Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
Monday April 20, 2015 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 .
Wednesdays April 22-May 27, 2015 7:30-10:00 PM
Bluegrass Music Jam Class
Private residence in Chevy Chase
Taught by Jeff Harding using the Wernick Method. All bluegrass instruments welcome. No jamming experience necessary. Mistakes are expected. Learn jamming in a supportive and fun environment. Hands-on learning, time-tested teaching. $150.
Saturday April 25, 2015 12:00-8:00 PM
Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival
Kingman Island located on the Anacostia River
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE, Washington DC, 20002
Biking and metro are encouraged. A free shuttle will run from Stadium/Armory Metro Station. Free parking is available in RFK Lot 6.
Larry Keel, Bud's Collective, By & By, more.
Information: http://www.kingmanislandbluegrass.com/
Saturday April 25, 2015 10:00 AM-2:00 AM
Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival
Druid Hill Park
2600 Madison Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, more.
Information: http://charmcitybluegrass.com/
Sunday April 26, 2015 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale 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
http://www.caboma.org/Thursday-Saturday April 30-May 2, 2015
Mr. B's Bluegrass Festival
Mr. B's Park
Ladysmith, VA
Information: http://mrbspark.com/custom3_1.html
Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00-6:00 PM
2015 Annual DCBU Pick-nic
Cherry Hill Park
312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA
Tune up your instruments for the DC Bluegrass Union's annual jam session and barbecue! Bring your instruments for an afternoon of picking and grilling at the picnic shelter in Cherry Hill Park. DCBU will provide burgers, hot dogs, and sodas. Kids and families are welcome; feel free to bring your favorite side dish. Free. Rain or shine.
Sunday May 3, 2015 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=aed02bf2d7Sunday
May 3, 2015
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 Winter months, in the classroom at the rear of the Visitors Center, behind the stage and accessible from a door on the side of the building.
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Sunday May 3, 2015
Bluegrass by the Mill
26299 Sennett Rd., Denton, MD
Information: 800-773-9128 btowers62@gmail.com
Monday May 4, 2015 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 .
Saturday May 9, 2015 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Loudoun Bluegrass Festival
Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds
17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20174
The Lonesome River Band, the Bumper Jacksons, East of Monroe, more. Jamming, individual picking and band contests, workshops, raffles, barn dance. Don't miss the big party!
Information: INFO@BLUEGRASSLOUDOUN.COM http://www.bluegrassloudoun.com
Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
May 10, 2015
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale 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
http://www.caboma.org/Sunday 6:00-9:00 PM
May 10, 2015
Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam
Second Sunday of every month.
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
Thursday-Sunday May 14-17, 2015
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Granite Hill Campground
Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA
Earls of Leicester, Dailey and Vincent, Steep Canyon Rangers, Blue Highway, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, too many more to mention.
Information: http://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/
Sunday
May 17, 2015
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 Winter months, in the classroom at the rear of the Visitors Center, behind the stage and accessible from a door on the side of the building.
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Monday May 18, 2015 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 .
Thursday-Sunday May 21-24, 2015
DelFest
Allegany County Fairgrounds
11490 Moss Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502
Sierra Hull, the Gibson Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Greensky Bluegrass, the Larry Keel Experience, the Del McCoury Band, so many more I can't begin to mention them.
Information: http://delfest.com/
Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
May 24, 2015
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale 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
http://www.caboma.org/Thursday-Saturday May 28-30, 2015
Graves Mountain Festival of Music
Graves Mountain Lodge
Virginia 670, Syria, VA
Del McCoury Band, Seldom Scene, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, U.S. Navy Band "Country Current", many 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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