[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.)

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.

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

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

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 November 21, 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 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

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

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 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.

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD

Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Sunday December 1, 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.

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 

December 1

, 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 December 2, 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 10, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM

Bluegrass Open Mike

American Legion Post 268
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 December 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 December 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

Sunday 

December 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 December 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 .

Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM

Bluegrass Open Mike

American Legion Post 268
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 December 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 December 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

Sunday December 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 December 24, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM

NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Christmas Eve

American Legion Post 268
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 December 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 December 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 December 30, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM

NO DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam - fifth Monday

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 .

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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