Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
Thursday November 29, 2012 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by Kingstreet Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
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
Sunday December 2, 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 December 2, 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 December 3, 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 .
Thursday December 6, 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 December 8, 2012 3:00-5:00 PM
Basic bluegrass music workshop
NOVA Music8963 Center St., Manassas, VA
This is a very basic workshop aimed at developing the participants' understanding of the music, its structure and its presentation. While individual instrument instruction will not be offered, the workshop staff will work with individuals regarding the role of their instrument and certain techniques in playing in a group setting. This is not a jam, but it will be "hands on".
Materials cost is $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
Information: Bull Run Bluegrass Music Association, Bruce Gair, wbgair@gmail.com, (703) 407-2327.
Please let NOVA know you are coming (703) 830-7141, but come anyway if you don't.
Sunday December 9, 2012 2:00-6:00 PM
CABOMA Holiday Party and Annual Business Meeting
Lyon Park Community Center 414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA
We will provide ice, soda, utensils and such - you provide your favorite holiday fare to share.
Let us know if you are interested in serving on the Board in the year ahead. As always, it's a good time to renew lapsed memberships.
Free.
Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Information and Directions: 703-527-9520
Sunday December 9, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM
Sterling Golf Club Jam
Sterling Golf Swim & Tennis Club http://www.sterlinggolfandswim.com/
333 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164
Second Sunday of every month.
Open jam, and all players and guests are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's a great chance to play with some of NoVA's best.
For info contact: Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698 djohnson@roiwebsites.com
Thursday December 13, 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 December 16, 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
Monday December 17, 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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