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

Saturday, 30 September 2017

[YEP-DC] YEP-DC Membership Survey! It is open until 10/18

,As the leaves begin to change, it is time for our annual membership survey!We would like to hear from our members to learn a little bit of who you are, areas where YEP-DC should focus, and what education issues are you passionate about.Fill out the survey by October 18!For those who complete it, you will entered into a raffle to win a prize! Complete the survey hereYoung Education Professionals of the District of Columbia...

[dcab-l] TWO GREAT CONTESTS FROM THE DC BLUEGRASS UNION

1. Mike Auldridge Instrumental Contest Open now through Oct 15th October 15th is the deadline for your entries to the Mike Auldridge Instrumental Contest. This means that by midnight of the 15th, your entries must be in our inbox (DropBox or email) and payment must have been either processed by PayPal or postmarked. The full instructions, along with rules and entry form, are here at our website. Judging is based on the composition,...

Thursday, 28 September 2017

[YEP-DC] 2017 YEP-DC Membership Survey

Hello,It is time for our annual membership survey!We would like to hear from our members to learn a little bit of who you are, areas where YEP-DC should focus, and what education issues are you passionate about.Fill out the survey by October 18!For those who complete it, you will entered into a raffle to win a prize! Complete the survey hereYoung Education Professionals of the District of Columbia -- -- You received...

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

[dcab-l] Bud's Collective live at Drum & Strum this Friday, September 29th

We are pleased to welcome Bud's Collective back to the Listening Room at Drum & Strum. A powerful group of pickers from the hills of West Virginia featuring Buddy Dunlap on guitar, Cody Brown on bass, and Jack Dunlap on mandolin, Bud's Collective will lead listeners through an evening of bluegrass music at its best with picking, singing, fiery instrumentals, and everything in between. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at...

Saturday, 23 September 2017

[dcab-l] Sunday jam in Brunswick

This Sunday, the 24th, is fourth Sunday. We have our regular jam at Beans in the Belfry, 122 W Potomac St, Brunswick, MD, tomorrow from 3- 6 PM. If you haven't attended before, Beans is a great coffee shop housed in a 117 year-old church. There's no cover but they do serve up a nice choice of light fare and a huge selection of beverages including adult. Format is open circle and there is seating. All level of players...

Friday, 22 September 2017

[dcab-l] The Edgar Loudermilk Band featuring Jeff Autry live at Drum & Strum tonight at 8pm!

We are excited to welcome The Edgar Loudermilk Band with longtime friend and guitar powerhouse, Jeff Autry, back to the Listening Room at Drum & Strum. This will be an evening of world class acoustic music that will take you on a musical journey spanning styles from bluegrass to jazz, swing, hard driving country and beyond. Tickets $20. Seating is limited, advance purchase recommended, children 12 and under admitted free.Drum...

Thursday, 21 September 2017

[dcab-l] Need A Bed at IBMA?

I have a room with 2 beds at the Marriott for Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs nights. Care to join me and split the cost? Please pass this on if you know of someone who needs a place. Thanks. Mike Marceau "Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the...

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

[YEP-DC] September Happy Hour with East of the River Book Festival, Friday, September 22

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[dcab-l] American Legion Bluegrass-Junior Sisk

Sunday November 5, 2017 Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice along with the "Just Us Band" American Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rt. 231 & 381 Hughesville, MD Doors open at Noon Show starts at 2 pm Tickets: $20.00 per person at the door or in advance Food provided for sale for separate price. Info/Tickets: ...

[dcab-l] Bluegrass for Hospice-2017

Bluegrass for Hospice-2017 Bluegrass Music and Food Drive Saturday October 28, 2017 Noon - 8:00 PM Flat Iron Farm Highway to Heaven Ln Great Mills, Maryland Featuring: Sister Sadie (An all-female band by popular demand featuring Dale Ann Bradley) The Virginia Ramblers (Traditional Bluegrass) Along with The Martin Brothers The ...

Monday, 18 September 2017

[dcab-l] The Edgar Loudermilk Band featuring Jeff Autry live at Drum & Strum Friday 9/22

We are excited to welcome The Edgar Loudermilk Band with guitar powerhouse, Jeff Autry, back to the Listening Room at Drum & Strum this Friday night, September 22nd at 8pm. This will be an evening of world class acoustic music that will take you on a musical journey spanning styles from bluegrass to jazz, swing, hard driving country and beyond. Tickets are $20, seating is limited and advance purchase recommended. Children...

Saturday, 16 September 2017

[dcab-l] DCBU/VFW Bluegrass Jam in Takoma Park

The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, September 18, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350 6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD Google Maps: http://tinyurl.com/VFWmap Contact: VFW...

Thursday, 14 September 2017

[dcab-l] Contacting Off-Line

Hey Keith Dill! Please email me with your latest contact info, please. Thanks!Ed Schaeffer & Rattlesnake Hill Virus-free. www.avast.com ...

[dcab-l] Rattlesnake Hill at Cactus Flats this Sunday, September 17th

Music Lovers: Come out and join Ed Schaeffer and Rattlesnake Hill for an evening (5:00 PM to 8:00PM) of live bluegrass at Cactus Flats, just north of Fredrick, Md. This is a familyoriented bar with fun loving country folks, and friendly bikers. Dancefloor is available!The lineup: Ed Schaeffer - Guitar & VocalsKeith...

[dcab-l] Stephen Wade and Roy Buchanan mentioned in today's Post

(well, in the online version)It's good to see that Stephen Wade is still performing.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-familiar-master-of-the-banjo-returns-to-the-stage-for-a-brief-spell/2017/09/13/ad32f024-9898-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html -- 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...

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

[dcab-l] DC Roots of Music - of interest

Wayne Kahn (host of DC Roots of Music) posted this on Facebook:TWO special guests this week on DC ROOTS of MUSIC!RANDY BARRET, head of the DC Bluegrass Union and co-producer of the incredible Patuxent Banjo Project.andSpeaking of Patuxent Music we'll have the leader of the Patuxent Partners and head of Patuxent Music TOM MINDTE!We'll touch on DCBU projects like the Instrumental Music Contest honoring the late music legend Mike...

Sunday, 10 September 2017

[dcab-l] The Farm Hands Quartet

STUNNING is the word that first crosses my mind about the concert by the FARM HANDS QUARTET (http://www.farmhandsquartet.com) at the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series in Herndon, Virginia last night. SPOT-ON also comes to mind amid a myriad of other glowing terms. Not only was the music stellar but the band's involvement...

Re: [dcab-l] Need fiddle instructor for brand new student.

Contact Liberty Rucker (Hyattsville, MD) at libertydawne@gmail.com.--Ira Gitlinwww.iragitlin.comOn Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM, Chris <dge32@hotmail.com> wrote:Hi I just got a violin the other day and I have no experience in music. I am looking for a bluegrass playing fiddler to take lessons from in either DC or Montgomery County. I don't drive, so if you are metro accessible it would be a big plus. If anyone knows anyone...

[dcab-l] Need fiddle instructor for brand new student.

Hi I just got a violin the other day and I have no experience in music. I am looking for a bluegrass playing fiddler to take lessons from in either DC or Montgomery County. I don't drive, so if you are metro accessible it would be a big plus. If anyone knows anyone who could teach me to fiddle please let me know. The only teachers my violin shop referred were all Irish style. -- You received this message because you are subscribed...

Friday, 8 September 2017

[dcab-l] Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Jam - Sunday September 10

Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Jam - Sunday September 10, 5 PM - Back at Sterling!The weather looks GREAT for a porch jam on Sunday night at theSterling Golf Club.NOTE: 5 PM start time, ~ 8 PM end time.Food is available through the bar, from Joe's Restaurant!ALCOHOL must still be served through the bar, per ABC private clubrules. You may bring wine or spirits to be served. Beer is on tap and in cans.Expect the bar service to...

[dcab-l] Need Room for WOB

Hey, Folks, I've not been paying attention to the calendar and just realized that I don't have a bed for IBMA week. If someone needs a roommate please contact me. I plan to arrive Mon and leave Fri morning. Thanks. Mike Marceau ____________________________________________________________ Doctor Reveals 3 "Death Foods" You Need To Avoid This Summer Nucific http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/59b2cc298a4b54c296b2bst01duc --...

Thursday, 7 September 2017

[YEP-DC] September Happy Hour with East of the River Book Festival, Friday, September 22

[dcab-l] FARM HANDS QUARTET - September 9, 2017 - Herndon, Virginia

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com) SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 (Saturday) FARM HANDS QUARTET ...

Wednesday, 6 September 2017

[dcab-l] jams this week in Brunswick, MD

We have two jams this week. First is Thu night, the 7th, from 6:30-9 PM. Second is on Sun afternoon, the 10th, from 3-6 PM. We are at Beans in the Belfry as always, which is at 122 W Potomac St, Brunswick, MD. Beans is a great little coffee shop with a full assortment of refreshments including adult beverages and light fare if you're hungry. There's no cover. Format is open circle and there is seating though a few players...