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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, 24 February 2024

[dcab-l] Ed's Original Song: "Ode to Jennie Wade"

Songwriters & Music Lovers: Here’s a studio recording of an original Ed Schaeffer song: "Ode to Jennie Wade", written in 2012and recorded in 2021. An “Ode” is a lyric that respects or celebrates the worth or influence ofanother; in this song, Jennie Wade. Mary Virginia Wade of Gettysburg, Pa, during the Battle of Gettysburg...

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

[dcab-l] Ben Eldridge Style Banjo workshop Sunday March 10

Hi all. I'm teaching a Ben Eldridge Style Banjo workshop on March 10 at the School for Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD. 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Learn the inside scoop on how Ben approached famous solos like Rider, Appalachian Rain, Panhandle Country and more. For intermediate to advanced players. Register at the link below.School of Musical TraditionsSchool of Musical TraditionsRa...

Re: [dcab-l] Any News concerning Willie Oldes

Didnt Willie move to Colorado? No, sorry that I cant add anything. On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 1:05:10 PM UTC-5 Carolyn Eyerly wrote:You're a good friend. I know nothing. 🙏CarolynOn Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM Ed Schaeffer <e...@rattlesnakehill.org> wrote:All: I called Willie Oldes (bass) about 3 weeks ago, and quite often since then. His phone would ring forever; then I found it was disconnected! Not...

[dcab-l] Hey folks, DCBU's honoring Leon Morris with a Birthday Bash this Sunday!

Leon Morris has had a great influence on our community as a performer and instrumentalist over a long and distinguished career. If you haven't attended any of our bluegrass birthday bashes, starting with Bob Perilla, with subsequent events honoring Carol Swam, Tom Gray, Mary Cliff and Tom Knowles, you've missed some great times and music. As bluegrassers, we truly stand on the shoulders of giants, and DCBU...

Sunday, 18 February 2024

Re: [dcab-l] Any News concerning Willie Oldes

You're a good friend. I know nothing. 🙏CarolynOn Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM Ed Schaeffer <ed@rattlesnakehill.org> wrote:All: I called Willie Oldes (bass) about 3 weeks ago, and quite often since then. His phone would ring forever; then I found it was disconnected! Not good news. I contacted Keith Arneson, and he had no news, either. Just thought to reach out to see if anyone knowsWillie's condition. Thanks,Ed...

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

The next DC Bluegrass Union "Archie's Barbershop" Jam will be Presidents' Day, Monday, February 19, from 7:00-10:00 PM, at: The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ("Archie's Barbershop") ...

[dcab-l] Any News concerning Willie Oldes

All: I called Willie Oldes (bass) about 3 weeks ago, and quite often since then. His phone would ring forever; then I found it was disconnected! Not good news. I contacted Keith Arneson, and he had no news, either. Just thought to reach out to see if anyone knowsWillie’s condition. Thanks,Ed Schaef...

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Re: [dcab-l] So what would it take to cross the river??

Food for thought...Pictrola has a pretty good social media presence. Maybe that makes a difference? dj On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM John <jwerntz@gmail.com> wrote:First of all let me say a big thank you to everyone who showed up to hear my Old Town Tradition band and the excellent Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones. This was as fine an evening of bluegrass as you could ask for in a sparkling new venue with a...

[dcab-l] Southern Maryland Bluegrass-High Fidelity

The Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series brings us High Fidelity Bluegrass band on Sunday March 3, 2024, at the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD. The doors will open at Noon and the performance will start at 2:00 PM. Cuzin's N Harmony will open the show. Many folks remember the Bluegrass records from the 1950s and '60s. The power and soul of that music has won the hearts of people...

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

[dcab-l] For Valentine's Day: Honeysuckle: "Sweetest Gift" at the Appalachian Jubilee

Songwriters & Music Lovers: The very touching song "Sweetest Gift, a Mother’s Smile" was written by James B. Coats, a staffwriter for the Stamps-Baxter Music Company; he is a member of the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame. Born in 1901 in Summerland, Mississippi, he composed other beloved songs: “Where Could I Go?”,...

Re: [dcab-l] So what would it take to cross the river??

Hey everyone, thanks for the perspective. That was the hope initially, and you've come through with useful, considered information, that will be considered by the board as we move forward. There are no simple answers, but the information conveys what's important outside of our small group on the board. Part of the legacy of DC bluegrass is definitely wrapped up by the venues that have supported the music through the years....

Re: [dcab-l] So what would it take to cross the river??

Thanks Ron, for your assessment. I'm glad you had a good time. I hear you about the need for a better listening room atmosphere. Peace,CarolynOn Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 7:38 PM 'arborcycle' via DCAB-L <dcab-l@googlegroups.com> wrote:My wife and I made our first visit on Saturday night. Both bands were great and my Smashburger was a two-hander. The only detraction/distraction was the amount of conversation emanating from...

Monday, 12 February 2024

Re: [dcab-l] So what would it take to cross the river??

My wife and I made our first visit on Saturday night. Both bands were great and my Smashburger was a two-hander. The only detraction/distraction was the amount of conversation emanating from the bar area, and even some of the seated patrons. Although we had a good center-front table, we will opt for a spot farther away from the bar next time. If they are able to establish a listening room environment for acoustic music performances,...