Sunday, 30 April 2023

[dcab-l] Gravel Road Band this Thursday at Quarry House Tavern

Hey folks, first gig in a while, so swing by and say hello. Acoustic Blues and bluegrass that is unlike anything else in town.  Our sound is grassy, but with emphasis on the blues. Bluesgrass.Heres our formula- 1 oz each: Doc Watson+Keb Mo+Bill Monroe+Slide Guitar+Bill Withers+Jazzy Gospel+Jimmy Hendrix+Brother Ray+Norman Blake Mix vigorously+Add a dash of Melodic Irish sounds; 2 oz each: hot and spicy Mando chops,...
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[dcab-l] DCBU/"Archie's Barbershop" Bluegrass Jam in Hyattsville, MD

The next DC Bluegrass Union "Archie's Barbershop" Jam will be Monday, May 1, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at:         The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ("Archie's Barbershop")         4502 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, just...
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

[dcab-l] Banjo workshop this Saturday!

This Saturday (April 22) from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, I'll be teaching a workshop at the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park. It's called "Understanding Melodic Style: A look at the principles that make the melodic technique work." Melodic banjo playing is a powerful extension of bluegrass technique that opens up expansive musical vistas. But it can be confusing. This single-session workshop, aimed at students who have a...
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Monday, 17 April 2023

[dcab-l] For My Son: Woody's Lullaby

Songwriters & Music Lovers: Here’s a studio cover of a song by Ron Thomason from Dry Branch Fire Squad.  I found this song as the last entry in their 1981 vinyl album: Antiques and Inventions; itwas listed as Dak's Song.  I met Ron at Gettysburg Festival during a Guitar Master Class, and he confirmed that Dak was his son,...
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Sunday, 16 April 2023

[dcab-l] DCBU/"Archie's Barbershop" Bluegrass Jam in Hyattsville, MD

The next DC Bluegrass Union "Archie's Barbershop" Jam will be Monday, April 17, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at:         The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ("Archie's Barbershop")         4502 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, just...
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Thursday, 13 April 2023

[dcab-l] 2023 Nepal Trip with Bluegrassers!

Come to Nepal with other folks who play or love bluegrass! Meet amazing artists, musicians, instrument builders, dancers, kids who make music, woodcarvers, see ancient UNESCO architectural and historic wonders, cool villages, majestic and breathtaking mountains and have a ding-dang great time! Next trip this fall. Limited spots available and registrations are already coming in, so contact us soon if interested so you don't...
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023

[dcab-l] Re: DCBU FB Live Tuesday at 8:30- Ben Eldridge book discussion with Randy Barrett

We'll this didnt go as planned- apologies to all who tuned in, and to Ben and Randy. We'll reload and make this happen soon. Stay tuned. On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:23:04 PM UTC-4 Matt wrote:Hey Folks- Randy and I will be on Facebook Live tomorrow, Tuesday 4/11 at 8:30 to discuss the great new book on Ben's carreer- 'On Banjo'. Its fascinating in so many ways- banjos, DC Bluegrass lore, Ben's musical perspective just...
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Monday, 10 April 2023

[dcab-l] DCBU FB Live Tuesday at 8:30- Ben Eldridge book discussion with Randy Barrett

Hey Folks- Randy and I will be on Facebook Live tomorrow, Tuesday 4/11 at 8:30 to discuss the great new book on Ben's carreer- 'On Banjo'. Its fascinating in so many ways- banjos, DC Bluegrass lore, Ben's musical perspective just to name a few.Join us to discuss  his wonderful career in music. And go by the book on Amazon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L"...
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Monday, 3 April 2023

[dcab-l] New Ben Eldridge Book Available Now

Hi all. Ben's new book, On Banjo, is available on Amazon. I had the honor of working with him on the project. It's part memoir and part tabs of his favorite solos. Lot's of great DC bluegrass history, Seldom Scene stories, photos and more. Please spread the word!thxRa...
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Sunday, 2 April 2023

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Saturday, 1 April 2023

[dcab-l] DCBU/"Archie's Barbershop" Bluegrass Jam in Hyattsville, MD

The next DC Bluegrass Union "Archie's Barbershop" Jam will be Monday, April 3, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at:         The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ("Archie's Barbershop")         4502 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, just...
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