SMBA December January February 2009 Newsletter

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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Volume 4
Member
December / January / February 2009
Issue 6
Mission Statement
The Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association, (established in 1982), is a nonprofit organization incorporated
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the organization is to preserve, promote, and enjoy
bluegrass music and to bring the music to an ever increasing number of people.
SMBA
INSIDE THE SMBA
• ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - $12 per family
• MONTHLY SHOWS
- 2nd Saturday of each month - October thru May
- Discounted tickets for members
• MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS
- 3rd Sunday of every month
- Microphones are provided
- Visitors & musicians of all skill levels are welcome
• ANNUAL PICNIC - AUGUST 2, 2008
The SMBA board increased the annual dues to
$12 for 2009. People joining after September 1,
2008 get the remainder of 2008 plus the full
year 2009 for $12.
- Good food - Open Jams - Concert Bands
- Raffle of acoustic instruments & door prizes
• WEBSITE - www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
- Association & newsletter information
- Links to bluegrass info
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PROMOTIONAL OUTLET for bands and promoters
BLUEGRASS LIBRARY - Instructional materials
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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Included in this issue:
- Inside the SMBA
- President’s Message
- SMBA Concert Profiles
- SMBA Members Recording Review
- Upcoming Events
- Bluegrass Radio
-Music Lesson & Instrument Repair
- IBMA News
- Jams
- Membership Invitation
2009 OFFICERS
Walt Crider
Dick Beckley
Jean Snyder
Dick Neff
President
Vice President
Treasurer/Membership
Recording Secretary
2-3
3
4-5
5
6-10
11
12
13
14-15
16
(717) 292-6175
(717) 938-4975
(717) 957-4609
(717) 697-2064
2009 TRUSTEES
Bill Aldinger
Glen Miller
Jon Raemore
(717) 728-9039
(410) 343-2228
(717) 599-5944
2009 CHAIRPERSONS
Bill Aldinger
Picnic Committee
Bob Bishard
Newsletter Editor
Patsy Kline
Scholarship Committee
Mike Lebo
Web Master
Dan Onefuer
Librarian
Jon Raemore
Music Committee
(717) 728-9039
(717) 957-4349
(717) 964-3797
(717) 215-3088
(717) 432-0770
(717) 599-5944
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association “Hornpipe” is published
by the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Inc., which is a
non-profit organization. The SMBA mails this quarterly newsletter to the SMBA membership, other music associations, non-profit
organizations, promoters, radio, and print media at no charge. All
correspondence can be mailed to:
SMBA, c/o Bob Bishard, 18 Stiles Dr., Marysville, PA 17053.
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For the past several years Bob Albert has volunteered as
Editor, and then, Copy Editor of the SMBA newsletter.
Bob was instrumental in creating the design of the Seven
Mountains Bluegrass Association News.
With my limited knowledge of writing and publishing,
Bob’s assistance by staying on as Copy Editor played a
vital roll in the quality of our newsletter appearance and
content.
Due to his busy schedule and a desire to move on to other
endeavors, Bob has decided to give up his position on the
newsletter staff.
I owe a great debt of gratitude to him for his assistance in
creating what has become known as the SMBA
“Hornpipe”.
Bob, a retired teacher, and his wife, Toni, live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Among their many pursuits, they
are self-employed, writing and publishing children’s
books. Bob is well known in bluegrass circles for being a
great flatpicker, enjoying fiddle tunes, and creatively adlibbing to spice up many of the jams he attends.
I can’t begin to express just how grateful I am to Bob for
his guidance and friendship. From all of the members of
SMBA - Thank you Bob!
Bob Bishard, Editor
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INSIDE THE SMBA
THE PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Walt Crider
Welcome to the winter everyone. Indoor concerts and jam
sessions will be the norm. Don’t go through bluegrass
withdrawal, just attend our concerts and jam sessions
listed in the quarterly publication. The Bluegrass Brothers will be at our Goodwill Fire company location on December 13th. Come early, as they always bring a large attendance. The January show will feature the Good Deale
Bluegrass Band instead of the Steep Canyon Rangers
(they promised to return for a future appearance). The
Good Deale Bluegrass Band played for us in May of this
year. What a great bunch of musicians. For the first time
at our location, the Wildwood Valley Boys will perform
on February 14th. Make them feel welcome by attending,
and bring a friend.
Beginning in January 2009 the SMBA monthly jam
held in Mechanicsburg will feature a whole new look.
We’ll be using the stage and the sound system instead
of the circle we’ve grown accustom to. As participants
arrive they can sign-up on a first-come-first-serve basis
to play two songs on-stage. Experienced musicians will
support with lead parts if needed. When everyone has
had an opportunity to play we’ll begin again.
Everyone is welcome to stay on stage or join others in
the audience when finished playing. The public is being
invited through newspaper announcements. Refreshments will be available.
Please join us and help make the new SMBA jam format a huge success.
I’d like to recognize our publicity/promotion person, Sue
McKinsey of Red Lion. Sue has volunteered an effort to
contact newspapers, local magazines and radio stations to
let them know about our concert series and club existence.
I believe it has already shown results with a large attendance at the Audie Blaylock concert. Thank you so much,
Sue!
Our October meeting at the First United Methodist church
in Mechanicsburg, PA, resulted in the following elections:
Walt Crider, president; Dick Beckley, vice-president; Jean
Snyder, treasurer -membership, and Dick Neff, recording
secretary. Trustees are Bill Aldinger, Glen Miller, Jon
Raemore, and someone to be named later. I encourage you
to visit our website for any updates. Email addresses can
now be linked for most officers from the Board of Directors tab. Check out our message board and chat room. I
must admit, I had not used the chat room before, but I will
in the future. Thanks to Mike Lebo for maintaining our
website.
I hope all have a wonderful holiday season. With Christmas arriving soon, please consider giving a gift membership to our club. It’s something that will last all year.
Trivia question: What Bluegrass Boy played all the instruments? He even played mandolin on stage when Bill Monroe had a broken collarbone.
Walt
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FEATURED SMBA BANDS
Our monthly shows at the Spry Fire Hall just seem to get
better and better. The first 2 were terrific. December
brings back The Bluegrass Brothers who always pack the
house here. They are favorites in this area. For anyone who has not seen them, they are a family unit of
brothers and sons from Salem, VA. Brothers Robert
Dowdy on banjo, and Victor Dowdy on Bass, are joined
by Victor's two sons, Steve and Donald, both on guitar,
and the lone non-family member, Brandon Farley, from
Princeton, WV, on mandolin. No one in bluegrass music
is more demonstrative on the bass than Victor. He really
pounds the bass and is a real showman. Robert Dowdy,
Victor's younger son, plays the guitar left-handed, which
is unusual in itself. But he also plays it strung righthanded, which amounts to playing it upside down and
backwards. It is something to watch. The band members
are all outstanding musicians, and their family harmonies
lend a tightness to the songs they play, as only family
members can do.
The Bluegrass Brothers are a high-energy bluegrass
band and are a must-see show for a traditional bluegrass
delight! They have all grown up in bluegrass music families in Virginia, and it is evident very soon after they hit
the stage. Their family harmony vocals are exceptional.
Brothers Robert on banjo, and Victor Dowdy on bass,
have made many musical accomplishments over numerous years, and their vocals and musicianship are second to
none. Carrying on in the family tradition, Victor's two
sons, Donald and Steve Dowdy, are also very talented
vocalists, and their guitar work is very entertaining. All
added up, The Bluegrass Brothers are one of the finest
bluegrass bands in the country, and they are friendly,
country folk. They perform from coast to coast and in a
most soulful, heartfelt manner. They have earned fans
from several countries and everybody says: "We want
The Bluegrass Brothers back next year!" So check them
out in a town near you. You won't regret it!
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The January show will bring back the Good Deale
Bluegrass Band featuring Mike Auldridge, who was
here in May. The Steep Canyon Rangers had to cancel
their appearance here because of conflicting engagements. Anyone who was in the audience for this Maryland band in May will remember their great performance. In my opinion they sound more like the Original
Seldom Scene than the present version, and Good Deale
has one original Seldom Scene member in the band, the
great Mike Auldridge on dobro, just like the present
Scene, who has only Ben Eldridge left from the original
group.
Good Deale plays a lot of the older Scene numbers and
Mike's dobro is featured on all of them. Tim Finch on
mandolin gives an excellent rendition of the late John
Duffey's high tenor on all their vocals, as well as playing a great mandolin. John O'Dell on guitar and vocals
contributes to the great harmonies they bring to the
stage. Rounding out the band is a local favorite, Mike
Munford on banjo, "Baltimore Jonny" Glik on fiddle,
and Chris Walls, a fine singer and songwriter on bass.
The attendance for this band in May was less than deserved, so let's show them a full house for their appearance here in January. I promise you will not be disappointed that you came to their show. Just ask anyone
who was at the May show. It was one of our all time
best.
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
FEATURED SMBA BANDS
MEMBER CD REVIEW
February brings in The Wildwood Valley Boys from
Indiana. This band was reformed in 2006 after all the
original band members had moved on, except Tony. He
renamed the band Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley
Boys at that time, but the sound has remained essentially
the same as the original. With roots back to the Legendary Boys From Indiana, this band will entertain with
the best. Joining Tony is his Dad, Aubrey, a former Boy
From Indiana. Other members are Greg Moore, Tom Patrick, Brad Lambert, and Jesse Baker.
Tony Holt and The Wildwood Valley Boys have become
a favorite in bluegrass music. Originally formed in 1992
as The Wildwood Valley Boys (named after the Holt
family farm in Milan, Indiana), the original members of
the band decided to follow separate paths and, in 2006
the only original Wildwood Valley Boy, Tony Holt, decided to rename the group Tony Holt and The Wildwood
Valley Boys. Current members include Tony Holt, Jesse
Baker, Greg Moore, Tom Patrick, Brad Lambert, and
Tony's dad, Aubrey Holt, from the legendary Boys from
Indiana.
Though Tony Holt and The Wildwood Valley Boys have
seen many band member changes, they have kept that
great harmony as one of their strongest attributes, along
with the many original songs penned by the Holt clan.
Bluegrass fans roar with applause after being taken back
to a favorite memory or a good time brought on by the
rich harmonies of the band.
The Meadow Grove Bluegrass Revival is a very popular local band playing in small churches and county fairs.
Local favorites, Kermit Kissinger, Dave Brady, and Bill
Arndt, really anchor this group musically, while Joe
Dorman, George Fishel, and Hodge Little round out the
band with great vocals and sound effects. They recently
released their first CD titled Little White Church..
In October I had an opportunity, once again, to see the
band perform live at another small country church venue.
Their performances are always lively, spontaneous, and
very enjoyable. From songs like Wings of A Dove, to
Long Black Train, and Little White Church, the CD
reflects their on-stage persona with a traditional bluegrass
gospel sound.
You’re sure to enjoy their performances and their CD.
For bookings, or to purchase your copy of Little White
Church, please contact Kermit Kissinger at 834-3963.
Since signing with Rebel Records in 1999, the band has
released five albums to date. They continue to record under the Rebel Records label and are planning a new project to start in May 2008.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Working together for bluegrass !
What makes the SMBA a really good value is the
number of bluegrass related activities and benefits to
members. It’s taken many years and lots of dedication
from members, like you, to develop. Twenty-six years
after its inception, the SMBA continues to preserve,
promote, and enjoy the music we love so dearly.
Your attendance at our monthly concerts, jams, annual
summer picnics, and benefits are always appreciated.
We’d like to encourage members attending SMBA
concerts to bring along some friends. The bands are
really top notch musicians providing great entertainment. Perhaps by attending the concerts and other activities your friends might want to join the SMBA.
The SMBA Message Board is a great resource for
our members and friends to share bluegrass related
topics, sell instruments, or comment on bluegrass
related venues.
If you have information that you would like to share
with the bluegrass community please check it out.
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
Then click on the “Message
Board”
When membership and attendance grow, we all benefit. Can you help? Thank you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Coffeehouse
Jam Sessions
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Live Acoustic Music at Fort Hunter Barn
7-10pm FREE!
Second Sunday of every month.
Fort Hunter Barn
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate Saturday evenings showcasing
Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians. Cabaret seating and
tasty refreshments create an informal coffeehouse atmosphere in the cozy,
rustic Fort Hunter Centennial Barn. Enjoy live acoustic music from 7 to
10pm. Free admission includes Ralph's corny jokes at no extra charge. Sales
of refreshments benefit Susquehanna Folk; donations to defray costs are always welcome. The Barn is accessible and is smoke- and alcohol-free.
We welcome musicians and vocalists
of all skill levels and all ages.
Contact Info for SFMS
Jess Hayden, President,
Ed Rech, Coffee House,
Ralph Dahle, Jam Session,
Henry Koretzky, Events,
763-5744
730-2191
657-8709
763-5744
www. sfmsfolk.org
Fort Hunter Centennial Barn 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg
Still Brewing: Mark your calendar for our upcoming coffeehouses:
• March 14, 2009
• May 16, 2009
If you're interested in playing a 20-minute set at a future Coffeehouse, or at
any of our festival showcases (Fort Hunter Day, Kipona, American MusicFest), please contact Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 (leave a message) or
717-657-8709. Interest in performing has been high, so call now!
Membership Pays!
For most events, SFMS offers a
substantial admission discounts for
SFMS members. A Family Membership extends admission discounts to all family members living
at the same address. Your SFMS
membership can easily pay for itself. And it's tax-deductible too.
Annual Membership Dues
Individual Membership $25
FMI: Call Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 or 717-657-8709
Family Membership:$40
For more information on SFMS Sponsored shows check the website. www.sfmsfolk.org.
Sat, December 6 Iris DeMent XPN Welcomes Iris DeMent: One of the most celebrated country-folk performers and
singer-songwriters today.
Sun, December 14 Robin & Linda Williams A Christmas show from this beloved Virginia couple and their fine
group. Harpist Julie Swope opens.
Sat, January 17 Winter Coffee House Live acoustic music in an intimate, alcohol-and-smoke-free setting.
Sun, January 18 Djärv A young Swedish quintet, blending 5-voice harmonies with vigorous dance tunes and jazzy
improvisation.
Sun, January 25 Lyuti Chushki ("Hot Peppers") Spicy traditional Bulgarian music, complex and compelling.
Come to listen, end up dancing!
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 13
Christmas
Homecoming Jam
Check the monthly paper for more details.
December show
invites all bands
back for a jam.
FMI: Gary & Mary
717-776-7447
Dinner Specials
Shows start at
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
Featuring:
January 10, 2009
The
New Connection
Show tickets - $5.00
Directions:
Exit 37 off of Rt I-81. Take 233 North to Newville.
In Newville stay on 233 approximately two blocks
after the only traffic light. Turn right onto Corporation St/Shepherd Rd (Just before the Senior Center).
Go past the American Legion. We’re straight ahead.
Please join us, won’t you.
February 14, 2009
Carroll County
Ramblers
March 14, 2009
Down Home
Gospel Singers
Come on out and join us for a
great evening of music with
Dick, Jean, Nelson, and Bob.
118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268
FMI: 717-762-4711 or www.beck-benedicthardware.com
Dick & Della Boschert
Shows start @ 7:00 PM $12 Admission (Children under 12 free)
Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro to the Sheetz and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks and see
Beck & Benedict Theatre on the right. Plenty of parking.
December 13
Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition
along with
Twin Hill Express
March 21, 2009
Sunnyside Bluegrass Gospel Band
along with
Iron Ridge
February 21, 2009
Aspen Run
along with
Patuxent Partners
April 25, 2009
Stoney Creek
along with
Rattlesnake Hill
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT JAM STARTS AT 7:00 PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Havre de Grace Middle School
2 to 5 PM
Bluegrass Association
Donations at the door.
Presents 2008—2009 Show Schedule
December 21
Christmas Party
March 15
Chestnut Ridge
January 18
Danny Paisley &
The Southern Grass
April 19
Tuesday
Mountain Boys
February 15
The Hillbilly Gypsies
May 17
Bluegrass Rebels
FMI: James Langer 443-752-8912
BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME
PICKERS WELCOME
DANCERS WELCOME
RECOMMENDED DONATIONS:
MEMBERS
$ 5.00
NON-MEMBERS $10.00
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS
$10
Country Wide Producers
FMI: Bob Englar Phone:717-741-2658
E-mail: cwpent@wmconnect.com
Ticket: Adults $10.00
Children 6-12
$ 5.00
Children under 5 - FREE
Tickets available at the door only.
No reserved seating. No alcoholic beverages!
AIRVILLE FIRE HALL
KEMPTON ROD & GUN
Show starts @ 7:30 PM
Show starts @ 5:00 PM
(Doors open @ 6:00 PM)
(Doors open @ 4:00 PM)
December 6
Green Branch
December 7
Bob & Terry
Border Line
March 28, 2009
Bluestone
April 25, 2009
Shiloh Ridge
May 25, 2009
Iron Ridge
No further schedule has
been received for the
shows held at the Kempton
Rod & Gun Club. We’ll
post the information when
we receive it.
September 26, 2009
Set Free
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
Week #1
Flatpicking - Fingerpicking
Fiddle - Bass - Dobro
Mountain Lap Dulcimer
Old Time Banjo
Week #2
Flatpicking - Bluegrass Banjo
Songwriting - Vocals
Mandolin
FMI:
1-800-FLATPIK
1-865-982-3808
or
E-mail: steve@flatpik.com
Maryville, TN
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tickets are $13, available at the door.
Doors open at 6PM - Show starts at 7PM!
All tickets are General Admission (no reserved seats).
Dec 06 - The Bluegrass Brothers
Dec 13 - Overunderdownyoner /
Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass
Dec 20 - SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW With:
Heather Berry & New Dominion /
The Company Store / Santa Claus
Jan 10 - The Larry Stephenson Band
Jan 17 - The Virginia Ramblers / Springfield Exit
Jan 24 - Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen
Jan 31 - Bill Emerson & The Sweet Dixie Band
Feb 07 - The Good Deale Bluegrass
Feb 14 - Five of A Kind / Remington Ryde
Feb 21 - Dark Hollow/ Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition
Feb 28 - Mill Run / The Pattuxent Partners
Mar 07 - Patent Pending / The Hillbilly Gypsies
Mar 14 - Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers
Mar 21 - The Steep Canyon Rngers
Mar 28 - The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band
with Bill Yates and Friends
Apr 04 - The Scott Brannon Band /
The Wildwood Valley Boys
Apr 11 - Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge / The Lisa Kay
Walt Crider and The Old Time Way
December 31 New Year's Eve
7:00 to 11:00 PM.
Hosted By:
The
Carroll County
Ramblers
Arcadia Fire Company Activities Bldg., Arcadia, MD
January 24, 2009
Salem Bottom Boys
8th Annual Spring Festival
April 16-18, 2009
26th Annual Fall Festival
September 24-26, 2009
FMI: Contact Bill
410-374-2895
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February 28, 2009
Iron Ridge
March 28, 2009
Bill Emerson & The Sweet Dixie Band
Carroll County Ramblers
Appearing every month
FMI: 410-346-6195 or 717-359-5098
Admission $10 Adults - Advance tickets $8
Children under 12—free admission
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
BLUEGRASS RADIO
(Washington, DC)
Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show, every Sunday from 5-8
PM on the Word FM. www.wordfm.org
West Network:
East Network:
Chambersburg 88.3
Carlisle 93.1
Waynesboro 106.1
Harrisburg 88.1
Newville 101.9
Hagerstown MD 91.7
Warwick 88.1
Sellersville 88.9
Stroudsburg 88.7
Center Valley 103.5
Hawley 89.1
Wyomissing 91.7
Wilkes – Barre 93.3
Coatesville 101.7
(Gettysburg, PA)
Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney
Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM
Bluegrass Breakdown
Tues. 12 AM, Wed. 5 AM,Thurs. 6 PM, Sun. 2 AM
Bluegrass Overnight
Sunday 3 A.M, Thurs. Midnight
Bluegrass Review
Mon. 8 PM,,Tues. 2 AM, Wed. 4 AM,
Sun. 11 PM
Bluegrass Signal
Sun. 10 PM, Mon. 7 PM,,Tues. 1 AM,
Wed. 6 AM, Thurs. 8 PM
The Katy Daley Show
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM
The Bluegrass Show
Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight
(Selinsgrove, PA)
WQSU 88.9 FM
(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)
Davis Tracy
Monday 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Monday 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(Delaware Township, NJ)
(Selinsgrove, PA)
Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM
w/Derrick The Dude
Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight
w/Tracy Waite
www.worldwidebluegrass.com
Great website. Check it out !
Bluegrass Horizon - Mike Wuerstle
Monday - Noon - 3:00 PM
Dana Allen
Public Relations Manager/Host
Bluegrass Breakfast - Susan Rose
Wednesday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
For requests/comments:
dana@worldwidebluegrass.com
Sunrise Surprise - Russ Hunsberger
Satruday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
We’re Reality Radio !
Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(Brevard, NC)
Every Sunday 3-5 PM
FMI: www.wsqlradio.com
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
If you have any suggestions, additions, or articles
for the newsletter, please contact the editor at
rvbjr13@peoplepc.com or phone 717-957-4349.
We’ll be happy to include your information.
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MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR
Tom Adams
717 259 6502
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass
www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html
Dick Neff
Banjo
717-697-2064
Bob
Guitar
717-633-9575
Steve Waldon Jr. 717-757-5979
Mandolin, Guitar, & Banjo
Nev Jackson
717-867-4175
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro
Bill Mason
Mandolin
Mike’s Music Shop
3966 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-5188
Campbell’s Music
2361 S. Queen St
York, PA 17405
(717) 741-2634
David W. Musselwhite
RD 3, Box 7593
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-6236
Country String Shop
54 W. Main St
Campbelltown, PA 17010
(717) 838-8732
David R. Strait
Master Luthier
(717) 258-6036 Phone
(717) 258-4098 Fax
Norm Deaver
203 W. Watson Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 757-0471
normemail@aol.com
The
Chimneys Violin Shop
614 Lerew Rd.
Boiling Springs, PA
17007
(717) 258-3203
Jeff Hostetter
109 N. 2nd St
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-7465
RLH Guitars
30 North Main St
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-9981
J W Music
127 N. Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-6765
Ken Runkle
West York, PA
717-792-0302
717-226-7200
Nelson Steffy
717-241-6305
Mandolin, & Fiddle
Warren Newman 717-730-7255
Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle
If you give music lessons and would like to be listed
on our website and in the Hornpipe, please contact
the editor at rvbjr13@peoplepc.com or by telephone
at 717-957-4349.
Stuart Mathias has a G-16 Martin Guitar for sale.
He can be contacted at:
Stuart L. Mathias
91 Pricetown Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522-9748
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Bluette Bros.
122 Hill St
York, PA 17403
(717) 854-9064
If you know of someone who is in the instrument repair
business and believe they are good at their craft, please
forward their name and contact information. We’ll be
happy to include them in this listings on the SMBA website and in the Hornpipe.
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IBMA NEWS
Awards Show was held during the 2008 World of Bluegrass in Nashville, TN
September 29 - October 5
The recipients for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Bill Clifton
Charles K. Wolfe
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
BANJO
Kristin Scott Benson
DOBRO
Rob Ickes
BASS
Barry Bales
GUITAR
Josh Williams
FIDDLE
Michael Cleveland
MANDOLIN
Adam Steffey
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jamie Dailey
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Dale Ann Bradley
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Through The Window Of A Train," Blue Highway
(artists), Tim Stafford & Steve Gulley (songwriters)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dailey & Vincent,Dailey & Vincent (artists), Jamie Dailey
& Darrin Vincent (producers), Rounder Records
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother, Featuring
Everett Lilly, Bea Lilly, Charles Lilly, Daniel Lilly, Mark
Lilly, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent, Billy Walker,
Ronnie McCoury, Rob McCoury, David Ball, Charlie
Cushman, Larry Stephenson, Joe Spivey, Eddie Stubbs,
Jason Carter, Dickey Lee, Freddy Weller, Mike Bub, Rad
Lewis, Andy May, Darrin Vincent, Marcia Campbell,
Clay Rigdon, Eric Blankenship & Bill Wolfenbarger
(artists), Charles Lilly & Bill Wolfenbarger (producers),
Swift River Music
Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
Bill Harrell
The Banjo Newsletter
Art Menius
The Ernest Tubb Record Shop
Joe Carr & Alan Munde
Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year:
Kyle Cantrell; Bluegrass Junction, XM Satellite Radio
Print Media Person of the Year:
Chris Stuart, freelance writer for Bluegrass Unlimited
Best Liner Notes for a Recorded Project:
Gary Reid, The Stanley Brothers: The Definitive Collection (1947-1966), The Stanley Brothers, Time Life
Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project:
Greg Carr & Sarah Holman, What The, Pete Wernick &
Flexigrass, Niwot Records
Bluegrass Event of the Year Award:
29th Annual Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival;
Brunswick, Maine; Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2007
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Sound of the Slide Guitar, Andy Hall, Sugar Hill Records
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE 2008
"By The Mark," Dailey & Vincent (artists), Jamie Dailey
& Darrin Vincent (producers), Rounder Records
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
Congratulations to all of the recipients, nominees, and
musicians everywhere who strive each day to make
bluegrass music the great American and international
music genre it has become.
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JAM SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
1:00 to 3:30 PM—Every Monday
Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
1000 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA
$1 donation goes to residents activities.
FMI:
Dick Gow
717-649-1436
Mary Wohler
717-249-2529
7:30 PM— Every Wednesday
Doylestown Jam
German Hungarian Sportsman's Club
1622 Hilltown Pike—Hilltown, PA
Outside in nice weather, inside otherwise.
All playing levels welcome.
FMI: Ben
215-249-9354
7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Monday
Dutch Country Restaurant
2nd Floor—946 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA
$3.00 per person / Open mic format
FMI:
717-632-1616
TUESDAY
FMI:
Ken Runkle
717-792-0302
7:00 to 10:00 PM— Every Tuesday
Pine Hall Lutheran Church
1760 West College Ave., State College
FMI:
Alan (Scott) Krug 814-883-0287
E-mail: askrug@comcast.net
Professional sound system provided. Alan
publishes an e-mail newsletter of bluegrass
happenings in northern PA. For your copy,
write to Alan at askrug@aol.com
6:00 to 9:00 PM— Every Tuesday
RLH Guitars
30 North Main St., Red Lion, PA
FMI:
Randy Hake
717-244-9981
E-mail: appleseed008@aol.com
A sound system provided. RLH is also hosting bluegrass shows. For more information
and scheduling, contact Randy.
8:00 to 11 PM—1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Washington House BG Jam
Main Street, Sellersville, PA (Bucks County)
This is a high level jam.
FMI: Jim Simpson
215-659-8623
ps3@verizon.net) for details. Or see http://
www.washingtonhouse.net/
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7:00 PM—Every Friday
Beck & Benedict Hardware Jam
Walnut & 3rd Sts., Waynesboro, PA
FMI:Dick/Della Boschert
717-762-4711
See “Upcoming Bluegrass Events” section of
this newsletter for bluegrass shows held at
the Beck & Benedict Hardware Theatre,
featuring two great bands each month.
7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Friday
Arrow Horse Jam with Hank Janney,
49 Chambersburg ST., Gettysburg, PA
FMI: Hank Janney
717-337-2899
THURSDAY
6:45 to 9:45 PM— Every Tuesday
The Church of The Open Door
The Church of the Open Door—Just off
Rt 74 on Loucks Rd., North of the West
Manchester Mall. This Gospel Music
jam welcomes performers of all levels,
including those with electric instruments. Pedal steel and electric guitars
are welcome. A microphone is provided
for vocalists. Visitors are always welcome. Attendance continues to climb
each week.
FRIDAY
7:30 to 10:30 PM—Every Thursday
The Lower Windsor Township
Municipal Bldg
2425 Craley Road(also Rt. 624), Craley, PA
(Craley is 2 miles south of East Prospect,
York County
FMI: Ebert M. Blymire
717-246-2904
7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday
Franklintown Fire Hall Jam
2 miles south of Dillsburg on Rt194—
$2.00 Admission
6:30 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday
Greencastle Antrim Senior Center Jam
500 Antrim Church Rd.,
Old exit 5 off of Rt I-81
5:30 PM—Every Thursday
Centerport Jam
Kitchen open at 4:00 PM—Music begins at
5:30 PM
FMI:
Betty Neftzinger
610-488-1920
6:30 to 11 PM— Every Thursday
Hugh Mason's Country & Bluegrass Jam
Chaplin's, The Music Cafe, 66 North Main
Street, Spring City, PA 19475.
See chaplinsthemusiccafe.com for details
7:00 to 11:00 PM Every Thursday
Craley Bluegrass-Old Time Country Jam
2425 Craley Rd., (Rt 624), Craley, PA
7:00 PM—As listed below
Bunker Hill Bluegrass &
Old Country Music Jam
B.H. Fellowship Hall, Mountville Rd., Rt 72,
North of Lebanon. From Rt 22 take Rt 72
South 1 1/2 miles to Mountville Rd. From Rt
422 take Rt 72 North 6 miles to Mountville
Rd. June thru September jams are held on
1st & 3rd Fridays. October thru May jams
are held every Friday. Donations accepted.
Good homemade foods. Small area for pickers to jam. Sign-up for 30 minute spots on
stage with sound system.
7:30 PM—Every Friday
Muse & Music Performance Series
10 West Expresso St., Mansfield, PA
FMI:
www.fineartsforum.org
Every Friday - Please call ahead
At Lorne G. Seifert Construction Company
65 Carlisle Rd., Dillsburg, PA
Rt 74 approx 1/2 mile south of Northern
High School, on the left. Building in rear.
FMI: Lorne Seifert Jr.
717-502-1905
717-773-5522
5:00 to 11:00 PM Every Friday
Ephrata Best Music Source Bluegrass,
Gospel, Classic Country Jam.
Doors open at 5 for jamming. Open stage
runs 6:30-11 p.m. There are multiple rooms
available for jams. Located at Best Source
Music, just off route 272 on Helen Ave.,
Ephrata, PA 17533 ( near Ephrata Hospital).
FMI:
Third Thursday
Coffey Music
31 East Main St. Westminster, MD
410-876-1045 410-848-5003
www.coffeymusic.com
717-721-7120
6:00 to 10:00 PM Most Friday’s
Carroll Township Community Center Jam
Shermans Dale, Perry County
Call for directions.
FMI:
717-582-2312
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
JAM SESSIONS
7:00 to 10:00 PM—First Friday
PA Bluegrass Academy Jam & Concert
The Old Fire Hall at 45 West Main St.,
Campbelltown, PA
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
10:00 AM—Second Sunday
AFBA Open stage & Jam
Hellertown, PA (just south of Allentown)
FMI: www.afbawingap.org.
Doors open at 10 a.m. Stage show begins at noon.
6:30 PM—Every Saturday
White Oak Campground
Quarryville, PA
FMI:
SUNDAY
717-687-6207
6:00 to 10:00 pm - Every Saturday
Grand Old Jam
2073 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257
(Turn at Morris St., go 3 miles, on right before car auction)
Pickers
Free Admission
Visitors
$3.00 Admission (children under 12 free)
FMI: Robert Forrester
717-530-0248
1:00 PM - First Saturday
Sugar Run Bluegrass
Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr.,
Altoona, PA
FMI: Ron Anderson
814-940-8352
Sept—May
(No jam May 2006
SUNDAY
1:00 to 4:00 PM - Second Sunday
(October thru June)
Susquehanna Folk Music Society Jam
& Song Swap ~ Fort Hunter
North of Harrisburg on Front St.
FMI:Ralph Dahle 717-652-0799
www.sfmsfolk.org 717-657-8709
Bringing a small snack is optional!
2:00 to 5:00 PM—Second Sunday
(September thru May)
Canyon Country Bluegrass
Wellsboro Community Center
3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA
FMI:Call
570-724-0300
Call toll free
877-blu-gras
www.cantoncountrybluegrass.com
12:00 to 5:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday’s
Ephrata, PA All Acoustic Jam.
October thru May
Best Source Music, Helen Ave. Ephrata,
PA. 17522.
FMI: Michalle Garman
717-721-7120.
Also see folkjams.org/map/us
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
September thru May
North Bay Bluegrass Association
Monthly Concert and Jam
Havre de Grace Middle School.
Going west on Rt. 40 make a left turn onto
Lewis Lane.
FMI: Gary Testerman
410-939-0028
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam
Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns
Grove, NJ.
From the intersections of Main and Broad
Streets in the center Penns Grove, take N.
Broad St. 3 blocks to W. Pitman Street ... go
over the RR tracks, and the Citizens League
is the brick and cinder block building just
ahead on the left side of the street. The driveway is just after the RR tracks...the entrance
is at rear of the building. The bar will be
operating for drinks.
2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Held at:
First United Methodist Church
135 W. Simpson St.,
Mechanicsburg, PA
FMI:Jean Snyder
717-957-4609
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
For the December Jam only
we’ll hold the jam upstairs
instead of downstairs.
FMI: Kevin Justice
856-299-2402
e-mail Kevin_justice@yahoo.com.
Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the summer.
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
September thru May
New Jersey Bluegrass & Old Time
Music Association
Embury United Methodist Church Hall
Church St., Little Silver, NJ
Jamming & open stage show
FMI: www.newjerseybluegrass.com.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
September thru May
Jerseytown Community Center
Jerseytown, Pa.
FMI: Bob Knorr
jerseytownjam@cobrasound.com or
www.cobrasound.com/jerseytownjam
1:00 PM—Fourth Sunday
Rick’s Tavern Bluegrass & Country Jam
9th & Chestnut Sts Trainer, PA
All skill levels are invited to participate in
playing bluegrass, country, folk, and old-time
music.
FMI:
610-497-1338
NEW JAM LISTING !
Music jam, acoustic instruments
only, 6-10 p.m., most Fridays, at
Carroll Twp. Community Center,
near Shermans Dale. Public is welcome. FMI: 582-2312.
JAMS CANCELED !
The Zullinger Jam is discontinued.
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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
SMBA Family Membership
With your membership, you can help to promote
bluegrass music to an ever-increasing number of
people. Your membership helps to support our
concerts, jams, an annual picnic, a bi-monthly
newsletter, an informative website, and introduces folks of all ages to bluegrass music
through music scholarships. Please join today.
SMBA
Just $12 per year
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association
c/o: Jean Snyder
827 New Valley Road
Marysville, PA 17053-9716
Help support bluegrass music.
Join today !
FMI: Call Jean Snyder (717) 957-4609
The annual fee is $12 per family. FMI: call Jean at (717) 957-4609.
Make checks payable to Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association
Please send your membership information and fee to Jean Snyder ~ 827 New Valley Road ~ Marysville, PA 17053
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What instruments do you play:
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If you play in a band, please list:
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Suggestions are welcomed:
If you are interested in volunteering to serve in any capacity, please call any officer or trustee.
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