Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
Thursday October 25, 2012 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by Kingstreet Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
If you do not have a banjo, we have three available to lend if you call Bruce (first call, first served).
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Every Thursday.
King Street Bluegrass hosts the weekly "Cat Jam" raising money for Alexandria area charities.
All acoustic musicians welcome, no cover charge.
Contact: (703) 313-0400
King Street Bluegrass hosts the weekly "Cat Jam" raising money for Alexandria area charities.
All acoustic musicians welcome, no cover charge.
Contact: (703) 313-0400
Saturday October 27, 2012 Noon
Bluegrass For Hospice-2012
Flat Iron Farm
Great Mills, Maryland
A one day festival featuring Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Roys, and many local Bluegrass bands as well.
Tickets in advance for $20.00 per person or at the door for $25.00.
All proceeds from this day will go toward the Hospice House of St. Mary's.
For further information about the "Bluegrass for Hospice-2012", go to http://www.bluegrassforhospice.com or call 301-737-3004.
Saturday October 27, 2012 3:00-5:00 PM
NOVA Music/Bull Run Bluegrass Banjo Workshop
NOVA Music
8963 Center Street, Manassas (east end of Old Town)
This two hour "hands on" banjo workshop is led by Bruce Gair, promoter of last year's Lake Anna Bluegrass Workshop. Really the basics. The only cost is a materials fee ($5 kids and $10 adults). Come out fifteen minutes early to get tuned.If you do not have a banjo, we have three available to lend if you call Bruce (first call, first served).
Contact: Let us know you are coming: 703 830-7141
Info: Bruce Gair, 703 407-2327
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Info: Bruce Gair, 703 407-2327
Sunday October 28, 2012 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
CABOMA Jam
Lyon Park Community Center 414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA
Second and fourth Sunday of every month.
Free.
Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Information and Directions: 703-527-9520
Monday October 29, 2012 7:00-10:00 PM
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass "Vocal Workshop" Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Fifth Monday of every month which contains one.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://tinyurl.com/VFWJam, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Thursday November 1, 2012 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by Kingstreet BluegrassKing Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Every Thursday.
King Street Bluegrass hosts the weekly "Cat Jam" raising money for Alexandria area charities.
All acoustic musicians welcome, no cover charge.
Contact: (703) 313-0400
King Street Bluegrass hosts the weekly "Cat Jam" raising money for Alexandria area charities.
All acoustic musicians welcome, no cover charge.
Contact: (703) 313-0400
Sunday November 4, 2012 1:00-4:00PM
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months, In the Country Store in Winter months
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months, In the Country Store in Winter months
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Sunday November 4, 2012 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Dupont Bluegrass Jam
The Mansion on O St
2020 O Street N.W., Washington DC
First Sunday of every month.
The Mansion has kindly offered 50% off breakfast, brunch or tea.
Free, but please consider making a donation.
More info, and to sign up the newsletter:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7
Monday November 5, 2012 7:00-10:00 PM
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
First and third Monday of every month.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://tinyurl.com/VFWJam, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Friday, February 22, 2013 8:00 PM-midnight
Mid-Atlantic Bluegrass Band Contest
Holiday Inn
College Park, MD
Cash prizes totaling $1,300 will be awarded, plus a performance slot at the 2013 DC Bluegrass Festival for the winner. This family-friendly event offers a full day of bands, vendors, instrument workshops and much more. Presented by the DC Bluegrass Union as part of the DC Bluegrass Festival.
Contact the DC Bluegrass Union at bandcompetition@dcbu.org for registration information.
Friday-Sunday February 22-24, 2013
2013 DC Bluegrass Festival
2013 DC Bluegrass Festival
College Park, MD
Visit http://www.dcbu.org for the latest festival details and announcements.
Friday-Sunday March 15-17, 2013
Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival
Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival
Crown Plaza Wilmington North
630 Naamans Rd. Claymont DE 302-792-2700
(Book your room early to get the special festival room rate.)
The Bluegrass Brothers, Country Current, Dede Wyland. Two stages, 30 bands. Vendors, instrument workshops, lots of jamming. Not to be missed!
Info: http://wilmingtonwintergrass.org/ or 302-730-4065.
Note: this newsletter is not for individual band performances, but for jams, festivals, and other events of general interest. To add a listing, email me at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Note: in the case of regular jams or events, please contact the organizer to be sure that the event will be going on as scheduled.
Note: you can learn about more open jams at http://www.dcbu.org/jams.htm. You can learn about more events at http://www.dcbu.org/calendar.htm. You can learn about more festivals at http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/festivals.htm.
You are on this list because you expressed an interest in bluegrass events in the DC area. I do not endorse spam. To get off this mailing list, send an email to barb@barbdiederich.com .
--Barb
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