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Tim O'Brien at DCBU's Bluegrass & Old Time Camp! The legendary Tim O'Brien will teach masterclasses in songwriting, voice, fiddle and more at the DCBU Bluegrass & Old Time camp, July 13-17, 2009. Camp is at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md, and is held in cooperation with Commonground On the Hill. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to study guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass and mandolin. Bluegrass instructors are: Dede Wyland (voice), Randy Barrett (banjo), Tom Adams (guitar) Tara Linhardt (mandolin), Jim Heffernan (dobro), Tom Gray (bass) and Alexander Mitchell (fiddle). Old time staff includes Dave Bing (fiddle), Earl White (fiddle) and Jim Hale (clawhammer banjo). Lots of jamming! Band workshops! Fun! |
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ATTENTION BLUEGRASS LOVERS!!
Would You Like To Be A Sponsor or Supporter For A DC Bluegrass Festival?? We will need about $30,000 to support the development and production of the DC Bluegrass Festival, tentatively scheduled for the Spring 2010. The sooner you can make your tax-deductible contribution, the sooner you'll be sitting in your lawn chair enjoying great music at a premier festival right here in Washington. All gifts are being set aside specifically for the festival fund! Corporate Sponsorships: Click Here! Private Supporters: Click Here! OR Contact Randy Barrett at 703-405-6230. Thank you. |
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Gold Heart Hits The Road!
Anybody who feels bluegrass is a graying art form will surely be silenced by the Gold sisters. With a cumulative age of only 48, Analise, Jocelyn, and Shelby can sing, play and perform songs with disarming ability. Even more impressive, the trio has been playing and performing professionally for less than four years. ..... Read More.... |
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Bill Monroe Stamp Still a Possibility!
The U.S. Postal Service Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is currently considering Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass Music" as a subject for a commemorative stamp. No date for the final decision has been given. The 100th anniversary of Bill Monroe's birthday will be September 13, 2011. That would be a perfect day to issue the stamp. Here’s what you can do to help! |
Bluegrass Sites We Like:
Bluegrass Country.org
If you have any ideas, thoughts, constructive criticisms, etc. feel free to contact Randy Barrett at 703-405-6230, or go to our Contact DCBU menu option. Thank You, Randy Barrett, DCBU President & Chairman