It’s time to finish your compositions!

The Mike Auldridge Instrumental Composition Contest honors the life and musicianship of one of America’s greatest bluegrass players.

Entries must be entered between August 18, 2024 and October 14, 2024.

On October 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM the DCBU will host its inaugural Monthly Matinee concert at the Lucketts Community Center. Local favorite, Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive will kick-off this series. Be sure to stay for DCBU’s Old School Open Mic directly after the concert to see a sample of DC’s up-and-comming bluegrass talent.

On the 3rd Sunday of each month from 5-7 pm, the DC Bluegrass Union will host our Old School Open Mic (OSOM) at Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA.

One important aspect of DCBU’s mission is to promote music education. We offer an instructor directory so students can locate teachers in their local area for in-person instruction. Additionally, since so many great musicians teach online classes, we’re now posting information for instructors wherever they are located. To sign-up as an instructor fill out the form by selecting the link below. Your submission will be reviewed and added to our directory within a few days.

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Saturday 10/19/2024
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Nothin' Fancy at Lucketts Bluegrass
Lucketts Community Center, Leesburg VA

Enjoy one of Lucketts most popular acts. Nothin’ Fancy delights audiences with their vocal blends, musicianship and humor. Six times SPGMA Entertainers of the year, Nothin’ Fancy puts on a terrific show. Help these Virginia Country Music Hall of Famers celebrate their 30th year as a band! Doors open 6 pm for first-come-first-serve seating.  Adults $22. Youth 5-17 $5. Tickets available online or at door. Hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks are available. More info:  https://luckettsbluegrass.org/event/nothin-fancy-2/

 
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Sunday 10/20/2024 - Monday 10/21/2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wernick Method Jamming Class
Private residence, College Park MD

The Oct. 13 session will begin at 12:00 noon and end at 4:00 PM. All other sessions will begin at 1:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM.

Registration Link

 
Sunday 10/20/2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SAM Jam - Sykesville Bluegrass and Americana Music Jam
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum, Sykesville MD

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

 
Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday 10/21/2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation (“Archie’s Barbershop”)
4502 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, just half a block off of Baltimore Ave. (Rt. 1)

The jams are on the first and third Monday of each month. A small donation is requested (about $4, less if you’re hurting, more if you’ve got it to spare). This is not a bar so it’s BYOB.

If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!

Contact: Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com or 301-633-2504

For more information or to subscribe to this list, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/barbershopjam/.

 
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tuesday 10/22/2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Slow Jam starts at 7pm and the Fast Jam goes from 8:15-10:30pm or so. Visit the Baltimore Old Time Jam Facebook Group for more information and to verify dates, times, and location. Info:  bradkolodner@gmail.com 410-404-9270

 

 
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