Bluegrass Ramble Concert schedule

WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble

Music Showdates.

Last Update: January 23, 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:

Jan. 23—Hillbilly Chic at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue in the Grandview Area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

Jan. 23—David Mayfield Parade at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7 pm.

Jan. 24—CANCELED due to weather. David Mayfield Parade at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6. To be rescheduled at a later date.

Jan. 24—Poverty String Band Trio (PSB3) at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 7 pm.

Jan. 28—The Mighty Troubadours at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, Oh Doors open at 7:30. 8:00 pm.

Jan. 28—Infamous Stringdusters with opening act Mountsin Grass Unit at Globe Iron, 2325 Elm Street, Cleveland, OH. Doors open at 6 pm

Jan. 29—Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall and George Meyer at Lincoln Theater, 769 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 7:30 pm.

Jan. 29—Infamous Stringdusters with opening act Mountain Grass Unit at Taft Theater, 317 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm.

Jan. 30—Special Consensus at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

Jan. 30—Other Brothers at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue in the Grandview Area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

Jan 30—Muddy Krick Mountain Band with opening act Bean Boys at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.

Feb. 4—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Feb. 6—Pitney-Meyer at Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, 207 South Court Street, Marysville, OH 7 pm.

Feb 6—Blue Diggity with opening act Shortline Junction at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.

Feb 7— Appalachian Road Show at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

Feb. 11—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

Feb. 12—Ralph Stanley II at Southgate House Revival Sanctuary, 111 East 6th Street, Newport, KY. 8-10 pm

Feb. 17—Yonder Mountain String Band at Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Street, Cleveland, OH Doors open 6. Music begins at 7:30.

Feb. 18—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Feb. 19—Sam Bush at Kent Stage, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH Doors open at 6:30. Music begins at 7:30.

Feb. 20—Sister Sadie at Kent Stage 185 East Main Street, Kent , OH Foors open at 6:30. Music begins at 7:30.

Feb. 20—Kenny & Amanda Smith at Denison University’s American Roots Festival, Swasey Chapel, 1st Floor. 7 pm

Feb. 20—David Parmley with opening act Ild Hometown at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.

Feb. 21—East Nash Grass at Denison University’s American Roots Festival, Swasey Chapel 7 pm. There will be a mixer & workshop prior to the show at noon.

Feb. 21—Sierra Hull with opening act The Milk Carton Kids at Celestial Theater, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth, OH 7 pm

Feb. 21—Greg Blake & Hometown at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

Feb. 21—Benefit for Stacy Wilcox at Ashland Theater, 212 Center Street, Ashland, OH. Featuring Larry Efaw & the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Muddy Krick Mountain Band, New Outlook, Beyond Calvary, Ottawa County Bluegrass Band, Lincoln Highway, Kyle Jarvis and a local All Star Band. Music begins at 12 noon. Info: 616 216 7107.

Feb. 22—Sierra Hull with opening act The Milk Carton Kids at Peoples Bank Theater, 222 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 8 pm

Feb. 25—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Feb. 28—Appalachian Swing at Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Road, Newark, OH. 7:30 pm

Feb. 28—Thunder & Rain at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

Mar. 6—Don Rigsby with opening act Ryan Abercrombie & Secret Creek at Pennyroyal Opersa House, I-70 at Exit 198, Fairview, OH Kitchen opens at 5. Music at 7 pm.

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. 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—SBJ Fund raiser. Details to follow

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. 21—Kauffman Road at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

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.

April 9—Newfound Road at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 8 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 17—The Malpass Brothers at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series. Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, 207 South Court Street, Marysville, OH 7 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.

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 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.

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 21-27 Adam Schlenker will be teaching at Steve Kauffman’s Accoustic Kamp in Maryville, TN. Those interested should register online at flatpick.com

July 23—Kevin Prater Band at Rowdy’s Smokehouse, 495 Ralph Street, Jackson, OH 7 pm

Aug. 9—Special Consensus at Lakeside Chautauqua Bluegrass Festival, 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, 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.