[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 

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 been discontinued

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

Saturday February 22, 2014 Noon-Midnight

"Mostly Bluegrass" Marathon Jam Session for Our Troops

American Legion Post 276

8068 Quarterfield Rd, Severn MD 21144

This is a 12 hour marathon jam session to benefit Fisher House Foundation. This Jam Session will be held simultaneously with several other cities across the US. Other musicians are welcome to come sit in with the jam for as long as they like (acoustic instruments only please). The public is also invited to come and enjoy the music. Free admission.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1431268550440118/, http://www.marathonjam.com/locations/9.html, http://www.meetup.com/MarathonJam/.

For additional info call or text Neil at 443-875-8797 or email mdjam4fisherhouse@comcast.net.

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 been discontinued

For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.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

Sunday March 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 

March

 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 

March

 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 

March

 4, 2014

 8:00-11:00 PM

NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have been discontinued

For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .

Thursday 

March

 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 

March

 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 

March

 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 

March

 11, 2014

 8:00-11:00 PM

NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have been discontinued

For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .

Thursday 

March

 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

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.

Sunday 

March

 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 

March

 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 

March

 18, 2014

 8:00-11:00 PM

NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have been discontinued

For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .

Thursday 

March

 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 

March

 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 

March

 25, 2014

 8:00-11:00 PM

NO Bluegrass Open Mike - Bluegrass Open Mikes have been discontinued

For more information, email Barb Diederich at barb@bluegrassopenmikes.com .

Thursday March 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

Monday March 31, 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.  Fifth Mondays have been discontinued.

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 .

Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00 PM

2nd Annual Bluegrass Fundraiser for Hollywood Rescue Squad

St. Mary's County Fairgrounds

Leonardtown, MD

Info:  http://www.californiaramblers.com/.

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.

Information:  http://www.arcadiavfc.org/content/bluegrass/ or Bluegrass@arcadiavfc.org

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.

Information:  http://www.bluegrassloudoun.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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