Friday, 3 January 2014

[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.)


Sunday January 5, 2014 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 
January 5, 2014
 1:00-4:00 PM
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
15th Anniversary Celebration!  Coffee and cake.
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 January 6, 2014 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 
January 7, 2014
 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 
January 9, 2014
 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 January 9, 2014 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 
January 12, 2014
 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


Sunday 
January 12, 2014
 4:00-7:00 PM
Grounds Central Station Jam
Grounds Central Station  http://www.groundscentralstation.com/
9360 Main St. Manassas, VA
Second Sunday of every month.
Sterling Golf Club Jam - MOVED for WINTER with a REVISED TIME.
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.  Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!
There is limited parking in front of the shop, but there is a parking garage on the corner of Main and Prince William Sts, and at the Train Station right next to the parking garage.
For info contact:  Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698  djohnson@roiwebsites.com


Tuesday 
January 14, 2014
 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 
January 16, 2014
 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 January 16, 2014 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 
January 19, 2014
 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 January 20, 2014 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 
January 21, 2014
 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 
January 23, 2014
 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 January 23, 2014 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 
January 26, 2014
 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 
January 28, 2014
 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 
January 30, 2014
 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 January 30, 2014 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 February 2, 2014 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 
February 2, 2014
 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 February 3, 2014 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 
February 6, 2014
 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 February 6, 2014 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 
February 9, 2014
 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


Sunday 
February 9
, 2014
 4:00-7:00 PM
Grounds Central Station Jam
Grounds Central Station  http://www.groundscentralstation.com/
9360 Main St. Manassas, VA
Second Sunday of every month.
Sterling Golf Club Jam - MOVED for WINTER with a REVISED TIME.
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.  Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!
There is limited parking in front of the shop, but there is a parking garage on the corner of Main and Prince William Sts, and at the Train Station right next to the parking garage.
For info contact:  Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698  djohnson@roiwebsites.com


Thursday 
February 13, 2014
 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 February 13, 2014 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 
February 16, 2014
 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 February 17, 2014 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 
February 20, 2014
 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 February 20, 2014 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 
February 23, 2014
 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


Thursday 
February 27, 2014
 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 February 27, 2014 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


Friday-Sunday March 14-16, 2014
Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival
Crown Plaza Wilmington North
630 Naamans Rd. Claymont DE  302-792-2700
Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, Blue Mafia, Sons of Bluegrass, Lonesome Will Mullins & The Virginia Playboys, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change.  Two stages, 30 bands.  Vendors, workshops (including one by your favorite bass player), lots of jamming.  Not to be missed!
Info:  http://www.wilmingtonwintergrass.org/ or 302-730-4065.


Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00 PM
2nd Annual Bluegrass Fundraiser for Hollywood Rescue Squad
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
Leonardtown, MD


Thursday-Saturday April 24-26, 2014
Arcadia Spring Bluegrass Festival
Fireman's Activity Grounds
Upperco, MD
James King Band, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Flatt Lonesome, Big Country Bluegrass, Remington Ryde, more.


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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