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THIS WEEK HOSTS CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SHOWDATES
Join Ramble hosts Rich Baker, Chet DeLong, Chris Johnston, and Steve Brechter for one of the best--and longest running--bluegrass radio shows in the country! The Lonesome River Band, The Country Gentlemen, Blue Highway, Bill Monroe, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Stanley Brothers, Del McCoury, The Osborne Brothers, Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Seldom Scene, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Reno and Smiley, Flatt and Scruggs, The Boys From Indiana, and The Dillards are only a fraction of the outstanding artists you'll experience when you tune in to Bluegrass Ramble.
BLUEGRASS RAMBLE TV SPECIAL
See a preview of the Bluegrass Ramble TV Special featuring The Special Consensus and The Spinney Brothers that will air soon on WOSU.
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The Bluegrass Classic Attracts Thousands to Columbus
WOSU's Amy Juravich reports on The 24th annual “Musicians Against Childhood Cancer – Bluegrass Classic” which began Wednesday, July 23 and concludes Saturday night, July 26, 2008.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE
Classical Denison Students Breakdown and Play Bluegrass
The Music Department at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, is teaching students to play bluegrass music. Brent Davis filed this special audio report about Andy Carlson, music department chair at Denison University, who makes his bluegrass students play outside.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE
RAMBLIN' THIS WEEK....
As the golden leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter it's the perfect time of year to tune in to The Ramble and hear the best in bluegrass, hand-selected from our vault. Some of the favorites have aged for more than 60 years!
Tune in WOSU's Bluegrass Ramble, Saturday and Sunday's at 6pm on WOSU 820 AM and live on the Web at wosu.org. And don't forget to scroll down to see the latest showdates of live bluegrass performances in and around central Ohio.
Check out the updated showdates (see below) for live concerts in your area.
Chet DeLong
Born in mountain country Kentucky, Chet DeLong has lived in central Ohio for 43 years and been part of WOSU's Bluegrass Ramble since 1990. He grew up listening to Farm and Fun Time on WCYB in Bristol, Va., featuring the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, and Bill Monroe. "I can't recall a time of not being in love with bluegrass music," he says. DeLong has promoted bluegrass shows since the 70s and has attended festivals in many parts of the country. A charter member of the Central Ohio Bluegrass Association, DeLong has performed in the "Plum Mountain Grass" band for many years. DeLong says he loves to play listener requests.
Rich Baker
Rich Baker, a life-long resident of central Ohio, joined WOSU’s Bluegrass Ramble in 1986. Rich received a journalism degree from Ohio University where he hosted a country music show on WOUB-FM. After graduation, he worked for 20 years as director of corporate communications and investor relations for CompuServe Incorporated and for seven years in the same capacity for Metatec International. In 1995, Rich hosted a second radio show on WRVF 98.9 FM called the Bluegrass Hot Top Hits Countdown but considers WOSU as “home.” Rich performs with bluegrass bands in the area, serves on the WOSU Friends Board, the Central Ohio Bluegrass Association board, and is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association.
Chris Johnston
Chris is a Central Ohio native and has worked at various Columbus area radio stations, beginning with high school. He joined WOSU in 1987 as host of a Big Band show. When that show was discontinued, he was asked to continue at the station as a fill-in host for the Bluegrass Ramble. He was made a regular host in 2006. Asked to name a favorite band, he defers saying he has favorite songs--especially instrumentals. During the week, Chris works for Franklin County in the Purchasing Department and is active in Financial Peace classes at his church. He currently resides in Southeast Columbus with his wife Diana.
Steve Brechter
Steve Brechter is a native of New Jersey and spent much of his life in Connecticut, where he was involved in bluegrass "just about every way you can be." He played 5-string banjo for over 20 years with the Connecticut-based Grass Routes bluegrass band, promoted bluegrass festivals and concerts, and was a host on WWUH's "UH Radio Bluegrass" program. Steve served as Board Chair and Trustee of the International Bluegrass Music Museum (IBMM) in Owensboro, Kentucky, and was named a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for his work opening the Museum. Steve moved to Ohio in 2000, loves the Columbus area and enjoys playing the "absolute best in bluegrass music" for the Bluegrass Ramble's dedicated listeners.
CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SHOWDATES
Dec. 13 Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass and Summertown Road at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage at 3 p.m. featured bands from 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220 or via email at fotmc@iglou.com.
Dec. 13 Copas Hill and Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.
Dec. 19 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave. in Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 19 The Stockdale Family Band and the Rarely Herd at the Pennyroyal Opera House, E of Cambridge, Ohio just off I-70 at exit 198 (Fairview Village). Door open at 5, showtime 7 p.m. Info: 740-695-6291.
Dec. 20 The Bluegrass Ramble Television Special on WOSU-TV34. Featuring The Special Consensus and the Spinney Brothers (Nova Scotia, Canada). Midnight.
Dec. 27 Merril Miller & the Music Masters and the Gospel Cadence at Friendship Hall, 1880 E. Mansfield St. in Bucyrus, Ohio. 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 27 The Bluegrass Ramble Television Special on WOSU-TV34. Featuring The Special Consensus and the Spinney Brothers (Nova Scotia, Canada). Midnight.
Dec. 31 Merril Miller & the Music Masters at the New Year’s Eve “food and fellowship” at the Darbydale House of Prayer, 5388 Norton Road in Darbydale, Ohio. 9 p.m.-midnight. Info: 614-877-3444.
2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jan. 2 Wildwood at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave. in Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Jan. 3 Lost & Found and the Daniel Patrick Family at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.
Jan. 3 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Laurel Mountain Band and Black Diamond. Info: 740-965-2801.
Jan. 9 David Davis & the Warrior River Boys at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.
Jan. 10 Grassahol and Sterling Bluegrass Boys at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.
Jan. 10 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
Jan. 15 Grassahol at the Grandview Public Library, 685 W. First Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 17 Black Diamond at the Concord Community Center, 3263 State Route 560, 4 ½ mi. N of Urbana, Ohio. 7 p.m. Info: 937-362-2733
Jan. 17 Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with Joe Steiner (banjo) and Chris Cooperrider (bass) at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
Jan. 19 Grassahol at the Grandview Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. in Columbus. 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 23 Dave Evans & Riverbend at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.
Jan. 24 Bass Workshop featuring Marshall Wilborn at the Jerome Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway in Plain City, Ohio. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Hosted by local bassist Greg Criner. Registration: $45 including lunch. Door prizes. Limited seating. Registration via email at basspdr@yahoo.com.
Jan. 24 Faces Made for Radio at the Ontario Public Library, 2221 Village Mall Drive in Mansfield, Ohio. 1-2:30 p.m. Info: 419-946-2778. Free.
Jan. 24 Evan Lanier & Bluegrass Express and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
Feb. 7 Wildwood Valley Boys and Chain Reaction at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Lonesome Meadow and New Grass Station. Info: 740-965-2801.
Feb. 7 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
Feb. 13 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Feb. 14 Black Diamond and Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.
Feb. 14 Faces Made for Radio at Troyers Country Dining, 5321 County Road 201 in Millersburg, Ohio. 7-11 p.m. Info: 330-893-3333.
Feb. 20 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Feb. 20 Summertown Road (formerly Bo Isaac & the Wheelrights) at the Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 SR 66 in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). 7 p.m. Info: 419-594-2435.
Feb. 21 Vernon and Kitty McIntyre with Brad Lambert (banjo) and Lori Moore (bass) at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
Feb. 28 Faces Made for Radio at the Hayesville Opera House, Routes 60 and 179 intersection in Hayesville, Ohio. 7-11 p.m. Info: 419-946-2778.
Feb. 28 The Whitaker Brothers and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
March 7 Nothin’ Fancy and the Dixie Ryders at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.
March 7 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Caney Creek Band and Slate Ridge. Info: 740-965-2801.
March 7 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
March 14 Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.
March 20 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 2478 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
March 27 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
March 28 Dixie Ryders and Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
April 4 Fan Appreciation Night (bands to be announced) at the Western Brown High School on W. Main Street (Old SR 32) in Mount Orab, Ohio. 7 p.m.
April 4 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Ramblin’ Rose and Grassahol. Info: 740-965-2801.
April 4 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
April 11 Andy Hamilton & East Kentucky Grass and Appalachian Heritage at the American Legion Hall, 307 Park St. in Cardington, Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30. Info: 419-864-9660.
April 25 Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass at Bluegrass in the Cornfields (indoor concert) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Open stage 3 p.m., featured entertainment 4-9 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
May 2 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s monthly meeting at the Big Walnut High School, Old 3C Highway in Sunbury, Ohio. 5 p.m. dinner and jam, 6 p.m. featured entertainment with Frosty Morning and Sycamore Run. Info: 740-965-2801.
May 2 Appalachian Opry (an evening of music, comedy and fun) at the Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. Route 33 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 419-568-1220.
May 15 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
May 22 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
June 12 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
June 19 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
June 19-20 Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival at Poston Lake near Guysville, Ohio.
July 4 Grassahol at the Clintonville Farmers Market, 3519 N. High St. in the Clintonville area of Columbus. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 14 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Aug. 21 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 11 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Oct. 23 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 13 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 4 Slate Ridge at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 11 Grassahol at the bluegrass happy hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 p.m.
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