It’s time to finish you 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 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. On September 15, Serene Green members, Michael Johnson & Quentin “Q” Fisher will be available for accompaniment. **SIGN UP UPON ARRIVAL**

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.

Thursday, August 26, 2027
Thursday 08/26/2027
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam with Cherry Blossom Special
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md

SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!

 
Sunday, August 29, 2027
Sunday 08/29/2027
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

 
Sunday, September 5, 2027
Sunday 09/05/2027
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

 
Thursday, September 9, 2027
Thursday 09/09/2027 - Friday 09/10/2027
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jam At Farm Brewery
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, Broad Run (Haymarket) Virginia

Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

 
Thursday 09/09/2027
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam at School of Musical Traditions
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md

SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!

 

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