Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
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.
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 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.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 December 3, 2013 8:00-11:00 PM
NO Bluegrass Open Mike - first Tuesday
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 5, 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 December 5, 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 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
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
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 December 12, 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 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.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 December 17, 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 December 19, 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 December 19, 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 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
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
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 December 26, 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
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.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 December 31, 2013 8:00
PM
-midnight
Special Bluegrass Open Mike - New Year's Eve open mike, jam, and potluck
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!
New Year's Eve only: stay till midnight to ring in the New Year, celebrate with noisemakers and balloons, and optionally bring a potluck dish.
Free; donations solicited.
For more information, see the Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/ or email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.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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