Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA. Cost will be $18 per person

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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Volume 7
June / July / August 2011
Issue 3
Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA.
Cost will be $18 per person. Raffle with instruments, Seven Mountains apparel
and concert tickets as prizes.
Picnic will be held in the Meadow Pavillion.
Come join us for a day of good fellowship and a multitude of jamming all
around the picnic area.
Member
Mission Statement
The purpose of the SMBA is to preserve, promote, and enjoy bluegrass
music and to bring the music to an ever-increasing number of people.
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SMBA
INSIDE THE SMBA
 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - $12 per family
 MONTHLY SHOWS
GOODWILL FIRE HALL, YORK, PA
- 2nd Saturday of each month - October thru May
(Unless otherwise listed)
- Discounted tickets for members
 MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS
MARYSVILLE-RYE SR. CTR, MARYSVILLE, PA
- 3rd Sunday of every month
- Microphones are provided
- Visitors & musicians of all skill levels are welcome
 ANNUAL PICNIC - JULY 23, 2011
(4th Saturday every July)
ALLENBERRY, BOILING SPRINGS, PA
- Good food - Open Jams - On-Stage Jam Bands
- Raffle of acoustic instruments & door prizes
- Jiffy Johns Available
 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 MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
- Inside the SMBA
- President’s Message
- 2011 Officers /Board of Trustees
- SMBA 2011-2012 Concert Series
- Bluegrass Crossword Puzzle Answers
- Upcoming Events
- Bluegrass Radio
- Music Lesson & Instrument Repair
- Jams
- Membership Invitation
2011 OFFICERS
Dick Beckley
Mike Lebo
Jean Snyder
Bill Coleman
President
Vice President
Treasurer/Membership
Recording Secretary
2-3
3
4
5
6
7-13
14
15
16-17
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(717) 938-4975
(717) 215-3088
(717) 957-4609
(717) 308-0752
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bill Aldinger
Glen Miller
Jon Raemore
Bob Bishard
Walt Crider
(717) 728-9039
(410) 357-8388
(717) 599-5944
(717) 957-4349
(717) 292-6175
2011 CHAIRPERSONS
Bill Aldinger
Picnic Committee
Mike Foster
Hornpipe Editor
Mike Lebo
Scholarship Committee
Mike Lebo
Web Master
Bob Bishard
Librarian
Jon Raemore
Music Committee
Sue McKinsey PR / Media
(717) 728-9039
(717) 649-0107
(717) 215-3088
(717) 215-3088
(717) 957-4349
(717) 599-5944
(717) 244-4428
198 Leonard Street
Marysville, PA 17053
Seven Mountains Scholarships
Interested in attending a summer music camp, private lessons or
have another idea for bluegrass learning? SMBA may be able to
help. Each year our Association awards scholarships to help
fund bluegrass learning opportunities for our members, both
adults and children. In the past we have funded attendees for
jam camps, various instrument camps, lessons and other learning
opportunities. If you are interested, please e-mail our scholarship committee chair at michaellebo@comcast.net. Include
name, address and other contact information, as well as the
learning opportunity in which you plan to participate. Please
provide any other information the committee would find helpful
such as your years of experience and how and why you got interested in bluegrass. We look forward to helping advance bluegrass learning in our area. Applications will be considered at any
time.
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, music associations, other non-profit
organizations, promoters, radio and print media at no charge. All
correspondence can be mailed to:
SMBA, c/o Mike Foster, 574 Myrtle Ct., Hbg, PA 17112.
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
INSIDE THE SMBA
THE PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
DICK BECKLEY
The summer festival season is upon us and I
hope all our members get to at least one area
event this summer. Nothing out there is as good
an entertainment value as a summer festival.
I just returned from the Gettysburg Festival this
past week and, even though it rained every day
except Thursday, we had a wonderful 4 days. A
lot of people say that Gettysburg has gotten expensive, myself included at times, but the truth
of the matter is that it is still a great value for the
amount of entertainment. There were about 25
bands performing over the 4 days of the festival
and most played 2 sets or one 90 minute set.
That works out to about $4 or $5 per band as the
festival ticket is $110 advance for the 4 days.
They have, in the past 3 or 4 years, required all
campers who have sewer and 50 amp electric to
purchase a 7 day camping spot, and are now
starting the same process on other spots. I was
not on board with this at first, but have come to
realize that it costs more to get the top bands
and they recently built a state of the art timber
peg stage area at considerable expense, and
have upgraded the roads, picnic tables and other areas of the campground to make the festival
one of the top ones in the country. So if you are
a camper, an outlay of about $500 will get you a
premium campsite for 7 days and 2 tickets for
the 4 day festival, still a bargain for a week’s vacation in these tough economic times. In addition, they have eliminated the “funny money” so
many attendees were upset about.
able presence of SMBA members in attendance at the May festival, perhaps more than
in recent memory, and possibly because they
chose Gettysburg instead of traveling to a
venue further away to save on fuel.
As bluegrass lovers we are very lucky to
have so many top tier events within a 100 or
so mile radius of our area, both indoor concerts and festivals. Please support the event
(s) of your choice and attend whenever you
can. It is getting harder and harder for the
musicians to make a living and supporting
them helps keep them out there and the
events more plentiful and professional. Fuel
costs have made it very hard to travel, especially the top tier bands, who have and need
tour buses to cover the miles they have to
travel across our vast country.
The life of a musician is not an easy one and
one has to really love the music and the lifestyle to make the commitment to be a fulltime
bluegrass musician and an even greater
commitment to take on the challenges of being a band leader.
I hope that the uncertainty of our economy
does not do irreparable harm to the music
that we love and the concerts, and festivals
that we attend. Our own concert series has
been particularly well attended this past concert season. It has been one of our best and I
can only hope that this continues. We have
strived to get the best top tier bands out there
for our concert series and next year we have
a particularly strong lineup for our shows.
Please support our SMBA concert series
starting in October.
Being close to our area means a low cost fuel
bill getting there and back also. There was a sizPage 3
SMBA OFFICERS - BOARD - CHAIR POSITIONS
Bill Aldinger
Bill Coleman
Bob Bishard
Dick Beckley
Glen Miller
Jean Snyder
Jon Raemore
Mike Lebo
Mike Foster
Sue McKinsey
Walt Crider
blugrslvr7@verizon.net
wcoleman@comcast.net
rvbjr13@peoplepc.com
dbeckley@epix.net
mfmkatz@aol.com
jmelsny@embarqmail.com
JRaemore@msn.com
michaellebo@comcast.net
mfoster574@comcast.net
smckinsey64@comcast.net
walterccrider@yahoo.com
(717) 728-9039
(717) 308-0752
(717) 957-4349
(717) 938-4975
(410) 357-8388
(717) 957-4609
(717) 599-5944
(717) 215-3088
(717) 649-0107
(717) 244-4428
(717) 292-6175
A complete listing is located on page 2 of this newsletter.
Officer Position Elections - Nominations for 2012 Election Year
The Nominations Committee recommends to the Board the following people be nominated for the 2012
Election Year: Dick Beckley President, Mike Lebo Vice President, Bill Coleman Secretary, and Jean
Snyder Treasurer.
Each of the nominees has agreed to having their name listed for the positions indicated.
Marlin Henry - SBMA President 1993-1998
Marlin E. Henry, 69, of Dillsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at his
home. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Leah A. (Smith) Henry.
His tenure as president was the longest of all, serving five years. He introduced many great bands at
our shows at Fishing Creek. Marlin was a retired employee of IBEW Local 143. As president he sought to welcome newcomers to our jams and encouraged their participation. For a few years, he held an annual SMBA
jam/picnic at his home. Marlin had collected and stored an extensive library of SMBA memorabilia.
Marlin had almost a permanent smile as he was one of the friendliest people ever. Not only friendly but
willing to share his home weekly as a place to jam for years. He was willing to play and jam with anyone. His
gospel group Good News played at various churches and public outings. His presence will be missed by all.
Benefit Concert in the works—September 10—Goodwill Firehouse—York PA
The normal concert season starts in October at the Goodwill Firehouse in York. We
received a request for a benefit concert for one of our most active members, Charlie
Tillman, who has done much for our association. The concert season will begin September 10 with this benefit concert. Actual time for the Concert is currently being
worked on as well as the bands that will take part in this benefit. Cards and letters
may be sent to Charlie at 152 First Ave., Red Lion, PA 17356
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Smoke Free - No Alcohol
Bands subject to change
No reserved seating
February 11
March 10
November 12
October 8
Junior Sisk and
Ramblers Choice
Audie Blaylock
The Lost and Found
The Little Roy
and Lizzy Show
April 14
December 10
Boxcars
Ticket available at the door only - No reserved seating
$13 SMBA members - $16 non-members - (Ages 12 & under free admission)
Doors open @ 5:30 PM
Music starts @ 7:00 PM
Location: Goodwill Fire Company
2318 South Queen St., York, PA
May 12
The Paul Adkins Band
January 14
Carrie Hassler with
Brand New Strings
FMI Contact:
(717) 395-7128
(717) 350-4791
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BLUEGRASS CROSSWORD—COURTESY OF WALT CRIDER
Answers to the crossword puzzle printed in the last newsletter
“Honey Do” list got you down, too much to do and not enough time to do it?
Play some bluegrass banjo or fiddle tunes. Work gets done in half the time.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
M Inc. Presents
23rd Annual
―L’il‖ Margaret’s
Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival
August 11, 12, 13 – 2011
Goddard Farm - Leonardtown, Maryland
Family Style • Concert Area Under Permanent
Pavilion • Bring Your Favorite Lawn Chairs
Food, home cooked meals, breakfast, drinks, and
ice, will be available on festival grounds.
NO DRUGS ALLOWED!!! NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!!!
Featuring…
1. Melvin Goin & Windy Mountain ............................. Thur - Fri.
2. Goldwing Express ........................................................... Fri.
3. Ted Jones & The Tar Heel Boys ............................. Fri - Sat.
4. Crowe Brothers .............................................................. Sat.
5. Kody Norris & The Watauga Mountain Boys ................... Sat.
6. Mark Templeton & Pocket Change .......................... Fri - Sat.
7. Charley Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass ............. Sat.
8. Jack Tippett ............................................................... Thurs.
9. Bubbie Abell &Spoon Creek ....................................... Thurs.
10. Mill Run ........................................................................ Fri.
11. Aspen Run ............................................................ Fri - Sat.
12. Joey Tippett ................................................................. Sat.
TICKET PRICING
3 Day Advance: ........................................ $50 ea.
3 Day At Gate: ......................................... $55 ea.
Thursday Gate: ........................................ $20 ea.
Friday Gate: ............................................. $25 ea.
Saturday Gate: ......................................... $30 ea.
Children Under 12 Free (with guardian)
CAMPING PRICING
Rough Camping (weekend): ........................... $20
Weekend Hookups (Advance or At the Gate): . $60
Notes:
 Security On Duty
 Limited Number of Hookups
No Refund – Rain or Shine
ADVANCE TICKETS
Accommodations
NAME: _____________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________
CITY: ________________
STATE: _____________
ZIP: _________
Thur: ______Fri: ______Sat: ______3 Day: ______
(Please Indicate Quantity)
Advanced Weekend Hookup $60.00 Indicate Qty: ____
Amount Enclosed $ _______________(No Refunds)
For Ticket Information, Send Stamped, Self Addressed Envelope to:
Mr. Joseph Goddard
20529 White Point Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Make Check Payable to: “L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass Festival”
Advance Sale Ends July 1st
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION TO ANYONE
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HOTELS
Approx. mileage is between 8 to 10 miles.
Sleep Inn, California, MD
301-737-0000 – Approx. 8 mi.
Country Inns & Suites, California, MD
301-737-5227 – Approx. 6 mi.
CAMPGROUNDS
La Grande Estate Camping Resort
301-475-8550
Approximately 2 miles
Point Lookout State Park
301-872-5688
Approximately 25 miles
(Reservation required for camping)
Contact Information
Phone:301-475-8191
Festival Address:
21810 Clay Hill Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
lilmargaretsbluegrass.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Main Stage performers
Performers
Fairview Avenue
Grain
Grass Stained Genes
Hickory Project
Lykens Valley Bluegrass
Band
Mama Corn
Mason Porter
River Wheel
Special Consensus
Stained Grass Window
Performers
Summer Reign
Th' Bullfrog Willard
McGhee
The Fox Hunt
The Hillbilly Gypsies
The Lockport Drifters
The Stevens Family
The Summer Reign
Van Wagner
Waitin' On A Train
Blue Moon Rising
Boxcars
Children's Academy
Coal County Express
Dan Paisley and Southern Grass
Doerfels
Folk Spirits
Forgotten Mountain Boys
Gibson Brothers
Greenwood Valley Boys
Hillbilly Gypsies
Keystone Mountain Boys
Lost and Found
Louie Setzer and the Appalachian Mountain Boys
Lykens Valley Bluegrass Band
OATS Chorus Sings Out Among The Stars
Rev. Al Lumpkin and Friends -Songs of the Spirit
Stained Grass Window
Summer Reign
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UPCOMING EVENTS
118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268
FMI: 717-762-4711 or beck-benedicthardware.com
Dick & Della Boschert
ALSO A JAM EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM
Shows start @ 7:00 PM * Unless otherwise noted
Concerts $13—Jams $4 (Children under 12 free)
As one of the longest running
concert series in central Pennsylvania, Beck and Benedict
hosts some of the most talented musicians in bluegrass music today.
Dick & Della Boschert
In addition to the concert series, Dick and Della also sponsor an open mic jam held every
Friday evening at 7:00 PM.
June 18, 2011
Bluegrass Brothers
July 16, 2011
Kody Norris & The Watauga
Mountain Boys
August 13, 2011
Paul Adkins Bluegrass Band
September 17, 2011
The Beachley & Scott Bluegrass
October 15, 2011
Remington Ride Bluegrass Band /
Scott Brannon Bluegrass Band
November 19, 2011
Sunny Side Bluegrass Band / Jay
Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition
Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks, Music Theatre is on the right.
For a complete listing contact Luckett’s
www.luckettsbluegrass.com
Concerts are held October through April
42361 Lucketts Rd.,
Leesburg, VA 20176
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UPCOMING EVENTS
40 Shepherd Rd., Newville, PA Exit 37, RT I-81.
FMI: Gary & Mary
717-776-7447
Dinner Specials
Shows start at
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
Jam Sessions
Second Sunday of every month.
Fort Hunter Barn
Show tickets - $5.00
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Held the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
We welcome musicians and vocalists of
all skill levels, genres’ and ages.
June 11
Keepin’ It Simple
June 25
Reminisce
July 9
Cornerstone Quartet
July 23
All for Hym
Concerts at Ye Olde’
Country Auction are a
great source entertainment
for the whole family and
at an affordable price. The
concerts are now held
twice every month and
continue to draw folks
from all over the central
Pennsylvania area.
Contact Info for SFMS
Dale Laninga, President,
Ralph Dahle, Jam Session &
Coffee House
Henry Koretzky, Events,
232-7817
657-8709
763-5744
WWW.SFMSFOLK.ORG
August 13
Keystoners
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
FOR SALE - 1953 Kay Bass
In perfect shape ...fully restored. 1953 Kay
for sale - C - Bass. It was a feature in Bass
Player Magazine when I had it set up by
James Condino of Asheville. They did a story
on maintenance to vintage basses.
Super duty case with it. $2000 bottom dollar.
It's a killer bass ....great tone.
Darren Nicholson
828-216-6624
828-277-5001
SMBA Members
Know anyone that likes bluegrass music that is not a member of SMBA, ask
them to join.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Goofy’s Eatery & Spirits
5965 York Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
717-225-9909
Date
Band Time
Jun 5 Baltimore Bluegrass .................................... 4:00-8:00
Jun 12 Aspen Run ................................................ 4:00-8:00
Jun 17 Salem Bottom Boys ................................ 7:00-11:00
Jun 19 The Harold Tipton Band............................ 4:00-8:00
Jun 26 Long Ryde ................................................ 4:00-8:00
Jul 3 Dee Gunter & The Dukes of Bluegrass ......... 4:00-8:00
Jul 10 Baltimore Bluegrass ................................... 4:00-8:00
Jul 15 Salem Bottom Boys ................................. 7:00-11:00
Jul 17 Aspen Run ................................................. 4:00-8:00
Jul 24 The Harold Tipton Band ............................ 4:00-8:00
Jul 31 Long Ryde ................................................. 4:00-8:00
Aug 7 "LOST & FOUND" ................................... 4:00-8:00
Aug 14 Baltimore Bluegrass................................. 4:00-8:00
Aug 19 Salem Bottom Boys ............................... 7:00-11:00
Aug 21 Aspen Run ............................................... 4:00-8:00
Aug 28 Long Ryde ............................................... 4:00-8:00
Walt Crider and the Old Time Way
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Fours Days of Music
Two Stages
Workshops
All-Star Jam
Bluegrass Academy
For Kids
Food, Merchandise,
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Camping, Ice, Propane, Firewood Onsite · Lodging Nearby
July 14th
Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival
See information - page 7
July 22nd and 24th
Lehigh Valley Bluegrass Festival
Schnecksville, PA
August 27th
York County Fiddler’s Assn.
Brogue, PA
August 30th
Williams Grove Steam Engine Assoc. Show
Williams Grove, PA
UPCOMING EVENTS
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BLUEGRASS RADIO
(Washington, DC)
Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show
Every Friday from 8-10 PM
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
Enjoy bluegrass 24 hours a day
Channel 61
(Gettysburg, PA)
Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney
Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM
The Bluegrass Show
Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight
(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)
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
(Selinsgrove, PA)
WQSU 88.9 FM
(Selinsgrove, PA)
Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM
w/Derrick The Dude
Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight
w/Tracy Waite
Great website. Check it out !
Bluegrass Horizon - Rich Evans
Monday - Noon - 3:00 PM
Bluegrass Breakfast - Susan Rose
Wednesday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunrise Surprise - Russ Hunsberger
Satruday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
www.wdvrfm.org
(Brevard, NC)
Every Sunday 3-5 PM
FMI: www.wsqlradio.com
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We’re Reality Radio !
Tim Michaels 717-637-3831
timmichaels@msn.com
Opry Show
Tim Michaels
Knee Deep In Bluegrass
Cindy Baucom
Knee Deep In Bluegrass
Cindy Baucom
Into The Blue
Terry Herd
Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR
Tom Adams
717 259 6502
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass
www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html
Nev Jackson
717-867-4175
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro
Nelson Steffy
717-241-6305
Mandolin, & Fiddle
Warren Newman 717-730-7255
Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle
Trevor Wire
Banjo
717-395-7059
trevmanflies@aol.com
Alex Dietrich
Banjo
Contact info pending
dietr.brothers@yahoo.com
Patsy Kline
717-964-3797
Mandolin & Beginning Guitar
2400 Oakland Road
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 767-9400
Authorized:
Blueridge Dealer
Judy & Robert Winters
Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups / Sales
Phone: (717) 627-1010
Email: rob@stringdoc.com
Web: www.stringdoc.com
Located in Lititz, PA, over 40 years of full-time
experience in stringed instrument repair, all repairs
done by appointment only, and is factory-authorized
by most major brands.
Authorized Deering banjo dealer. Please check out
our website at for the full information.
Bluette Bros.
122 Hill St
York, PA 17403
(717) 854-9064
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
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
Fiddle’s & Bows
Ken Crone
3340 Colonial Rd.
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-3058
Keener Violins
Sales & Repairs
19 Maple Stree
Jacobus, PA 17407
(717) 428-1151
Keener.violin2@verizon.net
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JAM SESSIONS
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
717-245-2529
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
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,
performers of all levels, including those
with electric instruments. A microphone
is provided for vocalists. Visitors are
always welcome.
FMI:
Ken Runkle
717-792-0302
7:00 to Midnight - 3rd Tuesday
The Whole Cannoli
115 Saint Johns Church Rd., Camp Hill, PA
(Between Carlisle Pike and Trindle Rd)
7:00 to 10:00 PM— Every Tuesday (TNBJ)
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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WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
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—10:00 PM—Every Wednesday
Arcadia Jam—Activity Building
16020 Carnival Avenue—Upperco, MD
Note:
Closed end of June
through mid August
FMI:
410-374-2895
THURSDAY
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
717-434-5716
7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday
Franklintown Fire Hall Jam
2 miles south of Dillsburg on Rt194—
$2.00 Admission
5:30 PM—2nd & 4th Thursday
Central Berks Lion's Club Bluegrass Jam
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 PM—As listed below
Bunker Hill Bluegrass &
Old Country Music Jam
FMI: John Garloff
717-272-1677
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 - 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
YWCA - Gettysburg PA
909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA
17325. Phone 717-334-9171.
Note: Former Arrow Horse jam.
Kitchen open at 4:00 PM
Music begins at 5:30 PM
FMI: Betty Naftzinger 610-488-1920
5:00 to 11:00 PM Every Friday
Third Thursday
Coffey Music
31 East Main St. Westminster, MD
410-876-1045 or 410-848-5003
www.coffeymusic.com
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).
7:00 to 10:00—1st Thursday
CHAPLIN'S The Music Café
66 N. Main St., Spring City PA. 19475
Amazing historic vaudeville era theatre.
Just $5 or $7 with your BYOB. Contact:
Brad Haberle #484-340-9716 or bassmentbrad@comcast.net . More info
about Chaplin's at
chaplinsmusiccafe.com
Ephrata Best Music Source Bluegrass,
Gospel, Classic Country Jam.
FMI:
717-721-7120
6:00 to 10:00 PM Every Friday
Carroll Township Community Center
Jam Shermans Dale, Perry County
Call for directions.
FMI:
717-582-2312
JAM SESSIONS
SATURDAY
6:30 PM—Every Saturday
April—October
6:00 - 9:00 PM
November—March 2:00 - 5:00 PM
White Oak Campground
Quarryville, PA FMI: 717-687-6207
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.
6:00 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 Visitors - $3.00 Admission
(children under 12 free)
FMI: Robert Forrester 717-530-0248
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 PM - First Saturday (Sept-May)
Sugar Run Bluegrass
Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr.,
Altoona, PA FMI: Ron Anderson 814-9408352
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam
Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns
Grove, NJ. The entrance is at rear of the
building. The bar will be operating for
drinks. FMI: Kevin Justice 856-299-2402
e-mail Kevin_justice@yahoo.com.
Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the summer.
Music at the Cider Press - 6:00 P.M.
47 Crystal Falls Dr., Smithsburg. Md.
Bluegrass jams are on 1st and 3rd Saturday
and Classic Country music on the 2nd and
4th. Doors open at 5:00. $3.00 donation at
the door. Please come and join us.
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
SUNDAY
May to Sept. - 1st Sunday, 1 - 4PM
Dick Environmental Center-Pickin'
on the Porch - Mt. Gretna, PA
Several Areas to play in. Inside Wernick
style. FMI Patsy Kline - 717-964-3797
patzkline@yahoo.com
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
EVERYONE
WELCOME
2:00 to 5:00 PM
Third Sunday
EVERY MONTH
Held at:
Marysville—Rye Senior Center
198 Leonard Street
Marysville, PA 17053
FMI:Jean Snyder
717-957-4609
Directions:
Rt 11 & 15 to Marysville
Turn onto Rt 850 West
Go 6/10ths of a mile
Turn left on Leonard St.
Go to “T” at
Locust Point Apartments
Turn right - You’ll see it.
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