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If you do, you can post it here by requesting an ad using our Ad Request Form
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Note: Next Ad clean-up on 05/31/2008!

20080509 - We are looking for a fiddler
For our DC based old time independent rock group Junior League Band who can tour
Contact: Lissy Rosemont, Email: LissyRosemont@gmail.com,

20080508 - PRICE REDUCED to $1,400 -- A very nice Taylor Grand Auditorium guitar
1995 Limited Edition (label signed by Bob Taylor, no. 3 of 300)
Indian Rosewood-Sitka (GA-RS) model, with very tasteful inlays and other appointments.
Condition is immaculate -- this guitar has been played little. Original hard shell case.
To see photos of the guitar and more details
If you'd like to see the guitar in person, give me a call of send me an e-mail.
Asking: $1,400
Contact: Douglas Johnson, Adelphi/College Park, Maryland, Email: douglas51--at--aol.com, Phone: 301-439-9087

20080501 - Start-up band doing 3 part harmonies
More musicians needed. We have a passion for Appalachian and old time, classic country, and some bluegrass.
Two established songwriters in band. Don't be shy! Say hello, come jam and make music with us.
Good times are not far away! ALL INSTRUMENTS NEEDED. This is me, but our sound is different...
Contact John Bolten, Email: john@johnbolten.com

20080430 - Country and Bluegrass Album Collection for Sale
$5.00 each or take all for $3.00 each.
I think I have about three thousand more or less
Contact: Cecil Johnson, Summerfield, FL, Email: cecilrjohnson@embarqmail.com, Phone: 352-307-7350

20080425 - Beginning banjo player looking for beginners to organize a regular SLOW JAM!!
Repeat: SLOW JAM! I just finished Pete Wernick's jam camp at Merlefest.
I will do the organizational footwork (time/date/place) etc., but would like to gauge interest.
Contact: KEITH PAVLISCHEK, ANNAPOLIS, MD, Email: keithjpav@yahoo.com, Phone: 410-757-6981

20080424 - Bluegrass bassist looking for guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin, fiddle to jam with (Silver Spring/Rockville line)
I am an experienced bluegrass bass player who would like to get a friendly regular jam going at my home in Silver Spring near the Rockville line. Any skill level welcome as long as you are familiar with bluegrass material and can at least play a few chords on your instrument.
If you'd like to hear some of my songs, check out my MySpage page
You can email me at barb@barbdiederich.com or call me at 301-949-6887. Looking forward to hearing from you!

20080422 - Start up bluegrass band looking for guitar and mandolin player.
Contact: Steve Harris, Martinsburg, WV, Email: steveharrisgc@yahoo.com

20080420 - Two Peavy speakers with adjustable stands.
15 in. woofer and two 8in. tweeters... Like new, used one season...$350...
Also two Tranyor monitors with volumn controls..$150
Asking: $350
Contact: Willie Poole, Email: lydiapoole@juno.com

20080403 - Lonesome Highway is looking for an upright bass player.
They are a contemporary bluegrass band from Romney West Virginia. Vocals a plus.
Visit our website at Lonesome Highway or MySpace. Also check out some of our videos on YouTube.
Contact: Buddy Dunlap at biggrassears@aol.com or call me at 540-664-4219

20080403 - Davis Mandolin for sale.
Dark finish, flat fingerboard. Great tone, awesome chop. Built by Buddy Davis.
Asking: $3250.
Contact: Buddy Dunlap, 540-664-4219, Biggrassears@aol.com

20080402 - Fiddle Player Wanted
Part-Time Northern Shenandoah Valley-based band interested in an experienced fiddle player with vocal ability. Able to play other instruments and sing lead and harmony parts a plus.
Contact: Bill Foster, Strasburg, VA, email: swfoster@shentel.net; Tel: 540-465-9501
Band Site: Five of a Kind

20080402 - Two mandolins:
a sunburst Eastman MD815 f-5 style w/bound f-holes ($1250)
a unique Epiphone F-4 style oval hole instrument($950).
Email or call for more details.
Contact: Orrin Star, Cheverly, MD, Email: orhay@aol.com, Phone: 301-773-6149

20080401 - Collings MF5 Deluxe V Mandolin Red Spruce Top
Waverly Tuners This is the top of the line Collings Mandolin. Comes with Calton case. Price is great but firm
Asking: $9500.00
Contact: Bill Beeler, Email: bilfall54@comcast.net, Phone: 410-688-5318

20080329 - 2 Wilfer Basses
Laminated and fully carved.
Asking: $3000., & $6000.
Contact: Joe Nickel, Fairfax, Va, Email: joenickel@verizon.net, Phone: 703-817-1730

20080325 - Flatiron Festival F 1992 Serial # 9206665
Excellent condition w/rectangular case w/blanket
Asking: $2,200
Contact: Bill Smoot, Herndon VA, Email: bsmoot@cox.net, Phone: 703-298-3165

20080234 - MINT condition American Standard Upright String Bass from the 1950's !!!
Asking: $6500.00
Contact: William Adams, Email: hpytrls@comcast.net, Phone: 301-848-1864

20080324 - 1950's German Bass in EXCELLENT CONDITION !!
Asking: $2100.00
Contact: William Adams, Waldorf, Md., Email: hpytrls@comcast.net, Phone: 301-848-1864

20080323 - Olney Theatre's production of Big River seeks experienced Guitar/Banjo players and Fiddle players for their production of Big River. The show begins 7-1-08 and runs for four weeks. All positions are paid. Please call for more information.
Contact: Aaron Broderick, Olney MD, Email: Aaronbroderickpiano@yahoo.com, Phone: 443-538-7284

20080315 - Alvarez Dreadnaught, Model AD80S
Pristine condition. Includes MBT Soft Hard Case.
Asking: $500.00
Contact: Fran Brock, Berryville, VA, Email: fbrock@visuallink.com, Phone: 540-955-4553

20080313 - 2001 Martin Clarence White, HD-28
LSV special order adirondack top greven pickguard. Very clean loud warm beautiful tone. Please email or call for pictures or questions
Asking: Reduced to $2300
Contact: James Roberts, Washington DC, Email: jjrpjc@msn.com, Phone: 202-255-3149

20080311 - Very nice Taylor Grand Auditorium guitar
1995 Limited Edition (label signed by Bob Taylor, no. 3 of 300), Grand Auditorium, Rosewood-Sitka (GA-RS) model, with very tasteful inlays and other appointments. Condition is immaculate -- this guitar has been played little. Original hard shell case. To see photos of the guitar and more details, go to: Guitar If you'd like to see the guitar in person, give me a call of send me an e-mail.
Asking: $1,575
Contact: Douglas Johnson, Adelphi/College Park, Maryland, Email: douglas51--at--aol.com, Phone: 301-439-9087

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