May 19, 2013 Concert Schedule
WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble
Bluegrass Music Showdates.
Last Updated May 19, 2013
ALSO AVAILABLE AT: WOSU.org and CentralOhioBluegrass.com Please send updates or corrections to Chris Johnston via email at johnstonteam@hotmail.com Before traveling to an event, please call to confirm.
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May 19 The Corndrinkers at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 8-10 pm. Info at 614-436-COAL
May 23 Berachah Valley and Rum River Blend at the Clifton Opera House, 5 S. Clay Street in Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7 pm.
May 23 Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers at Madeira Farmers Market, Corner of Dawson Rd and Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH – Show at 3:30pm. Info: (513) 984-1008 or www.madeirafarmersmarket.com
May 23-25 Amvets Post 61 Bluegrass Festival at Rocky Fork Lake in Hillsboro, OH. Thursday entertainment The Haddix Family, Dixie Ryders, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Big Country Bluegrass. Friday entertainment Evan Lanier & Bluegrass Express, Special Delivery, Big County Bluegrass Band, Spinney Brothers and Night Flyer. Saturday entertainment Daniel Patrick, Republik Steel, Night Flyer, Spinney Brothers and Goldwing Express. Music begins at 2 pm Thursday. 1 pm Friday and Saturday. Info (937) 393-9121.
May 24 Grassahol will be entertaining at the Westerville Ohio Health 4th Friday celebration in historic Uptown Westerville. 6-9 pm Info at 614-794-0401
May 24 Loosely Strung at Cheshire Market, Pizza & Bait Store, 5094 Cheshire Rd , Galena, OH – Corner of Africa and Cheshire Roads. 7 pm. Info: (740) 548-6334
May 24 Death By Banjo at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
May 25 Joe Williams and Deep Water at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
May 26 Slate Ridge at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 8-10 pm. Info at 614-436-COAL
May 28 Grassahol at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 N. High Street, Worthington, OH Show 8-10 PM. Info at 614-436-2625
May 31 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Ave in the Grandview area. 7-9 pm
May 30- Appalachian Uprising 1175 Twp. Road 225, Scottown, OH featuring the
June 1 Masters of Bluegrass (consisting of Del McCoury, JD Crowe, Bobby Osborne, Bobby Hicks and Jerry McCoury) Del McCoury, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Rambling Rooks (Featuring Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith), Bluegrass SuperJam Led by Ronnie McCoury, Cornmeal, Mountain Heart, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Johnny Staats and The Delivery Boys, Ironhorse Bluegrass, Detour, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Blue Moon Soup, Bing Brothers, Bloodroots Barter, Fletcher’s Grove, Black Jake and The Carnies, Dirk Quinn Band, Rock Island Plow Company, Tyler Childers and Chad Stanley. Info at: 740.533.7271
May 31 The Rarely Heard and Joe Williams and Deep Water at the Penny Royal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.
May 31 Loosely Strung at Clifton Opera house, 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH – . 7:30. Info: (937)767-2343 or admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
May 31 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm Info: 614-486-4722
May 31 Billy 2 Shoes at Captain Jacks, 1314 Hebron Rd (StRt79) Heath OH Showtime to be announced. Info at: 740/281-0700
May 31 – Bluegrass Pickin’ Weekend featuring Frosty Morning, Joe Williams & Deep
June 2 Water, the Wayfarers, Timberline Bluegrass, the Rodichok Family, Showers of Blessings at Dillon State Park, 5265 Dillon Hills Dr, Nashport, OH – Approximately 10 miles west of Zanesville, OH on St Rt 146 at the camp store.
Jamming Friday and Saturday evenings Concert on Saturday 4pm. Info: Jerry Pollock, 740-453-4377
June 1 Leisa Hinkle & Willow Creek Gospel Bluegrass at “The Encampment”, 4185 Orders Road, Grove City, Ohio – Also appearing Evan Lanier and Bluegrass Express and Wildwood Bluegrass. Music from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. Bring lawn chairs. Free Admission. Donations for the local food pantry would be appreciated. For additional information contact, 614-519-6447.
June 2 Bluegrass Jam at the North Market 59 Spruce Street, Columbus. Open to all players. Location will be the front porch area of the market and will be held from 2-5 pm. Info Abby Kravitz via email at downsabby@gmail.com
June 5 Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at Tee Jaye’s Restaurant,1601 N. Memorial Lancaster,Ohio Music from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Info: Contact Doug at 740-654-9559
.June 6-8 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include Nothin Fancy, Kody Norris and The Watauga Mtn. Boys, The Stevens Family, The Daniel Patrick Family Band, Lonesome Meadow, Republik Steele, Darren and Brooke Aldridge, The Wayfarers, James King, Don Rigsby, Wildwood Valley Boys and Lonesome Will Mullins and The Virginia Playboys. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.
June 6 Grassahol at Upper Arlington Music in the Parks Series. Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park 7 to 8:30 P.M. Info:614-268-6353
June 7 Gipson and Fitz at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
June 8 Beyond Calvary, and Lonesome Meadow at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway. 850 Fitchville River Road South, New London, OH. Doors open at 5. Music at 6.
June 8 Long Family Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
June 8 Grasahol at Buckeye Lake Winery, 13750 Rosewood Rd, Thornville, OH 43076
6 to 10 P.M.614-561-1116
June 8 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH – across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 am. Info: (614) 463-9664 info@northmarket.com
June 8 Back Porch Swing Band at Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville, OH. Music begins at 7 pm. Info at 740-962-3030.
June 8-9 Caesar Creek Flea Market Bluegrass Festival at Caesar Creek Flea Market located at I-71 and SR 73 (Exit 45) Featuring a complete line up of local and regional bands including Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. Music all day Saturday and Sunday.
June 8-15 47th Annual Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana. Featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, American Drive, Lonesome River Band, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Express, Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Kody Norris & Watauga Mountain Boys, Detour, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Jesse McReynolds & Virginia Boys, Christ Jones & Night Drivers, The Roys, Larry Stephenson Band, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Special Consensus, David Davis & Warrior River boys, Flatt Lonesome, Larry Efaw, & the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Travelin’ McCoury’s, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, The Box Cars, Cumberland Highlanders, Grasstowne, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Dale Ann Bradley, Larry Gillis & Swampgrass, James King Band, Volume Five, Raymond Fairchild & Maggie Valley Boys, Ralph Stanley II, Balos Family, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Wildwood Valley Boys, The Farm Hands, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Larry Sparks & Lonesome Ramblers, JD Crowe & Guests, Dailey and Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Spinney Brothers, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Junior Sisk & ramblers, Choice, The Expedition Show, Clay Hess Band w/ Stacy Grubb, Audie Blaylo9ck & Redline, Crowe Brothers, The Grascals, Karl Shifflet & Big Country Show, Ronnie Reno & The Reno Tradition, Moron Brothers, Tommy Sells & Big Country Bluegrass and Feller & Hill & The Bluegrass Buckaroos. Information at 812-988-6422
June 9 Grassahol at Grace Lutheran Church Joyful Noise Series, 100 E. Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH Show 7:30- 9:30 P.M. Info: 614-882-3026
June 9 Strung Up Bluegrass Band at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 8-10 pm. Info at 614-436-COAL
June 14 Grassahol at the Best Little Pig Roast in Delaware. At the Center for Older Adults
800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH. 4 – 8 P.M. Info: (740) 203-2357
June 14 Strung Up at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
June 14-15 Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival, off SR 329, Guysville, OH Friday Bands include Bluegrass Mountaineers, 2nd Chance, Open Rail, The Price Family, The Rarely Herd and Idletymes. Saturday bands included Higher Vision, The Hart Brothers, Tall Grass, Lonesome Meadow, The Boxcars and Idletymes. More info at idletymes@idletymesband.com
June 15 The Savory Chickens at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 10 pm to midnight Info at 614-436-COAL
June 15 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.
June 15-16 Stills in the Hills, an Appalachian Jamboree at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion, PA – Seven Springs is located approximately one hour’s drive southeast of Pittsburgh. 11 a.m.. Info: 800-452-2223 or www.7springs.com/stillsinthehills
June 16 David Grier with Adam Schlenker opening @ Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza & Music 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 8-10 pm. Info at 614-436-COAL
June 20 Adam Schlenker will be presenting music from his release Family Tree at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street in Worthington. Performance from 8-10 pm. Info at 614.431.0329
June 21 Grassinine at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
June 21-22 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Ohio featuring Prater Brothers, Bluegrass 409, Lloyd Blevins, Spence Family and Vern McIntyre. Friday’s shows begin at 6. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142
June 22 Rock Island Plow at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
June 22 Grasahol at Thom and Jan McCain’s House concert. 146 Glenmont Ave. – Columbus, OH 43214 8:00 P.M. Info: 614-268-6189
June 23 Grassahol at Westerville Sounds of Summer. Alum Creek Park North, 221 W Main St, Westerville, OH Music at 6:30 P.M. Info: 614-268-6353
June 23 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at Stubbs Park in Centerville, OH. 7pm. Bring lawn chairs. Free Event. Info at (937)433-7155.
June 23 Fox and Hounds at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 N. High St in Worthington. 8-10 pm. Info at 614-436-COAL
June 26 Gateway Park Festival at Gateway Park, 19067 HWY 52, Metamora, Indiana – Enjoy a weekend of lively bluegrass music with some of the finest regional bands. Featuring Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass on Saturday. Banjo seminar with Vernon McIntyre. Mandolin seminar with Kitty McIntyre. Bring a lawn chair. 10:00 am. Info: 513-607-1874
June 28 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
June 29 Hamilton Family Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
June 29 Grassahol at the Heart of Ohio Festival in Centerburg, OH. Show from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
June 29 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at Fairview Christian Church, 1817 Borland Road, Ray, OH 6 pm.
June 29 Wills Creek, Troubled Souls and Slate Ridge at Licking Valley High School, 100 Hanesview Drive, Newark. Held Rain or Shine, Indoors and Air Conditioned. Concert followed by Fireworks. Show begins at 3:30. Info: Stacey Wright , 740-641-7884
June 30 Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Corner of E Spring & S Chestnut, St Marys, Ohio – Free admission. 7:00 PM. Bring Lawn chair for comfortable seating. Info: 513-607-1874.
July 4 Loosely Strung at Stonybrook United Methodist Church, 485 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna, OH – Independence Day Fireworks Party. 6 pm. Info: (614) 471-0252 http://www.stonybrookumc.org/
July 5 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
July 6 Sugargrove Bluegrass Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
July 6 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH – across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 am. Info: 614-463-9664
July 6 Grassahol at the Clintonville Farmer’s Market, 3519 N. High Street, Columbus from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Info at 614-268-6353
July 11-13 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s 35th annual festival at Hartford Fairgrounds in Croton, Ohio. Featuring (Thurs) Dixie Ryders and Grassahol; (Fri) Sterling Bluegrass, Lonesome Meadow, Slate Ridge and Goldwing Express; (Sat) David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Northwest Territory, Idletymes, Black Diamond, Night Flyer, and the COBA Children’s Band. Camping available. For times and ticket information, see www.centralohiobluegrass.com .
July 11-13 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include Prater Bros, Mountain View, Jim and Valerie Gabehart, Lloyd Blevins, Larry Gillis and his Hard Driving Swampgrass Band, Phillip Steinmetz and His Sunny Tennesseans, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Open Rail, The Moron Brothers, Tommy Brown and County Line Grass, The Melvin Goins Anniversary Celebration. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.
July 11-14 Norwalk Music Festival at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, OH featuring Harbourtown, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Ottawa County Bluegrass, Coney Carver & The Rainbow Valley Boys, Vertical Limit, The Blanton Family, Out of Mind Bluegrass Band, Breakline, Delusions of Genre and featuring Russell Moore and Airtime Out and Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley Boys. Festival starts Thursday at 7 pm and continues Friday at 1, Saturday at 12 noon and closing with a Sunday Morning Gospel Show at 10 am. Info at NorwalkMusicFestival.com or 440-213-8358.
July 12-13 Helping Families with Cancer Bluegrass Festival, at the Crawford County Coon Hunters Club 3121 Biddle Road, Crestline, OH. Marty Raybon and Full Circle, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Nathan Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, The Whitaker Brothers, Muddy Krick, Junior Blankenship Band, Derek Sparkman (Formerly of Dave Evans & Riverbend) Harold Hamilton and Southern Tradition and the Darrell Webb Band. Music begins Friday at 4. Saturday at noon. Info at 440-328-5020 or www.helpingfamilieswithcancer.com Proceeds to Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
July 12 The Little Roy and Lizzie Show at Worthington Park Gazebo, Market and Main Streets in Downtown Logan, Oh (across from Courthouse)- . 7pm. Info: Sandy Ogle, 740 380 9020 Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
July 12 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm Info: 614-486-4722
July 12 Jim Greer and the Mac O Chee Valley Folk at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 1:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
July 13 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
July 13 Grassahol at Buckeye Lake Winery, 13750 Rosewood Rd, Thornville, OH Show from 6-10 pm. Info at 614-561-1116
July 17-20 Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Bluegrass Festival at Hoover Y Park in Columbus, OH featuring American Drive (Ricky Wasson-Dwight McCall), Aubrie Haynie, Carl Jackson, Clay Hess Band, Dale Ann Bradley, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Doyle Lawson & Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dudley Connell, Feller and Hill, Flatt Lonesome, Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, J.D, Crowe and Bradley Walker, James King Band, Jerry Salley, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Larry Stephenson Band, Lost and Found, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rambling Rooks ( Ronnie Bowman,-Kenny Smith-Don Rigsby), Rarely Herd, Rhonda Vincent-Russell Moore-Don Rigsby, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, SteelDrivers, Val Story. Dates and Times TBA.
July 18 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver at the Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3732 Towne Blvd. in Middletown, Oh Info and Showtime at 937-475-4760.
July 19 Grassahol at India Oak Bar and Grill 590 Oakland Park Columbus. Show at 8:00 to 12:00 in the evening.
July 19 Rock Island Plow at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
July 20 New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com
July 19-20 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, OH Featuring Ottawa County, Muddy Krick, Vertical Limit, Coney Carver and Matheson Family Pride. Friday shows begin at 6 pm Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142. .
July 25 Missy Werner at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7pm Showtime.
Jul 26 Death By Banjo at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
July 26 Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and Lonesome River Band at Rhythm on the River at the Bicentennial Park Pavillion along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. Music begins at 7:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating. Free event.
July 27 Awesome Possum at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
July 27 Loosely Strung at Ohio State Fair Cox Fine Arts Building, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, OH – Cox Building is at the south end of the fairgrounds near 11th Ave. 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Info: 614-237-5574 or http://www.ohiostatefair.com
July 27 Lonesome Will Mullins at Worthington Park Gazebo, Market and Main Streets in Downtown Logan, Oh (across from Courthouse)- . 7pm. Info: Sandy Ogle, 740 380 9020 Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating
July 28 Loosely Strung at Harmony in the Park, corner of Liberty Street and Park Avenue, Delaware, OH – Bicentennial Park Gazebo at the corner of Liberty Street and Park Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. . 7 pm. Info: 740-203-1015 http://delawareohio.net
July 28 Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell at the Frazee Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 7:30 pm Info at (937) 296-3300.
Aug. 1-3 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include The Haddix Family, Rock Island Plow Co., Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show, Mountain Melody, Out of Mind Bluegrass Band, Bo Isaac and The Rounders, NewTown, Tommy Sells and Big Country Bluegrass, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, The Glenn Ritchie Band, Nu-Blu and Goldwing Express. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.
Aug. 8 Vern McIntyre and Appalachian Grass at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7 pm
Aug. 8 Grassahol at the Champaign County Fair, 684 Park Ave., Urbana, OH 7-10 pm
Aug. 8-10 Buckeye Bluegrass Festival at Greenwich Coon Hunters Club, 33221 Plymouth East. Rd., Greenwich, OH. Thursday bands include Ottawa County Bluegrass, Jimmy Haynes Band and Matheson Family Pride. Friday bands include Rhonda Vincent &The Rage, The Bluegrass Mountaineeers, Coney Carver & the Rainbow Valley Boys, Beyond Calvery and The Hart Brothers. Saturday bands Ralph Stanley II, Goldwing Express, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Idletymes, The Bluegrass Mountaineers and The Praters. Thursday music begins at 4pm, Friday at 6 and Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (330) 645- 1542 or (234) 788-6768
Aug. 9 Bluegrass on the River at Turkeyfood Fish & Game Club, 221 Ram Cat Road, Confluence, PA – Sponsored by the Turkeyfood Fish & Game Club Confluence, PA. Enjoy a summer’s bluegrass weekend with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass and lots of other topnotch bluegrass bands. 12:00PM. Info: 814-395-3132
Aug. 9 Grassahol at Summer Fridays at the Statehouse in downtown Columbus. Noon to 1 pm. Info at 614-728-2130
Aug. 10 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH – across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 am. Info: 614-463-9664 www.northmarket.com/
Aug. 16-17 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Oh featuring Willow Creek, Kentucky Border, Harold Hamilton, Poaceaus and Jimmy Haynes. Music begins Friday at 6 pm. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142.
Aug. 17 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.
Aug. 22 Grassahol at the Village of Westerville Retirement Center, 215 Huber Village Blvd. in Westerville. 6:15-7:30 pm Info at 614-882-3782
Aug. 22-24 Brown County Bluegrass Festival at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown, OH. Thursday, My Favorite Bluegrass Band, Dixie Ryders, Spinney Brothers and III Tyme Out. Friday Mountain Drive, Hart Brothers, Missy Warner, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Ralph Stanley II and Hammer Towne. Saturday Crossroads, The Patrick Family, Higher Vision, Gold Wing Express, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Ricki Wasson and American Drive and the Cumberland Highlanders.
Aug. 23-25 Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival in Russiaville, Indiana (50 miles north of Indianapolis) featuring Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Balsam Range, Spinney Brothers, All American Bluegrass Band, Branded Bluegrass, Cornfields and Crossroads, Blue Mafia, Cowboy Church Band, Alec Hurtubise & Friends, Jeremy Morris & The Harvest Road Band and Bahler-Graber Band. Performance times at the website at windingcreekbluegrass.com
Aug. 24 Northwest Territory at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Aug. 25 Grassahol at the Obetz Zucchinifest. Memorial Park in Obetz, OH. 11 am to 4 pm
Aug. 29 Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7 pm
Sept. 7 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.
Sept. 7 The Rarely Herd at the Albany Independent Fair in Albany, OH (Between Athens and Wellston)Time to be announced.
Sept. 7 Longaberger Heritage Days, at the Longaberger Homestead in Frazeysburg, OH 11 am to 4 pm. Info at 614-268-6353
Sept. 13 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Sept. 14 Loosely Strung at Old Pickerington Village Beanfest, Columbus and Center Streets, Pickerington, OH – . 11 am. Info, 614-321-8221 opvba@hotmail.com
Sept 18-21 39th Annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, IN. Weds entertainment included The Box Cars, Spinney Brothers, Darrell Webb Band, Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. Thursday entertainment includes The Grascals, Larry Efaw and the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Spinney Brothers, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Grasstowne, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain and Don Stanley & Middle Creek.
Friday entertainment American Drive, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Cumberland Highlanders, Wildwood Valley Boys, Larry Stephenson Band, Charlie Sizemore Band, Farm Hand and James King. Saturday entertainment features Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Express, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Audie Blaylock & Redline. Saturday will feature the induction of George Shuffler into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.
Sept 20-21 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Ohio featuring Red Dust, WV Cutups, Cedar Bluff, Rock Island Plow, Highland Grass. Music on Friday begins at 6 pm. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142.
Sept. 20-22 Union County Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival , Pottersburg Bridge, 17141 Inskeep-Cratty Road, North Lewisburg, OH. Entertainment and Times to be announced.
Sept. 27 Black Diamond Bluegrass at Three Rivers Bluegrass at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Sept. 27 Loosely Strung at 4thFridays, North Stage on State Street, Westerville, OH – North Stage is located on N. State Street near North State and East Home Streets. . 6 pm. Info, 614-795-0401 http://www.visitwesterville.org/
Sept. 29 Loosely Strung at Gingerbread Festival, 147 W. Mound St., South Charleston, OH – Located in and around the D.T. & I. Depot and Log House Museum. . 11 am. Info: , 937-462-7277 http://villageofsouthcharleston.net/
Oct. 4 Ralph Stanley II at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice at Stuarts Opera House, 52 Public Square in downtown Nelsonville, OH. Showtime at 8:00 pm. Info at (740) 753-1924.
Oct 4-5 Bluegrass at the Caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill KY. Friday entertainment included the Rowan County Ramblers, Mountain View and an open invitation to join in. Saturday entertainment includes Marty Raybon, Larry Cordle, Bo Isaac, Billie Renee, Michelle Wallace, Gary Jones and Jack Hicks. Music begins at 3 Friday. 2 pm on Saturday. Info at 606-316-7169 or 606-286-1805.
Oct. 5 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.
Oct. 5 Cedar Hill, Slate Ridge, Black Powder Express and Kevin Prater Band at 2nd Annual Bluegrass Ka-Bash, 15300 Flint Ridge Road, Heath, Ohio – Concert held at Flint Ridge State Memorial Park, on SR668. Held under cover. 10:00 am. Info: Stacey Wright, 740-641-7884
Oct. 5 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH – across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 am. Info: 614-463-9664 www.northmarket.com/
Oct. 26 Steep Canyon Rangers and Della Mae at the Parrish Auditorium in Hamilton, OH. Showtime 7:30 pm. Info at 513.785.3157
Nov 8-9 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival I-71 and US Route 68, Wilmington, OH Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Balsam Range, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Spinney Brothers, The Wildwood Valley Boys and an Old Friends Get Together with Bluegrass Hall of Fame Members:J.D. Crowe, Paul Williams, & Doyle Lawson. Info: 937-372-5804.
Nov 23 Band to be announced at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com
Nov. 23 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver at Impact Worship Center, 160 Woodruff Road, Mansfield, OH 6pm. Info 419-602-7471.
Happy New Year 2014
Jan. 4 Grassahol at the Central Ohio Bluegrass Association Monthly Meeting. More later.
Jan 10-11 Bluegrass in Superclass at the Holiday Inn French Quarter I-75 and US 20 (Exit 193) in Perrysburg, OH. Friday’s bands include Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Wildwood Valley Boys, James King Band, Harbourtown and Deepwater Bluegrass. Saturday’s bands include Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Dean Osborne, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Idletymes and Remington Ryde. Music begins both days at 1 pm. Info at 330-645-1542.
