Bluegrass Ramble Concert schedule

WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble

Music Showdates.

Last Update January 18, 2025

Please send updates or corrections to Chris Johnston via email at johnstonteam@hotmail.com Since schedules can change due to cancellation or weather., before traveling to an event please call to confirm with the show venue that the show is still a go. Although COVID restrictions have been lifted, please note that schedules could be tentative should the virus return. Not responsible for errors and omissions.

Standing Date Shows:

Third Friday through October—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Fibonacci Brewing Company 1445 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45231. 7-9 pm. Free

Every Thursday (except holidays) TNT Bluegrass at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH 7-9 pm

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Frosty Morning at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH. Music begins at 6:30.

First and Third Monday each month. Doug Fox and the Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at VFW Banquet Hall, 1131 Sugar Grove Road, Lancaster, OH. 6:30-9:00 pm.

3rd Sunday of every month, Wahlhalla Ramblers at Combustion Brewery and Tap Room, 2971 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 3-6 pm.

Jams:

Every Monday, 6-9 p.m. Jam Central Ohio at Summit Music Hall, 2210 Summit St., Columbus.

Every Tuesday Jam at Dick’s Den, 2147 N. High Street. Call 614-268-9573 for details and time.

Every Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Linden Aerie Eagles 2252 at 3800 Westerville Road, Columbus.

Every Tuesday 6-8 p.m. slow jam at Violet Church, 8345 Blacklick Eastern Road, Pickerington. Call Fred at 614-562-9730 to confirm.

Third Saturday each month 11 a.m.-5 p.m. jam and music workshops at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave., Columbus.

Every Saturday: Bluegrass Musicians Supply, 1370 South High Street, Columbus, OH. 10 am - 3 pm

Beginning June 20th, monthly jam sessions at Thomas Auction Center, 176 South Main Street, Fredricktown, OH. Free. 7 pm

Second Thursday of the month: First Baptist Church of Richwood, fellowship hall, 101 East Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 6 pm

Second Thursday of the month, jam at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Publuc Square, Nelsonville, OH. 6:30-8:30 pm.

Shows with specific dates:

Jan. 18—Kenny and Amanda Smith at Blendon Senior Center, 6300 South Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH 2-5 pm.

Jan. 18—Tim Shelton Syndicate at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Jan. 18—Slate Ridge at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH. Doors open at 8. Music is at 9.

Jan. 19—Larry Bellorin and Joe Troop at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 2:30-4:00 pm

Jan. 19—Wrygrass at Combistion Brewery Taproom Clintonville, 2971 North High Street, Columbus,OH 3-6 pm

Jan.23—Woodpickers at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 5:15-6:30.

Jan. 24— Woodpickers at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7-9 pm

Jan. 25—Sterling Bluegrass Jambore hosting a fundraiser featuring 7 Mile and Rob Kirk & Family. 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Jan.26—The Ruta Beggars at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH 7 pm

Jan. 31—CANCELLED The Baker Family at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Jan. 31—Junior Sisk with opening act New Mountain Heritage at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Feb. 1—Kauffman Road at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. 7 pm

Feb. 7— Appalachian Road Show at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, Burnside Family Life Center, 207 S. Court St., Marysville, OH. Doors open at 6. Music begins at 7. Info: 937-642-4712.

Feb. 7—Open Highway at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7-9 pm

Feb. 7—Hillbilly Chic at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH. Doors open at 8. Music at 9.

Feb. 8—Kevin Prater Band, Wapokenta, OH 7 pm

Feb. 8— Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Feb. 14—Dr. Chris Bingman & the Buttermilk Biscuit Boys at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7-9 pm

Feb. 14—New Mountain Heritage with opening act Perry Morgan Pickers at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Feb. 15— Blue Debut at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Feb. 15—Kevin Prater Band at Old Washington Fire Department fund raiser, Deerassic Park, 14250 Cadiz Road, Cambridge, OH 7 pm

Feb. 21—7 Mile Bluegrass at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7-9 pm

Feb. 21—Crusaders at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Feb. 21-22 Bluegrass and American Roots Festival, Denison University, Swasey Hall, Granville, OH, featuring Friday The Cleverly’s and Saturday The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. Shows start at 7 pm. Saturday at noon a band mixer workshop is available. Concerts are free but tickets are required. No ticket required for mixer. Tickets available online at denison.edu

Feb. 28—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 7-9 pm

Feb. 28—Open Highway with opening act Steve Ludwig & Casual Hobos at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Mar. 1—Dailey & Vincent at People’s Bank Theater, 222 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 8 pm

Mar. 1—Appalachian Roadshow at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Mar. 7—Silas Powell Band with opening act Just Plain Grass at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Mar. 8—Blackwater at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Mar. 14—Rhonda Vincent & The Rage at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, Burnside Family Life Center, 207 S. Court St., Marysville, OH. Doors open at 6. Music begins at 7. Info: 937-642-4712.

Mar. 15—Lincoln Highway at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Mar. 16—Columbus Bluegrass Review at Combustion Brewing, 2971 North High Street, Columbus, OH 3-6 pm.

Mar. 21—Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys with opening act Lincoln Highway Bluegrass at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Mar. 22—Kaintuck at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Mar. 22— John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band at Holland Theater, 127 East Columbus Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 7:30 pm

Mar. 26—Shadowgrass at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH. 7 pm.

Mar. 28—Country Gentlemen Tribute Band with opening act Junction 144 at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Mar. 29—Open Highway at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Apr. 4—Authentic Unlimited at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, Burnside Family Life Center, 207 S. Court St., Marysville, OH. Doors open at 6. Music begins at 7. Info: 937-642-4712.

Apr. 4—Ramblin’ Bluegrass Ensemble ant Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 Wesr 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH. 7-9 pm

Apr. 5—Don Rigsby & the Fly By Nights at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Apr. 11—Mike Compton and Joe Newberry with opening act Ramblin’ Bluegrass Ensemble at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street, Worthington, OH. 7-9 pm.

Apr. 11- McClain Family Band with opening act Morehead State Ambassadors at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Apr. 12—McClain Family at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Apr. 19—Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Willie Watson at Mershon Auditorium, 1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH. Tickets available via Ticketmaster. 7:30 pm

Apr. 25—Rhonda Vincent & the Rage at Sorg Opera House, 63 South Main Street, Middletown, OH 8 pm

Apr. 25—Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers with opening act Ryan Abercrombie & Secret Creek at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

Apr. 27—Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers at Wellston Church Campground, Tom Corbin Road, Wellston, OH Gates open at 4:30. Music begins at 6 pm. Cornbread and bean soup dinner for a free will donation.

Apr. 29-May 1—Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Land Cruise at Amish Country Theater, Berlin, OH. Featuring a bluegrass concert, a country concert, a gospel concert, jam sessions and meet and greats. Info at https://amishcountrytheater.regfox.com/land-cruise-2025-apr-29---may-1

May 2—Wayfarers with opening act Mark Whitt & True Grass at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

May 15—Brother Randall & Friends with opening act Old Hometown at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. 7 pm.

May 24-25—Mitch and Cindy’s Bluegrass Festival, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, Ohio. Lineup includes Lonesome River Band, The Clay Hess Band, Caney Creek, Northwest Territory, Vertical Limit, South 79, Beyond Calvary, Family Pride, Som’d of Tradition and Lonesome River Band with Don Rigsby. Info at 330-770-9515.

June 3—Alison Krauss & Union Starion featuring Jerry Douglas and city special guest Willie Watson at PNC Pavillion, 6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 8 pm

June 13-14 Waterworks Bluegrass Bash. 711 Findlay Street, Carey, OH. Featuring Uniontown, Crabgrass, Hammertown, Muddy Krick Mountain Band, Lincoln Highway and Lincoln Mash & Heather Alley. Gates open at 6 on the 13th for camping and picking. Music starts the 14th at noon. Info: Bill Conley: 419-294-8440.

June 15—Berachah Valley at Beavercreek Concert Series, 640 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek, OH. 7 pm

June 21—Dailey & Vincent at The Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39 NE, Sugarcreek, OH 7 pm.

July 17-19—Industrial Stregnth Bluegrass Summerfest at the Greene County Exposition Center, Xenia, OH featuring Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, The Grascals, The Malpass Brothers, Junior Sisk, Kody Norris Show, Kenny & Amanda Smith, The Larry Stephenson Band, Hammertown, Fast Track, The Clay Hess Band, Tony Holt & the Wildwood Valley Boys, Larry Efaw & the Bluegrass Mountaineers and host band Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers.

July 18—Rhonda Vincent & the Rage at Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside, OH. Details to come.

July 24—Kevin Prater Band at Rowdy’s Smokehouse, 495 Ralph Street, Jackson, OH 6 pm

July 24-26— 7 Mile Bluegrass Festival, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH featuring Lonesome River Band, Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers, 7 Mile Bluegrass Band, The Hillbilly Biscuits, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Backline, Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tymin’, Lincoln Highway, Lynda Hanby, Nick Chandler & Delivered, Kauffman Road, The Gravel Yard, Kevin Prater, Vernon McIntyre & Appalachian Grass, Presley Puig & Jordan Fox and Won Peace. Call 740-701-0834 for lineup and time information.

Aug. 17—The Kevin Prater Band Gospel Bluegrass Music Ministry at Stoneybrook Church, 485 Cherrybottom Road, Gahanna, OH. 9:30 AM. Free event. All welcome.

Sept. 7—Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and with special guest Willie Watson at Jacob’s Pavillion at Nautica, 2014 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 7:30 pm

Sept. 26—Waverly Run, Mike Mitchell Band and Kevin Prater Band, at Boneyfiddle Final Friday, Three Bridges Outdoor Concert Venue, 132 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH Free. Bring lawn chairs for seating.

Oct. 24—Kevin Prater Band at Howlin’ at the Moon Indoor Festival, Additional Info to be provided

Nov. 8—Kevin Prater Band at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH 7 pm

Dec.5—Kevin Prater Band at Zpennyroyal Opera House, Exit 198 of I-70, Fairview, OH 7 pm

Dec. 6—Kevin Prater Band at Bluegrass Opera Barn, Oakwood, OH 7 pm