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The Grasscals, The Country Gentlemen, Blue Highway, Bill Monroe, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Stanley Brothers, Del McCoury, The Osborne Brothers, Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Seldom Scene, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Reno and Smiley, Flatt and Scruggs, The Boys From Indiana, and The Dillards are only a fraction of the outstanding artists you'll experience when you tune in to Bluegrass Ramble.
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David Davis: Mando and Monroe to the Max David Davis talks with Rich Baker about The Warrior River Boys, his band from Sand Mountain, Ala.; growing up with a strong dose of Bill Monroe, and other musical influences including The Carter Family and The Louvin Brothers. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE (MP3) (Running time: 10:08)
Alison Brown: All EnCOMPASSing Banjo Rich Baker talks with Alison Brown about her remarkable, innovative banjo playing; coming at bluegrass with a California connection; and her vibrant recording label, Compass Records. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE (MP3) (Running time: 9:32)
Classical Denison Students Breakdown and Play Bluegrass The Music Department at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, is teaching students to play bluegrass music. Brent Davis filed this special audio report about Andy Carlson, music department chair at Denison University, who makes his bluegrass students play outside. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE
RAMBLIN' THIS WEEK.... We're melting Old Man Winter with some blazing bluegrass!
Tune in WOSU's Bluegrass Ramble, Saturday and Sunday's at 6pm on 89.7 and live on the Web at wosu.org. And don't forget to scroll down to see the latest showdates of live bluegrass performances in and around central Ohio.
Check out the updated showdates (see below) for live concerts in your area.
Chet DeLong Born in mountain country Kentucky, Chet DeLong has lived in central Ohio for 43 years and been part of WOSU's Bluegrass Ramble since 1990. He grew up listening to Farm and Fun Time on WCYB in Bristol, Va., featuring the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, and Bill Monroe. "I can't recall a time of not being in love with bluegrass music," he says. DeLong has promoted bluegrass shows since the 70s and has attended festivals in many parts of the country. A charter member of the Central Ohio Bluegrass Association, DeLong has performed in the "Plum Mountain Grass" band for many years. DeLong says he loves to play listener requests.
Rich Baker (emertus host) Rich Baker, a life-long resident of central Ohio, joined WOSU’s Bluegrass Ramble in 1986. Rich received a journalism degree from Ohio University where he hosted a country music show on WOUB-FM. After graduation, he worked for 20 years as director of corporate communications and investor relations for CompuServe Incorporated and for seven years in the same capacity for Metatec International. In 1995, Rich hosted a second radio show on WRVF 98.9 FM called the Bluegrass Hot Top Hits Countdown but considers WOSU as “home.” Rich performs with bluegrass bands in the area, serves on the WOSU Friends Board, the Central Ohio Bluegrass Association board, and is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association.
Chris Johnston Chris is a Central Ohio native and has worked at various Columbus area radio stations, beginning with high school. He joined WOSU in 1987 as host of a Big Band show. When that show was discontinued, he was asked to continue at the station as a fill-in host for the Bluegrass Ramble. He was made a regular host in 2006. Asked to name a favorite band, he defers saying he has favorite songs--especially instrumentals. During the week, Chris works for Franklin County in the Purchasing Department and is active in Financial Peace classes at his church. He currently resides in Southeast Columbus with his wife Diana.
Jake Young Our newest Rambler came to Columbus from Pennsylvania. Jake works in a music store, plays banjo and guitar, and makes a weekly appearance at a bluegrass night at a local club. He's enthusiastic about some of the younger bluegrass artists, but he's devoted to the traditional sound and the founding fathers of bluegrass including Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and The Stanley Brothers.
Bluegrass Music Showdates
Last Updated February 1, 2012
ALSO AVAILABLE AT: WOSU.org and CentralOhioBluegrass.com Watch the Bluegrass Ramble Facebook Page at facebook.com/bluegrassramble for any updates between publications of this list. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Feb 2 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Feb 3 Russell Moore and 3rd Tyme Out and the Hart Brothers at Stuart’s Opera House 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, Oh. 8 pm Info (740) 753-1924.
Feb 3 Fox and Hounds at Stanely’s Pub 323 Stanley Avenue, Cincinnati Info: 513-871-6249 10 pm
Feb 4 New Grass Station and Slate Ridge at the Central Ohio Bluegrass Associations monthly meeting at Westerville Genoa Middle School 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway, Westerville, Ohio. Meetings are held in the cafeteria. Jam gets underway at 5. Band performances at 6 pm.
Feb 4 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers with Chuck Wait & Driveline at the Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street in Mt. Orab, OH. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 7:00 pm.
Feb. 6 Kitty & Vernon McIntyre Duet at Centerville Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio - Bluegrass with style!. 6:30 PM. Info: 937-433-8091
Feb 9 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Feb 10 Junior Sisk and the Ramblers Choice and the Wheeling High School Bluegrass Band at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291
Feb 10 The 8th Annual Denison Bluegrass Festival. All events free and open to the public Open Rehearsal, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Burke Rehearsal Room Concert I, 7:00 p.m., Swasey Chapel, featuring The Bluegrass All-Stars with Don Rigsby, Mark Schatz, Richard Bailey and Kathy Chiavola, special guests Andy Carlson, Casey Cook, and the Denison University String Orchestra.
Feb. 11 The 8th Annual Denison Bluegrass Festival. All events free and open to the public. Workshops in Burke Recital Hall:11:00 a.m.-Old-Time Dance with Mark Schatz; 12:15 p.m.-Bluegrass Bass with Mark Schatz; 1:30 p.m.-Clawhammer Banjo with Mark Schatz; Burke Rehearsal Room: 12:00 p.m., Bluegrass Banjo with Jason Burleson; 1:00 p.m.-Mandolin/Fiddle with Shawn Lane; 2:00 p.m. Guitar with Tim Stafford; Concert II, 7:00 p.m., Swasey Chapel: Blue Highway.
Feb 11 Dailey and Vincent at an in store appearance at Cracker Barrel 7171 Miller Lane at 12 noon Later, Dailey and Vincent with opening act Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at the Dayton Masonic Center with a live performance at 8:00 pm. Info at 937-496-3863.
Feb 11 New Outlook and Tommy Hall & The Sunlighters at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway 850 Fitchville River Road, New London, OH (SR13 and 25-30 mi north of Mansfield). Doors open at 5. Music at 6pm. Information at 440-225-5863.
Feb 11 Fox and Hounds at Ruby Tuesday, 1978 Summit Street, Columbus Info: (614) 291-8313 10 pm
Feb. 16 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Feb. 17 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave in the Grandview Area. 7-9 p.m.
Feb 18 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band and Open Highway at Maranatha Community Fellowship Center, 6240 Lucas Pike, Plain city, Ohio. 5pm. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574 or www.blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com
Feb 18 Harold Hamilton and Special Guest New Outlook at the Lincoln Way Recreation Center 2817 St. Route 602 North Robinson, Ohio For Info – (419) 562-4363 Music starts at 7 pm.
Feb. 23 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Feb. 24 NewFound Road at May Pavilion, 292 W Center St, Marion, OH - . 8:00pm. Info: 740-383-2101 or online at http://www.marionpalace.org
Feb 24 The Larry Stephenson Band and Bluegrass 409 at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291
Feb. 25 Lonesome Meadow, Black Diamond, Safire Sun at Colonial City Moose Lodge, 417 West High Street, Mt.Vernon, Ohio - . 6:30. Info: 740-392-0480 or 740-397-5272
Feb. 25 The Gibson Brothers and Newfound Road at Miami University Hamilton Campus Parrish Auditorium 7:30 pm Info at 513.529.3200
Feb 25 Third Annual Hope Now Bluegrass Bash featuring Lonesome Meadow, Black Diamond and Safire Sun at Colonial City Moose Lodge, 417 West High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. Showtime 5:00 pm. Info: 740-392-0480 or 740-937-5272
Feb 25 Fox and Hounds with Death By Banjo at the Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St., Columbus Ohio Info:614-268-1841 Music starts at 9 pm
Feb. 25 Chestnut Ridge Gospel Bluegrass Band at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band 7:00 - 9:00 pm Acoustic Jam 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Mar. 1 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Mar 1 The Yonder Mountain String Band and the Infamous String Dusters @ The Newport Music Hall located across from the Ohio State University Campus on High Street in the heart of the University District.
Mar 1 Fox and Hounds at Jackie O’s 24 West Union St., Athens Ohio Info at (740) 594-2739 10 pm
Mar 2 David Parmley and Continental Divide and Cabin Fever at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291 Mar. 2 Lost and Found at Licking Valley Elementary School, 1510 Licking Valley Road, Hanover (near Newark), OH - . Doors at 6pm; show at 7:30pm. Info: Chester Flowers, or Troy Herdman, 740 763 3680, or 614 471 6595
Mar 3 Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys at the Kent Stage, located at 175 East Main Street in Downtown Kent,Ohio, Call the theater for times and additional information 330-677-5005.
Mar 3 New Outlook and Open Rail at the Central Ohio Bluegrass Associations monthly meeting at Westerville Genoa Middle School 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway, Westerville, Ohio. Meetings are held in the cafeteria. Jam gets underway at 5. Band performances at 6 pm.
Mar 3 Lost & Found with Lonesome Meadow at the Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street in Mt. Orab, Oh. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 7:00 pm.
Mar. 7 Fox and Hounds at Fast Bar and Billiards, 2992 Hayden Run Plaza, Columbus Ohio. 9-11 pm
Mar. 8 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Mar. 9 Grasahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Ave in the Grandview Area. Music Starts at 7 pm.
Mar. 10 Bluegrass in the Cornfields Indoor Bluegrass Concert at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass. Featured Bands: Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass plus The Retread Bluegrass Band. 4pm. Info: 419-568-1220.
Mar. 10 The Whitaker Brothers and Kentucky Border at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway 850 Fitchville River Road, New London, OH (SR13 and 25-30 mi north of Mansfield). Doors open at 5. Music at 6pm. Information at 440-225-5863.
Mar. 10 New Jerusalem at the Coming Together Center, 4302 North Dixie Drive in Dayton, OH 6 pm
Mar. 15 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Mar. 16 New Jerusalem at the Akron Free Will Baptist Church, 1802 Eastwood Ave, Akron, OH 7pm
Mar. 16 Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and Timberline at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291
Mar. 17 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver at Big Walnut High School 555 South Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, OH 7:30 pm Information at 740-548-4199.
Mar 17 Harold Hamilton and Special Guest to be announced at the Lincoln Way Recreation Center 2817 St. Route 602 North Robinson, Ohio For Info – (419) 562-4363 Music starts at 7 pm.
Mar. 17 New Jerusalem at the New Beginning Fellowship Church 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield, OH 6pm
Mar. 18 New Jerusalem at the Christian Life Church, 221 South Chillicothe Street, Plain City, OH 6:30 pm
Mar. 22 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220 Mar. 24 Appalachian Opry at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta. Join Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with the Opry Staff Band and their guest artists for an evening of bluegrass, old country music, comedy, and fun 7pm. Info: 419-568-1220 Mar 24 Little Roy and Lizzy Show at the Logan Hocking Activity Center 1593 E. Front Street in Logan, OH Info: 740-385-4322 Mar 24 New Jerusalem at the House of Prayer, Lucasville, OH 6 pm.
Mar 24 Black Diamond Bluegrass and Berachah Valley at Maranatha Community Fellowship Center, 6240 Lucas Pike, Plain city, Ohio - from Columbus, 12 miles west I-70 to US RT 42 North, 4 miles on right corner of 42 and Lucas Pike.. 5pm. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574 or www.blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com
Mar. 24 Joe Williams and Deep Water Bluegrass Band at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Mar. 25 Fox and Hounds at Dick’s Den, 2417 N. High St., Columbus Ohio. Info: 614 268-9573. 10 pm
Mar. 25 Ralph Stanley, The Seldom Scene and Jim Lauderdale at the Midland Theater in Newark, OH 7:00 pm 740-345-LIVE for more information.
Mar. 29 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. However, please call before traveling. 7:00 PM. Info: 419-568-1220
Mar 30 The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band and The Price Family at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291
Mar 30 & 31 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival at the Roberts Center near Wilmington, Oh (Intersection of I-71 and US Route 68) Friday performers are Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers , David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Nothin' Fancy, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio and Del McCoury Band. Saturday performers include Moron Brothers, Kenny and Amanda Smith Band; Paul Williams and the Victory Trio; The Boxcars and Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers. Music starts Friday at 1, Saturday at 12 noon.
Mar 31 Dailey and Vincent at Fisher Auditorium (on the OARDC Campus) at 7:00 pm. Ticket Info and directions at 330-465-7164.
Apr 7 Big County Bluegrass at the Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street in Mt. Orab, Oh. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 7:00 pm.
Apr. 4 First Annual WOBA Craft Show at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Limited number of 10 foot by 10 foot spaces available with 6 foot table provided. Applications are now being accepted. Entertainment will be provided during the show including a variety of styles and forms. The venue includes soft young voices, story-telling, dulcimers and bluegrass. Food service will be available with ample parking on a paved surface. Details at 937-693-3538 or emouk@nktelco.net. 9am. Info: , 937-693-3538
Apr. 12 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyreDetails at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com. 7pm.
Apr 13 New Jerusalem at the Tiro Baptist Church in Tiro, OH 7 pm
Apr 13 Fox and Hounds at Jackie O’s 24 West Union St., Athens Ohio Info at (740) 594-2739 10 pm
Apr 13 The Tommy Webb Band and Wills Creek at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291
Apr 14 Berachah Valley and Country Grass at the Central Ohio Bluegrass Associations monthly meeting meeting at Westerville Genoa Middle School 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway, Westerville, Ohio. Meetings are held in the cafeteria. Jam gets underway at 5. Band performances at 6 pm. (note later in the month than usual due to Easter being on April 8th)
Apr. 14 New Jerusalem and Cliff Tyree Red White and Blue at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway 850 Fitchville River Road, New London, OH (SR13 and 25-30 mi north of Mansfield). Doors open at 5. Music at 6pm. Information at 440-225-5863.
Apr. 15 Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, OH Show starts at 3 pm.
Apr. 19 F.O.P. Benefit at Ritz Theatre, 30 South Washington St, Tiffin, Ohio - Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass. Lightning fast instrumentals, close harmonies, entertaining novelty songs, plus trick fiddling with Roadie LaPew, the fiddling Polecat. 7pm. Info: 419-568-1220
Apr. 20 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave in the Grandview Area. 7-9 p.m.
Apr. 21 Harold Hamilton and Special Guest Lonesome Meadow at the Lincoln Way Recreation Center 2817 St. Route 602 North Robinson, Ohio For Info – (419) 562-4363 Music starts at 7 pm.
Apr. 26 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays. However, please call before traveling. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com. 7pm.
Apr. 28 Black Diamond Bluegrass and the Kentucky String Quintet at Maranatha Community Fellowship Center, 6240 Lucas Pike, Plain city, Ohio - from Columbus, 12 miles west I-70 to US RT 42 North, 4 miles on right corner of 42 and Lucas Pike.. 5pm. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574 or www.blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com Apr. 28 Appalachian Opry at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta. Join Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with the Opry Staff Band and their guest artists for an evening of bluegrass, old country music, comedy, and fun 7pm. Info: 419-568-1220 Apr. 28 Frost Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
May 3 Bluegrass Cafe at Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US 33 , Wapakoneta, Ohio - Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Cafe is a weekly event on most Thursdays. However, please call before traveling. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com. 7pm.
May 4 The Spinney Brothers and Joe Williams and Deep Water at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291.
May 5 Joe Williams & Deep Water and RU Bound at the Central Ohio Bluegrass Associations monthly meeting at Westerville Genoa Middle School 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway, Westerville, Ohio. Meetings are held in the cafeteria. Jam gets underway at 5. Band performances at 6
May 5 Nothin Fancy with Retread Bluegrass Band at the Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street in Mt. Orab, OH. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 7:00 pm.
May 5 New Jerusalem at Spring Fest in Lovell, OH 1 pm
May 6 New Jerusalem at the Lockbourne Free Will Baptist Church in Lockburne, Oh 10 am.
May 12 Marty Raybon w/ Full Circle & Safire Sun at College Twp Firefighters Fundraiser, Memorial Theater, Mt. Vernon, Ohio - Downtown Mt. Vernon. East of the Square. 7pm. Info: 740-358-0012 www.collegetownshipfd.com
May 12 Berachah Valley and Honey Creek Grass at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway 850 Fitchville River Road, New London, OH (SR13 and 25-30 mi north of Mansfield). Doors open at 5. Music at 6pm. Information at 440-225-5863.
May 18 Nothin Fancy and Strung Up at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291.
May 26 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
June 1 The Rarely Heard and The Last Gold Dollars at the Pennyroyal Opera House Located at Exit 198 off I-70 in Fairview,Oh. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7 pm. Info: 740-695-6291.
June 1-3, Frosty Morning, Joe Williams & Deep Water, the Wayfarers, Showers of Blessings and Timberline Bluegrass at Dillon State Park Campground, 5265 Dillon Hills Dr, Nashport, OH - Dillon State Park is located off of St Rt 146, approx 8 miles West of Zanesville, OH *Jamming begins Friday at 6pm, Concert Saturday at 5pm, Gospel Music Service Sunday at 10am. Please bring your own lawn chair for comfortable seating. Info: Jerry Pollock, 740-453-4377
June 7-9 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family Campground 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH Featured bands include Melvin Goins, New Outlook, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Nightlfyer, Open Rail, Junior Sisk and the Ramblers Choice Republik Steele and the Martin Family. Thursday show starts at 5 pm. Friday and Saturday shows get underway at 12 noon. Open Stage before and after each scheduled performance shows.
June 9 Deepwater Bluegrass Band and Black Diamond Bluegrass Band at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway 850 Fitchville River Road, New London, OH (SR13 and 25-30 mi north of Mansfield). Doors open at 5. Music at 6pm. Information at 440-225-5863.
June 23 Willis Creek Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
June 29 Grasahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Ave in the Grandview Area. Music Starts at 7 pm.
July 12-14 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family Campground 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH Featured bands include Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long, Goldwing Express, the Putnam Family, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, Larry Gillis, Tommy Sells & Big Country, New Country Grass and Jeanette Williams. Thursday show starts at 5 pm. Friday and Saturday shows get underway at 12 noon. Open Stage before and after each scheduled performance shows. July 14 Grassahol at the Buckeye Valley Opry, 2300 National Road SW in Hebron. Performing at 6 and 8 pm Info: 740-504-8100 July 14-15 Rangeline Bluegrass Festival in Covington, OH featuring on Saturday the 14th Ray Bolden, Dailey & Vincent, Paul Williams and The Victory Trio, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Annie & Mac Old Time Music, Berachah Valley, Rum River Blend. On July 15th Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Paul Williams and The Victory Trio, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Annie & Mac Old Time Music, Rum River Blend, Berachah Valley. Festival is located at 4530 N. Rangeline Rd Covington, just west of Piqua, OH. July 12-14 34th Annual Coba Summer Festival at the Hartford Fair Grounds, 14028 Fair Grounds Road in Croton, Ohio. Thursday entertainment includes the Mule Skinners and New Grass Station, Friday Goldwing Express, Slate Ridge, Berachah Valley and RU Bound. Saturday line up includes Phillip Steinmetz and his Sunny Tennesseans, Open Rail, Idyletymes, Kentycky 31, and Salt Creek Inc. Bring an instrument for jams. Modern campsites available for camping. Children’s Activities. Bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating.
July 28 Awesome Possum Bluegrass Band Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com Aug 2-4 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family Campground 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH Featured bands include James King, Travers Chandler & Avery County, IIIrd Generation, The Spinney Brothers, Karl Shifflet & Big Country, Nothin’ Fancy, Heather Berry and Tony, Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys. Thursday show starts at 5 pm. Friday and Saturday shows get underway at 12 noon. Open Stage before and after each scheduled performance shows. Aug. 17 Grasahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Ave in the Grandview Area. Music Starts at 7 pm.
Aug. 25 Northwest Territory at Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Sept. 8 Tom Benson and the Dyer Switch Band at Festival In The Cornfields FOTMC, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, Ohio - . 7pm. Info: Laura Ritchie, fotmclaura@iglou.com www.fotmc.com
Sep 22 Dailey and Vincent at the Dave Finkleman Auditorium at Miami University Middletown in Middletown, OH 7:30 pm
Sept. 22 Grassahol at the Pataskala Antique Power Show, Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park. in Pataskala, OH. Playing at 2 - 3 P.M. and 4 - 5 P.M. Info: 740-927-5757
Sept. 22 Chestnut Ridge Gospel Band at Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Oct 27 Grassahol at the Three Rivers Bluegrass series at Coshocton, Oh in the Agents Reality Bldg, 1 mile north east of Coshocton. Info and directions at 740-502-0443.
Nov. 24 Bluegrass 409 at Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Dec 22 Band TBA Morning at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Agents Realty and Auction Services Bld. 1 miles East of Coshocton. The building is located at 23024 County Rd.621, on US 36 and SR 621. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
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