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Washington, DC (The District of Columbia)

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566
Tickets & Information: 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600 Administrative Offices: 202-416-8000 Patron Contact

Madam's Organ
2461 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Contact: 202-667-5370

Nightclub 9:30
815 V St. NW (Corner of 9th, V & Vermont Streets), Washington, DC 20001-3020
Contact: 202-265-0930 There is a monitored lot on 9th Street. Come early and park for only $7! Question: Does the 9:30 Club have seats? Answer: No. It's better this way, believe us. Patrons with special needs should call 202-265-0930

Staccato
2006 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009-1806
(West side of the street, just north of Florida Ave.)
Contact: 202-232-2228 fax 202-318-0389 info@staccatoonline.comc

Starland Cafe
5125 Macarthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20016-3300
Contact: 202-244-9396

Maryland

Andy's
337 1/2 High Street, Chestertown, MD
Contact: 410-778-6779
Note: 21 years & older only, please! Smoke Free in the Lounge alludes to the 'living room'-like atmosphere in the listening area. The Lounge has overstuffed Couches & Chairs, wing-back Chairs, Tables w/ Lamps, and a Fireplace. The dishes from the better-than-average menu are tasty and reasonably priced; service is good.

Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
643 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD
Contact: 410-744-1144

Austin Grill
919 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20910-4401
Contact: 240-247-8969 Smoke Free.

Baldwin's Station & Pub
7618 Main Street, Sykesville, MD 21784-7316
Contact: 410-795-1041 No Flash Cameras. No Video Or Audio Recording Permitted. Smoke Free.
The Main Dining Room is an intimate listening area, with a small, corner stage. The menu is modest, food & deserts are very good.

Black Rock Center for the Arts (Coffee House)
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874-2672
Contact: 301-528-2260 or info@blackrockcenter.org

Brandywine Lions Club Park
11585 Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Cheltenham, MD
Contact: 301-782-7900 (US Route 301 (S. Crain Hwy) & Cherry Tree Crossing Road -- Across from the Veteran's Cemetery)

Cactus Flats
10026 Hansonville Rd., Frederick, MD 21702-1917
Contact: 301-898-3085

Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157-5615
Contact: 410-876-2667 or 410-848-7775 Out of area 1-800-654-4645 ccfarm@carr.org

Columbia Town Center Lakefront (Summer Festival)
Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
Contact: 1-877-713-9674
FROM DC/Northern VA: Take 495 north, I-95 North, Route 32 West, Route 29 north, exit at Broken Land Parkway
FROM Baltimore and Points North: Take 695 west, I-70 west, Route 29 south, exit at Broken Land Parkway
Right on Little Patuxent Parkway, and you'll see a big parking lot on the right with several office buildings (across the street from Columbia Mall).

The Friendly Inn
11074 Frederick Rd. (Rt. 144), West Friendship, MD
Contact: 410-531-5510
This rural neighborhood bar has a modest menu, with excellent food & service. (It has hosted some of the best local Bluegrass bands for the past 20 years on Fridays & Saturdays 9-1)

Good Deale Bluegrass Shoppe
655 Deale Rd., Deale, MD 20751
Contact: 410-867-2400

Half Moon BBQ
8235 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Contact: 301-585-1290 Smoke Free in the Listening Area

Hollywood Fire Dept
24801 Three Notch Rd, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636
Contact: 301-373-2900

House Of Musical Traditions
7040 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912-4430
Contact: 301-270-9090 fax: 301-270-3010

Institute Of Musical Traditions
at Universalist Unitarian Church of Silver Spring
10309 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903-1414
Contact: 301-434-4050 - IMT Office: 301-754-3611 Office@imtfolk.org fax 301-754-3612

Johansson's Down Under Brew Pub and Dining House
4 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Contact: 410-876-0320 410-876-0101

Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant
500 Kent Manor Drive, (Kent Island), Stevensville, MD 21666-2540
Contact: Dining: 410-643-7716; Lodging: 410-643-5757 Email: Info@KentManor.com 800-820-4511 fax 410-643-8315
Directions from Baltimore/Annapolis: Take Route 97 towards Annapolis to Route 50 East. - Take Route 50 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Take first exit (exit 37) and bear Right onto Route 8 South. - Follow Route 8 through 1 stop light and make Left before Amoco Gas Station. - Proceed on lane for 1 mile to Kent Manor Inn.

Knights of Columbus Hall (Bishop Becker Council)
302 West Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921-5217
Contact: 800-246-3319 or 410-620-5280
Adults $12; 12 years & under Free. Smoke & Alcohol Free

Homegrown Coffeehouse at National Colonial Farm, Administrative Bldg.
3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607-9676
Contact: 301-283-2113 x930; fax 301-283-2049 email: accofound@accokeek.org

Mangia Italian Grill
10795 Brimingham Way, Woodstock, MD 21163
Contact: 410-461-2900, Fax: 410-461-6901

Rams Head Tavern
33 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401-2420
Contact: 410-268-4545 email: annapolis@ramsheadtavern.com
All Seats Reserved, All Shows 21 years & Over, & Smoke Free (except In the Downstairs Bar & Courtyard)

Strathmore Hall Arts Center
10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-3224
Contact: 301-530-0540

Toots Bar
23971 Mervell Dean Rd. (Off Rt. 235), Hollywood, MD 20636
Contact: 301-373-2955

Virginia

Amelia Family Campgrounds
9900 Military Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002-3826
Contact: 804-561-3011

Arlington Arts Concert Series
Court House Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-5401
Contact: 703-228-1850
also Spice of Life Plaza, 1401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209-2306
Contact: 703-228-1850

Berryville Bluegrass
Johnson-Williams Middle School is located at 200 Swan Avenue in Berryville, Va.
Contact: 540-837-2187 or email tickets@berryvillebluegrass.com
Other Points of Contact: frank@berryvillebluegrass.com, cyndy@berryvillebluegrass.com or 703-549-7500

The Birchmere
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA
Contact: 703-549-7500

Cowboy Cafe North
4792 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207-2528
703-243-8010 (just west of Glebe Rd, near the venerable Alpine Restaurant)

Holy Cross Luthern Church
1090 Sterling Road, Herndon, Virginia 20170
CONTACTS: (703) 435-8377 (Concert Coordinator; (703) 437-1883 (Church Administrator)
Facilities available: Fellowship Hall (seats up to 120); Sanctuary (seats up to 250) w/built in sound system --- Holy Cross is handicapped accessible and smoke free.
Currently host Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series for regional bands.

Drum & Strum Music Center
51 E Lee St., Warrenton, VA 20186-3323
540-347-7484

The Wolf Trap Filene Center
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA directions/map
Contact: General Information: 703-255-1900; Ticket Information: 703-255-1868 Ticket Sales: 703-218-6500 email: wolftrap@wolftrap.org

IOTA
2832 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3806
Contact: 703-522-8340
IOTA does not sell tickets in advance and admittance to all shows is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jammin' Java Coffee House
227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA 22180-4630
Contact: 703-255-1566 fax 703-255-6718 email: Jammin Java
Smoke Free

Lucketts Community Center
42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176-5517
Contact: 703-771-5281
Contractual Obligations Require Us To Prohibit Coolers And The Use Of Video And/Or Cassette Recorders. Smoke & Alcohol Free
Tickets: $12; General Admission (No Reserved Seats)
Booking: Paul Garvin 40297 Braddick Road, Aldie, VA 20105
Contact: 703-327-3351 Call between 4 and 8pm!!!

Mellow Mushroom
417 W Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903-5539
Contact: 434-972-9366

Molly's Irish Pub
36C Main St., Warrenton, VA
Contact: 540-349-5300

Outcrop Fellowship / St. Matthew's Church
201 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA 20164-2387
Contact: 703-796-6675 asm@spiritui.com
(just off Rt. 7 about 15 minutes from Leesburg, Fairfax, Tyson's and Reston.)

Potomac Overlook Park
2845 Marcey Rd., Arlington, VA 22207-5235
Contact: 703-528-5406 Beautiful park- bring a picnic- no cover

Picker's Supply (Concert Hall)
902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5808
Contact: 540-898-0611

The Prism Coffeehouse
214 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Contact: 434-977-7476 tunes@theprism.org
Smoke & Alcohol Free Please Note: All Prism concerts and events start at 8 pm unless otherwise specified! Doors open 45 minutes beforehand.

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 703-739-9268
(In the Del Ray area of Alexandria, about 10 blocks from the Birchmere.)

Starr Hill Brewery & Music Hall
709 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4570
Contact: 434-977-0017
- brewers@starrhill.com
- reservation request
Note: This is a Standing Show, No Seats will be available in the club. If you have a physical disability that requires a seat, please call one of our managers at 434-977-0017 to request a seat.

State Theatre
220 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA
703-237-0300 General Admission except for Tables (see below), Smoke Free
Unless otherwise indicated (on ticket face or on calendar page), all shows are age restricted to 18+, valid ID required. Persons the age of 18 may attend performances if accompanied by a parent. There is a $3 security fee (charged at the door) for persons under the age of 21.
The State Theatre has a full service in-house restaurant for those patrons at the dining tables. Tables may be reserved, while they last, by calling the business office 703-237-0300 from 12-5 pm weekdays. Reservations are accepted until 5 pm the day before the show at a fee of $7.50/person. Tables are held until 45 minutes after the doors open.

Tiffany Tavern
1116 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2925
Contact: 703-836-8844
This 'Old Town' bar has a modest menu, with excellent food & service. It has been hosting some of the best local Bluegrass bands on Fridays & Saturdays 9-1am for 21+ years.

Shenandoah Coffeehouse Series
Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun
20460 Gleedsville Road, Leesburg, VA 20175-8861
Conatct: 703-737-7644
Our venue seats ~ 75. Tickets: @ the door, first-come, first-serve for $10. Season Tickets: Information

Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
Warrenton Concerts Series: Warrenton Middle School
244 Waterloo St., Warrenton, VA 20186-3105
Contact: 540-347-6160 fax 540-347-6169 or
Fauquier High School
705 Waterloo St., Warrenton, VA 20186-3014
Jams: 167 W. Shirley Ave., (Business Rt. 29) Warrenton, VA 20186-3112

The Barns of Wolf Trap
1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182-2064
Contact: 703-938-240

West Virginia

Berkeley Springs State Park
121 S. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-1569
Contact: 304-258-2711

The Purple Fiddle Coffeehouse and Mountain Market
21 East Ave., Thomas, WV
Contact: 304-463-4040 email
Cover $5 Adults - Under 12 Free except for ticketed events. No Smoking.

Pennsylvania

Beck & Benedicts Music Theater
118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA
Contact: 717-762-4711
This is a rural, small town venue, run by the Hardware Store across the hall. Volunteers sell light snacks & beverages. Smoke & Alcohol Free