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July 2013 Volume 29 Number 7
SEBA Charters it's 15th Chapter
SEBA president Dan Daniel announced the formation of SEBA's 15 th
charterd chapter in June. The folks in the Gadsden/Ballplay Alabama
area now have greater opportunities to gather for jamming and
community fellowship with the newly formed chapter.
The members of that area had been meeting for a few months and
decided to formally become a SEBA chapter.
Turn out the lights, the party is over....
The music has died!
On Saturday night, June 1, 2013 Sandra Williams Corley announced
the Williamson Music Barn will close. The Music Barn had been in
operation for 27 years and was founded by the late John Williams.
The Barn was closed after Saturday night's performances and all
future performances were canceled.
Thanks to all who supported us over the years.
Turn out the lights, the party is over....The music has died!
SEBA members and guest enjoy a Grassbakardz at new chapter
Learn more on page 5
Dan Nelson the new chapter Vice President has 3 acres of beautiful
property complete with shade trees a building for inclement weather,
SEBA member and luthier Kelley Lane is a
built from a converted horse stable, a stage and even a few camper
regular at the annual Armuchee festivals near
hook ups. Sounds like a great place for a festival. Yes a good old
his home in Rome Georgia. One evening he
gospel festival hopefully to be scheduled for September .
showed up at our campsite, guitar in hand and
The new Stables Bluegrass Jam site is just 15 miles east of Gadsden
listened to Virginia native Richard ”Sarge”
Al off of US278. You might say it's not that far from the Rome,Ge
Burch, banjo aficionado James McKinney, his
area or some of those great pickers that come from the Sand
wife Nicky along with guitarist and instructor
Mountain area of Alabama.
Al Smith jam out some of the greatest music
Since Dan started having jams folks have come from near and far to
heard on that week end. As things quieted down
enjoy the music and have enjoyed several great performances by
bands like The Fletcher Brothers, Grassbakards and Back to the
a bit Lane offered his #6 guitar
Cross. At their last meeting over 80 people showed up.
We couldn't be more proud for Dan and his new SEBA Stables to Smith who agreed to try his
Chapter Congratulations Y'all!
See contact info and schedules on page 3 newly built custom guitar. It
was clear that this was no
June 8, 2013 Atlanta, GA. The Buckhead average guitar, as Al played
Theater was the scene of hundreds of some chromatic stuff and
Georgia based music artists and fans for finger picked his way to more
the 2nd annual Georgia Music Awards
than 30 minutes of delightful
Show. Artists and fans mingled as the
music he occasionally asked
program presented awards in multiple
questions. When he finally
categories.
Al Smith (L) Kelley Lane (R)
In the Americana/Blue Grass Category. returned the guitar the two men
This year's the award went to one of talked 'shop' a bit and agreed to keep in touch.
SEBA's own, The East Dixie Boys. As it turns out there's an unexpectedly good story ,about Kelley Lane,
his guitars and that #6 guitar.
learn more on page 5
Congratulations EDB We're proud!
The Unexpected Story behind the Story
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S E B A P U B L I C AT I O N S
Chairman C.S. “Charlie” Robinson
678 665-1112
Email [email protected]
Contributors to this month's issue
Dan Nelson Kelley Lane
Sandra Corley Peggy Cline
Dan Daniel Claire Lynch
Richard” Sarge” Burch
Bonnie Johnson Robinson
The SEBA BREAKDOWN
www.sebabluegrass.org
From the Editor's Desk
Ah! Summer's here and so are the strains of stringed instruments and voices keeping the traditions of
bluegrass music alive. Lemonade and sweet tea are the order of the day for those with parched throats
rendering their favorite songs. So what's so unusual about summer being here? As I've observed, in the
past we went from Winter straight into Summer. This has been the first 'near normal' spring season we've
seen in near about 10 years. And it's been great! So get out and enjoy yourself and the great weather.
This month I want to address a long running issue concerning advertising
events on the SEBA websites and in the Breakdown. I fear it may be
confusing for some folks how to use the services we set up for those of you
who put on or want to put on events. We have 2 separate forms of getting the
word out for bluegrass related events.
We're still looking for your name on our
The first is our original Live n Pickin and Festivals pages on the main
contributions list too!
SEBAbluegrass.org site. They are a mainstay for anyone trying to get more
2013 SEBA Board of Directors folks to attend their events. Best of all this is a free service
The second is our Event Fliers page on SEBApublications.org. The event
Don Simons
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Dan Daniel Joe Surowiec Rebecca Lawson readers and some still are. But with the advent of our on line Breakdown newsletter, the new Fliers pages
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Letters to the Editor Letters to the editors are always welcomed. We want your thoughts, ideas and
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Dear Editor,
My name is Elizabeth Butler. I am a PhD student at Ole Miss
(University of Mississippi) and my dissertation is on bluegrass as it
really is in 2013. I am investigating changes made over the last 50
years since a study was done on the subject. I would welcome and
greatly appreciate any input your organization members would like to submit. I have sent out over 2400
surveys to the groups that I was able to locate, but I am sure I missed many. Anyone that is interested
in participating in the survey should contact me at [email protected]
I will be glad to forward the survey to them via email. The survey is general information.... no names
requested. Thank you,
Elizabeth Butler
Hello,
My name is Jack Kinakin and I own Bluegrass Music Canada.
I stumbled across your site and the excellent article,
"Introduction to bluegrass jamming".
Although my website caters to Canadian Bluegrass, the ideas and
concepts in your article are universal.
I would love to have the article on my site if it's possible and link
back to your site. Do offer reprints or permission to use the
article?
Thank you
Jack http://www.bluegrassmusiccanada.com
Bluegrass Music Canada
Canadian Bluegrass Music
Information Centre
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2013
The SEBA BREAKDOWN
Start your own SEBA chapter or Jam Site
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Contact [email protected]
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YOUR SEBA CHAPTERS, VICE PRESIDENTS,
LOCATIONS & MEETING & JAM DATES
For more inf ormation go to www.sebabluegrass.org
New SEBA Stable (Ballplay/Gadsden, AL) New
VP Dan Nelson 256 490-4360
[email protected] Click for Map
191 Thornton Lakes Road Ballplay, AL 35903
[email protected]
3rd Saturday 12pm till whenever..
SEBA Blairsville,GA
VP Mark Cox
706 745-5888
[email protected] Click for Map
Blairsville's Historic Hole In The Wall Diner
12 Town Square Blairsville GA 3rd Friday 6 – 9 pm
New SEBA Rabun (Clayton,GA)
(Clayton,GA) New
VP Dean English 706 782-9852
[email protected] Click for Map
Please check or call before you go
Blueridge Music Store
629 Duggan Hill Rd. Clayton, GA 30525
1st Saturday 12pm - 3pm
SEBA CALHOUN, GA
SEBA CENTRAL (Atlanta Metro)
VP Howard Withrow 770-773-9431
Becky Lawson 678 592-4334
[email protected]
Click for Map
[email protected] Click for Map
Oostanaula Community Center, 1595 Oostanaula Bend Emory Presbyterian Church 1886 N. Decatur Rd
Atlanta, GA 30307 2nd Sunday 3 - 6pm
Rd. Calhoun, GA 30701 2nd Sunday 2 - 5pm
SEBA Columbus, GA
SEBA DAHLONEGA, GA New Location
SEBA JACKSONVILLE, Fl
VP Michelle Justice 706-587-6012
[email protected] Click for Map
Lake Pines RV Park & Campground
6404 Garrett Road Columbus, Georgia 31820
VP Ronnie Davis 904-813-1761
The last Sunday of every month.
VP Ben Maloy 770 827-9383
[email protected] Click for Map
United Community Bank, 206 Morrison Memorial
Parkway . Dahlonega, GA 30533
3rd Sun 2 - 5pm
[email protected] Click for Map
Edgewood Heights Baptist Church
4011 Gilmore St. Jax., Fl. 32205
2nd Sat of each Month from 4 to 8 PM
SEBA FAYETTEVILLE, GA
SEBA FOOTHILLS, Pendelton\Anderson SC
SEBA MARIETTA GA
VP Tommy Johnston 770-964-3473
[email protected] Click for Map
Shadnor First Baptist Church
6320 Westbrook Ave Union City ,Ga. 30291
3rd Sunday 3 - 6pm
VP Don Acevedo 864 376-1482
[email protected] Click for Map
Breazeale's Grocery Bluegrass
5109 Liberty Hwy Pendleton, SC 29670
4th Saturday 6:30 - 11pm
VP Dan Daniel 770 971-2154
[email protected] Click for Map
Woodstock Community Church
237 Rope Mill Road Woodstock, Georgia. 30188
3rd Sunday 1:30 – 4:30pm
SEBA Middle Georgia Bluegrass Macon Ga
SEBA TAG (Chattanooga, TN)
SEBA WINDER, GA
VP Sam Whaley 478-258-4818
[email protected] Click for Map
Young America Music School (YAMS)
6361 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31220
1st Monday 6pm -9pm
VP Carson Madewell 423-624-3063
[email protected] Click for Map
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
7407 Bonny Oaks Drive,Chattanooga, TN. 37421
3rd Sunday 2 -5pm
VP Scott & Elizabeth Weber 770-207-9223
[email protected] Click for Map
St. Anthony's Episcopal Church 174 St. Anthony's
Dr Winder, GA 30680
1st Sunday 3 -6pm
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710 Meeting St West Columbia, SC
29169
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48 South Park Sq NE Marietta, GA
30060
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2013
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Let' Pick!
www.sebabluegrass.org
The Lonesome River Band Returns
~Two Shows Saturday~
Don’t miss it!
Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival
ATTENTION BLUEGRASS JAMMERS!
Cartersville, GA will be having their "First Fridays" (extended store
hours). 5pm-8pm. On the first Friday of each month all bluegrass
jammers are invited to come and pick to their heart's content.
The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority and the business
folks in Cartersville have invited the pickers to show up and jam in the
area, in front of their businesses as part of making the public aware of
bluegrass music and the upcoming festival to be held in October.
Some of the businesses participating and looking for pickers are; Old
Train Depot, Cohutta Fishing, Downtown Gallery, Southern Guitars
and New Vision Multimedia. playing outside in front of the store in the
downtown section at 6pm.
You should be also able to pick in the park area, by the train station,
but make sure this doesn't interfere with a Fitness Group that may be
meeting there.
To learn more contact:
The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority
770 607 3480
or email them at [email protected]
Our thanks to SEBA members Ron and Peggy Cline and Tara
Currier of the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority for
making this great opportunity for bluegrass lovers and SEBA.
5th ANNUAL CLASSIC CITY AMERICAN MUSIC
FESTIVAL AT THE MELTING POINT
JULY 4th ATHENS, GA
DR. RALPH STANLEY & PACKWAY HANDLE BAND
ATHENS, GA – June 7, 2013 – 5th annual Classic City American Music
Festival on Thursday, July 4th at The Melting Point in Athens, GA. This
festival brings the best of bluegrass, Americana and folk music to Athens
and features some of the most established and rising talents in the
American music scene. This is an all-ages, family friendly event sponsored
by the Athens Folk Music &Dance Society.
4:00 P.M.: Adam Klein & The Wild Fires (outside stage)
4:30 P.M.: The Honeycutters (inside stage)
5:30 P.M.: BorderHop Trio (outside stage)
6:00 P.M.: Bluebilly Grit (inside stage)
7:00 P.M.: String Theory (outside stage)
8:00 P.M.: Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys (inside
stage)
9:30 P.M.: High Strung String Band (outside stage)
10:00 P.M.: Packway Handle Band (inside stage)
The Melting Point is located in the Foundry Park Inn and Spa in
downtown Athens at 295 E. Dougherty Street. Performances will be on
both the indoor and outdoor stages. Tickets are $20.00 in advance by
phone or internet or $25.00 at the door. Students with a valid student ID
admitted for $15at the door. Kids 12 & under FREE
For more information call (706) 549-7020
All ages - rain or shine event - Tickets on sale now online at
(706) 254 -6909 or www.MeltingPointAthens.com
July 12 & 13 , 2013
Dallas, Georgia
Barbwire Bluegrass
Breaking Grass Bruce Weeks Family
East Dixie Boys Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset Heartfelt Grass
Old Mill Road Band Trinity River Band
332 Music Park Path, Dallas, GA, 30132
Get directions
770-943-2721
SEBA's Becky Lawson
has scored a major
accomplishment
in
organizing a weekly jam
in the Village of Stone
Mountain, GA. With the
blessings of the city
council
and
council
member Susan Ryles
the public gazebo area
is now a gathering site
for jammers and the
public.
6pm to 9pm
(dark).
When
the
weather is not so
agreeable
several
business have offered
their facilities too.
Lawson said,” As long a
folks come ,we'll be
there”.A special thanks goes out to Barry, Mark , Mary, Walter,
Michael and all the others who help out.
See you Wednesday evenings for a great time!
Precious Memories
Carl Douglas Landress,
"Doug"
age
72
of
Lawrenceville, GA passed away Thursday,
June 6, 2013. Mr. Landress graduated
from Central Gwinnett High School and
attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. He
spent 43 years in the electrical supply
business and served 6 years in the Air
Force National Guard. He loved
bluegrass, gospel and country music. He played in several bands,
including The Phil Tanner Skillett Lickers II, he also owned and
operated Land Records Company. He was a regular at Everette’s
Music Barn enjoying the shows or pickin in the house. Doug will
be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our heartfelt sympathies
go out to his wife Joyce and the family.
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2013
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“Good Wood & Good Cuts”
Back in 2007 SEBA member Kelley Lane was thinking about owning a
dream guitar, something like a prewar Martin. And by chance he stumbled
upon a book that literally changed his life. The book? Clapton's Guitar:
Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument. Published in June
2006 here's Amazon.com's description:
New York Times bestselling author Allen St. John started off looking for the
world's greatest guitar, but what he found instead was the world's greatest
guitar builder. Living and working in Rugby, Virginia (population 7), retired
rural mail carrier Wayne Henderson is a true American original, making
America's finest instruments using little more than a pile of good wood and a
sharp whittling knife. There's a 10-year waiting list for Henderson's heirloom
acoustic guitars -- and even a musical legend like Eric Clapton must wait his
turn. Partly out of self-interest, St. John prods
Henderson into finally building Clapton's guitar,
and soon we get to pull up a dusty stool and
watch this Stradivari in glue-stained blue jeans
work his magic. The story that ensues will
captivate you with its portrait of a world where
craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and
time is measured by old jokes, old-time music,
Eric Clapton plays his
and homemade lemon pies shared by good
Henderson guitar
friends.
As you can see it's a pretty interesting book about a phenomenal luthier from
Virginia. But more importantly is, like Allen St. John, Kelley Lane too was
looking for the best guitar and set out to learn more about Wayne Henderson.
Being a new found admirer of Henderson he
wrote him a letter that cultivated a great
friendship. Soon Kelley would take one of
many 6 hour journeys from his home in
Rome Georgia to Rugby Virginia. When the
two finally met, it wasn't long before
Henderson began to share his knowledge and
techniques with him. At this point, it is
important to share with you that Kelley knew
nothing about building or repairing guitars,
Luthier Wayne Henderson
mandolins or fiddles and the like. But he was
on a mission to learn how a master did it.
For nearly 2 years Kelley traveled to Wayne's shop every 2 months or so. He
became Wayne Henderson's shadow. “I'd watch whatever he was working on
and whatever I didn't learn from
him, he gave me the skill to find out
how to do it right” he said. “It was
a crazy idea, but I just wanted build
one guitar” Each time, upon
arriving in Wayne's shop Kelley
would find him doing bindings,
shaving braces, setting necks and
before long Kelley was purchasing
tools as he went from project to
Marcia & Kelley in Wayne's shop
project. Kelley said Wayne told him
that the secret was “Good wood and good cuts”. Soon Kelley Lane grew to
become a skilled luthier himself, building and repairing instruments.
5 years and 6 guitars later....... Kelley and wife Marcia still travel to Virginia
where they have made friends with so many people including Wayne. In fact,
having just returned from the Wayne Henderson Music Festival, Kelly
without any preconceived notions, sold his #6 guitar (see article on page 1)
and got the attention of at least two more prospectiv0e buyers at the festival.
How cool is that?
To learn more about SEBA member Kelley and his
Lane Guitars visit his SEBA Page at
www.sebabluegrass.org/members/detail.php?id=2229
or you can call or write him at 706-346-2933
E-mail: [email protected]
www.sebabluegrass.org
Turn out the lights, the party is over....
The music has died!
I write today with a sad and heavy heart. As most of you have heard the
Williamson Music Barn had it final show Saturday night! It was a very
difficult decision to make and it was made with great heartache! For many
years the barn welcomed bands from all over, people that quickly became
the best of friends and wonderful fellowship! I, myself spent 20 or so years
enjoying the best part if my life, developing my music ability and made some
of my beat friends ever! I love you all with all my heart! Thank you John
Williams for the love that you gave each and everyone of us and providing a
wonderful gathering place for the best family reunions in the whole world
on Saturday nights! It will be forever missed and as we have missed you, my
heart will always carrying a special place for you and never be forgotten!
Love to all and my God bless you!
Sandra Williams
The late John Williams had the love and heart
for music back in 1987 when he and his, then
wife Judy opened the Williamson Music Barn in
Williamson GA. For 27 years The Barn was run
totally on donations and no government
assistance Thousands of performances and at
least a million friends later it has all come to an
end. John's widow Sandra and a core of hard
working volunteers are to be commended for
their hard work and dedication to the music, the
musicians, the fans, the community and The
Barn itself. Gone are the jams and shows but not
John Williams
the wonderful memories that will be with all
those who loved the old place, it's people and welcoming spirit.
Here are a few comments from fans and admirers of The Barn.
I had not heard until yesterday and my heart is broken . There were many
friendships created down there that will continue . Our memories of John
and Sandra and their hospitality will forever inspire us all . May God
greatly bless you all for all your love and kindness . We will always love you
all . Nena Duck
Harold and I are saddened
to share this news. Mr.
John Williams contributed
so much to keep the music
in our area alive and well
and we honor & respect
John's memory. A great big
thanks to Sandra Williams
Corley, Donna Betsill
Howell, Donna & Clifford
Whitten & all the others
who worked deligently in
keeping the Williamson Pictures of Performers, Bands, Fans and supporters
adorned the walls at the Williamson Music Barn.
Music Barn open for these
27 years. We know the
decision to close did not come easy and we pray for comfort for all the
Music Barn Fans and want to remind them to treasure the good memories.
Harold and I have good memories of the Barn that we treasure as well.
Harold & Charlotte Kirkland / Hollenville Opry
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I was fresh out of high
school, and was attending a
music
festival
at
the
University
of Alabama,
Huntsville campus. It was all
kinds of music. The McLain
Family Band happened to be
there. They were going to do
a show in one of the halls.
They were standing on the
sidewalk outside of the hall
doing a little teaser set to get
people to come in. They
stopped me dead in my
tracks. I sat right down on the
ground, dropped my jaw, and
said “Oh my gosh, what is
this?!!” Raymond McLain
was playing banjo and they
were all projecting a lot of
energy, had big smiles, and
were real pros.
At the same show there were some old friends of mine playing in the
bluegrass band that opened for the McLains. I was just drawn in by the
whole event that day, and I started down a new path.
Also, at that period of time, our generation was into what was called
the ecology movement. So the fact that this music was being played
organically without electricity seemed pretty cool to me.
Raymond went on to play with Jim and Jesse for many years.
Raymond’s brother Michael played banjo in my band for about five
years, and did the banjo work on the Silver and Gold album with me.
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GUITAR LESSONS Available in Calhoun/Gordon Co. area from Marty Parmer. I'm now accepting
new students for beginner through intermediate guitar lessons. I teach country, gospel, and
AKAI Model X1810 (Reel-to-Reel)3 Head, 3 Motor Stereo Tape Recorder/Cartridge. All original.
bluegrass and include jamming, flatpicking, and backup instruction. Call Marty at 706-680-6630
Great warm sound. $400 OBO. 770-381-5955 Joe
BANJO LESSONS - available in East Atlanta area from Geoff Hohwald, author of the Banjo Primer
Gibson RB250 flattop banjo for sale, serial number 889746, I have $2300 in it and would like to sell Book and DVD. Beginners to advanced. Includes instruction on playing backup and jamming. Free
it for that. It is a very nice banjo, and was set up by Buddy Looney of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. I lessons available at freebanjovideos.com. If you wish to take private or group lessons call 404 218
8580 or [email protected].
can also send pictures of it. Don McWhorter 478 731-3888
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Jul 5 Fri DejaBlue Grass Concert at Red Top, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA, 8:009:30pm, http://www.friendsofredtop.org/, [email protected], Peggy Martin
Jul 6 Sat DejaBlue Grass Concert at Red Top, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA, 8:009:30pm, http://www.friendsofredtop.org/, [email protected], Peggy Martin
Jul 12-13 Fri-Sat Barbwire Bluegrass, Raccoon Creek Music Park, Dallas, GA, 1:00pm,
http://www.raccooncreekmusic.com/, Wendell Hardy, [email protected], (770) 943-2721
Jul 12-13 Fri-Sat Barbwire Bluegrass, Raccoon Creek Music Park, Dallas, GA, 12:00-10:00, Wendall
Hardy, [email protected], (770) 943-2721
Jul 13 Sat Smokey's Farmland Concert at Red Top, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA,
8:00-9:30pm, http://www.friendsofredtop.org/, [email protected], Peggy Martin
Jul 14 Sun SEBA Central Jamb, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm,
http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/,
Jul 20 Sat Bullsboro Concert at Red Top, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA, 8:00-9:30pm,
http://www.friendsofredtop.org/, [email protected], Peggy Martin
Jul 27 Sat Suggins Brothers Concert at Red Top, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA, 8:009:30pm, http://www.friendsofredtop.org/, [email protected], Peggy Martin
Aug 11 Sun SEBA Central Jamb, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm,
http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/,
Aug 19 Mon SEBA MARIETTA CHAPTER, Woodstock Community Church, Woodstock, GA, 1:30
pm to 4:30 pm, http://www.woodstockcommunitychurch.org/, Dan Daniel, [email protected],
770-900-7472
Sep 8 Sun SEBA Central Jamb, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm,
http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/,
Sep 19-21 Thu-Sat Barbwire Bluegrass, Blazin' Bluegrass, Whitley City, KY, 12:00-10:00,
http://www.blazinbluegrass.com/, Gregg Collins, [email protected], (606) 306-5008
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JUL 5-7 PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival, http://peibluegrass.tripod.com Rollo Bay, PE 902-566-2641
JUL 11-13 BEAN BLOSSOM SOUTHERN GOSPEL JUBILEE, http://www.beanblossom.us BEAN
BLOSSOM, IN 941-756-6942
JUL 11-14 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, http://remingtonryde.com/bluegrass_festival.htm Centre Hall, PA
7173483537
JUL 12-14 Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Festival, http://www.mvbga.com Westernville, NY 315-271-4567
JUL 12-13 Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival, http://raccooncreekmusic.com Dallas, GA 770-943-2721
JUL 25-27 BEAN BLOSSOM GOSPEL JUBILEE, http://www.beanblossom.us BEAN BLOSSOM, IN 812-9886422
AUG 2-3 Dillard Bluegrass and Barbeque Festivl, http://www.dillardbbq.org Dillard, GA 706-782-6567
AUG 22-24 BEAN BLOSSOM BLUES FESTIVAL, http://www.beanblossomblues.com BEAN BLOSSOM, IN
812-334-4420
AUG 22-25 Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, http://www.blisteredfingers.com Litchfield, ME 207873-6539
AUG 24 Blissfield Bluegrass on the River, http://www.blissfieldmainstreet.com/events/bbonr.html Blissfield, MI
517-486-6020
AUG 29-31 Armuchee Labor Day Bluegrass Festival, [email protected] Armuchee, GA 706-766-6352
AUG 29-Sep 1 Tri-State Bluegrass Festival, http://www.BluegrassUSA.net Kendallville, IN 260-918-4790
AUG 30-31 BROWN COUNTY OLD SETTLER'S REUNION, http://www.browncountyoldsettlers.org BEAN
BLOSSOM, IN 812-597-5636
SEP 18-21 BILL MONROE HALL OF FAME & UNCLE PEN DAYS FESTIVAL, http://www.beanblossom.us
BEAN BLOSSOM, IN 812-988-6422
SEP 20-22 Bluegrass By The Bay Festival, http://www.bluegrassbythebay.com Gloucester, VA 540-894-8444
SEP 21 Bluegrass & BBQ, http://www.legionpost127.org Buford, GA 470-248-9233
SEP 28 Bluegrass and BBQ, http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/ Decatur, GA 4048312676
OCT 2-Nov 2 Dollywood's National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration, http://www.dollywood.com Pigeon
Forge, TN 800-365-5996
OCT 3-5 great Southern Music Festival, http://pickersparadisepark.com thomasville / Ochlocknee, GA 229 224
6209
OCT 5 An Evening with Dailey & Vincent, http://www.fannincountyemptystocking.org Blue Ridge, GA 706-6329262
OCT 5-6 Georgia Marble Festival & Georgia Bluegrass Championship, http://www.georgiamarblefestival.com/
Jasper, GA 706-692-5600
OCT 5 Hanover Ruritan 1st Annual Bluegrass Festival, http://www.hanoverruritan.org Mechanicsville, VA 804335-8935
OCT 26 EDISTO ISLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, http://www.edistoislandbluegrass.com Edisto Island, SC
843-869-9024
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