Saturday, 31 August 2013

[dcab-l] Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events

Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)


Friday-Sunday August 30-September 1, 2013
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ


Sunday September 1, 2013 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later
This is Labor Day weekend.  Call to find out whether the jam is going on.
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.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
More info, and to sign up for the newsletter:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7


Sunday 
September 1
, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM
This is Labor Day weekend.  Call to find out whether the jam is going on.
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


Monday September 2, 2013 2:00-5:00 PM
This is Labor Day.  Special time for the party!  Cookout; public invited; no cover.
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.
Free.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .


Thursday September 5, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
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


Thursday September 5, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750


Sunday September 8, 2013 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


Tuesday September 10, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM
U Jam
Upstairs at Solly's U Street Tavern
11th Street NW, Washington, DC (corner of U and 11th)
Second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Information:  Matt Slocum <tradgrass@gmail.com>


Thursday September 12, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
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


Thursday September 12, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750


Thursday-Sunday September 12-15, 2013
Jumpin' Bluegrass Festival and VA State Bluegrass Contest
County Fairgrounds
Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA


Saturday September 14, 2013 12:00-6:00 PM
Bluegrass On The Farm
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Clear Spring, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.
Tickets are $12.00 in advance (online) for adults and $15.00 at the gate.  Children 12 and under are free with an adult.  Bluegrass On The Farm is a "rain or shine" event.  There will be no refunds for ticket purchases.


Saturday September 14, 2013 12:00-5:00 PM
Lucketts Community Center Big Pickin' Party
Lucketts Community Center
42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176
Pickers will be able to jam both indoors, in the beautifully renovated Old Schoolhouse, or outside, on the community center grounds, either in the shelters or naturally shaded areas. Listeners can also enjoy a free concert by Tara Linhardt and Friends (Tara, Lynn Healey, John Brunschwyler and John Flower). When not performing, members of Tara's band will circulate and join you in the jams.
Food will be available.
Free - donations appreciated.
Information:  703-771-5281


Sunday 
September 15
, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM
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


Monday September 16, 2013 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.
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .


Thursday September 19, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
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


Thursday September 19, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750


Thursday-Saturday September 19-21, 2013
Arcadia Bluegrass Festival
Firemen's Activity Grounds
Upperco, MD


Sunday September 22, 2013 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


Tuesday September 24, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM
U Jam
Upstairs at Solly's U Street Tavern
11th Street NW, Washington, DC (corner of U and 11th)
Second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Information:  Matt Slocum <tradgrass@gmail.com>


Thursday September 26, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
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


Thursday September 26, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750


Monday September 30, 2013 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.
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .


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 regularly scheduled 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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