SMBA
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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Volume 7 September / October / November 2011 Issue 4
Member
Mission Statement
The purpose of the SMBA is to preserve, promote, and enjoy bluegrass
music and to bring the music to an ever-increasing number of people. ©
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
INSIDE THE SMBA
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - $12 per family
MONTHLY SHOWS GOODWILL FIRE HALL, YORK, PA - 2nd Saturday of each month - October thru May (Unless otherwise listed)
- Discounted tickets for members
MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS MARYSVILLE-RYE SR. CTR, MARYSVILLE, PA - 3rd Sunday of every month
- Microphones are provided - Visitors & musicians of all skill levels are welcome
ANNUAL PICNIC - JULY 28, 2012 (4th Saturday every July)
ALLENBERRY, BOILING SPRINGS, PA - Good food - Open Jams - On-Stage Jam Bands - Raffle of acoustic instruments & door prizes - Jiffy Johns Available
WEBSITE - www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
- Association & newsletter information - Links to bluegrass info
PROMOTIONAL OUTLET for bands and promoters BLUEGRASS LIBRARY - Instructional materials
EDUCATIONAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page #
- Inside the SMBA 2-3
- President’s Message 3 - 2011 Officers /Board of Trustees 4 - SMBA 2011-2012 Concert Series 5 - Band Bios 6-8 - 2011 Picnic 9 - Upcoming Events 10-13 - Bluegrass Radio 14 - Music Lesson & Instrument Repair 15
- Jams 16-17 - Membership Invitation 18
2011 OFFICERS
Dick Beckley President (717) 938-4975
Mike Lebo Vice President (717) 215-3088 Jean Snyder Treasurer/Membership (717) 957-4609
Bill Coleman Recording Secretary (717) 308-0752
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bill Aldinger (717) 728-9039
Glen Miller (410) 357-8388
Jon Raemore (717) 599-5944
Bob Bishard (717) 957-4349
Walt Crider (717) 292-6175
2011 CHAIRPERSONS
Bill Aldinger Picnic Committee (717) 728-9039 Mike Foster Hornpipe Editor (717) 649-0107
Mike Lebo Scholarship Committee (717) 215-3088
Mike Lebo Web Master (717) 215-3088
Bob Bishard Librarian (717) 957-4349
Jon Raemore Music Committee (717) 599-5944
Sue McKinsey PR / Media (717) 244-4428
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association “Hornpipe” is published by the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Inc., which is a non-profit organization. The SMBA mails this quarterly newslet-ter to the SMBA membership, music associations, other non-profit
organizations, promoters, radio and print media at no charge. All correspondence can be mailed to:
SMBA, c/o Mike Foster, 574 Myrtle Ct., Hbg, PA 17112.
198 Leonard Street Marysville, PA 17053
Seven Mountains Scholarships Interested in attending a summer music camp, private lessons or
have another idea for bluegrass learning? SMBA may be able to
help. Each year our Association awards scholarships to help
fund bluegrass learning opportunities for our members, both
adults and children. In the past we have funded attendees for
jam camps, various instrument camps, lessons and other learning
opportunities. If you are interested, please e-mail our scholar-
ship committee chair at [email protected]. Include
name, address and other contact information, as well as the
learning opportunity in which you plan to participate. Please
provide any other information the committee would find helpful such as your years of experience and how and why you got inter-
ested in bluegrass. We look forward to helping advance blue-
grass learning in our area. Applications will be considered at any
time.
INSIDE THE SMBA
THE PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
DICK BECKLEY
The summer is almost over and our winter con-cert season is fast approaching. Chairman Jon Raemore and the music committee have assem-bled a stellar lineup for the 2011-12 season. Some old favorites are back and some great new talent will be gracing the Seven Mountains stage for the first time this year. I invite all our members to attend our shows the second Satur-day of each month, Oct. thru May for the great entertainment we have coming. Supporting our shows keeps the quality acts coming to our area, and helps our Association grow. On Sept 10, we are having a benefit show for one of our own, Charlie Tillman. Charlie has been a hard working member of our Association and for the last several years , has been the top salesman of raffle tickets for our annual picnic. Charlie has stage 4 bladder cancer and will have to undergo extensive surgery in the near future. This benefit will help with his medical bills as he has no insurance. All the bands on this show have donated their time and talent and I ask that you come out and support this effort. Information on this special show can be found elsewhere in this issue of the Hornpipe. A big “ thank you “ goes out to Chairman Bill Al-dinger, and his able committee members, Jan Woods, Bill Coleman and Jean Snyder for a great 2011 picnic. The food was great, the music abundant, and Bill showed that he can ably shift gears when needed , by quickly securing an in-side location at Allenberry at the last minute, when the temperatures were approaching 100 degrees. Our apologies for not being able to get the word of the move inside to everyone before
the picnic. If you were not in attendance, you missed a wonderful picnic, good friends and a great day of music. As I write my President’s message, we have not received any nominations from our mem-bership to fill the various offices of SMBA. Our nominations committee has recommend-ed that the current slate of officers serve for another year, and if no one steps forward to challenge a spot , the current officers will again, be the officers for 2012. The last weekend in September, Karen and I will be making our annual pilgrimage to Nash-ville and the IBMA World of Bluegrass Con-vention. I always look forward to this trip as it is the highlight of the year for me. The IBMA convention covers all facets of everything bluegrass. We get to renew old friendships, make new friends , listen to all of our favorite bands and also, to some great new talent which surfaces each year. After attending since the early 90’s, it has become sort of a family reunion for me. SMBA is an organizational member of IBMA and also a member of IBMM, the Internation-al Bluegrass Music Museum . For a great va-cation, consider going to IBMA, or to Owens-boro KY to visit the Bluegrass Museum. If you go to IMBA, expect to have a fun filled sched-ule from breakfast on, to the wee hours of the morning. You will find out like Karen and I have, that IBMA also stands for “I’ve been mostly awake”. I hope to see each of you at our concerts in the fall.
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SMBA OFFICERS - BOARD - CHAIR POSITIONS
Bill Aldinger [email protected] (717) 728-9039 Bill Coleman [email protected] (717) 308-0752 Bob Bishard [email protected] (717) 957-4349 Dick Beckley [email protected] (717) 938-4975 Glen Miller [email protected] (410) 357-8388 Jean Snyder [email protected] (717) 957-4609 Jon Raemore [email protected] (717) 599-5944 Mike Lebo [email protected] (717) 215-3088 Mike Foster [email protected] (717) 649-0107 Sue McKinsey [email protected] (717) 244-4428 Walt Crider [email protected] (717) 292-6175
A complete listing is located on page 2 of this newsletter.
Officer Position Elections - Nominations for 2012 Election Year The Nominations Committee recommends to the Board the following people be nominated for the 2012 Election Year: Dick Beckley President, Mike Lebo Vice President, Bill Coleman Secretary, and Jean Snyder Treasurer. Each of the nominees has agreed to having their name listed for the positions indicated.
The International Bluegrass Music Museum SMBA is listed as one of only 5 current association members of The International Bluegrass Music Museum. To check this out simply enter www.bluegrass-museum.org, hit on membership and giving, on the list of options on the left side of your screen. Then scroll down again to associations under membership and giving, again on the left of the screen. There are 5 associations currently listed there at the bottom of the Assn. Membership blurb. We are one of them. Then again go to the list on the left of your screen and hit on Worldwide Bluegrass. Hit again on the left under World-wide Bluegrass on Bluegrass Associations and scroll down to Seven Mountains. This is a link to our website. A well spent donation to IBMM on our part as we get the benefit of a worldwide link to our website, national recognition as a member assn. and also we help in funding the activities of the IBMM. This is an outstanding museum and one that the bluegrass community and our members can be proud of, and a desti-nation worth the trip for anyone interested in bluegrass and it's history. Dick Beckley
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SMBA CONCERT BANDS - WRITTEN BY: DICK BECKLEY
Our September benefit show will feature 5 bands from 4-10 PM for the bargain price of $15.
Walt Crider and the Old Time Way opens the concert. Walt is an SMBA member and former
President and brings his distinctive voice to our stage. Walt is on guitar, our music committee Chairman , Jon Raemore plays a fine banjo. Deb Kaufman lends her voice to some great vocals and also handles the bass. As of this writing, I’m not sure who rounds out the band but rest as-sured you will see a fine show.
Palmer Druck and Long Ryde are from Southern York County and play a good mixture of mostly traditional bluegrass. The band consists of Palmer Druck on Mandolin and vocals, Shane Robin-son on guitar and vocals, Dale Aubel on fiddle, Bill Kegarise on banjo ,and Jay Rohasik on Bass
The Harold Tipton Band is also from Southern York County. Harold is well known in local blue-
grass circles and always brings a top array of musicians to back his traditional sounds.
The Baltimore Bluegrass Band is from the Baltimore, MD area and always has some of the stal-warts of area talent in the band. Frankie Short is the leader on vocals and guitar. Warren Blair is a great fiddle player , a top vocalist, and no stranger to big time bluegrass circles. Either Mike Mun-ford or Steve Street usually holds down the banjo slot and both do an excellent job. Dave Robert-son is on mandolin and vocals , and Darryl Blair on bass.
The Feature Band is HeartTown, a great new band on the National Scene. Darren Beachley is on
guitar and vocals, Jason Leek on bass and vocals, Greg Luck on vocals and fiddle, Tim Laughlin on mandolin and vocals, and Shayne Bartley on Banjo and vocals. This is a full partnership band with no featured leader, mainly because they are all capable leaders in their own right, all having played in other national award winning bands, including Doyle Lawson, Legends of the Potomac, IIIrd Tyme Out, Dale Ann Bradley, Circuit Riders, and others.
This promises to be a great show and one you won’t want to miss!
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SMBA CONCERT BANDS - WRITTEN BY: DICK BECKLEY
October 8 - The Lost and Found
Our opening 2011-12 season regular Con-cert will feature The Lost & Found from Fer-rum, Virginia. Bandleader Allen Mills is a friend of many years, and holds forth on some strong vocals and handles the bass for this Virginia Band. Allen started the band in 1973 and has nev-er been better. Many famous bluegrass greats have passed thru this fine band on their way to making their own mark .Their song “Love of the Mountains“ has become a bluegrass standard and is always a most requested number.
The current supporting cast is , in my opinion, as good or better than all that have gone before. Scotty Sparks is on guitar and is a fine vocalist. Scott Napier holds forth on mandolin and vocals and is a worthy successor to the late, great Dempsey Young , who before Scott was the only man-dolin player ever to play in L&F. Ronald Smith is on banjo and vocals and will hold your interest with his distinctive style. L&F have graced our Seven Mountains stage several times before , thru the years. Let’s fill the hall and welcome this outstanding band back to our stage.
November 12 - Audie Blaylock
The November Band is arguably, the favorite band of a majority of our regular concert goers. Audie Blaylock and Redline, are one of the top traditional bands in Bluegrass and a semi- regular on our concert calen-dar. Audie is a graduate of the “Jimmy Martin School of Bluegrass” , hav-ing played nine years with Jimmy. He recorded a “Tribute to Jimmy Mar-tin” several years ago and , in my opinion , is the best artist performing today in recreating the Jimmy Martin sound. His sound, however, is his own and when an Audie Blaylock song comes on the radio, you know immediately that it is Audie. Redline, at this writing is up for a number of IBMA awards for their great 2010-11 Album “ Cryin’ Heart Blues”, and
Audie is also up for several awards for his part in the outstanding all-star jam “Live at Graves Mountain” CD. The band also has a brand new album just out, “I’m Goin’ Back to Old Kentucky”- A Tribute to Bill Monroe, which is getting a lot of air play. Redline consists of Audie on Guitar and exceptional vocals, local favorites Patrick McAvinue on fiddle and vocals, and Russ Carson on Banjo. Rounding out Redline are Reed Jones on bass, and Jason Wood on mandolin. This is a definite “can’t miss” show.
SMBA CONCERT BANDS - WRITTEN BY: DICK BECKLEY
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December 10 - Boxcars
December brings to our stage another all-star band which has been taking the bluegrass community by storm. They have re-leased their first album with much acclaim, and by the time they hit the SMBA stage, may very well have a second one out. The great Adam Steffey, a multiple IBMA mandolin player of the year is also on vocals. Adam was a regular member of Allison Krauss and Union Station for years . Keith Garrett is a superb vocalist and is on guitar. SMBA concert goers may remember Keith performing here several years ago with Blue Moon Rising. The great Ron Stewart is on banjo. Ron is an alumnus of J.D. Crowe and the New South and is also a member of the award winning group Longview. Ron made history a few years ago by being a finalist at the IBMA awards show for both banjo and fid-
dle player of the year. No one else has ever been a finalist in two categories for instrumentalist of the year. John Bowman, formerly of the Issacs and JD Crowe, is another stellar vocalist and is on fiddle. Harold Nixon, formerly of J.D. Crowe keeps the rhythm on bass for this fine band. Show attendees will quickly find that my bios of the members of the band and the instruments they play seldom correspond with what they are actually playing because these guys are all multi-instrumentalists and trade instruments around on stage like it’s an acoustic marathon. A great band and a great show. There is no other band out there like them. Another can’t miss show!
2011 PICNIC
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2011 PICNIC
The theme of this years picnic was “ Beat the Heat “. Thanks to Bob Bishard for his idea and en-couragement to move the picnic inside at Allenberry. A big thank you to Allenberry for making it happen at short notice. The inside facility was excellent and the food was especially good with plenty for all. Two inside jam areas worked well. Thanks to the following companies and folks that donated items for the gift basket; BCR Music, Fox Music, Holly’s Embroidery, J W Music, Martin Guitar, Saga Music and Bluegrass Un-limited. Dick Beckley, Bill Coleman, Lynn Davis, Glen Miller, Jan Woods and Bill Aldinger. Thanks to the following members that contributed their time to hold this years picnic: Bill Coleman, Jean Snyder and Jan Woods. Bob Bishard and George Fishel for setting up the sound system.
Top raffle ticket sellers: 1st David Miller 2nd George Fishel 3rd Jane Warner, good job supporting SMBA. Enjoy the show passes. Thank you Karen Senserman for donating back the Blueridge Guitar you won this year. It will be an add on for next year. I am already looking forward to the 2012 picnic. SMBA will celebrate its 30th Anniversary. More prizes and a paid bluegrass band.
Bill Aldinger, Picnic Chairman.
Committee, Jean Snyder and Bill Coleman
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Shows start @ 7:00 PM * Unless otherwise noted Concerts $13—Jams $4 (Children under 12 free)
Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks, Music Theatre is on the right.
ALSO A JAM EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM
118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268
FMI: 717-762-4711 or beck-benedicthardware.com
Dick & Della Boschert
As one of the longest running
concert series in central Penn-
sylvania, Beck and Benedict
hosts some of the most talent-
ed musicians in bluegrass mu-
sic today.
In addition to the concert se-
ries, Dick and Della also spon-
sor an open mic jam held every
Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
September 17, 2011
HeartTown
October 15, 2011
Remington Ride Bluegrass Band /
Grassy Ridge
November 19, 2011
Sunny Side Bluegrass Band /
Jay Armsworthy &
Eastern Tradition
December 10, 2011
Scott Brannon Bluegrass Band /
Bluegrass Blend Band
Dick & Della Boschert
For a complete listing contact Luckett’s www.luckettsbluegrass.com
or (703) 771-5281 Concerts are held October through April
Concerts held at
Lucketts Elementary
School,
14550 James Monroe Hwy.
(US RTE. 15), LEESBURG, VA 20176
Oct 01 - Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie
Oct 08 - The Timmons Family/ Aspen Run
Oct 15 - The Travelers with Norman Wright and Kevin Church
Oct 22 - Travers Chandler and Avery County / Stoney Creek Bluegrass Oct 29 - ----------NO SHOW TONIGHT----------
Nov 05 - The Hillbilly Gypsies / David Davis and The Warrior River Boys
Nov 14 - The Scott Brannon Band / Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain
Nov 19 - Nothin' Fancy
Dec 03 - The Ralph Stanley II Band
Dec 10 - Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge / The Virginia Ramblers
Dec 17 - LUCKETTS CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE with SANTA CLAUS (Many of Luck-
etts'popular pickers will mix & match their talents to perform bluegrass favorites)
UPCOMING EVENTS
40 Shepherd Rd., Newville, PA Exit 37, RT I-81.
FMI: Gary & Mary
717-776-7447
Dinner Specials 4:30 PM
Shows start at 6:30 PM
Show tickets - $5.00
Held the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
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September 10
Remington Ryde (Our
100th Show Celebration!)
September 24
Bailey’s Crossing
October 8
Set Free
October 22
Across The Tracks
November 12
Mosley Family
November 26
Lykens Valley Bluegrass
Concerts at Ye Olde’ Country Auction are a
great source entertainment
for the whole family and
at an affordable price. The concerts are now held
twice every month and
continue to draw folks from all over the central
Pennsylvania area.
Jam Sessions
Second Sunday of every month.
Fort Hunter Barn
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
We welcome musicians and vocalists of
all skill levels, genres’ and ages.
Contact Info for SFMS Dale Laninga, President, 232-7817
Ralph Dahle, Jam Session & 657-8709 Coffee House
Henry Koretzky, Events, 763-5744
WWW.SFMSFOLK.ORG
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
FOR SALE - 1953 Kay Bass
In perfect shape ...fully restored. 1953 Kay for sale - C - Bass. It was a feature in Bass Player Magazine when I had it set up by James Condino of Asheville. They did a story on maintenance to vintage basses. Super duty case with it. $2000 bottom dollar. It's a killer bass ....great tone.
Darren Nicholson 828-216-6624 828-277-5001
SMBA Members
Know anyone that likes bluegrass mu-sic that is not a member of SMBA, ask
them to join.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date Band Time
Sep 4 Dee Gunter & The Dukes of Bluegrass ...... 4:00-8:00
Sep 11 Aspen Run .............................................. 4:00-8:00
Sep 16 Salem Bottom Boys ............................... 7:00-11:00
Sep 18 Long Ryde .............................................. 4:00-8:00
Sep 25 The Harold Tipton Band .......................... 4:00-8:00
Sep 30 Salem Bottom Boys ............................... 7:00-11:00
Oct 1 "LOST & FOUND" ................................. 6:00-10:00
Oct 2 Dee Gunter & The Dukes of Bluegrass ...... 4:00-8:00
Goofy’s Eatery & Spirits
5965 York Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
717-225-9909
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show Every Friday from 8-10 PM
BLUEGRASS RADIO
(Washington, DC)
Bluegrass Breakdown Tues. 12 AM, Wed. 5 AM,Thurs. 6 PM, Sun. 2 AM
Bluegrass Overnight Sunday 3 A.M, Thurs. Midnight
Bluegrass Review Mon. 8 PM,,Tues. 2 AM, Wed. 4 AM,
Sun. 11 PM
Bluegrass Signal Sun. 10 PM, Mon. 7 PM,,Tues. 1 AM,
Wed. 6 AM, Thurs. 8 PM
The Katy Daley Show Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM
(Gettysburg, PA)
Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney
Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM
The Bluegrass Show Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight
(Delaware Township, NJ)
Bluegrass Horizon - Rich Evans
Monday - Noon - 3:00 PM
Bluegrass Breakfast - Susan Rose Wednesday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunrise Surprise - Russ Hunsberger
Satruday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
www.wdvrfm.org
(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)
Davis Tracy
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Monday 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(Brevard, NC)
Every Sunday 3-5 PM FMI: www.wsqlradio.com
(Selinsgrove, PA)
WQSU 88.9 FM (Selinsgrove, PA)
Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM w/Derrick The Dude
Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight
w/Tracy Waite
Great website. Check it out !
We’re Reality Radio !
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Tim Michaels 717-637-3831
[email protected] Opry Show Tim Michaels Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Knee Deep In Bluegrass Cindy Baucom Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Knee Deep In Bluegrass Cindy Baucom Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Into The Blue
Terry Herd Sunday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Enjoy bluegrass 24 hours a day
Channel 61
MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR
Bluette Bros.
122 Hill St
York, PA 17403
(717) 854-9064
Campbell’s Music
2361 S. Queen St
York, PA 17405
(717) 741-2634
Country String Shop
54 W. Main St
Campbelltown, PA 17010
(717) 838-8732
Norm Deaver
203 W. Watson Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 757-0471
Jeff Hostetter
109 N. 2nd St
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-7465
J W Music
127 N. Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-6765
Fiddle’s & Bows
Ken Crone
3340 Colonial Rd.
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-3058
Mike’s Music Shop
3966 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-5188
David W. Musselwhite
RD 3, Box 7593
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-6236
David R. Strait
Master Luthier
(717) 258-6036 Phone
(717) 258-4098 Fax
Chimneys Violin Shop
614 Lerew Rd.
Boiling Springs,
PA 17007
(717) 258-3203
RLH Guitars
30 North Main St
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-9981
Ken Runkle
West York, PA
(717) 792-0302
Keener Violins
Sales & Repairs
19 Maple Stree
Jacobus, PA 17407
(717) 428-1151 [email protected]
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2400 Oakland Road Dover, PA 17315
(717) 767-9400
Judy & Robert Winters
Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups / Sales
Authorized:
Blueridge Dealer
Tom Adams 717 259 6502
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass
www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html
Nev Jackson 717-867-4175
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro
Nelson Steffy 717-241-6305
Mandolin, & Fiddle
Warren Newman 717-730-7255
Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle
Trevor Wire 717-395-7059
Banjo [email protected]
Alex Dietrich Contact info pending
Banjo [email protected]
Patsy Kline 717-964-3797
Mandolin & Beginning Guitar
Phone: (717) 627-1010 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stringdoc.com
Located in Lititz, PA, over 40 years of full-time
experience in stringed instrument repair, all repairs
done by appointment only, and is factory-authorized by most major brands.
Authorized Deering banjo dealer. Please check out our website at for the full information.
1:00 to 3:30 PM—Every Monday
Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr 1000 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA $1 donation goes to residents activities.
FMI: Dick Gow 717-649-1436 Mary Wohler 717-245-2529 7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Monday
Dutch Country Restaurant 2nd Floor—946 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA $3.00 per person / Open mic format FMI: 717-632-1616
7:00 PM—Every Friday
Beck & Benedict Hardware Jam Walnut & 3rd Sts., Waynesboro, PA FMI:Dick/Della Boschert 717-762-4711
See “Upcoming Bluegrass Events” section of this newsletter for bluegrass shows held at the Beck & Benedict Hardware Theatre, featuring two great bands each month. 7:00 PM—As listed below Bunker Hill Bluegrass &
Old Country Music Jam
FMI: John Garloff 717-272-1677 B.H. Fellowship Hall, Mountville Rd., Rt 72, North of Lebanon. From Rt 22 take Rt 72 South 1 1/2 miles to Mountville Rd. From Rt 422 take Rt 72 North 6 miles to Mountville Rd. June thru September jams are held on 1st & 3rd Fridays. October thru May jams are held every Friday. Donations accepted.
Good homemade foods. Small area for pick-ers to jam. Sign-up for 30 minute spots on stage with sound system. 7:30 PM—Every Friday
Muse & Music Performance Series 10 West Expresso St., Mansfield, PA FMI: www.fineartsforum.org
Every Friday - 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
YWCA - Gettysburg PA
909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA
17325. Phone 717-334-9171.
Note: Former Arrow Horse jam.
5:00 to 11:00 PM Every Friday
Ephrata Best Music Source Bluegrass, Gospel, Classic Country Jam. Doors open at 5 for jamming. Open stage runs 6:30-11 p.m. There are multiple rooms available for jams. Located at Best Source Music, just off route 272 on Helen Ave., Ephrata, PA 17533 ( near Ephrata Hospital).
FMI: 717-721-7120 6:00 to 10:00 PM Every Friday
Carroll Township Community Center Jam Shermans Dale, Perry County Call for directions. FMI: 717-582-2312
JAM SESSIONS
MONDAY
6:00 to 9:00 PM— Every Tuesday
RLH Guitars 30 North Main St., Red Lion, PA FMI: Randy Hake 717-244-9981
E-mail: [email protected] A sound system provided. RLH is also host-ing bluegrass shows. For more information and scheduling, contact Randy. 8:00 to 11 PM—1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Washington House BG Jam Main Street, Sellersville, PA (Bucks County)
This is a high level jam. FMI: Jim Simpson 215-659-8623 [email protected]) for details. Or see http://www.washingtonhouse.net/
6:45 to 9:45 PM— Every Tuesday
The Church of The Open Door The Church of the Open Door—Just off
Rt 74 on Loucks Rd., North of the West
Manchester Mall. This Gospel Music, performers of all levels, including those
with electric instruments. A microphone
is provided for vocalists. Visitors are
always welcome.
FMI: Ken Runkle 717-792-0302
7:00 to 10:00 PM— Every Tuesday (TNBJ)
Pine Hall Lutheran Church 1760 West College Ave., State College FMI: Alan (Scott) Krug 814-883-0287
E-mail: [email protected] Professional sound system provided. Alan publishes an e-mail newsletter of bluegrass happenings in northern PA. For your copy, write to Alan at [email protected]
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7:30 PM— Every Wednesday Doylestown Jam
German Hungarian Sportsman's Club 1622 Hilltown Pike—Hilltown, PA
Outside in nice weather, inside otherwise. All playing levels welcome. FMI: Ben 215-249-9354 7:00—10:00 PM—Every Wednesday
Arcadia Jam—Activity Building 16020 Carnival Avenue—Upperco, MD
Note: Closed end of June
through mid August FMI: 410-374-2895
THURSDAY
7:30 to 10:30 PM—Every Thursday
The Lower Windsor Township
Municipal Bldg 2425 Craley Road(also Rt. 624), Craley, PA
Craley is 2 miles south of East Prospect, York County FMI: Ebert M. Blymire 717-434-5716 7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday
Franklintown Fire Hall Jam 2 miles south of Dillsburg on Rt194— $2.00 Admission
5:30 PM—2nd & 4th Thursday Central Berks Lion's Club Bluegrass Jam
Kitchen open at 4:00 PM Music begins at 5:30 PM FMI: Betty Naftzinger 610-488-1920
Third Thursday
Coffey Music 31 East Main St. Westminster, MD
410-876-1045 or 410-848-5003
www.coffeymusic.com
7:00 to 10:00—1st Thursday
CHAPLIN'S The Music Café 66 N. Main St., Spring City PA. 19475
Amazing historic vaudeville era theatre.
Just $5 or $7 with your BYOB. Contact: Brad Haberle #484-340-9716 or bass-
[email protected] . More info
about Chaplin's at
chaplinsmusiccafe.com
FRIDAY
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7:00 to Midnight - 3rd Tuesday
The Whole Cannoli 115 Saint Johns Church Rd., Camp Hill, PA
(Between Carlisle Pike and Trindle Rd)
6:30 PM—Every Saturday
April—October 6:00 - 9:00 PM November—March 2:00 - 5:00 PM
White Oak Campground Quarryville, PA FMI: 717-687-6207
6:00 to 10:00 pm - Every Saturday
Grand Old Jam 2073 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257 (Turn at Morris St., go 3 miles, on right be-fore car auction) Pickers - Free Visitors - $3.00 Admission
(children under 12 free) FMI: Robert Forrester 717-530-0248
1:00 PM - First Saturday (Sept-May)
Sugar Run Bluegrass Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr.,
Altoona, PA FMI: Ron Anderson 814-940-8352
Music at the Cider Press - 6:00 P.M. 47 Crystal Falls Dr., Smithsburg. Md. Bluegrass jams are on 1st and 3rd Saturday and Classic Country music on the 2nd and
4th. Doors open at 5:00. $3.00 donation at the door. Please come and join us.
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SATURDAY
1:00 to 4:00 PM - Second Sunday
(October thru June)
Susquehanna Folk Music Society Jam
& Song Swap ~ Fort Hunter
North of Harrisburg on Front St. FMI:Ralph Dahle 717-652-0799
www.sfmsfolk.org 717-657-8709
Bringing a small snack is optional!
2:00 to 5:00 PM—Second Sunday (September thru May)
Canyon Country Bluegrass Wellsboro Community Center 3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA FMI:Call 570-724-0300 Call toll free 877-blu-gras www.cantoncountrybluegrass.com
12:00 to 5:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday’s Ephrata, PA All Acoustic Jam. October thru May Best Source Music, Helen Ave. Ephrata, PA. 17522. FMI: Michalle Garman 717-721-7120. Also see folkjams.org/map/us
SUNDAY
JAM SESSIONS
SUNDAY
10:00 AM—Second Sunday
AFBA Open stage & Jam Hellertown, PA (just south of Allentown) FMI: www.afbawingap.org. Doors open at 10 a.m. Stage show begins at noon.
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May
New Jersey Bluegrass & Old Time
Music Association
Embury United Methodist Church Hall Church St., Little Silver, NJ Jamming & open stage show FMI: www.newjerseybluegrass.com. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May
Jerseytown Community Center
Jerseytown, Pa. FMI: Bob Knorr [email protected] or www.cobrasound.com/jerseytownjam
1:00 PM—Fourth Sunday
Rick’s Tavern Bluegrass & Country Jam 9th & Chestnut Sts Trainer, PA All skill levels are invited to participate in playing bluegrass, country, folk, and old-time
music. FMI: 610-497-1338
2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May
North Bay Bluegrass Association
Monthly Concert and Jam Havre de Grace Middle School. Going west on Rt. 40 make a left turn onto Lewis Lane. FMI: Gary Testerman 410-939-0028 1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns
Grove, NJ. The entrance is at rear of the building. The bar will be operating for drinks. FMI: Kevin Justice 856-299-2402 e-mail [email protected].
Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the sum-
mer.
May to Sept. - 1st Sunday, 1 - 4PM
Dick Environmental Center-Pickin'
on the Porch - Mt. Gretna, PA
Several Areas to play in. Inside Wernick
style. FMI Patsy Kline - 717-964-3797
SUNDAY
EVERYONE
WELCOME
2:00 to 5:00 PM
Third Sunday
EVERY MONTH
Held at:
Marysville—Rye Senior Center
198 Leonard Street Marysville, PA 17053
FMI:Jean Snyder 717-957-4609
Directions:
Rt 11 & 15 to Marysville
Turn onto Rt 850 West
Go 6/10ths of a mile
Turn left on Leonard St.
Go to “T” at
Locust Point Apartments
Turn right - You’ll see it.
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827 New Valley Road
Marysville, PA 17053-9716
FMI: Call Jean Snyder (717) 957-4609
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