Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam at Jerry’s Bait Shop
13412 Santa Fe Trail Dr., Lenexa, KS
Singers, pickers, full bands and fans welcome!
No cover - 21+
Bring your boots
or bring your guitar
Live Country Music in Lenexa, KS!
Every Thursday 8-12
Real room. Real players. Real Thursday night.
Come Hang With Us
Country Jam is part live show, part open stage, and part weekly community night — singers, pickers, dancers, regulars, and first-timers all in one room.
Want to play?
Play the Jam
Singers, pickers, and full bands are welcome. Signup happens at the jam, not online, and the shape of each Thursday depends on the night.
1 · Sign up there
Look for the clipboard next to the stage around 7:30 PM. Signup is in person only; there is no online performer form.
2 · Plan your songs
A normal slot is two to three songs. The night can vary, so signing up does not guarantee a particular slot or stage time.
3 · Connect and play
Bring what you need to perform, including your instrument when applicable. Musicians connect to the jam’s sound equipment.
Kansas City Country Jam Every Thursday Night
Looking for live country music near Kansas City? Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam brings singers, pickers, full bands, dancers, and country fans together every Thursday at Jerry’s Bait Shop in Lenexa — no cover, 21+, performers sign up.
Meet the musicians
The Lifeblood of the Jam
The players, hosts, sound hands, stage hands, and teachers who make Thursday nights happen.
More than the players on stage
Every Thursday night, Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam Night is carried by musicians who show up, plug in, tune up, and make the room come alive.
They share their craft, help orchestrate the night, run sound, load in, tear down, keep the show moving, and make room for the next singer, picker, drummer, and young musician brave enough to step up.
Their craft is the heartbeat of the jam. Their generosity is what makes it feel like a community.
Kevin Blom
Guitar, vocals
An O.G. who has been with the jam since its inception, Kevin helps anchor Thursday nights with steady guitar, vocals, and years of stage experience.
Bands: Fatt Rascals, Band of Hims
Scot Eldridge
Drums, vocals, sound man
Scot brings drums, vocals, sound-man know-how, and live-show energy to the jam, helping give singers and pickers a solid place to land.
Bands: Waterman, ZZKC, Jeff Zarcone Band, Lone Jett/Blondage, Creed/Nickelback. Hired gun for Sass Monkey, Stage 5 Clinger, Jess Glennon Band.
Scott Evans
Bass guitar, vocals
An O.G. of the jam, Scott helps hold down the low end and keep the room feeling welcoming for whoever steps up next.
Alex Austyn
Drums
Alex brings drums and live-show energy to the jam, helping keep the night moving for singers, pickers, and the whole room.
Shields & Kristina’s
Country Jam
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Music City Alumni
KC Jam → Music City
4 musicians from Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam Night have moved on to Nashville.
We’re proud to have been one small stop on the road for players chasing the dream.
From
Thursday Nights
To
Nashville
Meet the Music City Alumni
Four players from Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam Night who are now chasing the dream in Nashville.
Watch the Jam
Get a taste of a Thursday night
Where
Jerry’s Bait Shop
Address
13412 Santa Fe Trail Dr.
Performer Signup
In person around 7:30
Country Jam FAQ
Live Country Music Near Kansas City
Quick answers for country fans and musicians looking for a Thursday night open stage, country jam, or no-cover live music in Lenexa and the Kansas City area.
When is Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam?
Every Thursday night from 8pm to midnight.
Where is Country Jam in the Kansas City area?
Country Jam is at Jerry’s Bait Shop, 13412 Santa Fe Trail Dr. in Lenexa, Kansas.
Is there a cover charge?
No. Shields & Kristina’s Country Jam has no cover.
How do musicians sign up to play?
Sign up in person on Thursday night. The clipboard is next to the stage around 7:30 PM; there is no online signup. Singers, pickers, and full bands are welcome, but stage time is not guaranteed.
How many songs does each performer play?
A normal slot is two to three songs. The flow of the night can vary, so the jam cannot guarantee a particular slot or stage time.
What should musicians bring?
Bring what you need to perform, including your instrument when applicable. Musicians connect to the jam’s sound equipment when they play.
Do I have to play music to come?
No. Fans are welcome to dance, hang out, and support live country music.
Is Country Jam 21+?
Yes. Country Jam is a 21+ event.