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.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Floris United Methodist Church, Herndon VA
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
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.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Studio Theater, Washington DC
FOIA Love is a comedy show about public records, featuring an award-winning bluegrass band for a night of hilarious entertainment.
Great comedy and incredible bluegrass.
All the humor is inspired by actual, strange public documents, such as: FCC complaints about Big Bang Theory being too violent, FBI profiles of sports stars, and creative immigration applications.
The band includes Grammy nominated mandolinist Tristan Scroggins & Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner BB Bowness.
Come for the bluegrass, stay for the laughs.
Or come for the laughs, and be pleasantly surprised by the music.
Questions? Contact Curtis Raye: foiacomedy@gmail.com
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.
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