The band South 79 plays at the Days Inn during last year’s January Ice Jam. From left are Greg Welty, John McNaughton, Hershel Blevins and Toby Hammond. This year’s Ice Jam begins at 7 p.m. Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Days Inn on Route 8. Bands play 30 minute sets until midnight both nights in the large hall as well as in smaller jam sessions throughout the hotel. Admission is free. As many as 32 different bands will donate their time and talent playing traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass music. Visit www.januaryicejam.com.