Thursday, 29 August 2024

[dcab-l] DCBU will be Jamming at Watermelon Park on September 6 and 7!

This is always a great time, so we figured we'd gather the crowd for a great stage show and great picking. If your going, look us up! We'll have a communal jam tent, and also setting up a cool Barnyard recording studio for video's and recording for free. Bring your buds by and get a super recording of you and your buds to mark the occasion! With contests rolling along (Mike Auldridge Insturmental Contest is open, and...
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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

[dcab-l] #3 In Memory of Ben Eldridge - Country Pickin'

#3  In Memory of Ben Eldridge  –  Country Pickin’ Songwriters & Music Lovers:         Scene from Afar is a re-issue of my 1987 vinyl album of all original material, featuringSeldom Scene musicians.  Country Pickin’ is my own song creation, and another opportunityto remember...
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Sunday, 18 August 2024

[dcab-l] #2 In Memory of Ben Eldridge - "I'm Leavin"

#2  In Memory of Ben Eldridge  –  “I’m Leavin” Songwriters & Music Lovers:         Scene from Afar is a re-issue of my 1987 vinyl album of all original material, featuringSeldom Scene musicians.  I’m Leavin’ is my own song creation, and another opportunityto remember Ben...
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Tuesday, 13 August 2024

[dcab-l] 22nd Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival September 19-21, 2024

Hey folks! Advance ticket prices end at the end of the month, wanted to send out a quick message to the DCBU folks in case you'd like to make a small road trip. It'll be worth it, promise.The 22nd Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival is in Buena Vista VA as always, September 19-21, and you're invited. Tony Jackson, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Blue Highway, Larry Stephenson Band, Caleb Bailey, Dave Adkins Band, Junior Sisk...
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Thursday, 8 August 2024

[dcab-l] In Memory of Ben Eldridge - "Banjo Whip"

Songwriters & Music Lovers:         Scene from Afar is a re-issue of a 1987 vinyl album of all original material, featuringSeldom Scene musicians.  This banjo cut was a Ben Eldridge contribution.  All album cuts contained Washington DC references, and I named Ben’s selection “Banjo Whip”...
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Monday, 5 August 2024

[dcab-l] Hey folks, DCBU members can get a discount on Watermelon Park Pickers Fest tix...

With a current membership.  Renew here-membership sign-up or renewalWe'll cirulate the info in our upcoming membership emails. Cheers.  -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dcab-l/15563410-f809-4549-ac04-5990ba723754n%40googlegroups.com....
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[dcab-l] Re: A Vision Statement from DCBU's President

Hey folks, good things are happening at DCBU for the community. Carolyn's got some great ideas and plenty of mojo to make them happen. Jump aboard and check it out and join on on our on-line (zoom) board meeting on Wednesday, August 7 at 8 PM. Just respond below and we'll get you the info to join in. We meet monthly on line, to plan and discuss our current and future activities. All perspective's welcome- Players, listeners,...
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Saturday, 3 August 2024

[dcab-l] bluegrass adventures!

Want to be comfortable, have fun, have an adventure, and jam cool tunes (or be around folks who can jam cool tunes) while you do it? Well shoot, maybe you ought to join us in Nepal in November when the weather is beautiful (70's in the day and sunny). See amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites, majestic mountains, architectural wonders, amazing artisans, meet and make friends with luthiers and musicians and dancers, and eat lots...
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Friday, 2 August 2024

[dcab-l] A Vision Statement from DCBU's President

Dear Bluegrass Enthusiast,As a young girl, I had always dreamed of the joy of sitting together with folks and playing music. I discovered the bluegrass community was all that and more! I fell in love with the voices and the stories, the phenomenal flatpicking, fiddling, & rolling, and the high lonesome sound. I found that folks who share the bluegrass music traditions have a strong sense of belonging to a genuine, caring community,...
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[dcab-l] Re: Reach out and get involved!

Hey folks, The DCBU extends a heartfelt 'Thanks" to Nancy Perry for her work as our Secretary. She was great! So we have another opening for someone to jump in and grab an oar. We're 'doing' over here and would welcome new faces. Consider and call if ou have any questions!  202-438-0490. It takes a team!On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:07:46 PM UTC-4 Matt wrote: Hey Folks- reaching out to our 'local' musician...
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