Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
Monday October 21, 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.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
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 .
Tuesday October 22, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
Bluegrass Open Mike
American Legion Post 268
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
Every Tuesday EXCEPT the first Tuesday of each month.
Open mike, headlining act at 9:00 PM, and a separate room for jamming. Something for everyone!
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .
Thursday October 24, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday October 24, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open JamBoe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Saturday October 26, 2013 Noon-8:00 PM
Bluegrass For Hospice
Flat Iron Farm
Flat Iron Road, Great Mills, MD
Larry Sparks, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, many more.
All proceeds go to support the Hospice House of St. Mary's, located in Callaway, MD.
Information: http://www.bluegrassforhospice.com/
Sunday October 27, 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 October 29, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
Bluegrass Open Mike
American Legion Post 268
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
Every Tuesday EXCEPT the first Tuesday of each month.
Open mike, headlining act at 9:00 PM, and a separate room for jamming. Something for everyone!
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .
Thursday October 31 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday October 31, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open JamBoe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Sunday November 3, 2013 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later
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.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7
Sunday
, 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.
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 November 4, 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.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
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 November 7, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday November 7, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open JamBoe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Sunday November 10, 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 November 12, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
Bluegrass Open Mike
American Legion Post 268
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
Every Tuesday EXCEPT the first Tuesday of each month.
Open mike, headlining act at 9:00 PM, and a separate room for jamming. Something for everyone!
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .
Thursday November 14, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday November 14, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open JamBoe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Sunday
, 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.
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 November 18, 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.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
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 .
Tuesday November 19, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
Bluegrass Open Mike
American Legion Post 268
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
Every Tuesday EXCEPT the first Tuesday of each month.
Open mike, headlining act at 9:00 PM, and a separate room for jamming. Something for everyone!
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .
Thursday November 21, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday November 21, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open JamBoe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Sunday November 24, 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 November 26, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
Bluegrass Open Mike
American Legion Post 268
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD
Every Tuesday EXCEPT the first Tuesday of each month.
Open mike, headlining act at 9:00 PM, and a separate room for jamming. Something for everyone!
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .
Thursday November 28, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM
This is Thanksgiving. Call to find out whether the jam is going on.
Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
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
Thursday November 28, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
This is Thanksgiving. Call to find out whether the jam is going on.
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750
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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