- help connect new and existing bands with community music resources
- broaden the audience for Bluegrass entertainment by reaching out to new fans, burgeoning musicians, and potential supporters
- promote and support a wide range of Bluegrass-oriented activities
- assist and enhance the efforts of any DC regional Bluegrass-related venture, including; other acoustic music organizations, the media (radio, print, web, and TV), concerts, jams, retailers, performers, etc.
| THE DC Bluegrass Union
"Since 2001 continuing in our mission of supporting and promoting the DC Region's Bluegrass music scene" "WHEREAS, the greater Washington, D.C.-area has become one of the most active, creative and productive Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Communities in the world;" - Adrian M. Fenty Mayor, District of Columbia" |
What is the DCBU?
The DCBU is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to
supporting and promoting Bluegrass music in
the Washington DC and surrounding areas,
(South to Fredericksburg, VA, North to So. PA, West to Shepherstown, WV and East to the Eastern shores
of Maryland & So. Delaware), basically anywhere within a 2-3 hour drive of DC. This area is arguably THE most active, creative, and productive Bluegrass
community in the world.
As a 501(c) non-profit organization your gifts are fully tax deductible! (We will be happy to provide a tax receipt).
The DC Bluegrass Union hopes to represent the DC Bluegrass community,
serving as the premier steward of Bluegrass music in the extended DC region--and beyond--through
the support and promotion of its bands, venues, supporters, events, and activities.
As a DCBU Member, you can greatly help support these goals.
To that end, we endeavor to: