Bluegrass Ramble Concert schedule
WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble
Music Showdates.
Last Update: August 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:
Aug. 7—Bluegrass and Brew in downtown Fairborn, OH featuring Carter & Cleveland, Burnett Sisters and Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass. 4 pm
Aug. 8—The Crusaders at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Aug. 9—Special Consensus at Lakeside Chautauqua Bluegrass Festival, 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, OH
Aug. 14—Kevin Prater Band at Salt Fork Arts Festival, Cambridge, OH 3 pm
Aug. 15—Keith Prater and Lacy Creek at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.
Aug. 15—Browyn Keith-Hynes at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7 pm
Aug. 16—WOSU’s Bluegrass Ramble’s Bluegrass at the Barn, at Mershon Auditorium, 1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH featuring Authentic Unlimited, The Kody Norris Show, Hammertown, Don Rigsby and Junior Sisk. Music begins at 1 pm
Aug. 20-22—Brown County Bluegrass Festival, Brown County Fairgrounds, Georgetown, OH featuring The Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk, Authentic Unlimited, Edgar Loudermilk, Harbourtown, Loraine Jordan & Carolina Road, New Mountain Heritage, Catahoula Drive & Won Peace. 706-768-1503 for additional information.
Aug. 21—Columbus Bluegrass Review at Byrne's Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave., Grandview. Happy Hour, 7-9 p.m. Free admission.p
Aug. 21—Ricky Skaggs at Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison Street NW, Hartville, OH 7 pm
Aug. 21—Williamson Branch at Amish Country Theater, Millersburg, OH 7 pm
Aug. 22—The Kody Norris Show at Trenton Community Park, 440 Dell Drive, Trenton, OH 8:30 pm
Aug. 22—Berachah Valley at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Aug. 28—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West Third Avenue in the Hrandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Aug. 29—Open Highway at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Sept. 3—Route 23 Bluegrass Festival, Pike County Fairgrounds, Piketon, OH featuring Thursday Tidalwave, Dave Evans Tribute Band, Turning Ground, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys & Downriver Collective. Friday: Bourbon Tevival, Volume 5, Newfound Road and Appalachian Road Show. Saturday: Lonesome Express, Chris Davis Band, Sister Sadie, The Steeldrivers and Trey Hensley. Sunday: Jayce Turkey & the Ohio River Rats, Johnathon Cox and Wild Son. Music Starts at one each day.
Sept. 4—Kevin Prater Band at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. 6 pm
Sept. 6—Never Come Down Bluegrass Band with special guest Adam Schlenker at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 8:00 pm
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. 17—Little Roy & Lizzy at Hocking County Fair, 100 North Homer Avenue, Logan, OH 12 noon.
Sept. 17-19—Mohican Bluegrass Festival, 22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH featuring Thursday: Northwmest Territory, Hillbilly Chic and David Mayfield Parade. Friday: The Bear Pickins’, husky Drinks, My Brothers Keeper and Downriver Collective. Saturday: The Wayfarers, Cutter & Cash, Caroline Owens, Junior Sisk and Henhouse Prowlers. Music begins Thursday at 3, Friday at 2 and Saturday at noon.
Sept. 18—Chris Davis Band with opening act
Junction 144 at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Sept. 18—Caroline Owens at Riverdog Music Series, Oberlin, OH
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. 21—Malpass Brothers at Amish Country Theater, Millersburg, OH 7 pm
Sept. 24-26—15th annual Van Wert County Bluegrass Festival at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds featuring Steve Scott & the Scott Brothers, The Kevin Prater Band, 7 Mile Bluegrass, Foxtail Grass, Ottawa County Bluegrass, New Outlook, The Tacketts, Mike Kauffman, Lincoln Highway Bluegrass, Blueroads, Brian Holbrook and Poor Bottom Grass. Music begins 6 pm Thursday & Friday. Saturday at noon. All Thursday music is gospel.
Sept. 25—Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at Byrne's Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave., Grandview. Happy Hour, 7-9 p.m. Free admission.
Sept. 25—Dan Tyminski at Scioto Mile Concert, Bicentennial Park in downtown Columbus. 7 pm
Sept. 25—My Brothers Keeper at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 8:30 pm
Sept. 25—Tracy Evans & Riverbend with opening act Cabin Fever at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Sept. 26—Tracy Evans and Riverbend at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
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
Sept. 27—Kevin Prater Band at Triangle Baptist Church, Chippewa Lake, OH 11 am
Oct. 2—Carson Petets & Iron Mountain with opening act Strings of Green at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Oct. 3—Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Oct. 4—Kevin Prater Band at Paradise Church, Mansfield, OH 11 am
Oct. 9—Nick Chandler & Delivered with opening act Mountain Music Ambassadors at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Oct. 10—Nick Chandler & Delivered at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Oct. 16—High Fidelity and the Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Tickets at McConnellarts.org.
Oct. 17—Chris Davis Band at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
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. 23—King James Boys with opening act Wood & Strings at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
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
Oct. 24—Fenced In at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Oct. 30—David Mayfield Parade with opening act Ryan Abercrombie & Secret Creek at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Oct. 31—McClain Family Band Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.
Nov. 6—Travis Watt & Mountain Blessing with opening act Alum Creek at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
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
Nov. 14—Kevin Prater Band at Blue Grass Opry Barn, Oakwood, OH 7 pm
Nov. 20—Jason Carter Band with Michael Cleveland and the Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m.Tickets at McConnellarts.org.
Nov. 20—Larry Stephenson Band with opening act Berachah Valley at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Nov. 27—Ryan Abercrombie& Secret Creek with opening act The Roadhogs at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Dec. 4—Jeff Parker with opening act Old Hometown at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
Dec. 10—Rhonda Vincent at Amish Country Theater, Millersburg, OH 10 pm
Dec. 11—Edgar Loudermilk Band with opening act Brother Randall & Friends at Pennyroyal Opeta House, Exit 198 of I-70 Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7.
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
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Mar. 20—The John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band and the Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Tickets at McConnellarts.org
April 3—Tennessee Bluegrass Band and the Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Tickets at McConnellarts.org.
May 8—Blue Highway and the Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. Tickets at McConnellarts.org.