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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Volume 9
September/October/November 2013
Issue 4
2013-2014 SMBA Concert Series starts back up next month October thru May October 12 American Drive
November 9 Spinney Brothers
November 30 Danny Paisley and Southern Grass
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. ©
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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 - Young’s UMC 7075 Wertzville Rd, Mech. PA - 3rd Sunday of every month - Microphones are provided - Visitors & musicians of all skill levels are welcome
ANNUAL PICNIC - JULY 26, 2014 (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
Young’s UMC 7075 Wertzville Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA
- 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 - President’s Message - Officers /Board of Trustees - SMBA 2013-2014 Concert Series - Band BIOS - Upcoming Events - Bluegrass Radio - Music Lesson & Instrument Repair - Jams - Membership Invitation
2013 OFFICERS Dick Beckley Mike Lebo Jean Snyder Bill Coleman
President Vice President Treasurer/Membership Recording Secretary
2-3 3 4 5 6-7 8-16 17 18 19-20 21
(717) 938-4975 (717) 215-3088 (717) 957-4609 (717) 308-0752
2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ruth Ann Berney Walt Crider Bob Bishard Librarian Mike Foster Hornpipe Editor Jon Raemore Music Committee Sue McKinsey PR / Media
(717) 979-3373 (717) 300-3408 (717) 957-4349 (717) 649-0107 (717) 599-5944 (717) 244-4428
2013 CHAIRPERSONS George Fishel Picnic Committee Walt Crider Scholarship Committee Mike Lebo Web Master
(717) 580-7838 (717) 300-3408 (717) 215-3088
(717) 766-4424
Seven Mountains Scholarships
Must be 18 and under by the end of the year Does not have to be an SMBA member Once awarded, recipient may not apply for at least 2 more years. Maximum award to be $250. Funds go to camp, music instructor, etc., directly. Application period is January to end of March annually. Awards will be announced April. A short letter explaining why the applicant likes bluegrass music and where the awarded funds will go. A scholarship form is available on our website. www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
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 newsletter 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.
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INSIDE THE SMBA to travel more since their marriage last year. He will be a tough act to follow, but I am hopeful that others will step forward and we will continue to have the great time each summer that he has organized for us this year and in the past.
THE PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE DICK BECKLEY As the fall approaches and our 2013-14 Concert Season is soon to begin, I urge all our members to take advantage of the great bands we, again, have assembled for the upcoming season. Bios on the first 4 bands to perform are elsewhere in this issue of the Hornpipe. Our SMBA picnic on July 27th at Allenberry was huge success. The food was outstanding, as usual, and Baltimore Bluegrass Band put on a great performance for all attending. Also, there was some fine picking and singing by SMBA members before and between band performances. As the band was performing their finale, a scorching rendition by Warren Blair of "Orange Blossom Special", the rain cascaded down upon us and the band area was literally flooded, bringing two great sets of music to a quick ending. I think that all attending will attest that this was one of the best picnics, ever. If you were not there you missed a great event. I would like to thank Bill Aldinger for his chairmanship of our SMBA picnic for every year since its inception. We have the picnic because of Bill and his creative ability, thoughtfulness, organizational skills and, most of all, his dedication to SMBA and its members over the past decade or so chairing the picnic. It was his idea to have an organized picnic and he also was instrumental in creating our annual Raffle which is in conjunction with the picnic and which has made our picnic mostly self-supporting, while keeping it affordable for all our members. It is one of the best bargains anywhere. Bill has asked that he be relieved of his Chairmanship so he and Jan can pursue other activities, since they have a desire Page 3
Bill also had asked me that he not be reappointed this year to his accustomed spot on our Board of Trustees and I appointed Ruth Ann Berney as his replacement on the board. Again, Bill will be sorely missed. He has, at one time or the other, held just about every office or position in our Association and it will not seem the same not having him in on the planning of all our activities. Bill has, however, told me that he'd still be around and I hope that he will lend some insight and expertise to the new chairman, George Fishel, and his committee when the decision making begins on next year's picnic. All this leads me to point out the fact that the projects, shows, The Hornpipe, Jams, etc. do not just happen here at SMBA. It involves planning, sometimes even hard work, and a lot of time, to make our organization what it is for our over 400 members. Chairpersons, Board Members, and Officers tend to turn over faster than we realize, and new blood is sorely needed to carry on, if SMBA is to survive and grow. Please consider getting involved if you are not already involved in SMBA activities. You get out of an organization about what you put into it. I can attest that it has been a very rewarding journey for me working on the Music Committee and being a board member and officer, and it will be for you also, if you just step forward and volunteer to serve. SMBA Officer Elections The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary are elected at the annual SMBA member meeting in January. Anyone interested in running for any of these positions should contact the Nomination Committee Chair, Walt Crider
[email protected]
SMBA OFFICERS - BOARD - CHAIR POSITIONS
Bill Coleman Bob Bishard Dick Beckley Jean Snyder Jon Raemore Mike Lebo Mike Foster Sue McKinsey Walt Crider Ruth Ann Berney George Fishel
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
(717) 308-0752 (717) 957-4349 (717) 938-4975 (717) 957-4609 (717) 599-5944 (717) 215-3088 (717) 649-0107 (717) 244-4428 (717) 300-3408 (717) 979-3373 (717) 580-7838
A complete listing is located on page 2 of this newsletter.
IN RESPONSE TO DICK BECKLEY’S PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 6/13/13 To: Mike Foster, Newsletter Editor, SMBA Re: Response to Dick Beckley’s Editorial in “The Hornpipe” As a fairly recent bluegrass convert and in response to Dick Beckley’s editorial in the last “Hornpipe,” I must say that I agree with him 100%. I was a country music fan for years, beginning in the 60’s. And like him, I too have been turned off by country music’s recent evolution into country rock. It seemed more and more that if a band had several loud electric guitars and drums and the vocalist sang with a “twang,” then it was considered to be legitimate country. I couldn’t stand to listen to it any longer. Then I bought a banjo a year and a half ago and started taking lessons. At that time, the only bluegrass songs I could name were “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” “Rocky Top,” and “Wabash Cannonball”! When I started listening in earnest to traditional bluegrass artists and songs, I discovered music that appealed to me much more than the country music I was currently hearing. Yes, in bluegrass there are the same “love lost songs” and “he/she done me wrong songs” that are a part of country music’s repertoire. But traditional bluegrass music spoke to my heart in the same way as the old country songs of the 50’s and 60’s. And when I started going to jams and hearing more bluegrass songs, I knew I had found a home and a music passion. You must also consider the talent involved in performing a traditional bluegrass song versus a country song. I believe most people could strum some chords on a loud electric guitar or pick notes on an electric bass guitar or bang on a set of drums or sing the lyrics with a backwoods twang – and make what comes out sound fairly close to a current country song. But try that with a bluegrass song – it doesn’t quite work, does it? What struck me most when I started going to jams was the absolutely incredible talent I heard. While I have a long way to go and am gradually learning to fit my style of beginner banjo picking into jams, I am very much humbled by the talent of the other pickers. And I agree, if I attend a bluegrass concert and leave with my ears hurting as Mr. Beckley stated, then it was not a traditional bluegrass concert! However, I believe that to continue, traditional bluegrass has to embrace new songs written by current traditional bluegrass artists. Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers’ mandolin player Mike Terry has written many beautiful songs that rival some of the traditional bluegrass favorites while keeping to the old bluegrass/mountain music style we all love. Even some rock songs can be “converted” to bluegrass and played acoustically without the harsh sounds of electric guitars and drums. Have you heard Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie perform the Beatles’ “Yesterday”? Incredible! We need to insist that traditional bluegrass stay traditional – but we also have to evolve a little and include some of the newly written traditional-style songs and “converted” rock songs. Consider adding a few to your play list! -- Cindy Criswell, Gardners, PA Page 4
BAND BIOS October 12, American Drive Our opening show of the 2013-14 season will be on Oct 12 and will feature American Drive, an outstanding band. American Drive is a new band in name only, the guys having all been members of the New South before JD Crowe retired last year, except for the banjo player who took JD's place in the band. Not many bands can boast of 3 top vocalists, but American Drive has exactly that. Ricky Wasson fronts the band on guitar, Dwight McCall is on mandolin, and Matt Despain is on dobro. These 3 can all render an excellent lead vocal as you will quickly see when you see these guys perform. Rounding out the band is Kyle Perkins on bass, and Josh Hymer on banjo. Past attendees may remember Josh playing a hot banjo on our stage a few years ago with David Parmley. They have a new CD out and it has been at or near the top of the charts. They maintain the sound of the New South while also blending in their own style of traditional bluegrass. Traditional lovers should not miss this concert, which will be one of the best on the 2013-14 calendar.
November 9, The Spinney Brothers Our first November band is a hard driving traditional band from north of the border in Nova Scotia. We have been working for 2 years to get the Spinney Brothers here on our stage. They have a hard driving traditional sound that would seem to be straight from the hills of Kentucky or Virginia and have been around the very top of the charts over the last several years. Brothers Rick and Allen on banjo and guitar respectively, have a family harmony that is tough to duplicate. They are often compared to the Gibson Brothers in their harmony renditions but to me, lean a bit more to the traditional side of bluegrass. The last few years, they have taken IBMA by storm and everyone there agrees that they are the best ever to come out of Canada. Rounding out the band is longtime member Gary Dalrymple on mandolin and Darryl Hebb on bass. Their stage presence is reminiscent of the bands of the 50's and 60's, both in sound and also the well dressed, professional image that they present. They have come a long way to entertain us. This is a can't miss show. Let's fill the fire house for this fine band! Page 6
BAND BIOS November 30, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass We listened to you, our audience and have added two extra shows to our 2013-14 lineup this season. The first is the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend with Danny Paisley and his fine group. Everyone who follows real traditional bluegrass seriously, knows Danny and what he brings to the stage. His vocals are instantly recognizable and his style is his own. Danny is on guitar and accompanying him is son Ryan Paisley on mandolin, York County native Dougie Meek on fiddle, Eric Troutman on bass, and Mark Delaney on banjo. Mark has graced our stage in the past with Legends of the Potomac, Country Gentlemen Tribute Band and Good Deale Bluegrass Band. Our attendance at these 2 new shows will determine whether or not we keep the extra dates on our future concert calendars. If you want more shows, please make an effort to support these "extra" shows on our schedule.
December 14, Boxcars Our December Band should need no introduction as this is the 3rd straight year they have been our December Band. One of the all-time favorites to perform here, they always draw a large crowd and their performances are always memorable. These fine musicians and vocalists always present a full concert of their hit recordings, a mixture of traditional and contemporary bluegrass. A multi-award winning group both separately and together, instrumentally and vocally, they are: Adam Steffey on mandolin and vocals, Ron Stewart on banjo and vocals, Keith Garrett on guitar and vocals, John Bowman on fiddle and vocals, and Harold Nixon on bass. They also will be trading instruments around throughout their performance as all are multi-instrumentalists. Let's turn out in record numbers for this performance to welcome this fine group back again to our stage.
*** You have asked for and we have listened. For the many that have commented that they want more traditional bluegrass on our concert schedule, the above bands fit perfectly into this category. Your attendance in large numbers will insure that we stay the course having pure traditional music more often in the future. Page 7
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bluegrass Pickers wanted to jam at the 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser To Benefit The Navy SEAL Foundation Jam from 4:30 til?
For jam information contact Cindy Criswell at (717) 486-8904 or
[email protected] For clay shoot information Contact Brian Kimball at (717) 578-9515 or
[email protected]
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For those of you heading to Florida
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dickinson Presbyterian Church 12 Church Road Carlisle, Pa 17015 717-776-3461 Show starts at 7:00. Doors open at 6:00 PM All admissions $8:00 September 7 The Hickory Project October 5 Circa Blue November 2 Border Ride
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UPCOMING EVENTS 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268 FMI: 717-762-4711 or beck-benedicthardware.com Dick & Della Boschert ALSO A JAM EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM
Shows start @ 7:00 PM * Unless otherwise noted
Concerts $14—Jams $4 (Children under 12 free)
As one of the longest running concert series in central Pennsylvania, Beck and Benedict hosts some of the most talented musicians in bluegrass music today. Dick & Della Boschert
In addition to the concert series, Dick and Della also sponsor an open mic jam held every Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
9/14/13 Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band 10/19/13 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Band 11/16/13 Lonesome Highway 12/14/13 Scott Brannon Bluegrass Band
Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks, Music Theatre is on the right.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Walt Crider and The Old Time Way Band Website—for details http://www.waltcriderandtheoldtimeway.com
Upcoming Events
New CD Coming!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct 12 Oct 26 Nov 9 Nov 23 Dec 14 Dec 28
40 Shepherd Rd., Newville, PA Exit 37, RT I-81. FMI: Gary & Mary 717-776-7447
Dinner Specials Shows start at Show tickets
4:30 PM 6:30 PM $6.00
Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of ever month.
Goofy’s Eatery & Spirits 5965 York Rd Spring Grove, PA 17362 717-225-9909
Date Sep 1 Sep 6 Sep 7 Oct 8 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 25 Nov 29
Band Blue Train Salem Bottom Boys Sterling Rush Long Ryde Whiskey River Aspen Run Silver Eagle Band Gamber Station Sons of Man Foggy Hollow
Reminisce Baileys Crossing Set Free Chapter 7 Mosley Family Bluegrass Travelers Holiday Show Holiday Show
September 14 - Lucketts Classic Car Show and Pickin' Party. Lucketts Community Center 42361 Lucketts Road LEESBURG, VA 20176
For a complete listing contact Luckett’s www.luckettsbluegrass.com or (703) 771-5281
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BLUEGRASS RADIO (Washington, DC) Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show Every Friday from 8-10 PM
Bluegrasscountry.org
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
Enjoy bluegrass 24 hours a day Channel 61
Bluegrass Signal Sun. 10 PM, Mon. 7 PM,,Tues. 1 AM, Wed. 6 AM, Thurs. 8 PM
bluegrassonthetube.com
The Katy Daley Show Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM
Rt. 23 Radio Show Hosted by Ernie and Matthew Thacker Wednesday Night 10 P.M. to Midnite http://www.blogtalkradio.com/trueradioent
(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
(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)
Davis Tracy Monday 8:00 - 9:00 AM 9:00 - 10:00 PM Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Great website. Check it out !
(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
We’re Reality Radio !
Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
www.wdvrfm.org (Brevard, NC)
Every Sunday 3-5 PM FMI: www.wsqlradio.com
Tim Michaels 717-637-3831
[email protected] Opry Show Tim Michaels Knee Deep In Bluegrass Cindy Baucom Knee Deep In Bluegrass Cindy Baucom Into The Blue Terry Herd
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Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR
Tom Adams 717-259-6502 Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html
Bluette Bros. 122 Hill St York, PA 17403 (717) 854-9064
Mike’s Music Shop 3966 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 540-5188
Campbell’s Music 2361 S. Queen St York, PA 17405 (717) 741-2634
David W. Musselwhite RD 3, Box 7593 Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 865-6236
Country String Shop 54 W. Main St Campbelltown, PA 17010 (717) 838-8732
David R. Strait Master Luthier (717) 258-6036 Phone (717) 258-4098 Fax
Norm Deaver 203 W. Watson Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047 (215) 757-0471
[email protected]
Chimneys Violin Shop 614 Lerew Rd. Boiling Springs, PA 17007 (717) 258-3203
Jeff Hostetter 109 N. 2nd St New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 235-7465
RLH Guitars 30 North Main St Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 244-9981
J W Music 127 N. Hanover St Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 258-6765
Ken Runkle West York, PA (717) 792-0302
Fiddle’s & Bows Ken Crone 3340 Colonial Rd. Dover, PA 17315 (717) 292-3058
Keener Violins Sales & Repairs 19 Maple Stree Jacobus, PA 17407 (717) 428-1151
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 Alex Dietrich Banjo
Contact info pending
[email protected]
Patsy Kline 717-964-3797 Mandolin & Guitar Chris Davis Guitar, Mandolin
857-225-2944
DP's Music Center, Lewistown, PA -
[email protected]
Bucks County Folk Music Shop 215-345-0616
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Uke
2400 Oakland Road Dover, PA 17315 (717) 767-9400
Authorized: Blueridge Dealer
Judy & Robert Winters Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups / Sales
___________________ Lititz, PA Phone: (717) 627-1010 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.stringdoc.com Appointment only Authorized Deering banjo dealer.
[email protected] ________________________ Bucks County Folk Music 40 S. Sand Road New Britain, PA 18901 215-345-0616
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JAM SESSIONS MONDAY 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
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
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 July and August
FMI:
410-374-2895
TUESDAY 12:00—3:30 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 6:00 to 10 PM– 1st & 3rd Tuesday Union Vol. Fire Co. - Felton, PA 61 Main St., Felton, PA 717-246-3892—feltonforeco.org 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] 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 hosting 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/
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
[email protected] . More info about Chaplin's at chaplinsmusiccafe.com
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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 pickers 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. 6:00 to 10:00 PM Every Friday Carroll Township Community Center Jam Shermans Dale, Perry County Call for directions. FMI: 717-582-2312 6:00 to 8:30 - First Friday each Month Lisburn Church of GOD Contact Roger Horner - 717-249-7870 7:00 PM - ? - 4th Friday The Flying Dutchman Bluegrass Jam Old Firehouse / Robert Kain's Country String Shop, Campbelltown, PA FMI - Contact Jackie at 717-361-8474 or
[email protected]
JAM SESSIONS SATURDAY
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
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 before 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 814-9408352 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.
7:00 PM - Second Sunday Kennedy’s Valley Church of God Landisburg, PA
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 summer.
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
[email protected]
EVERYONE WELCOME 2:00 to 5:00 PM Third Sunday EVERY MONTH Held at: Young’s UMC 7075 Wertzville Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17053 FMI: Jean Snyder
717-957-4609
SUNDAY 1:00 to 4:00 PM - First Sunday (April thru October) St. Thomas Roasters - Linglestown, PA Contact Mike Foster 717-649-0107 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 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
Directions: Rt. 81 to the Mechanicsburg exit Rt. 114. North on Rt. 114 to Wertzville Rd. Left on Wertzville Rd. 1/2 mile. Church will be on the left.
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 ©
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: SMBA Family Membership With your membership, you can help to promote bluegrass music to an ever-increasing number of people. Your membership helps to support our concerts, jams, an annual picnic, a quarterly newsletter, an informative website, and introduces our young members 18 and under to bluegrass music through music scholarships. Please join today.
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Just $12 per year (Any amount above $12 will go directly to the scholarship fund)
Help support bluegrass music.
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association c/o: Jean Snyder 827 New Valley Road Marysville, PA 17053-9716 FMI: Call Jean Snyder (717) 957-4609
Join today !
The annual fee is $12 per family. FMI: call Jean at (717) 957-4609. Make checks payable to Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association
Please send your membership information and fee to Jean Snyder ~ 827 New Valley Road ~ Marysville, PA 17053
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If you play in a band, please list:
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If you are interested in volunteering to serve in any capacity, please call any officer or trustee. (Any amount above $12 will go directly to the scholarship fund)
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