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.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Mansion at O St, Washington DC
Close to Dupont Circle on Metro’s red line.
Contact: Malcolm Versel at maversel@gmail.com or Ben Schifman at ben.schifman@gmail.com. Information is also available in the Facebook Group
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.
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
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Calvert Elks Lodge #2620, Prince Frederick, MD MD
David Parmley and his band
Best known for his talent standing next to his Dad, Don Parmley, brought new generation to their feet back in the 70’s when they made their move from California to the Washington, DC area. David Parmley has since led his own solo career with bands such as Continental Divide and the Cardinal Tradition. Keeping to his traditional roots David Parmley excited to start this new chapter in music with an all-new traditional bluegrass band.
Food will be available for sale at each show from Noon until 2:00 pm. More info at: https://www.somdbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Barber Shop, Hyattsville MD
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/.
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