By the way, none of what I said above has anything to do with venues that feature, for instance, jazz groups, where people got to see and appreciate the interaction and expertise of accomplished groups of players. There have been a number of these established around here. None has lasted though, and it's a shame, but it's not what the majority of people appreciate.
There are a couple of blues jam type places that are semi-successful. Again, I would be out of place in those venues, except if just sat in and played organ or a single instrument there.
I WOULD drive to Atlanta or Lexington to hear Russ and Chas jam together though!! Maybe they would let me take one ride, if the song were simple enough.