Wednesday, 15 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.)


Thursday 
January 16, 2014
 8:00-11:30 PM
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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 .


Tuesday 
February 4, 2014
 8:00-11:00 PM
NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have come to an end
For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .


Thursday 
February 6, 2014
 8:00-11:30 PM
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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
 6:00-9:00 PM
Sterling Club Acoustic Music Jam
Neighbor's Restaurant and Pub  http://www.neighborsrestaurantva.com/
262 D Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA  22180
Second Sunday of every month.
Sterling Golf Club Jam - MOVED for WINTER
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!
For info contact:  Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698  djohnson@roiwebsites.com


Tuesday 
February 11, 2014
 8:00-11:00 PM
NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have come to an end
For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .


Thursday 
February 13, 2014
 8:00-11:30 PM
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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 .


Tuesday 
February 18, 2014
 8:00-11:00 PM
NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have come to an end
For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .


Thursday 
February 20, 2014
 8:00-11:30 PM
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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


Tuesday 
February 25, 2014
 8:00-11:00 PM
NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have come to an end
For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .


Thursday 
February 27, 2014
 8:00-11:30 PM
NO "Cat Jam" hosted by King Street Bluegrass - "Cat Jam" is on hiatus for 60 days
Contact: (703) 313-0400 or KingStreet bluegrass at kingstreetbluegrass@yahoo.com


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.


Saturday May 10, 2014 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Loudoun Bluegrass Festival
Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds
17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20174
Sierra Hull, Bud's Collective, and many more hot musicians and acts. Band contests, individual picking contests, raffles, a barn dance.


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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