Billy Harrison and Haywire
A DC-Area favorite, Billy Harrison and Haywire will perform on the historic Lucketts stage on November 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Come see their high-energy performance 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.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beans in the Belfry, Brunwick MD
The Brunswick Bluegrass Jam at Beans in the Belfry is held on the first Thursday and second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Contact: 301-834-7178, or visit http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/events/ or Facebook.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum, Sykesville MD
Every Sunday, 2-4 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pine Hall Lutheran Church, State College PA
A great place for beginners to get started. Music stands OK. Admission free. Donations encouraged to defray costs of utilities and coffee. Participants are encouraged to bring potluck goodies (cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc) for the 10-15 minute break at 8:30 pm.
Contact: 814-883-0287 or askrug@comcast.net
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Greetings fellow pickers! I’ve been working to get another jam set up for folks who live a little further west of DC and I’m proud to announce our first jam will take place on Tuesday May 21st from 8PM – 10PM at PJ SKidoos in Fairfax. Currently this jam will be held EVERY THIRD TUESDAY to offset the Port City Brewery jam and the other jams around the area.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
PJ Skidoos, Fairfax VA
A new monthly Jam has been established in the Northern VA at PJ Skidoos in Fairfax. We’ll be setting up in the dance floor/stage area. For information, contact Brooks at 571.344.4944 or brooks1277@gmail.com
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