Quote Originally Posted by Goose
On a whim I searched Craigslist using my city and the term "jam" and found a group to play with that matches right up with my taste, age, and more importantly didn't mind a newbie around.

There is a websiste called meetup.com that has a lot of local musicians groups you might be able to find something there too.

Put something on the bulletin board at your local guitar shop, or talk with the guys there, believe me there are people out there looking for just what you are.
A lot of good ideas in there -- thanks.