Bluegrass Ramble Concert schedule
WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble
Music Showdates.
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Please send updates or corrections to Chris Johnston via email at johnstonteam@hotmail.com Since schedules can change due to cancellation or weather., before traveling to an event please call to confirm with the show venue that the show will go on. Not responsible for errors and omissions.
Standing Date Shows:
Every Monday Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Rib City BBQ, 746 NW Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 7-9 pm. Free event.
Every Wednesday Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11059 Colerain, Ave, 6:30-8:30. Free event.
Every Thursday (except holidays) TNT Bluegrass at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH 7-9 pm
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Frosty Morning at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH. Music begins at 6:30.
First and Third Monday each month. Doug Fox and the Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at VFW Banquet Hall, 1131 Sugar Grove Road, Lancaster, OH. 6:30-9:00 pm.
3rd Sunday of every month, Wahlhalla Ramblers at Combustion Brewery and Tap Room, 2971 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 3-6 pm.
Jams:
Every Monday, 6-9 p.m. Jam Central Ohio at Summit Music Hall, 2210 Summit St., Columbus.
Every Tuesday Jam at Dick’s Den, 2147 N. High Street. Call 614-268-9573 for details and time.
Every Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Linden Aerie Eagles 2252 at 3800 Westerville Road, Columbus.
Saturdays by arrangement: Fred’s Slow Jam. 10am to noon in Pickerington, OH. Contact him to confirm at Fstaunton59@gmail.com.
Third Saturday each month 11 a.m.-5 p.m. jam and music workshops at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave., Columbus.
Every Saturday: Bluegrass Musicians Supply, 1370 South High Street, Columbus, OH. 10 am - 3 pm
Monthly jam sessions at Thomas Auction Center, 176 South Main Street, Fredricktown, OH. Free. 7 pm
Second Thursday of the month: First Baptist Church of Richwood, fellowship hall, 101 East Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 6 pm
Second Thursday of the month, jam at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Publuc Square, Nelsonville, OH. 6:30-8:30 pm.
Shows that have fixed dates:
Mar. 7—Kevin Prater Band at Pemberville Opera House, 115 East Main Street, Pemberville, OH 7 pm
Mar. 7—Don Rigsby & The Fly By Nights at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Mar. 7—Dan Tyminski with the Steeldrivers and Bourbon Revival at Bonded Spirit, 302 Court Street, Covington, KY 7 pm
Mar. 7—The Clay Hess Band at Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 6 pm
Mar. 7—The Farmer & the Crow at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Mar. 11—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Mar. 13—Rhonda Vincent & the Rage at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series. Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, 207 South Court Street, Marysville, OH 7 pm.
Mar. 13—The Malpass Brothers at Amish Country Theater, 4365 SR 39, Milletsburg, OH 7 pm
Mar. 14—Appalachian Road Show at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Mar. 14—New Mountain Heritage at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH.
Mar. 15—American Fiddle Masters concert hosted by Tony Ellis featuring Jenny Allinder, Paul Brown, Johnny Staats, Debbie Norris, Bobby Taylor, Ted Jordan, and Linda Scutt at Circleville Presbyterian Church, 134 East Mound Street, Circleville, OH 2 pm
Mar. 18—Yonder Mountain String Band at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7 pm
Mar. 20—Cabin Fever with opening act Steve Ludwig & Casual Hobos at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
Mar. 20—Bluegrass Night in Cleveland featuring The Sugar Mules and The Asheville Boys at The Winchester Music Tavern, 12112 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH. 8 pm
Mar. 20—The Isaac’s at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 State Route 118, Van Wert, OH Doors open at 6:30. Music begins at 7:30.
Mar. 21—Kauffman Road at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Mar. 20—Wood Pickers at Byrnes Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Mar. 25—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Mar. 27—Open Highway at Byrnes Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Mar. 28—Poverty String Band Trio (PSB3) at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 7 pm.
Mar. 28—Tennessee Bluegrass Band with opening act Ramblin’ Bluegrass Ensemble at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evenimg Street, Worthington, OH 7 pm
Mar. 28—Danny Paisley & Southern Grass Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Mar. 28—Hillbilly Chic at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 8 pm.
Mar. 28—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Mar. 31—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Miami University, 1601 University Blvd. Hamilton, OH 7 pm.
April 4—The Cleverly’s at Sorg Opera House, 63 South Main Street, Middletown, OH 8 pm
April 4—Hillbilly Chic at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
April 8—Chris Thile at Marathon Theater for the Performing Arts, Donnell Theater, 200 West Main Street, Findlay, OH 7:30 pm
April 9—Newfound Road at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 8 pm.
April 10—The Goldberry’s at Byrnes Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
April 10—Wood and Strings with opening act Cabin Fever at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
April 11—Possum Creek Ramblers at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
April 11—Vern McIntyres Appalachian Grass at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
April 17—The Malpass Brothers at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series. Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, 207 South Court Street, Marysville, OH 7 pm.
April 17—The Relentless Mules at Byrnes Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
April 18—Won Peace at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
April 18—Blue Note at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
April 24—Other Brothers at Byrnes Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
April 24—Nu-Blu with opening act Just Plain Grass at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
April 25—Forrest Hills Bluegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
April 25—Mike Mitchell Band at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
May 1— Glass Run Road with opening act
Brother Randall & Friends at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
May 2—Special Consensus Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
May 2—Kenny & Amanda Smith at Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH
May 2—Lincoln Highway at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
May 8—Authentic Unlimited with opening act Alum Creek at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
May 15— Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at The Gloria Theater, 216 South Main Street, Urbana, OH 7 pm
May 16—Almost Famous Reunion Show at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.
May—16 Big Bear Bluegrass Bash featuring Sour Mash String Band, Poplar Ridge, Tidalwave Road and David Mayfield Parade at Big Bear Lake Family Resort, 9906 Big Bear Creek Road, Lucasville, OH Mysic Begins at 12 Noon.
May 22—Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at Toledo Zoo Amphitheater, 7:30 pm.
May 24—David Mayfield Parade at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
May 30—Silvergrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
June 12—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West Third Avenue in the Hrandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
June 12-13 Lonesome River Band, Ottawa County, Muddy Crick, Kauffman Road, Crabgrass, Uniontown and Lincoln Highway at Waterworks Bluegrass Festival, 711 West Findlay Street, Carey, OH More information at 419-294-8440.
June 20—Lafferty Pike at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
June 21-27 Adam Schlenker will be teaching at Steve Kauffman’s Accoustic Kamp in Maryville, TN. Those interested should register online at flatpick.com
June 24—Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at E. J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH. 7:30 pm.
June 27—Forrest Hills Bluegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
July 17—Trampled by Turtles (bluegrass influenced folk band) with special guest Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners at the Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights, OH 7:30 pm
July 23—Kevin Prater Band at Rowdy’s Smokehouse, 495 Ralph Street, Jackson, OH 7 pm
Aug. 1—Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at Ohio State Fair Celeste Center, Columbus, OH 7 pm
Aug. 9—Special Consensus at Lakeside Chautauqua Bluegrass Festival, 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, OH
Aug. 28—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West Third Avenue in the Hrandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Sept. 19—Willow Creek at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Sept. 11-13—Walnut Hills Bluegrass Festival, Walnut Hills Farm, 9085 Adams Road, Huber Heights, OH featuring Friday Chris Davis Band, Po Ramblin’ Boys and Lonesome River
Band, Saturday Jonny Estep & Lonesome Blend, 7 Mile Bluegrass, New Found Road $ Grascals. Music begins at 11 both days.
Sept. 26—Carter Bridge at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Oct. 17—Blue Note at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Oct 24—New Mountain Heritage at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Nov. 6—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West Third Avenue in the Hrandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Nov. 14—Bill Purk & the Muleskinner Band
at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH
Dec. 12—Lafferty Pike at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6 Note: the Opera house is under renovation and performances will be held at Clifton Presbyterian Church, 183 Jackson Street, Clifton, OH