Monday, 31 December 2018

[dcab-l] Thank You Randy Barrett for 12 great years with DCBU...

Taking the reins from Kip Martin 12 years ago, and bringing great entertainment and community to the DC Metro area. Cheers, my friend! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Cambria; -webkit-text-stroke: #453ccc} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Cambria; -webkit-text-stroke: #453ccc; min-height: 21.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} DCBU Salutes Randy Barrett For the past...
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Sunday, 30 December 2018

[dcab-l] Posted on DCAB L

As 2018 closes, we have much to be thankful for, and we will start this thread by citing Barb Diederich for keeping things rolling with the Tacoma Park Jam. Barb is the best (as a certain Tom would confirm) and we're grateful to have her involvement!Who-or what- are you thankful for to keep bluegrass rolling in the DC Metro area?Cheers!We can post about Randy, after we get some activity...  -- You received this...
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[dcab-l] Hey Everybody- Happy New Year from the DCBU!

As 2018 closes, we have much to be thankful for, and we will start this thread by citing Barb Diederich for keeping things rolling with the Tacoma Park Jam. Barb is the best (as a certain Tom would confirm) and we're grateful to have her involvement!Who-or what- are you thankful for to keep bluegrass rolling in the DC Metro area?Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups...
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Wednesday, 26 December 2018

[dcab-l] Hazel Dickens Song Contest Deadline January 5

Hi all. The deadline is fast approaching. Entries are due by midnight January 5, 2019. Info here: https://dcbu.org/hazel-dickens-song-contest/ Cheers and happy new year, 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...
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[dcab-l] great bluegrass fun from your own home

Looking for something fun and relaxing to do coming up that involves learning about Bluegrass, Old Time and another mountain music tradition that might be strangely similar on the other side of the planet? All from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you may be? Well today and the days to come might just be your lucky day!You can travel back and forth from Virginia to Nepal and back listening to folks like Sammy...
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Tuesday, 25 December 2018

[YEP-DC] Happy Holidays!

On behalf of Young Education Professionals of The District of Columbia, we would like to wish you a joyous holiday and a happy new year! We hope to continue to be a partner in your professional journey in education! -- -- You received this message because you are a part of Young Education Professionals-DC (YEP-DC). YEP-DC is a nonpartisan group that allows its members to post education-related messages regardless of affiliation....
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[dcab-l] Woody & Dad sing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Friends of Christmas Present: This is the 10th year my son Woody and I have recorded a Christmas song.  Otherswe've done in years past: 2009 "Star of Bethlehem"2010 "Silent Night"2011 "Silver Bells"2012 "Blue Christmas"2013 "White Christmas"2014 "Winter Wonderland"2015 "The Friendly Beasts"2016 "Away in a Manger"2017“The First...
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Monday, 24 December 2018

[dcab-l] Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

—Barb  ~  301-633-2504♪♫♩🎶♬♪♫♩🎶♬♪♫♩🎶♬ ...
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Wednesday, 19 December 2018

[dcab-l] a few spots left for Tara's Arts, Music, Culture Trip to Nepal

Tara Linhardt will be leading an 8 Day Music, Arts, and Culture trip to NEPAL at the beginning of March (March 1st- March 9th). If you might be interested (or know someone who might be) email Tara at Taraworlds@gmail.com and she can send you more details. One does not have to be in great shape or scale high mountains (unless they want to). It will be a small group with some flexibility and a focus on seeing some...
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Friday, 14 December 2018

[dcab-l] Martin Guitar Christmas: Jingle Bells

Friends of Christmas Present:  Here's a new “All Mixed Up” Christmas song, this onefrom a live performance.  The band:   Barry Wendell            Rhythm Guitar and Vocals  Ed Schaeffer            ...
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Wednesday, 12 December 2018

[dcab-l] Mountain music documentary now available to view on Amazon

Some years ago Danny Knicely and Tara Linhardt traveled to Nepal to record and perform with  the wandering minstrels of the Himalayas. They showed an amazing commonality in the sound and 'feel' of the traditional music of the Himalayas and traditional mountain music of the Appalachians in the U.S. The result was a wonderful documentary that can be viewed on Amazon.The Mountain Music Project is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6MV45Q?fbclid=IwAR0wx-NmKAg-TO1yakRuAuu_C_QZCm3KlgehmgXv3DanMPlDcqAJYIX6sowClaude...
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018

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

The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, December 17, 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 Post 350:  301-270-8008 ...
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[dcab-l] Mile Auldridge Instrumental Contest Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     WINNERS OF 2018 MIKE AULDRIDGE INSTRUMENTAL CONTEST ANNOUNCED   December 10, 2018 – The winners of the 2018 Mike Auldridge Instrumental Composition Contest are:   1st The Golden Angle by David Benedict of Cambridge, MA 2nd Duckpin by Brad Kolodner of Baltimore, MD 3rd Boardwalk...
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Friday, 7 December 2018

[dcab-l] 2nd Sunday picking in Brunswick, MD

2nd Sunday, December coming up - cozy up at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD for some picking fun. We go from 3-6. All levels of players welcome, and format is open circle. Lots more info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrunswickBluegrassJam/Beans Cafe Website: http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/ Claude JonesBrunswick, MD, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...
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[dcab-l] Flatt & Scruggs: Ground Speed

Music Lovers & Songwriters: This banjo instrumental by Flatt & Scruggs & the Foggy Mountain Boys wasreleased on their vinyl album Foggy Mountain Banjo in 1961.  Ground Speed was written by Earl Scruggs, and is a staple among bluegrass banjopickers.  Later in Scruggs’ career, as a pilot, he often flew to various...
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Thursday, 6 December 2018

[dcab-l] Holiday violin package $299

HI all. I'm offering an outstanding value for the holidays: a brand new 3/4 or 4/4 Century Strings violin with bow and hard case PLUS two lessons for $299. An excellent way to start learning the fiddle! I also provide violin repair, restoration, revoicing and bow rehairing services at my shop, Greenway Violins in Falls...
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Monday, 3 December 2018

[dcab-l] Reminder - Nothin' Fancy in Old Town Manassas Friday 12/14

The annual holiday show. Y'all should come! See you there.http://www.bruu.org/?page_id=966 for tickets and info!ONE NIGHT ONLY!Friday, December 14, 20186:00pm doors open, 7:30pm showtimeAt the Bull Run Unitarian Universalists congregation in Old Town Manassas9350 Main StreetManassas, VA 20110Nothin' Fancy was formed in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass competition. After discovering the undeniable camaraderie between...
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Saturday, 1 December 2018

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

The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, December 3, 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 Post 350:  301-270-8008 ...
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