Monday, 29 June 2015

[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-Friday June 28-July 3, 2015
DCBU Bluegrass and Oldtime Camp at Common Ground on the Hill
McDaniel College
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Five days of classes, concerts and jamming.  Stay in dorms or commute.  Bluegrass staff: Claire Lynch, Tony Trischka, Rickie Simpkins, Russ Barenberg, Danny Knicely, Marshall Wilborn, Randy Barrett.  Old Time Staff: Bryan Bowers, Eileen Carson, Joe Herrmann, Jeanean Martin.  Celtic Staff: Robin Bullock, McDonald Sisters (Nova Scotia),  Frank McGuire (Scotland).
Information:  http://www.commongroundonthehill.org/dcbu.html  410-857-2771


Monday June 29, 2015 7:00-10:00 PM
No Jam tonight - fifth Monday.
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 .


Saturday July 4, 2015 1:00-4:00 PM
Because of the holiday, please call to confirm whether the jam is taking place.
Island Music Bluegrass Jam
Island Music Company
403 Charles St, La Plata MD 20646
First Saturday of every month.
Bring your instrument, show up, and jam!
Information:  301-392-3960  http://www.turtlehillbanjo.com/Bluegrass Jam in La Plata, MD.html


Sunday July 5, 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=aed02bf2d7


Sunday 
July 5, 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 July 6, 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.
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-Sunday July 11-12, 2015
Ground on the Hill Roots Music Festival
Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
Four stages of music. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Eastman String Band, Walt Michael & Co., and many others.  Food vendors, camping in the rough.

Saturday July 11, 2015 
Noon-8:00 PM
Bluegrass on the Grass
Bosler Hall on the Academic Quad, Dickinson College
201 W. High St.. Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, more. Food vendors. Free.


Sunday 
July 12, 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/


Sunday 
July 12, 2015
 6:00-9:00 PM
Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam
Sterling Golf Swim & Tennis Club  http://www.sterlinggolfandswim.com/
333 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164
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!


Thursday-Saturday July 16-18, 2015
Mineral Bluegrass Festival
Walton Park
Mineral, VA 23117
James King Band, Big Country Bluegrass, the Virginia Ramblers, Scott Brannon Band, many more.
Information:  615-337-8166  
http://www.mineralbluegrass.com/


Saturday-Sunday July 18-19, 2015
Southern Cove Bluegrass Festival
Southern Cove Power Reunion Grounds
145 Cave Rd., New Enterprise, PA
Dailey & Vincent, the Martin Brothers & Aspen Run, Adkins & Loudermilk, the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Little Roy & Lizzy, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, more.


Sunday 
July 19, 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 July 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.
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 .


Friday-Sunday July 24-26, 2015
Country Barn's Farm & Food Bluegrass Festival
Country Barn
211 S. Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603


Sunday 
July 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/


Saturday August 1, 2015 1:00-4:00 PM
Island Music Bluegrass Jam
Island Music Company
403 Charles St, La Plata MD 20646
First Saturday of every month.
Bring your instrument, show up, and jam!
Information:  301-392-3960  http://www.turtlehillbanjo.com/Bluegrass Jam in La Plata, MD.html


Sunday August 2, 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=aed02bf2d7


Sunday 
August 2, 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 August 3, 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.
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-Saturday August 6-8, 2015
Bluegrass in the Blueridge Luray Music Festival
VFW
218 Veterans Lane, Luray, VA 22835
Dry Branch Fire Squad, Goldwing Express, Bluegrass Brothers, Nothin Fancy, many more.
100% of the net proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals For Children.


Thursday-Saturday August 6-8, 2014
"L'il" Margaret's Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival
Goddard Farm
21810 Clay Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Spinney Brothers, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition. Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Goldwing Express, more.
Information:  301-475-8191  http://www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com/


Saturday August 8, 2015 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (rain date: Sunday August 9)
Chester County Old Fiddlers' Picnic
Hibernia County Park
Wagontown, PA (just north of Coatesville)
Hundreds of musicians and music lovers gather for music and memories on stage and in the woodlands of Fiddlers' Field. Kids activities, Mansion tours, food and craft vendors.
Free admission; $5 parking.


Sunday 
August 9, 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/


Sunday 
August 9, 2015
 6:00-9:00 PM
Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam
Sterling Golf Swim & Tennis Club  http://www.sterlinggolfandswim.com/
333 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164
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!


Thursday-Sunday August 13-16, 2015
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Granite Hill Camping Resort
3340 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325


Saturday August 15, 2015 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Annual Lanchester Fiddler's Picnic
Landis Woodland Preserve
610 Zion Hill Road, Atglen, PA 19310


Sunday 
August 16, 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 August 17, 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.
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 .


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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