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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

[dcab-l] Column: Claire Lynch - Just Keep Growing

My column in No Depression this week is about Claire Lynch. I've tried to develop an accurate profile of the prolific and multi-talented performer whose new release continues her ceaseless search for excellence. Give it a read, and please let me know what you think about it. - Ted http://nodepression.com/article/claire-lynch-just-keep-growing -- Ted Lehmann tlehmann@ne.rr.com www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com -- You received...

[dcab-l] Jam in Brunswick

Tomorrow, Thursday, is the first Thursday in December. We have our regularly scheduled jam at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD from 6:30-9 PM. Join us if you can. More info on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/BrunswickBluegrassJam/-- Claude JonesBrunswick, MD, USA -- You received this message because...

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

[YEP-DC] Volunteer Opportunity: YEP-DC Police to Practice Conference Planning Committee

Volunteer Opportunity: YEP-DC Police to Practice Conference Planning Committee We are beginning to gear up for our 5th Annual YEP-DC Policy to Practice Conference coming Spring 2017. This conference is designed by and for YEP-DC members and the education community in the DC area. It takes a lot of effort to make sure the conference is a success. We are inviting to join us in the planning committee. If you...

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC Adopt-A-School Book Fundraiser Drive - Payne Elementary School

Adopt-A-School Book Fundraiser Drive - Payne Elementary School We are in the middle of our Adopt-A-School Book Fundraiser Drive for Payne Elementary School. We are helping buy books for Payne Elementary students. And we need your help. You can take two actions now to help support this campaign: Consider donating $10, $20, or even $30 this holiday season to help Payne Elementary purchase new books;...

[YEP-DC] Winter Happy Hour with Reading Partners DC, Tuesday, December 6

Winter Happy Hour with Reading Partners DCDate: Tues, Dec 6 Time: 6pm - 10pm Location: Local 16 (U Street) RSVP Here Ready for YEP-DC's holiday happy hour? Join us on Dec 6th to celebrate the holidays and support our friends at Reading Partners DC. Reading Partners is a non-profit that...

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC's Next Steps PD Series is Proud to Present Education in 2017, Wednesday, December 14

The education world is gearing up for an exciting and eventful 2017. With the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) taking effect, the inauguration of President-elect Trump and the nomination of Betsy DeVos as education secretary, there are many change in store. Come learn hear from the experts on what we can expect. On Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30pm, join the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)...

[dcab-l] Mountain Music Trail musicians

Hello all,Here is a list of our musician partners and their contact information. This should make it easy if you are looking for bookings. -- Melodie WilsonDirector of Marketing304-653-4056304-992-5573 cmountainmusictrailwv@gmail.commelodie.e.w@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

[dcab-l] Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys at Lucketts This Saturday

Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys will be featured in concert at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, December 3, 2016. Show Time: 7 pm Doors Open: 6 PMAdmission: $15Food: hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, drinks,...

Sunday, 27 November 2016

[dcab-l] Nothin' Fancy Playing Old Town Manassas December 9!

Check it out…Nothin’ FancyFriday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30pm Bull Run Unitarian Universalist Church9350 Main Street, Manassas VA 20110$20 general admission, all ages, non-smoking venue – show up early to get the best seats!Ticketing website is http://www.bruu.org/?page_id=966. Facebook event page is https://www.facebook.com/events/1865577197005997/Nothin’ Fancy’s website is http://www.nothinfancybluegrass.comReally...

[dcab-l] The Gibson Brothers

Enjoy an up close and personal intimate concert with THE GIBSON BROTHERS This Sunday December 4 at the American Legion Post 238 MD Rt. 381 & 231 in Hughesville, Maryland Doors open at Noon and the show begins at 2 pm with opening act "Recycled Bluegrass". Come early and enjoy a dinner special of Fried Chicken and...

Saturday, 26 November 2016

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

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

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

[dcab-l] Bluegrass For Hospice-2016

BLUEGRASS FOR HOSPICE-2016, BEST YEAR YET!! This year's Bluegrass for Hospice raised $38,298.91! In 8 years, it's the best yet, with a total raised of $192,000.00. On Saturday October 22, around 450 attendees enjoyed live Bluegrass music while raising money for our local Hospice of St. Mary's, Hospice House. Bluegrass for Hospice-2016 was held at Bubby Knott's Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills,...

[dcab-l] Gibson Brothers

It's time for the next concert in the fall/winter series featuring another brother Bluegrass act. The award winning, Gibson Brothers from upstate New York (2012 & 2013 Entertainers of the Year)! With the sounds of brother acts like the Monroe's, the Louvin's, and the Everly's, there close harmonies have captivated listeners for decades. Opening the show will be "Recycled Bluegrass". ...

[dcab-l] Re: Concert Cancellation - November 26, 2016 - Jimmy Gaudreau & Orrin Star

I am so sorry to hear about Judy. Although I never knew her, I am glad that she has such great friends who will miss her.Condolences to all who knew Judy.-John DolanOn Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 5:19:24 PM UTC-5, bluegrassman wrote: WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) The concert by JIMMY GAUDREAU & ORRIN STAR scheduled for this Saturday, November...

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

[dcab-l] Concert Cancellation - November 26, 2016 - Jimmy Gaudreau & Orrin Star

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) The concert by JIMMY GAUDREAU & ORRIN STAR scheduled for this Saturday, November 26th, has been CANCELLED. Yesterday, the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series suffered a great loss in the death of a staff member who had been a part of our efforts from its beginnings some 14 years ago. She was the person taking...

[dcab-l] Al Batten - Traditional to the Core

Al Batten died on Sunday. My column in No Depression is a tribute to Al's importance to bluegrass music. Enjoy and Remember. - Ted http://nodepression.com/article/al-batten-traditional-core -- Ted Lehmann tlehmann@ne.rr.com www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com -- 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...

Monday, 21 November 2016

[YEP-DC] YED-DC Adopt-A-School-Program

Hi Yeppers, Building community is core to YEP-DC's mission, and we consider our relationships with the students and educators in our city to be tremendously valuable. That's why I'm excited to announce that, over the next year, we will be partnering with Payne Elementary School through the DCPS Adopt-A-School Program. This new partnership gives us an opportunity to give back to the DC education community through service...

Thursday, 17 November 2016

[dcab-l] About the Banjo in No Depression

Don't forget to include the link to the web site, Mike!! Look for State Dept trips. http://bighillbillybluegrass.com/ Mike Marceau &nb...

[dcab-l] About the Banjo in No Depression

Hi, John, It was not your ordinary hillbilly road trip! Enjoy a few photos of our 2010 trip, as well as some previous ones. Your tax dollars at work!! Mike Marceau ---------- Original Message ----------From: John Dolan <john.dolan55@gmail.com> Wow Mike, I bet you had a blast in West Africa...what an opportunity! ...

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

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) DECEMBER 3, 2016 (Saturday) DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS -- 2016 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year (http://www.dannypaisley.com)...

[dcab-l] Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series - Jimmy Gaudreau & Orrin Star

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

Re: [dcab-l] About the Banjo in No Depression

Enjoyed the Article also Ted. Wow Mike, I bet you had a blast in West Africa...what an opportunity!John DolanOn Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:41:40 PM UTC-5, mikemarceau wrote: Nice article, Ted. Maybe you'll have the chance to write followup pieces on all the other banjo pickers that others have mentioned. ...

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Re: [dcab-l] About the Banjo in No Depression

Nice article, Ted. Maybe you'll have the chance to write followup pieces on all the other banjo pickers that others have mentioned. I have a couple of comments from a personal perspective. Big Hillbilly Bluegrass (Bob Perilla, Tad Marks, Ira Gitlin, Merl Johnson, and Mike Marceau) had the great fortune to spend January 2010 touring western Africa as part of a State Department...

[dcab-l] About the Banjo in No Depression

My column this week explores the role of the banjo through the years. With Earl Scruggs as the keystone, it seeks to examine both where the banjo came from and some possibilities about where it might be going. Take a look and please let me know what you think about it. - Ted http://nodepression.com/article/what-about-banjo -- Ted Lehmann tlehmann@ne.rr.com www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com -- You received this message because...

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

[dcab-l] Nothin' Fancy at Lucketts This Saturday

Nothin' Fancy will be featured at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, November 19, 2016. Show Time: 7 pm Doors Open: 6 PMAdmission: $15Food: hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, drinks, and other snacksFor directions and more: 703-771-5281...

Sunday, 13 November 2016

[dcab-l] Sunday jam in Brunswick

Apologies for the late notification. Today is the second Sunday in November so we have the Beans in the Belfry Cafe reserved for some jamming. Beans is at 122 W Potomac St, Brunswick, MD, and we have the room from 3-6 PM. Come join us if you can. Lots of pics and additional info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrunswickBluegrassJam/ -- Claude JonesBrunswick, MD, USA -- You received this message...

Saturday, 12 November 2016

[dcab-l] The Davis Bradley Band

A terrific performance by THE DAVIS BRADLEY BAND tonight at the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series in Herndon, Virginia. A lot of band written tunes mixed with a bunch of old favorites filled the evening with traditional bluegrass and bluegrass/gospel music the way it was meant to be played. Great vocals and superb work on wood and strings was a pleasure to listen to and led to a night of total entertainment....

Friday, 11 November 2016

[dcab-l] Re: Sterling Jam - Sunday, Nov 13, 5:00 PM - WINTER MONTHS at Neighbors Restaurant

Sounds Great!Thank you for the info. Laurie and I will try to be there. It will be our first one (if we make it.)Regards, John DolanOn Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:18:36 AM UTC-5, Dirk Johnson wrote:Like last year, the Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam is moving to Neighbors Restaurant and Pub in Vienna VA for the Winter months, with a 5 PM start time. We had very good turnouts at this location last year....

[dcab-l] Sterling Jam - Sunday, Nov 13, 5:00 PM - WINTER MONTHS at Neighbors Restaurant

Like last year, the Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam is moving to Neighbors Restaurant and Pub in Vienna VA for the Winter months, with a 5 PM start time. We had very good turnouts at this location last year. Thanks to all for dropping in. Neighbors Restaurant and Pub, serving up delicious food and high-class music Sunday, Nov 13, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 262 Cedar Ln, Vienna, VA 22180 http://www.neighborsrestaurantva.com/ This...

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

[dcab-l] David Davis & Warrior River Boys at Lucketts this Saturday

David Davis and the Warrior River Boys will be featured at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, November 12, 2016. In addition to David on lead vocals and mandolin, the band is made up of Marty Hays on bass, Stan Wildmon on guitar, Robert Montgomery on banjo and Ben Sanders on fiddle. ...

Monday, 7 November 2016

[dcab-l] MIssy Raines & the New Hip - Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, 7:30pm (Final notice)

Hi all, No need to respond if you won't be able to join us but I hope you can. Here are the details for our next Music at the Abbey party Missy Raines & the New Hip Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 7:30 pm ET Hosted by Archie and Pris Warnock Bowie, MD Phone 410-923-1009 or email Archie (warnock@awcubed.com) *Suggested Donation*: $20 Missy Raines <http://missyraines.com/> is a 7-time recipient of the Bass Player of the...

[dcab-l] Joe Newberry: House Concert at Blue Fox Farm in Round Hill, VA 11/19/2016

C'mon out to the country--there are still a few seats left to see Joe Newberry perform a house concert on Saturday, November 19, 2016, in Round Hill, VA!Show begins at 8 at the Howard-Hughes farm in Round Hill, doors open at 6 pm for a pre-show potluck, bring your favorite dish! Suggested donation $20 (100% to the artist). Please RSVP to Lisa Kay to reserve your space, seating is very limited in this wonderfully intimate living...

Sunday, 6 November 2016

Re: [dcab-l] Recordings with Seldom Scene Pickers

Hello all This subject line brought up a thought I had to ask this list. One of my roles at WOWD-LP is to load the playback library with the music of our DC area Hall of Famers. Of course the Scene and it's members fall into that category. There are so many others and I have just begun picking up the music where I can. I would love...