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September 2011
Carrie Hassler
Joins the SEBA Family
At a recent performance, most of the
audience had never seen or heard of her. And
when she was done, it's likely they'll never
forget either. Women singers, like Carrie
Hassler, with a distinctive down to earth
soulful driving bluegrass voice that delivers
a powerful and energetic performance is a
rare thing. Having made a name for herself
with her Hard Rain band, Carrie has moved
on to a new chapter in her career. She came
off the road a bit this year to pause and
SEBA member Carrie Hassler
reflect. Although she's still touring, she's
enjoying some 'home time' with her husband. They have even opened up a
small restaurant near their home. But, her love of music and a few IBMA
nominations are still driving Carrie to new horizons and opportunities.
SEBA welcomes Carrie to the family and wishes for her ,all out best for what
we know will be a long and illustrious career. FYI Carrie is currently
recording a new album for Rural Rhythm Records to be released late 2011.
This highly anticipated new album is being produced by Steve Gulley
(Grasstowne), so stay tuned for more updates! Carrie is now on tour.
Learn more at Hope River Entertainment via email or by calling 678.377.3298
39TH ARMUCHEE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
SEPT 2ND & 3RD 20 +/- bands on stage,
MORE Jam Sessions, Admission is $11 Friday and $12 Saturday
One of the finest pick'n, jamming festival in Georgia
If you haven't been to Armuchee you have missed a great event.
Location: Hwy 140 15 miles west of Adairsville, GA, 2miles east of Hwy 27
north of Rome ,GA at the Armuchee Saddle Club or call
Chuck at 706-766-6352 or Kricket at 706-766-6353 for more information.
Bring your instrument and let's pick one.
12th Annual Dumplin Valley
Bluegrass Festival
September 15-16-17, 2011
Covered performance area allows folks to
enjoy music rain or shine. World class
lineup. Jamming and camping all weekend.
Volume 27 Number 9
NEW FESTIVAL
MEMORIALIZES
SEBA MEMBERS
SEP 17th
So loved, by so many, Tony
and Ann Ianuario were great
entertainers and supporters of
their church, community and
The Ianuarios were two individuals that
organizations like SEBA. Too truly
loved life and the people they came
soon they were lost in a tragic into contact with. All who knew them
automobile accident on March
were touched by their love and
7th of 2009. Now friends and appreciation for music, art, and the
simple act of living.
supporters can gather to honor
these unselfishly giving and civic minded people at an event that will
be held in conjunction with "Art In the Park" at Hurricane Shoals in
Maysville, Ga on September 17. Come join Tony and Ann's friends.
For more information call or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Annual-TonyAnn-Ianuario-Bluegrass-Festival/106813959412082 Contact Donna Garrison 770540-9790 or Leslie Hart or call 706-215-1856
Headlining at Raccoon Creek September 9th & 10th
Volume Five
Again Wendell & Rene
Hardy have shown their
insight for finding super
talent to entertain the
another great SEBA band
growing
audiences
at
Raccoon Creek in Dallas
Ga. This time it's the group
that keeps turning heads
where ever they go
Volume Five. Now with a
very popular CD "Children
Glen Harrell (fiddle & vocals) Patton Wages
Of The Mountain".
(banjo, & vocals) Chris Williamson (bass &
Learn more about this vocals) Jesse Daniel (mandolin & vocals) and
super event.
See Insert
Adam Duke (guitar & vocals)
East central Tennessee's bi-annual festival
draws folks from all over the southeast.
“It is always great to hear from all you
festivarians and also from the folks who are
discovering Dumplin Valley for the first
time. The exciting lineup has generated quite
a bit of interest ”. Says Mitzi Soward owner
and promoter. SEBA recommends this really
great event. SEBA bands include
Daily & Vincent Jerry Butler & The Blu-J's
and The Little Roy and Lizzie Show
Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park
525 E. Dumplin Valley Rd. Kodak, TN 37764
http://www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
Call 865-397-7942
A rare bluegrass opportunity
Hot Rize
Coming to the Atlanta area on October
With Hot Rize's first 2011
appearance,
the
July
RockyGrass Festival in
Lyons, CO -- the band
started its 10th year with
Tim O'Brien, Nick Forster,
Pete Wernick, and Bryan
Sutton.
See ad on page5
8th
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From the Editor’s Desk
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
John Miller Penni Justice McDaniel
Cindy Pinion Dan Daniel
Paul Byrum Tristan Tuttle
Brad Syna
Bonnie Robinson
We're still looking for your name on our
contributions list too!
2011 SEBA Board of Directors
Don Simons
Dr. Bruce Hunn
Charlie Robinson
Rebecca Lawson
Dan Daniel
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Last month “simply communicating with us” was
part of my message to you. This month that
message is magnified by an omission of a special
series of events that occurred in North Georgia last
month.
The foundations involved were all working toward
a common goal of restoring some of the damage
done by the “Dixie Outbreak” of tornadoes in April. Learn more about about Al, Dana and this event
Among the community members leading the effort
at http://www.northgabluegrass.com/
in the Ellijay area were our own Al and Dana
Henderson. Their efforts organized bluegrass entertainment and other activities for the events.
Unfortunately SEBA was not as involved as one might expect.
Each month we receive many press releases and announcements about events. No excuses can
change the fact that we can not do, or be everything to or for everyone. The communication of events
is one of our primary duties and the lack of volunteers often contributes to the omission of some
events. To Al, Dana and their community go our most sincere apologies. Their dedication to their
friends and community are exemplary.
Although it is not the answer or total solution to reporting events, a better understanding of the
importance of using the FREE SEBA posting service on the website assures that the message will get
out to the public and other SEBA members (over 2500 people). When posting your (or anyone else's
events) there is a space for a description of up to 500 words which can include anything from times,
dates, directions and even ticket information. This information can be (but not guaranteed) extracted
for publication in the Breakdown. In any case, a great deal of time expense was invested in this FREE
service and we will continue to try to get folks to better understand and use it.
All my best,
C.S. “Charlie” Robinson
Until next month keep posting those events at
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Chapter Life
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Meet Paul Byrum
YOUR SEBA CHAPTERS,
VICE PRESIDENTS,
LOCATIONS &
MEETING DATES
For more information on Chapter meetings and events
visit our website at www.sebabluegrass.org
Is there a New SEBA chapter in your
future? Contact us for details
SEBA CENTRAL (Atlanta Metro)
John Miller 404 831-2676
[email protected]
Emory Presbyterian Church 1886 N. Decatur Rd
Atlanta, GA 30307 2nd Sunday 3 - 6pm
NEW DATE
SEBA MARIETTA GA
NEW DATE
Dan Daniel 770 971-2154
[email protected]
Church Of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Hwy,
Marietta, GA 30066 1st Sunday 2:30 – 5:30pm
SEBA FAYETTEVILLE, GA
Tommy Johnston 770-964-3473
[email protected] Community Church 405
Fayette Place
Fayetteville, GA 30214 3rd Sunday 3 - 6pm
SEBA WINDER, GA
Scott & Elizabeth Weber 770-207-9223
[email protected]
St. Anthony's Episcopal Church 174 St. Anthony's Dr
Winder, GA 30680
1st Sunday 3 - 6pm
SEBA CALHOUN, GA
Steve Dyrda 770 608-8729
[email protected]
Harris Arts Center 212 S. Wall Street
Calhoun, GA 30701 2nd Sunday 3 - 6pm
SEBA ELLIJAY, GA
Al or Dana Henderson 706 635-3786
[email protected]
Gilmer County Senior Center 111 Gilmer Street
Ellijay, GA 30540 2nd Thurs. 6:30 - 9pm
SEBA DAHLONEGA, GA
Bobber's Fish House Restaurant, 51 Grove St. N
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Raymond Busbee [email protected]
3rd Sun 3 - 6pm
SEBA TAG (Chattonooga, TN)
Carson Madewell 423-624-3063
[email protected] Silverdale Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, 7407 Bonny Oaks Drive,
Chattanooga, TN. 37421 3rd Sunday 2 -5pm
SEBA FOOTHILLS, SC
Don Acevedo 864 376-1482 [email protected]
Breazeale's Grocery Bluegrass 5109 Liberty Hwy
Pendleton, SC 29670 4th Saturday 6:30 - 11pm
SEBA Middle Georgia Bluegrass Macon Ga
Sam Whaley 478-258-4818
[email protected] 6361 Zebulon Rd, Macon,
GA 31220 1st Monday 6pm -9pm
Visit our website at www.sebabluegrass.org
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Giving Back
Tater People...
Some people never seem
motivated to participate, but are
just content to watch others do
the work. They are called
"Speck Taters."
A master dulcimer performer,
teacher
and
Mid-Eastern
Regional Dulcimer Champion of
2004. SEBA has long recognized
Paul as one of the community's
most effective and giving
supporters of bluegrass music.
Currently, Paul is the Project
Coordinator for the Bluegrass
Bands Helping Hands Benefits
Paul Byrum
that have been ongoing for a few
years now. Here is the latest project Paul is working on, which
includes some of SEBA's members and supporters.
Some people never do anything
to help, but are gifted at finding
fault with the way others do the
work. They are called
"Comment Taters."
Some people are very bossy
and like to tell others what to
do, but don't want to soil their
own hands. They are called
"Dick Taters."
Some people are always
looking to cause problems by
asking others to agree with
them. It is too hot or too cold,
too sour or too sweet. They are
called "Agie Taters."
There are always those who
say that they will help, but
somehow just never get around
to doing the promised help.
They are called "Hezzie
Taters."
Some people can put up a front
and pretend to be someone
they are not. They are called
"Emma Taters."
Then there are those who love
others and do what they say
they will. They are always
prepared to stop whatever they
are doing and lend a helping
hand. They bring real sunshine
into the lives of others. They
are called.
"Sweet
….
.... Taters”
CD Release Party on Saturday September 24th 2011
in the Dalton Freight Depot located at 305 S. Depot Street,
Dalton, Georgia 30720.
The event will feature musical performances from Earl Brackin,
The Dixie Bee-Liners, Jubal's Kin and The Lone Mountain
Band. Radio DJ and internet personality Geoff Morris, from
Bendigo Australia will emcee the concert which is planned to
be streamed Monday September 26th at 8PM Eastern on his
Wall
To
Wall
Bluegrass
show
on
www.WorldWideBluegrass.com.
The CD will be available for $15 with proceeds from the CD
and the planned silent auction benefiting The Miracle League of
Whitfield County. With the ground breaking ceremony
scheduled for August 9th, the Miracle League has plans to
complete the Miracle Field by the spring of 2012. The helping
hands CD is one of many area projects aimed at raising the
funds necessary to complete the Miracle Field.
When
completed, the Miracle field will provide children with special
needs in North Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee a special
park to play baseball.
Volume Three CD: Big Leagues is a fantastic collection of 16
donated tracks featuring traditional bluegrass, contemporary
bluegrass and beyond. Performing artists include: Earl
Brackin, Mark "Brink" Brinkman, Greg Brooks, Becky Buller,
The Dixie Bee-Liners, Jim and Valerie Gabehart, The
Hillbenders, Jubal's Kin, Jean-Luc Leroux, The Lone Mountain
Band, Milkdrive, Rich In Tradition, Frank Solivan and Dirty
Kitchen, Special Consensus, Valerie Smith and Becky Buller,
and Donna Ulisse.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization serving Dalton and North Georgia is accepting
donations for The Whitfield County Miracle Field. C/O: The Miracle
Field, PO Box 942, Dalton, Georgia, 30722-0942
SEBA is very proud of Paul Byrum and all those involved in
such a worthy cause. Thank You
Catch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rjJeb9X1gQ
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SEBA's Emory Presbyterian
Bluegrass & BBQ Fall Festival
Coming up on October 1 at Decatur Ga
11:30am and going til 6pm (see insert)
SEBA Bands Tucker Station String Band,
Hicks With Picks, Grass Backards, Porch
Bottom Boys, and Mars Hill Porch Pickers,
plus there'll be tents for old-time jambing
and for bluegrass jambing and such.
And this year we're adding an open mike
and calling it Miller's Aboriginal Armature
Hour for those who want to assault the
ears but are not yet part of a musicalian
ensemble.
We do need some volunteers to help with
the SEBA table at which we hope to sell
ballcaps and hand out SEBA brochures.
Learn more call 404-831-2676 or visit
www.emorypresbyterian.org/index.htm
SEBA's ANNUAL
GATHERING
ANNOUNCED
The Annual SEBA gathering is set for the
afternoon of Sunday December 11th.
This year's event will have volunteer bands
and all the holiday trimmings.
Can you make a difference in the bluegrass
community
Think you have what it takes?
We are seeking creative giving people to help
guide the future of bluegrass and SEBA as
members of the Board of Directors and or
Committee & Project members..
Fall Heritage Festival and Old
Timers Day: Sept. 23 & 24
SEBA will be at Towndsend TN
SEBA's president and Miss Bonnie will
attend this annual event known to be a
'Pickers Delight ' Visit the hospitality tent at
the event. (Look for the SEBA Banners)
Need more information? call 678 665-1112
www.sebabluegrass.org
Stained Glass
SEBA Members among IBMA
Nominees (highlighted in Bold)
The international Bluegrass Music Association
released the 2011 music awards nominees and
these SEBA members were are up for awards .
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent \ The Grascals
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent \ Doyle Lawson &
Quicksilver
SONG OF THE YEAR
“I Am Strong;” The Grascals featuring Dolly
Parton (artists); Jamie Johnson, Susanne
Mumpower-Johnson,
JaneeFleenor
(songwriters)
“I’ll Take Love,” Dale Ann Bradley with Alison
Krauss & Steve Gulley (artists), Louisa
Branscomb & Dale Ann Bradley (songwriters)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The All-Star Jam: Live At Graves Mountain;
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, The Crowe
Brothers, Lonesome River Band, Mark Newton,
Lou Reid & Carolina, Carl Jackson, Audie
Blaylock & Redline, Carrie Hassler with
Brand New Strings (artists); Mark Newton &
Carl Jackson (producers); Rural Rhythm
Records (label)
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF
THE YEAR
“Prayer Bells of Heaven;” J.D. Crowe, Doyle
Lawson & Paul Williams (artists); J.F. Lowe &
H.W. Ward (songwriters); Ben Isaacs
(producer); Mountain Home (label)
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Graves Mountain Memories;” Rural Rhythm
All-Stars featuring Carl Jackson, Mark Newton,
Audie Blaylock, Lou Reid, Russell Moore,
Carrie Hassler, Sammy Shelor, Mike
Hartgrove, Wayne Benson, Mike Anglin
(artists); Mark Newton & Carl Jackson
(producers); Rural Rhythm Records (label)
“I Am Strong,” The Grascals featuring Dolly
Parton (artists), The Grascals (producers),
Cracker Barrel/BluGrascal Records (label)
“I’ll Take Love,” Dale Ann Bradley featuring
Alison Krauss and Steve Gulley (artists),
Louisa Branscomb & Missy Raines
(producers), Compass Records (label)
“Prayer Bells of Heaven;” J.D. Crowe, Doyle
Lawson & Paul Williams (artists); Ben Isaacs
(producer); Mountain Home (label)
Guitar: Tony Rice
Banjo: Kristin Scott Benson (of the Grascals)
To see the complete list of nominees please visit
the IBMA site at
http://ibmaawards.org/node/221
&
Bluegrass
For those who enjoy
Bluegrass Gospel
by Tristan Tuttle
“You Can’t Shake Jesus”
Kate (my sister) told me about this song that
Ricky Skaggs came out with last year called
“Can’t Shake Jesus” and I immediately fell in
love with it. I don’t know if y’all have heard it
or not, but if you haven’t, you definitely should
give it a listen. Besides the fact that it has a
really interesting tune with minors and an
unusual chord progression, the lyrics are what
really get you.
Naked alone, cold cobblestones, they beat Him
until the blood ran.
They brought Him to die on a cross up on high
with spikes through His feet and His hands.
You can use Him, abuse Him, mock and accuse
Him.
Sell Him out for thirty pieces.
Betray Him, slay Him, do the devil's mayhem,
but you can't shake Jesus
When you really think about it, it makes no
sense why God sent Jesus to die for us. We are
nothing. Our lives are vapor, yet he sent Jesus to
suffer such indignities so that we might be
saved. And if that wasn’t enough, he continues
to pursue us.
I've tried to resist, escape and dismiss, but
there's One who's shadowing me.
I can lose my religion, break with tradition, say
I'll hold out till Hell freezes.
I can test Him, try Him, but I just can't deny
Him.
No I can't shake Jesus.
He loves us so much that He refuses to give up
on us. He still wants us even when we refuse
His grace. This song is a wonderful reminder of
such a great and glorious gift.
I hope that if you listen to this song, it touches
you like it has me. I hope your September is
awesome and as always, you can email me at
[email protected]. Thanks
for reading, friends!
Tristan
An old Cherokee told his grandson,
"My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is
evil. It is Anger, Jealousy, Greed, Resentment, Inferiority, Lies, &
Ego. The other is good. It is Joy, Peace, Love, Hope, Humility,
Kindness, Empathy, & Truth."
The boy thought & asked, "Grandfather, which wolf wins?"
The old man quietly replied, "The one you feed." -
See and hear it on line at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksNXoXru2qY
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Penni Justice
McDaniel
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Although you may not know it ,SEBA Member Penni Justice McDaniel gives a lot to the bluegrass community with little
recognition. For several years we have noticed her emails that come consistently through the e-mailbox. And many times we
have highlighted the things she has reported. The very reserved and modest McDaniel lives in , Lawrenceville, Ga and
operates the highly successful Hope River Entertainment. From representing recording companies and artists, to booking
bluegrass acts, this lady stays on top to her customer's and the public's need for up to date
communications & information. SEBA is proud to have great folks like Penni as members.
To learn more about Penni & Hope River Entertainment visit her at
http://www.hoperiverentertainment.com/ or write her at
[email protected]
SEBA Proud!
Jimmy “Duck” Adkins
The former SEBA President continues to give back as he counts his
blessings. The patriarch of the Cedar Hill Band has been on a
mission to Ghana Africa to teach and inspire the children of one of
the most impoverished people on the planet. We are so proud to
have Jim as a SEBA member and a man who understands the value
of unselfishly giving to benefit others. Salute Jimmy Adkins!
The Lonesome River Band
Celebrates 30 years...
With all the changes of
personnel over the years,
Sammy
Shelor
(banjo)
continues to put out those
distinctive
recordings
reminiscent of the time when
Ronnie Bowman was a member. This has undoubtedly been one
of the keys to the band's success for 30 years Congratulations,
Lonesome River Band
Here's what industry insiders are saying about the Lonesome River Band's
latest CD Still Learning .....
“Man, I love this! It’s a HIT!” ~ Kyle Cantrell – Sirius XM Radio
“FABULOUS! That’s a winner!” ~ Terry Herd – Bluegrass Radio Network
“On their latest album, the band delivers the same
driving sound that has made them fan favorites.” ~
Vintage Guitar Magazine
“STILL LEARNING is the best album I have heard in
ten years” ~ Bob Hayes – Kluane Mountain
Bluegrass Festival (Canada)
“The instrumental work is impeccable throughout,
and showed off to best effect on the sparkling ‘Pretty
Little Girl’, a traditional instrumental arranged by
Sammy Shelor, which closes the set.” ~ My Kind of
Country
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that. It is a very nice banjo, and was set up by Buddy
Looney of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. I can also send
pictures of it.Don McWhorter 478 731-3888
1948 Gibson tenor conversion banjo, 1948 RB
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finger board extension is indian rose wood. It has
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CANDOLINS - Genuine "Washtub John" Candolins.
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Polish fiddle An antique hand-crafted and handdetailed fiddle; good condition, no bow, no strings.
$400.00 Antonio Stradivarius Cox fiddle, made in
West Germany, very old, good condition with bow and
hard case, needs new strings $500.00 Call Anne 770948-9427
Music Instruction
MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS - Play music for fun at
Gerry Hall's home studio. I teach Guitar, Banjo,
Mandolin, Fiddle, Steal Guitar and coach vocals. Will
work with bands on vocal arrangements and harmony
singing. I recently received the Education Award from
the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. 770-422-0220.
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 bluegrass and
include jamming, flatpicking, and backup instruction.
Call Marty at 706-680-6630
BANJO LESSONS - available in East Atlanta area from
Geoff Hohwald, author of the Banjo Primer Book and
DVD. Beginners to advanced. Includes instruction on
playing backup and jamming. Free lessons available at
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group lessons call 404 218 8580 or [email protected].
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Simple Questions and a Simple Answer
Q. Why aren't my favorite events and bands listed in the
SEBA Efans Bluegrass Happenings weekly newsletter?
A. Because no one posted it to the SEBA website.
Q. How can we fix this?
A. Contact your favorite events or bands (SEBA membership
not required) and get them to use the FREE service.
In case you missed it. The SEBA website has a very
expensive FREE posting function that anyone can use.
Although we get dozens of event announcements, there are
simply not enough volunteers to report them all. Therefore
SEBA set up this service to insure the reporting.
To use this FREE service at SEBA please go to:
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SEP 1-3 Armuchee, [email protected] Armuchee, GA 770-900-7472
SEP 1-3 Lil Johns Mountain Music Festival, http://www.littlejohnsmountainmusic.com Snow Camp, NC
336-376-8324
SEP 2-3 Brown Country Old Settlers Reunion, http://www.beanblossom.us Beanblossom, IN (800) 4144677
SEP 2-4 Thomas Point Beach BLUEGRASS SPECIAL, http://thomaspointbeach.com/special/ Brunswick,
ME 207-725-6009
SEP 3-5 41st Annual Powers\' Festival, http://www.powersfestival.com/ Newnan, GA 770-253-2011
SEP 9-10 Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival, http://www.raccooncreekmusic.com Dallas, GA 770-9432721
SEP 10 terrapin creek bluegrass festival, http://bentcreekband.com piedmont, AL 256-441-3245
SEP 15-17 Blazin Bluegrass Music Festival, http://.www.blazinbluegrass.com Whitley City, KY (606-3825005)
SEP 15-17 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival, http://www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com Kodak, TN 865397-7942
SEP 16-18 Blairsville Bluegrass Festival 2011, http://www.unioncountyhistory.org Blairsville, GA 706-7455493
SEP 17 Tony and Ann Ianuario Bluegrass Festival, http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Annual-Tony-AnnIanuario-Bluegrass-Festival/106813959412082 Maysville, GA 706-215-1856
SEP 21-24 Uncle Pen Days Festival, http://www.beanblossom.us Beanblossom, IN (800) 414-4677
SEP 23-25 CFBA Festival and CampGrass,
http://www.facebook.com/CENTRALFLORIDABLUEGRASSASSOCIATION Brooksville, FL 863-397-4497
SEP 23-24 Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Gatherin', http://foggyhollow.com Wellington, AL 256-492-3700
SEP 23-25 Jammin at Hippie Jack's Americana Music Festival, http://www.myhippiejack.com Crawford, TN
931-445-2072
SEP 23-24 Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day, http://www.smokymountainfestivals.org
Townsend, TN 865-448-6134
OCT 1 Congaree Bluegrass Festival, http://www.congareebluegrassfestival.com Cayce, SC 803-796-9020
OCT 1 Emory Presbyterian Bluegrass and BBQ Fall Festival, http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/index.htm
Atlanta, GA 404-831-2676
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Sep 1 Thu Country Fried Karaoke Night, Red Light Cafe, Atlanta, GA, 7:00pm, www.redlightcafe.com, Bill Hoover, [email protected], 404-874-7828
Sep 3 Sat COUNTERPOINT, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA, 8pm-9pm CONCERT, www.friendsofredtop.org, Red Top Park Information Desk,
[email protected], 770-975-0055
Sep 3 Sat Juliette Opry, Juliette Opry House, juliette, GA, www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/groups/JulietteOpry, [email protected]
Sep 3 Sat The Cowtown String Band at Matilda's, Matilda's Music under the Pines, Alpharetta, GA, Gates 7pm, Music 8pm, https://www.facebook.com/event.php?
eid=233590490005004, Chuck Sitero, [email protected], 678-914-1704
Sep 4 Sun Dulcimer Jam and Workshop, St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, Winder, GA, 3-6 PM, Claudine Nickens, [email protected]
Sep 4 Sun SEBA Winder Pickin', St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, Winder, GA, 3-6 PM, Scott or Lizabeth Weber, [email protected], 770-207-9223
Sep 6 Tue Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam, Weekly Bluegrass Jam, Rochelle, GA, Tuesday 6:30 till 9:00 PM, Bob McGuinty, [email protected], 229-276-5852
Sep 9 Fri Steel String Session, The Dam Opry, Hiwassee, NC, 7:00pm, SteelStringSession.com, Lisa Jacobi, [email protected], 706-455-0694
Sep 10 Sat Ken Scoggins & Miller's Creek, Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival, Dallas, GA, Ken Scoggins, [email protected], 803-230-9523
Sep 10 Sat Steel String Session, Vogel State Park Music Festival, Blairsville, GA, 12noon, SteelStringSession.com, Lisa Jacobi, [email protected], 706455-0694
Sep 11 Sun SEBA Calhoun Jam, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun, GA, 3pm - 6pm, www.cgarts.org, Steve Dyrda, [email protected], (770) 608-8729
Sep 11 Sun SEBA Central, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm, John Miller, [email protected], 4048312676
Sep 11 Sun ‘OLD TIME’ MUSIC JAM, The Crimson Moon, Dahlonega, GA, 2 PM- 5 PM, www.thecrimsonmoon.com, 706-864-3982
Sep 13 Tue Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam, Weekly Bluegrass Jam, Rochelle, GA, Tuesday Night 6:30 till 9:00 PM, Bob McGuinty, [email protected], 229-2765852
Sep 15-17 Thu-Sat The Claire Lynch Band, Merrimack Performing Arts Center, Huntsville, AL, 7:30pm - 11:00pm, www.merrimackhall.com, VENUE,
[email protected], 256 534-6455
Sep 16-18 Fri-Sun Barbwire Bluegrass, Blazin Bluegrass Festival, Whitley CIty, KY, 5pm-12pm, www.blazinbluegrass.com/, Ricky Ponder, [email protected],
678/251-8210
Sep 17 Sat Ken Scoggins & Miller's Creek, Elijan Clark Bluegrass Festival, Lincolnton, GA, www.KenScoggins.Com, Ken Scoggins, [email protected], 803-2309523
Sep 18 Sun SEBA Dahlonega Jam, Bobber's Fish House, Dahlonega, GA, 3pm - 6pm, Raymond Busbee, [email protected], (706) 216-3885
Sep 20 Tue Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam, Weekly Bluegrass Jam, Rochelle, GA, Tuesday Night 6:30 till 9:00 PM, Bob McGuinty, [email protected], 229-2765852
Sep 22-25 Thu-Sun FarmPark Bluegrass Festival, Denton FamPark, Denton, NC, 12 Noon - 11:00 p.m., www.farmpark.com, Karen Miller, [email protected],
336-859-2755
Sep 23 Fri Travelin' McCourys, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell, GA, Performance at 8pm, www.roswellpresents.com, Jess Wells, [email protected], 770594-6232
Sep 24 Sat Steel String Session, Vogel State Park Music Festival, Blairsville, GA, 8:00pm, SteelStringSession.com, Lisa Jacobi, [email protected], 706455-0694
Sep 24 Sat The Grayson Jam, The Grayson Jam, Grayson, GA, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Eddie Rawlins, [email protected], 770 843-8129
Sep 27 Tue Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam, Weekly Bluegrass Jam, Rochelle, GA, Tuesday Night 6:30 till 9:00 PM, Bob McGuinty, [email protected], 229-2765852
Sep 30 Fri Ken Scoggins & Miller's Creek, Laurel Lakes BG Festival, Salemburg, NC, Ken Scoggins, [email protected], 803-230-9523
Sep 30 Fri Steel String Session, Murphy Heritage Walk Festival, Murphy, NC, 1:00pm, SteelStringSession.com, Lisa Jacobi, [email protected], 706-4550694
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