions here! This group is hosted by Dusty Thorburn, an educator and folk/roots music enthusiast. The beginning group lessons are at 1-2pm with a play-along after. Whether learning for the first time or you've been playing a while, come and join us! Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your dulcimer or let Dusty know ahead to bring one for you.
Cost: $ FREE
3rd Thursdays @ 6pm
We are a learning session for beginning to intermediate players of various traditional and non-traditional instruments to learn and develop our ability to play new and familiar Irish and Scottish traditional tunes, and learn the etiquette and various techniques needed to participate in a traditional Irish session. We are all learning together and welcome everyone, but intermediate/advanced players who have a great deal of experience with Irish sessions, or who are experts with their instruments should bring their patience and be willing to support new players...
Cost: $ FREE
Irish/Scottish Music Learning Session ($FREE)
We are a learning session for beginning to intermediate players of various traditional and non-traditional instruments to learn and develop our ability to play new and familiar Irish and Scottish traditional tunes, and learn the etiquette and various techniques needed to participate in a traditional Irish session. We are all learning together and welcome everyone, but intermediate/advanced players who have a great deal of experience with Irish sessions, or who are experts with their instruments should bring their patience and be willing to support new players...
Cost: $ FREE
4th Saturdays @ 1pm
A rhythm-filled workshop for intermediate uke players who want to explore blues, jazz, and groove-based styles. Carla Fontanilla brings warmth, fun, and expert guidance. Great for players looking to stretch their skills in a supportive space.
Cost: $ FREE
Carla's Blues & Jazz Ukulele Workshop ($FREE)
A rhythm-filled workshop for intermediate uke players who want to explore blues, jazz, and groove-based styles. Carla Fontanilla brings warmth, fun, and expert guidance. Great for players looking to stretch their skills in a supportive space.
Cost: $ FREE
4th Saturdays @ 2pm
A welcoming, all-ages Open Mic hosted by Carla Fontanilla right after her uke workshop. Musicians of all styles and skill levels are encouraged to perform. Known for its supportive, multigenerational vibe — it’s truly a Strum Shop favorite.
Cost: $ FREE
Community Open Mic ($FREE)
A welcoming, all-ages Open Mic hosted by Carla Fontanilla right after her uke workshop. Musicians of all styles and skill levels are encouraged to perform. Known for its supportive, multigenerational vibe — it’s truly a Strum Shop favorite.
Cost: $ FREE
4th Thursdays @ 6pm
If you play guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, washboard or whatever, and want to get together with other acoustic players, this is the jam for you. Bring your favorite folk, bluegrass, old-time or gospel song and come join in on the fun. Meets on the fourth Thursday each month at 6pm.
Cost: $ FREE
All Acoustic Jam ($FREE)
If you play guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, washboard or whatever, and want to get together with other acoustic players, this is the jam for you. Bring your favorite folk, bluegrass, old-time or gospel song and come join in on the fun. Meets on the fourth Thursday each month at 6pm.
Cost: $ FREE
5th Saturdays @ 12pm
Join us for a true Irish session experience! Unlike our 3rd Thursday Learning Session, this 5th Saturday event is designed for intermediate and advanced players who are comfortable with the flow and etiquette of a traditional Irish session.
Cost: $ FREE
Irish/Scottish Traditional Session ($FREE)
Join us for a true Irish session experience! Unlike our 3rd Thursday Learning Session, this 5th Saturday event is designed for intermediate and advanced players who are comfortable with the flow and etiquette of a traditional Irish session.
Cost: $ FREE
Last Fridays @ 6pm **RETURNS JUNE 27th!**
A joyful Hawaiian jam led by Greg Cablayan, Carla Fontanilla, and Mike Hogan. All are welcome to strum, sing, and share in the spirit of aloha through traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs. Bring your uke or just come soak up the music.
Cost: $ FREE
Hawaiian Kanakapila ($FREE)
A joyful Hawaiian jam led by Greg Cablayan, Carla Fontanilla, and Mike Hogan. All are welcome to strum, sing, and share in the spirit of aloha through traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs. Bring your uke or just come soak up the music.
Cost: $ FREE
**FREE DEMO CLASSES** (Ages 0-5)
Come sing, play, and dance with us at The Strum Shop! Join holistic music educator Ariel Elliott for a free, joyful class designed for ages 0–5 and their grownups. We’ll explore rhythm, songs, movement games, and musical play that supports emotional and developmental growth.
-> Saturday, July 5 @ 9AM
-> Monday, July 7 @ 10AM
Siblings welcome! • Family encouraged! • All are welcome!
Cost: $ FREE
Music & Movement Family Class ($FREE DEMO CLASSES)
Come sing, play, and dance with us at The Strum Shop! Join holistic music educator Ariel Elliott for a free, joyful class designed for ages 0–5 and their grownups. We’ll explore rhythm, songs, movement games, and musical play that supports emotional and developmental growth.
-> Saturday, July 5 @ 9AM
-> Monday, July 7 @ 10AM
Siblings welcome! • Family encouraged! • All are welcome!
Cost: $ FREE
Mondays @ 10am & Saturdays @ 9am (Ages 0-5) **NEW IN AUGUST!**
Join us for a playful, heart-centered Music & Movement class designed for ages 0–5 and their families! Led by holistic music educator Ariel Elliott, this class blends early childhood music education with rhythm games, instrument play, and mindful connection practices that support your child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development — while giving caregivers meaningful tools to bond and co-regulate. Siblings welcome, family encouraged!
-> Saturdays @ 9am
-> Mondays @ 10am
Cost: $ 80.00
Music & Movement Family Class ($80/MONTH)
Join us for a playful, heart-centered Music & Movement class designed for ages 0–5 and their families! Led by holistic music educator Ariel Elliott, this class blends early childhood music education with rhythm games, instrument play, and mindful connection practices that support your child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development — while giving caregivers meaningful tools to bond and co-regulate. Siblings welcome, family encouraged!
-> Saturdays @ 9am
-> Mondays @ 10am
Cost: $ 80.00
Mondays @ 5pm (Grades 4th+) **RETURNS IN AUGUST!**
We are excited to invite you to join the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra (RYUO)! Gather with us every Monday to experience the joy of playing and singing together in a fun, supportive group setting. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your musical skills, practice performing, and share your love of music with the local community through live showcases.
Cost: $ 80.00
Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra Group Class ($80/MONTH)
We are excited to invite you to join the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra (RYUO)! Gather with us every Monday to experience the joy of playing and singing together in a fun, supportive group setting. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your musical skills, practice performing, and share your love of music with the local community through live showcases.
Cost: $ 80.00
Mondays @ 6pm (Ages 12+)
Perfect for first-time players! Learn tuning, basic chords, strum patterns, and easy songs in a relaxed, supportive group setting. Drop-ins welcome the month prior or at the first class — just call ahead if you'd like to try it out before committing for the month.
Cost: $ 80.00
Ukulele Beginning Group Class ($80/MONTH)
Perfect for first-time players! Learn tuning, basic chords, strum patterns, and easy songs in a relaxed, supportive group setting. Drop-ins welcome the month prior or at the first class — just call ahead if you'd like to try it out before committing for the month.
Cost: $ 80.00
Mondays @ 7pm (Ages 12+)
Designed for players ready to level up! Explore new styles and techniques each month. This class often fills up, so please call ahead for demo availability or reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 80.00
Ukulele Beyond the Basics Group Class ($80/MONTH)
Designed for players ready to level up! Explore new styles and techniques each month. This class often fills up, so please call ahead for demo availability or reserve your spot early.
Cost: $ 80.00
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm (Ages 11-17) **NEW SESSION BEGINS IN AUGUST!**
Join our Rock Band Class and dive into the world of live music performance. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, or vocalist, this class provides an opportunity to hone your skills while collaborating with fellow musicians.
Cost: $ 20.00
Youth Rock Band Class – Live Music Performance ($20/CLASS, $80/MONTH)
Join our Rock Band Class and dive into the world of live music performance. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, or vocalist, this class provides an opportunity to hone your skills while collaborating with fellow musicians.
Cost: $ 20.00