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.
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Courthouse Square, Montross Virginia
Always a family fun event! Come join us as we share in the hometown festivities in Montross Virginia! JGCL will perform at the Courthouse Square at noon until the parade begins at 2 pm – everyone LOVES a parade!! Visit businesses in town and the Westmoreland Museum, as well as food trucks and vendors. This day is sure to put a smile on your face!
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lucketts Community Center, Leesburg VA
A new season of bluegrass concerts begins with a group of seasoned musicians, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. From Raleigh, North Carolina, these musicians have an impressive resume between them. Energy, excitement, and stellar musicianship will all be in view on the old Lucketts schoolhouse stage. Doors open 6 pm for first-come-first-serve seating. Adults $22. Youth 5-17 $5. Tickets available at door or online. Hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks are available. More info: https://luckettsbluegrass.org/event/lorraine-jordan-and-carolina-road/
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Carroll Arts Center, Westminster MD
TICKETS: $28 general admission; $25 seniors age 60+ and students age 25 and under
Tickets available at the gate or online at https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/frank-solivan-and-dirty-kitchen/
Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is a torrent of mind-blowing bluegrass. The band has performed at the biggest bluegrass festivals including Telluride, MerleFest, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, Delfest, Strawberry Music Festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, and countless more. FS&DK’s respect and deep understanding of the bluegrass tradition collides with fiery virtuosity that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll County Arts Council.
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