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You are personally invited to the biggest music jam in
Pearson is personally excited for this year’s event
the Black Hills! This year’s Deadwood Jam takes place
because it marks a milestone in his life. “I’m stepping
September 12-14 in Deadwood.
down as chair after 10 years in that
You’ve probably heard of the Jam already, but there are a few new things happening at the event this year. First, the event is moving to Main Street. The Jam was scheduled to coincide with the opening of Deadwood’s new Outlaw Square, but because of construction delays due to weather, the Jam concerts will take place on Main Street—just like they do at Kool Deadwood Nites. Since the Jam was planned along with the opening of Outlaw Square, it was decided that admission would be free this year. But even with the construction delay, the event will still be held at no charge.
Jam board member responsible for sponsorships.” The upcoming opening of Outlaw Square is also exciting for Pearson because he is chairman of the Main Street Initiative—formerly known as the Deadwood Revitalization Committee. Pearson says Deadwood Jam offers a unique atmosphere for music lovers. “It’s a festival atmosphere with an eclectic selection of musical genres, all in the heart of Historic
“We decided to have it be free anyway as a thank you
Deadwood,” he says. “There are very
to all the loyal followers who have been coming to
few locations that can match it.”
the Jam for 28 years,” says Bill Pearson, Chairman of Deadwood Jam.
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role, and prior to that, 10 years as a
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The Jam also has unique
