Big Howdy
A DC-Area favorite, Big Howdie will perform on the historic Lucketts stage on December 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Come hear their strong vocals progressive take on classic bluegrass tunes in an intimate setting and be sure to stay for the free Old School Open Mic following the show.
The Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest celebrates the life and muse of one of bluegrass music’s most beloved songwriters. Prizes each year to our winners recognize and reward bluegrass songwriters for their creative talents. DCBU is proud to honor Hazel’s music and memory in this way, now for the 11th year!
Hazel’s legend and influence extend far and wide, but her base for decades in the Baltimore-Washington area makes her our own. Hazel wrote of coal miners, unionization, hard times, feminism and more, and was soon recognized for her singular mountain singing style and her gift with a lyric. She received a National Heritage Fellowship award in 2001.
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.
Each donation to the DC Bluegrass Union of $50 gains one entry to win a room to the SOLD-OUT Chesapeake Wintergrass Festival on January 31- February 2, 2025!
Increase your chances with $125 donation and gain 3 chances to win. Increased levels gain additional value for the raffle (6 entries for $250 and 12 entries for $500). Two winners will be selected on January 15, 2025. Donations must be made no later than 11:59 PM on December 14, 2025
Each winners will receive weekend lodging and two general admission passes to the festival
This event features two days of great bluegrass, headlined by IBMA 2024 Male Vocalist of the Year, Danny Paisley! Of course, there’s ‘round the clock jamming, as the ENTIRE Holiday Inn Express in Kent Narrows will be devoted to the bluegrass festival. This raffle is your last opportunity to be included in this bluegrass event!
Make your donation at https://dcbu.org/donate/ to enter to win!
The sold out rooms along with tickets have a retail value of $355 each, so this is a great value for you and the supports the bluegrass community for all!
DCBluegrass Union has had a great year with eleven live shows and many great jams around the DC Metro area. Your generous donation will help us continue promoting bluegrass music in the greater DC/Balt/Annapolis metro areas.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Happy Harbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, Deale MD
Acoustic open mic at
Happy Harbor Waterfront Bar and Restaurant
533 Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.
No cover, great food available.
Contact: Mike Siegert at mjsiegert@gmail.com for more info.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna VA
Please note that the jam has a new location as of October 2016!
Our new location is upstairs in the Oakton Church of the Brethren Sunday school building.
The dates are the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, i.e. Oct. 27, Nov. 11, and Nov. 26.
Contact Jim Hewitt at mapleavenuejam@fastmail.fm for info and reminders.
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