Young Education Professionals-DC & DCAB-L

oung Education Professionals is a DC-based non-profit created by and for young professionals that connects tomorrow’s education leaders through relationship-building, knowledge development, career and professional development, and community engagement .DCAB-L supports the Washington DC/Baltimore area bluegrass community by providing a forum for its denizens.Disruptive, potentially illegal, or commercial non-bluegrass posts, are not tolerated and consitute grounds for expulsion

Monday, 31 October 2016

[dcab-l] Orrin Star: Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Workshop in Marshall, VA, Saturday

Saturday November 5, 2016 Stillwaters, Marshall, VA ~ 4-6pm Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Workshop with Orrin Star Bluegrass guitarists have developed some of the most potent and interesting rhythm moves ever heard—but they are seldom taught in an organized way. This workshop takes a hands-on, detailed and entertaining look at them. Learn the cool bass runs and strums and how to apply them. If you strum folk, bluegrass ...

[dcab-l] Last Day to save $$$ on 2017 DC Bluegrass Festival Tickets

OK, can't say we didn't warn you. Only a few hours left to save 20 percent on early bird tickets for 2017 DC Bluegrass Festival (March 10/11, 2017). Steep Canyon Rangers, Band of Ruhks, Flatt Lonesome, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Love Canon, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Charm City Junction, more!Stop everything! Go here now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L"...

[dcab-l] BLUETRAIN

Many thanks to Rick Miller, David Propst, Tom Reeves, George Osing and Tom Lyons -- also known as BLUETRAIN -- for a marvelouse night of high flying traditional bluegrass musicon Saturday, October 29th. Absolutely stellar performance throughout the evening with a lot of fun thrown in as an added bonus. Thanks also to all our patrons for supporting the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series. Bob Concert...

Saturday, 29 October 2016

[dcab-l] Rattlesnake Hill at Fredrick Eagles this Sunday, Oct 30th

Music Lovers: Come out and join Ed Schaeffer and Rattlesnake Hill for an evening (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) of live bluegrass at FredrickEagles Club in Fredrick, Md. The general public is invited: Ed Schaeffer - Guitar & VocalsDanny Stewart – BanjoAshley Weise – Bass & VocalsKenny Wise – Mandolin & Vocals Fraternal...

[dcab-l] Sunday jam in Brunswick, MD

We have a fifth Sunday this month, so tomorrow we have the stage at Beans in the Belfry from 3-6 PM. Come join us for some Sunday fun if you can. More info on the jam on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BrunswickBluegrassJam/ (likes if you are so inclined are always appreciated) -- Claude JonesBrunswick, MD, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...

Friday, 28 October 2016

[dcab-l] Prison Song: Old Chain Gang

Music Lovers: This song was originally called “Free From The Old Chain Gang”, written by seminalBluegrass/Country singer Mac Wiseman, recorded originally in 1962, by Capitol Recordson “Bluegrass Favorites”. It was recorded again in 2003 on the Bear Family Records. My cover was recorded live, on stage, at the Appalachian Jubilee,...

Thursday, 27 October 2016

[dcab-l] Bluegrass Musicians needed for production of Foxfire at Bowie Community Theatre

Bowie Community Theatre is doing a play that involves bluegrass music and is need of musicians. I’m passing on the information below for those that might be interested.Tim Kruzic MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR FOXFIRE PRODUCTION AT BOWIE COMMUNITY THEATRE:FOXFIRE is a play written by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn about an Appalachian family and the changing times. It is not a musical per se, but rather a play with music. There...

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC Professional Development Series - 2nd Session, Tuesday, November 1st

YEP-DC has launched its the 2nd annual Next Steps Professional Development Series! Whether you're just starting out in education, are new to D.C., or just want a build your skillset, our Next Step Professional Development Series can help jumpstart your career! Join us for this four-part series as we engage D.C. education professionals around their best tips for navigating the D.C. education landscape, conquering the job search...

[dcab-l] CALLING ALL BLUEGRASS CHEAPSKATES

For those of you who hate to pay full price, the early bird ticket rate for the 2017 DC Bluegrass festival WILL END NOVEMBER 1. IF YOU BUY A FULL FESTIVAL PACKAGE NOW, YOU WILL SAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF ONE FULL FESTIVAL TICKET. There are similar savings on individual tickets. Why wait? GO HERE NOW AND SAVE MONEY. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To unsubscribe...

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

[dcab-l] BLUETRAIN -- Saturday, October 29, 2016 -- Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) OCTOBER 29, 2016 (Saturday) BLUETRAIN (http://www.facebook.com/Blutrainbluegrass) -- show time at 7:30 pm, doors open to the public at 6:30 pm ...

[dcab-l] Valerie Smith at Lucketts This Saturday

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike will be the featured performer at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, October 29, 2016. In addition to Valerie on vocals and guitar, the band is made up of Tom Gray on bass, Joe Zauna on banjo, Lisa Kay-Howard-Hughes on mandolin and Wally Hughes on fiddle and dobro. ...

[dcab-l] HELLO TO ALL OF MY LONG TIME ROOTS AND BLUESLETTER FRIENDS

It has been over 8 years since I posted to this email list and this will be the last and only time I use it in this way. I wanted to let everyone know of something new I am taking on. While I have paid attention, for the past 8 years I have not had much to do directly with the area's music scene save for the effort to get Nap Turner Way dedicated in the city. That is about to change. A number of you have seen this announced on...

Monday, 24 October 2016

[dcab-l] Save Big on 2017 DC Bluegrass Fest Early Bird Tickets

Early bird tickets are on sale until November 1. Don't miss this chance to save up to 23% for you members (less for non-members). Steep Canyon Rangers! Band of Ruhks! Flatt Lonesome! Frank Solivan! Love Canon! PLUS Band Competition!Info: http://www.dcbluegrassfest.org/ Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/dc-bluegrass-union-dcbu-10944925908 Mike Marceau DC Bluegrass Union...

[dcab-l] Two Fine Guitars for sale.

Am 'thinning the herd' and have two outstanding guitars for sale: 1. 1985 Martin D-41 http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/msg/5842562060.html 2. 2006 Mendel OM http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/msg/5842598646.html Orrin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,...

[dcab-l] Joe Newberry House Concert in Round Hill, VA 11/19/2016

Hi folks! Come out and see songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist/story-teller Joe Newberry as he passes through western NoVA! Still a few seats left! Show begins at 8 at the Howard-Hughes farmhouse in Round Hill, doors open at 6 pm for a pre-show potluck, bring your favorite dish! Please RSVP to Lisa Kay to reserve your space and get directions, seating is very limited in this wonderfully intimate living room setting...

Saturday, 22 October 2016

[dcab-l] House Party - Missy Raines & the New Hip, Thursday, Nov. 10, 7pm

No need to reply if you cannot join us for this event. Music at the Abbey Missy Raines & the New Hip Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 7:00 pm ET Hosted by Archie and Pris Warnock Bowie, MD Phone 410-923-1009 or email at warnock@awcubed.com Suggested Donation: $20 We hope you'll join us at the Abbey as the fabulous Missy Raines & the New Hip will join us for our next house party. Missy Raines (http://missyraines.com) is a...

[dcab-l] SIDELINE

TOTALLY STUNNING is all I can think of to describe the performance last night in Herndon, Virginia by SIDELINE as part of the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series. AMAZING and absolute mastery of their instruments and with vocal harmonies that have to be experienced to be believed. They are super tight in performance and oh so crazy between songs - great funsters. And to top things off they are truly...

Thursday, 20 October 2016

[dcab-l] Bluegrass For Hospice-2016

This weekend.....Saturday October 22, 2016Noon - 8 pmBluegrass For Hospice 2016featuring: The Larry Stephenson Bandalong with Mountain FaithAnd local favorites:Recycled BluegrassBubby Abell & Spoon Creek15 StringsBluegrass Gospel Expressand a Bottom County bluegrass tribute to Charlie Thompson with past band members.Flat Iron Farm, Highway To Heaven Ln.Great Mills, MarylandDoor prizes silent auction, BYOB, raffles, and much...

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

[dcab-l] DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS - Saturday, December 3, 2016 - Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) DECEMBER 3, 2016 (Saturday) DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS (http://www.dannypaisley.com) ...

[dcab-l] JIMMY GAUDREAU & ORRIN STAR - Saturday, November 26, 2016 - Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) NOVEMBER 26, 2016 (Saturday) JIMMY GAUDREAU & ORRIN STAR (http://www.jimmygaudreau.com, http://www.orrinstar.com) ...

[dcab-l] THE DAVIS BRADLEY BAND - Saturday, November 12, 2016 - Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) NOVEMBER 12, 2016 (Saturday) THE DAVIS BRADLEY BAND (http://www.davisbradleyduo.com) ...

[dcab-l] BLUETRAIN - Saturday, October 29, 2016 - Herndon, Virginia

[dcab-l] SIDELINE - Friday, October 21, 2016 - Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) OCTOBER 21, 2016 (FRIDAY) SIDELINE (http://www.sidelinebg.com) -- show time at 8:00 pm (doors open to the public at 7:00 pm) ...

[dcab-l] Keep the Music Playing!

In the news: The Bluegrass Country Foundation makes its case by submitting the only proposal to WAMU.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/group-moves-to-keep-bluegrass-on-washingtons-airwaves/2016/10/18/32c2be42-955a-11e6-bc79-af1cd3d2984b_story.html - Doug Mitchell -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails...

[dcab-l] Big Country Bluegrass at Lucketts This Saturday

Big Country Bluegrass will be the featured performer at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, October 22, 2015. Show Time: 7 pm Doors Open: 6 PMAdmission: $15Food: hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, drinks, and other snacksFor directions...

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

[dcab-l] Shows at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Mark your calendars, folks. Some great music is coming to Germantown. Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 | 8:00 PM | $34-50 Kathy Mattea Saturday, Feb 4, 2017 | 8:00 PM | $27-35 The HillBenders present The Who's TOMMY: A Bluegrass Opry Thursday, Feb 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM | $17-25 April Verch Saturday, Mar 25, 2017 | 8:00 PM | $27-35 The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 | 8:00 PM | $32-46 The Seldom Scene BlackRock...

[dcab-l] 2017 Hazel Dickens Song Contest open for entries

OK, songwriters. Contest is open for entries. Deadline is January 5, 2017. More info here. Randy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to dcab-l+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to dcab-l@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/dcab-l....

Re: [dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc.

Thanks Bill,We've had many people come to our jam after finding us at the DCBU jam page. It works!DirkOn Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM, eddie <dbapro11g@verizon.net> wrote:Thanks, Bill!ed From: dcab-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:dcab-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Barb DiederichSent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:50 PMTo: Bill Foster...

[dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc.

A big "Thanks!" from me as well. Not only was Bill quick on updates or changes, he always caught my mistakes when my typing got faster than my eyes could proofread my submissions! Take a well deserved break, Bill. I'll buy you a beer the next time we meet. Mike Marceau ---------- Original Message ----------From:...

RE: [dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc.

One more... thank for all your help over the years On Oct 18, 2016 9:00 AM, "eddie" <dbapro11g@verizon.net> wrote:Thanks, Bill!ed From: dcab-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:dcab-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Barb DiederichSent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:50 PMTo: Bill Foster <swfoster@shentel.net>Cc: DCAB-L <DCAB-L@googlegroups.com>;...

RE: [dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc.

Thanks, Bill!ed From: dcab-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:dcab-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Barb DiederichSent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:50 PMTo: Bill Foster <swfoster@shentel.net>Cc: DCAB-L <DCAB-L@googlegroups.com>; Barb Diederich <barb@barbdiederich.com>Subject: Re: [dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc. Bill—Thank...

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC Fall 2016 Next Steps Professional Development - Sign Up Today, Starts Today

YEP-DC is launching the 2nd annual Next Steps Professional Development Series! Whether you're just starting out in education, are new to D.C., or just want a build your skillset, our Next Step Professional Development Series can help jumpstart your career! Join us for this four-part series as we engage D.C. education professionals around their best tips for navigating the D.C. education landscape, conquering the job...

Monday, 17 October 2016

Re: [dcab-l] DCBU Calendar, etc.

Bill—Thank you for your many, many years of service. Whenever I needed a change or update to a band listing or event, you always did it immediately. You will be sorely missed.—Barb ~ 301-633-2504Bassist extraordinaireSent from my iPhoneOn Oct 17, 2016, at 9:05 PM, Bill Foster <swfoster@shentel.net> wrote:Folks... I am no longer affiliated with the DCBU Calendar and web site.Please contact John DeMarce at DCBU for info, etc....Thanks...