Ctba Newsletter 1205

1 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION IBMA Member Central Vol. 34 No. 5 Texas Bluegrass May 1, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by Central Texas Bluegrass Association Raffle Winners Claim Prizes at Old Settlers

CTBA board members sure en- joyed the opportunity to visit with friends--old and new--at our booth at Old Settlers on Fri- day and Saturday. What a great festival and beautiful weather! If Doyle Lawson and his band’s four-part harmony didn’t capture your heart, I don’t know what could. Lots of folks stopped by to check out the instrument raffle being held to raise money to support bluegrass camp scholarships and promote bluegrass. Folks who had never played an instrument before and seasoned pickers alike were happy to buy tickets not only for a chance to win an instrument, but also to help support the effort. I was lucky enough to witness a shining moment of kindness and selflessness while manning the booth. A young man who desperately wanted to win the banjo had purchased several tickets earlier in the day. He kept checking back throughout Friday evening to see how many tickets had been sold and placed in the jar so he could size up his odds of winning. An older gentleman happened to be at the booth one of the times the young man came by. Immediately, he could see how much the kid wanted to win that banjo. He then bought five tickets and said to put the young man’s name on them saying that nothing would make him happier than to see that kid win it. Then they introduced themselves to each other, and the older man wished him luck. The next day, the good samaritan stopped back by the booth because he wanted to check and see how the odds were looking for the kid! While I’d like to be able to tell you that the kid won the banjo, that’s not what happened. Of course, he had shown up at 10:00 p.m. sharp for the drawing on Saturday night. Nevertheless, there were three equally enthusiastic winners that evening. An Austin youth named Brendan Wyburn was so excited when he heard his name called as the mandolin winner. A gentleman name Brian Holland from Buda won the Austin guitar, and he came to the booth right away after we called to let him know he had won. The banjo winner was Rick Mangus, a bluegrass enthusiast from Kerens, Texas who said he was attending his first-ever OSMF. He said he was raised in western Virginia where he grew up listening to his grandparents playing music out on the porch. He had already left the festival to drive back to his home near Corsicana, but was so excited to win, that he drove back to Austin the very next morning to pick up the banjo. He had already told us that even if he didn’t win the banjo, he was going to buy one anyway. All in all, it was a lot of fun. Meanwhile, if you know any up and coming bluegrass talent who’d like to be considered for a summer camp scholarship, please refer them to the CTBA website at www. centraltexasbluegrass.org. Thanks again for your support! - By Jami Hampton 2 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Picks, Happenings, and Releases

The producers of Music City Roots have partnered with the NECAT Network to bring us “Live from the Station Inn”. Go over to the web site to see the live streaming schedule. You can also see past performances byJosh Williams Band, Val Storey, Carl Jackson & Friends, The Hillbenders, Bobby Osborne, Carolyn Martin, Shawn Camp, The Vespers, and Jim Lauderdale to name a few. Check it out at: http://www.livefromthestationinn.com/

Last year I stumbled onto Bluegrass Highway but never expected it to be able to stay up and running with ALL the other alternatives to podcasts out there. Give this site a listen. This podcast’s choice of material is unlike any other that I have come upon. The people running it are out of Lafayette, LA where people know a little something about good music and good times. Find a link at: http://www.bluegrasshighway.com/index.html

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas has a rare Texas performance at the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie, Saturday, May 5th. The players, Jerry Douglas (Dobro, lap steel, vocals), Dan Tyminski (guitar, mandolin, lead vocal), Ron Block (banjo, guitar) and Barry Bales (bass, vocals), with Krauss on lead vocal and fiddle are five distinct personalities who come together to form something truly unique as a band. Each bandmate has his own bustling career, but when these singular musicians come together, they’re an airtight unit devoted to the process of making music together. Indeed, their connection is so close and deep that they’ve come to think of each other as family.

The Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival will be held on May 11-13, 2012 at the Oakdale Park Campground in Glen Rose, TX. The Festival will feature a series of concerts of nationally known Hammer and Lap Dulicimer perform- ers, including Cathy Barton and Dave Para Bing Futch, Jim Miller and many others. (OK, they didn’t have a logo, and yes...this is my idea of a joke).

Visit Llano Allen Hurt & www.promotellano.org The Mountain Showmen

Mountain Valley Records Inc. Ann Matlack P.O. Box 3074 P.O. Box 711 Sherman, TX 75091 Llano, TX 78643 (512) 635-0498 (469) 236-4190 3 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION 4 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

A three day camp for Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Songwriting, Dobro, Vocal, Bass, & Fingerstyle Guitar

August 9-11, 2012 • Arlington Texas

Small class sizes with learn to make better music in a friendly, hands-on instruction supportive environment. Only 15 minutes and an emphasis on fun is what you can away from DFW Airport and conveniently expect at Acoustic Music Camp 2012. near major malls, Six Flags Over Texas, Come join us this August in Dallas and and water parks.

Bluegrass Banjo Flatpick Guitar Fiddle Ross Nickerson Kenny Smith Texas Shorty Ron Stewart Jim Hurst Nate Lee Cia Cherryholmes Clay Powers Jam Facilitator Gerald Jones Fingerstyle Guitar Amanda Smith Mandolin Sam Swank Dobro Roland White Reece Anderson Nate Lee Songwriting/Vocals Stetson Adkisson Bass Alan Tompkins

Pickin’ in The Pines takes place May 17th-19th in Pine Mills, TX. This photo was taken last year, I think. Is this a cool shot or what?

The Clive Bar at 609 Davis Street, downtown Austin now has “Bluegrass and Bourbon Sunday’s”. The manager, Christian, told us, “When we started the Bluegrass Sundays we had Bluegrass Outfit and the last few weeks we have had Mother Mary and the Black Dirt and that is who is playing this week”. For those who like their Sunday’s straight up or on the rocks, it sounds like a venue worth checking out. It was in Texas Monthly too. (From Eddie Collins) The CTBA Board met on April 15th to discuss possible new lo- cations for the weekly Sunday Jam Session to replace Artz as the long-standing location. Over 12 venues were discussed, many of which had reached out to us interested in hosting the event. Most only had a patio area with no inside area. One patio had “misty” devices to keep it cool in the summer, but that doesn’t work when you have musical instruments. We’re still trying to find a central location. In lieu of that, the idea of an every other week way south and every/other week way north was discussed. New jams are popping up at venues that aren’t traditionally known for bluegrass. We are waiting for feedback from people who attend these venues before offically sanctioning any one event. Thanks to all for your input and your patience as we try to finde the right location(s). 6 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Stuff You May Already Know

The Central Texas Bluegrass Association’s 16th Annual Band Scramble & Garage Sale will be held Sunday, July 1st:. Eddie Collins will again serve as host to more than 30 of the top bluegrass musicians in Central Texas as they mix it up in this fun-for-all fund-raiser. Artz Rib House has closed, so this year‘s event is being held at Waterloo Ice House on the 38th St in Austin.. Music: 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Bluegrass Garage sale: 2:00:- 5:00 PM. Contact Eddie to donate garage sale items or with questions about the band scramble ([email protected]). [NEXT] We usually don’t include out of state events but these next two seem pretty interesting. Join Bearfoot (seen recently at RiceGrass) and Saw- tooth Adventure Company on a 5 night/6 day musical adventure down Idaho’s Salmon River of No Return. Spend your days enjoying the majestic Salmon River Canyon and your evenings enjoying live music by Bearfoot! It’s going to be August 22-27th of this summer 2012. Once you sign up, Saw- tooth Adventure Company will cover basically everything. [NEXT] The schedules for Midwest Banjo Camp 2012 are now available at the website, www.midwestbanjocamp.com. Note that for the 2012 season, they have changed to the second weekend of June. Here are the particulars: Dates: June 8-10, 2012, Place: Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, Times: Check-in opens 11 AM on Friday; June 8; Camp ends 2:30 PM on Sunday, June 10. We mention it here because Texans Alan Munde and Ger- ald Jones will also be on the faculty. [NEXT] Make Your Hotel Reservations for World of Bluegrass 2012: Sept. 24-30. Call 1-877-259-4716. Secure your accommodations early...you don’t want to miss this exciting week in Nashville! [NEXT] You may want to think about getting your tickets to the Infa- mous Stringdusters performing at Bass Concert Hall Thursday, September 6th 2012. Talk is that Wood & Wire will be performing in front of them. [NEXT] On Sunday, May 13th, KOOP’s Strictly Bluegrass program and its host, Eddie Collins, will provide a tribute to mothers on Mother’s Day. There are numerous bluegrass tunes that refer to mom. Unfortunately, mama is dead in some of the more famous tunes, such as The Stanley Brother’s “White Dove.” On a more positive note, Pete Wer- nick recorded a beautiful tune he wrote about his mother, called “Ruthie.” Hazel Dicken’s tune “Ma- ma’s Hand” won song of the year honors from IBMA when recorded by Lynn Morris. Contact Eddie ([email protected]) if you would like to have a special song played in honor of your mother. Strictly Bluegrass, which is partially sponsored by CTBA, is on every Sunday from 10 a.m. until noon

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on 91.7 FM or at www.koop.org. CTBA members Sharon Sandomirsky and Ted Branson rotate DJ duties on the show along with Eddie. [NEXT] More than 15 banjo pickers combined to play “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” on April 12th at the New World Deli’s second Thursday of the month Blue- grass Open Mic in honor of Earl Scruggs who passed away on March 28th. This month’s open mic is hosted by Eddie Collins and will be held on Thursday May 10th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Don’t let all the ban- jos fool you. You’re just as likely to hear many great fiddlers and mandolists. All level of players are encouraged to particpate and support this monthly event. The New World Deli is at 4101 Guadalupe St. in Austin. [NEXT] Don’t forget to cel- ebrate Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th as we pay tribute to those who gave all so we could remain free. [NEXT] Gospel Blue- grass doesn’t get any better than Salmon Lake Park. See the fly- er for information on their 15th year cele- bration. May 24-27th.

The Folk Alliance 510 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 901.522.1170 Office 901.522.1172 Fax

Building community one song at a time

A Fantastic Old Settlers!!!

The first bluegrass act to hit the stages at Old Settlers this year was Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Frank was formerly in the Navy Bluegrass Band continuing a long tradition of veterans with an opportunity to spread bluegrass around the world. He had the amazing DC banjoist Mike Mumford creating some of the finest banjo playing of the entire festival. Later that evening the Steep Canyon Rangers performed and there were some issues with the sound quality that took a while to sort out. On Friday Frank played the Hill Country Stage and the sound was awesome. I didn’t get a chance to see the Steep Canyon Rangers on Friday but most reports were that they had an excellent performance. Later that night was Psychograss with Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, David Greer, and Joe Walsh substituting for Mike Marshal. To the audience’s disappointment the sound check seemed to take forever. Says Damon Lange, the owner of Nomad Sound said, “The engineers told me the band wanted very loud monitors, and yet played off mic, and very quiet.” Next year, he says he’s mixing the sound on the Bluebonnet Stage himself. Audie Blalock played the Hill Country Stage on Saturday. Audie surprised us with Jim Van Cleve on the fiddle. I was sort of amazed that Audie didn’t seem to know how to use a big condenser mic. He sang real close to it on his vocal but then backed way off when singing the harmonies with the bass and banjo players. As a result you could barely hear the harmonies. I liked his comment “back in the day when we had black CDs”. Dale Ann Bradley had the amazing Michael Cleveland join her all star band. Steve Gulley played guitar and sang a couple of his tunes. She did Somewhere South of Crazy a song she co-wrote with Pam Tillis and did part of two songs screamed out by the audience (I had to scream out my favorite too). She performed several songs and praised the Lord and the band between each song MC/Announcer Roger Allen Polson gave CTBA a fantastic plug before Doyle Lawson. Wimberley’s Sarah Jarosz was absolutely fantastic. She is graduating this year so we are all eagerly waiting to see what her next adventure is. Rolf Sieker and Warren Hood played with Bob Schneider’s Bluegrass Massacre. Weather has been an issue for Old Settlers in the past but this year the weather was almost perfect. We had a little rain to settle the dust on Friday and it got a little cool on Saturday night but all in all the weather made for a great outdoor event. The weather brought out some pretty large crowds too and the campgrounds were packed! - Tom Duplissey www.aftm.us a a

Learnin’ a Little - Scholarship Time - Apply! HURRY-HURRY-HURRY The deadline is rapidly approaching to apply for the Willa Beach Porter Scholarship.

The Central Texas Bluegrass Association annually awards scholarships for aspiring young bluegrass musicians to attend a summer music camp of their choice. The award is in the form of a flat dollar amount that is paid directly to the camp to offset the student’s tuition and board. While different amounts are awarded each year,

Four $500 awards were given in 2011.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Central Texas Bluegrass Association by May 10, 2012 to be considered for this year’s awards. Complete information and necessary forms can be found at the CTBA’s website. It is listed under “Projects” as the Willa Beach Porter Scholarship Fund. www.centraltexasbluegrass.org/scholarship.html

Below is a brief list of possible camps to attend. The student may also choose one of his/her liking that is not on the list. Transportation to/from the camp plus covering additional expenses is the responsibility of the student.

Acoustic Music Camp August 9 - 11, 2012, Arlington, TX acousticmusiccamp.com Camp Bluegrass July 15 - 20, Levelland, TX www.campbluegrass.com Texas Jaam Camp, July 29 - August 3. Mo Ranch Kerrville www.texasjaamcamp.com

Proud to Support CTBA! Instruction for Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Online and Private Lessons Eddie Collins www.eddiecollins.biz Megan Pumphrey, PO Box 319 512-873-7803 Leander, TX 78646 10 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

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Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival Friday & Saturday October 19-20, 2012 FREE! Farmers Branch Historical Park

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage • Blue Highway Travelin’ McCourys w/Peter Rowan • Gibson Brothers Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper • Gold Heart Kenny & Amanda Smith Band • The Toy Hearts Alan Tompkins & All Star Band

Two days of great music and Only 15 minutes from D/FW Airport! beautiful flowers under the Texas sky! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Discounted Festival Room Rates! Free Admission! No Ticket Required Check our website at: Festival hours BluegrassHeritage.org for more Friday 5p - 10p details about special deals on hotel Saturday noon - 10p. rooms and dining. Farmers Branch Historical Park 2540 Farmers Branch Ln Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

This event is brought to you BloominBluegrass.com by the City of [email protected] Farmers Branch, Texas and the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation. BluegrassHeritage.org 14 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION 15 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION 16 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

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From the Mailbox:

Wires and Wood, a newly formed bluegrass band in San Antonio performed on March 22nd at the Warrior and Family Support Center at Ft. Sam Houston. The Center supports servicemen and women wounded in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and their families through what is often many months of rehabilitation. Wires and Wood performed an exciting and entertaining set of traditional, gospel and folk songs for the Warriors and their family members. Wires and Wood consists of long- time San Antonio bluegrassers, Keith Kimbell and David and Patti Dyer. - George Byrnes

I am a bluegrass banjo and mandolin player in Nova Scotia. After struggling with the fiddle for many years, I found a “fretted” fiddle worked for me. As fretted violins are expensive, I came up with a self adhesive strip that sticks to the fingerboard and converts a regular violin to a fretted violin. My family and I make this device by hand and offer it on my website www.frettedfiddle.com- Peter & Susan Stoney

If you’re interested in a slightly out-of-the-mainstream take on Earl Scruggs’ position within bluegrass and traditional American music, please have a look at my article in this month’s issue of The Bluegrass Special, an online magazine. I discuss the roots of three-finger banjo playing and draw analogies between Earl and a couple of unexpected figures--physicist Isaac Newton and Greek poet Homer. (The same issue of The Bluegrass Special also contains some nice tributes to Earl from Tim O’Brien, Peter Rowan, and Rhonda Vincent.) - Ira Gitilin http://www.thebluegrassspecial.com/archive/2012/april2012/earl-scruggs-ira-gitlin.html

Hello! My name is Courtney Cavanagh from Hole in the Wall. I am starting up an all-inclusive, all-ages bluegrass open jam that will occur every Saturday 5pm-9pm at the Hole in the Wall on Guadalupe. There will be live bluegrass on the front stage and open jamming in the back building and patio. It is totally free and all are welcome!! Thank you for sharing this event! https://www.facebook.com/events/280799658664963/=

My name is Mike Slack and I have been playing the banjo for about 6 years, which has greatly helped maintain my sanity while in graduate school! Throughout this time, I have struggled to train my ring finger to not “fly away” while picking. I have recently developed a small ring finger anchor to help in my training, which I have begun to sell. You can find my product at www.etsy.com/listing/96001517. I am curious to know, how might I get some exposure for my product through your association? Aside from direct advertising, are there any possibilities for a brief article to be written? Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon. - Mike Slack 18 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Listing of Newsletter “Artist Profiles”, “Meet A Member”, & “Scholarship Recipients”

2010 Meet a Member Artist Profile March Danny Barnes April Dan Huckabee May Thomas Chapmond The Carper Family June Stacy Holt The Lost Pines July Barbara & David Brown Jeff Robertson August Eddie & Pat Zihlman Gerald Jones September Ray Cargo Chasing Blue October Al James Jim Hurst November Tracy Sloan The Upham Family December Rixi Rosenberg Chris Hirsch 2011 January Keith Davis David Hamburger February Gloria Brashaw Billy Bright March JeffWhite MilkDrive April Bruce Mansbridge & Elaine Kant Sierra Hull May Jerry & Carol Rabun Tom Ellis June Doug & Sheryl Sultenfuss Dennis McDaniel July Bryce Koslan Rolf & Beate Sieker August Chuck Middleton Doc Hamilton September Alan Corlew Steve Smith October Tom Duplissey Phil Elliott November Jay Blincoe James Shelton December The Schuttger Family Eddie Collins 2012 January Mike Moore The Lost Pines February Duane Calvin Piney Grove Ramblers March Bob Bourgeois Karen Abrahams April Mike Stroup Christy & The Plowboys May Coleman Stephens Earl Scruggs Memorial

Scholarship Recipients

2004 - Finn Lynch, 2005 - Christopher Quinters, 2006 - Amy Bell, 2007 - Riley Mathews, Jill Corley, Tyler Colley and Erika Richardson, 2009 - Bethany Rankin and Brett Hawthorne , 2010 - Adam Greer, John Peyton “JP” Shafer, and Devin Paynkewicz, 2011 - Josh, Aaron and Micah Upham & Susannah Armstrong 19 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

IDUBE PHOTO SAFARIS AFRICAN SAFARI & BANJO WORKSHOP

INTERNATIONAL SAFARI GUIDE KEVIN DOOLEY WORLD RENOWN BANJO PLAYER AND TEACHER ROSS NICKERSON

If you want to go on an African Safari If you love Banjo workshops This experience is for you. www.idubephotosafaris.com 1-877-770-6322

Hi my name is Ross Nickerson, rewarding. Our evenings and nights Join me for an unforgettable once- will be spent in-a-lifetime experience traveling to in a beautiful safari lodge, including Africa for an African Photo Safari. I exceptional African cuisine. Ross Nickerson can't tell you how excited I am to The workshop will be a small group 1-866-322-6567 be teaming up with our with lots of opportunity for private www.banjoteacher.com Professional Safari guides Kevin lessons and a relaxed Email: [email protected] and Tricia Dooley on an adventure atmosphere. Bring along your that none of us will forget for the spouse or friend even if they don't rest of our lives. In my many years play the banjo, the Safari alone will Kevin Dooley of teaching privately and traveling be an unforgettable experience. Idube photo the world to hold group banjo Please contact Kevin and allow him workshops there has never been a to describe this incredible Safaris destination as special as visiting experience to you with all the Africa. reasons you should consider joining 1-877-770-6322 We'll spend our mornings and us. late afternoons exploring the Visit Ross at www.idubephotosa wildlife of South Africa, and the www.BanjoTeacher.com faris.com mid day will be filled with a banjo workshop that should be fun and Visit Kevin at www.idubephotosafaris.com 20 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

THE LAND THE SKY THE LIGHT

B L U E G R A S S C A M P

May 16-20, 2012 Is there anything better than a weekend of bluegrass? Yes, a weekend at the Ghost Ranch Bluegrass Camp, a truly transform- ational music experience in a magnificent setting! Classes will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16.

Fine tune your ensemble playing and harmony singing while you enjoy the beautiful scenery. During your stay at Ghost Ranch you will sharpen your skills on your instrument, make new friends and get a bluegrass band together to perform for the other campers, all in a low stress, high fun environment.

Leadership for the Bluegrass Camp will be provided by Mike Finders and friends. Mike is a singer, songwriter, guitar-picker and professional educator ABOUT transplanted to Colorado from the Midwest. He began playing solo guitar at GHOST 18 and has produced seven recording projects. His most recent project is the blue- RANCH grass/Americana band Finders and Youngberg. Their 2011 release, FY5, was the #1 Ghost Ranch, 21,000 acres Colorado release on independent Colorado radio stations for the summer of 2011. located in northern New Mike will be joined by members of Finnders and Youngberg and other music pro- Mexico, stands proud as an ecumenical and interfaith fessionals to guide novice and intermediate players through standard instrument education and retreat center techniques, including rhythm and lead playing. of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). For more than half Camp courses include: a century people have come • Instrument courses for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, bass and clawhammer for spiritual development, to banjo discuss issues of peace and • Beginning Vocals for learning how to get the most out of your voice, conquer- justice, to work together in ing inhibitions, finding your range and choosing the correct key creation care, to paint and • Harmony Vocals for learning how harmony works in bluegrass, working on write, to hike and ride horse- tenor and baritone vocal parts, learning tricks for arranging vocals and get- back, to research rich and ting lots of practice trying harmony globally renowned archeo- • Ensemble & Performance for learning how bluegrass bands get away with logical and fossil quarries, to see where Georgia O’Keeffe using just one microphone, where to stand, what to say in between songs, painted or simply to rest and how loudly to sing harmony.

renew their spirits. Write to [email protected] if you have questions.

Mike Finders, Cahalen Morrison, Aaron & Erin Youngberg, Eli West and Gregg Daigle will lead the sessions.

Registration $365 + lodging & meals Additional information, including instructor bios, can be found at ghostranch.org or you can call the Registrar at 505.685.4333, ext. 4155.

15TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FESTIVAL

GRAPELAND, TX

May 24, 25, 26, 27, 2012 Sponsored by Floyd & Fannie Salmon Emcee’s—Stonewall Jackson & Mike Powell * Sound by Mary Marshall - Nashville, AR

GA Fri, Sat

Audie Blaylock & Redline - TN Fri, Sat

White Dove - TX Fri, Sat The Batten Family - TX Fri, Sat Bama Blu-Grace-AL Thurs, Fri

Wise County - TX Thurs, Fri

The Herrins - TX Fri, Sat Hwy 19 - TX Thurs

Robertson County Line Thurs, Fri, Sat

Lots of Jamming!!! Bring your Lawn Chair

ADMISSION 3-Day Pass $50 Thurs $15, Fri $20, Sat $20, Sun N/C Children <15 admitted free w/Parent East Mountain - TX Thurs, Fri, Sun Electric Hookups $15 & $17/day Rough Camping 3 days $15 Concession Stands * Arts & Crafts Beautifully landscaped park is open all year. May 23—Wednesday—Pot Luck @ 6pm @ Pavilion 1700 ft Grass Airstrip, 1000 ft Good Approach MUSIC Starts On Stage: No pets allowed in seating area or in cabins. May 24- Thursday—7pm– 10:45pm All pets must be kept on a leash. May 25 - Friday – 1pm – 10:45pm May 26 -Saturday – 1pm – 10:45pm Contact Info: May 27—Sunday - 10:30am Worship & Devotion Floyd & Fannie Salmon 936 687 2594 Open Stage – Saturday 10am-Noon email: [email protected] website: salmonlakepark.com Guest Bands Invited P. O. Box 483 Grapeland, TX 75844 Train Rides –Fri & Sat 11am-12noon & 5-6pm Follow Signs on Business 287 ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 22 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

LLANO Bluegrass All Levels JAM 4th Sat (except Nov. & Dec.): Jam 5:30 PM The BLUEGRASS JAMS!!! Badu House Bluegrass Beginner/Intermediate 2nd & 4th Thu. Jam 7:00 PM First Presbyte- rian Church AUSTIN Contact: Jeff White (325) 248-4114 Bluegrass Beginner/Intermediate JAM (CTBA Sponsored) 3418 North Lamar; 2nd & 4th Saturdays; slow jam, 2pm to 4pm; intermediate MANCHACA jam 4pm to 6 pm. Call Stephen Mangold for information. Bluegrass All Levels Steve Mangold (512) 345-6155 Manchaca Railroad Bar-B-Q, FM 1626, Every Thursday 6:30-9:00PM Contact: Dave (512) 680-4433 Bluegrass All Levels Jam 2nd and 4th Monday 7-11PM Waterloo Ice House (38th and Medical) PEARL JAM & SHOW, www.waterlooicehouse.com 1st Sat: Jam all day Contact: Ronald Medart (254) 865-6013 www.pearlbluegrass.com BELLVILLE (Spring Creek Club Sponsored) Bluegrass All Levels JAM & SHOW ROUND ROCK Jan. thru Sept 4th Sat; 4pm JAM, 6:30 pm SHOW, Coushatte RV Ranch Bluegrass All Levels (979) 865-5250 [email protected] www.springcreekbluegrass.com Danny Ray’s Music, 12 Chisholm Trail, RR, Third Saturday 2:00 PM

BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION SAN ANTONIO Brazos Country Grass Bluegrass Beginner/Intermediate JAM Monday’s 6-9PM, JJ. Cody’s, 3610 S. College Grady’s Barbeque at 7400 Bandera Rd. San Antonio. Monday’s 6-8 PM www.brazoscountrygrass.com Contact: Clifton Bowren (210) 602-5544 [email protected]

FAYETTEVILLE SEGUINE Bluegrass All Levels JAM (Texas Pickin’ Park Sponsored) American Legion Hall, 618 Kingsbury 2nd Saturday 6:00PM 2nd Sat, April—November, starts at 6 PM, on the Courthouse Square Contact: John Campbell, [email protected] [email protected] www.texaspickinpark.com SHULENBURG GEORGETOWN RV Park Clubhouse 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-9:00PM Bluegrass Jam Intermediate Level Contact: Loretta Baumgarten (979) 743-4388 Camp@SchulenburgRVPark. every Thursday at Duke’s BBQ Smokehouse, 5:30 PM, com 512-869-8076 or [email protected] (www.sigi.us/rr) WIMBERLEY GARLAND Bluegrass All Levels Jam Bluegrass All Levels JAM Fri 8-12 PM, Rolling House Clubhouse Saturday, March- Nov, 7:30PM between Main & State St at 6th, Contact: Mike Bond

HARWOOD 1st Friday each mo., Hondo Hootenanny, starts at 11 AM- Hondo Community Bluegrass/Swing/Country JAM & Stage Show (Pot Luck too!) Center, 1014 18th st, Hondo, Tx Info 830 426 2831 3rd Sat, 2-9 PM, 9 mi. E. of Luling, Hwy 90 Contact: Tony Conyers (512) 601-1510 or (512) 940-3731 1st Sat each mo, Field Creek Music - 6: PM - field Creek is between Llano and Brady on Hwy 71, Info call BillT uckness 325 LEAGUE CITY 247 3223 Bluegrass All Levels JAM & SHOW 3rd Sat: Jam 5 PM (BABA Sponsored) Show 6:30 PM Jan- Nov. 2nd Tuesday - Each Month, All Gospel Jam 6: PM, Contact: Rick Kirkland (President) (281) 488-2244 first Baptist Church - Medina, Tx, Call Linda Barton for info, 830 589 2486

The Austin Center for the Treatment Multi-Educational Cross Cultural of Arts Association Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Bruce Mansbridge, PhD MECCA is a 501c(3) nonprofit educational organization that teaches music & Director dance to adults and children. We provide ethnic/cultural/patriotic music and dance groups for civic, schools, churches, and club programs events. 6633 Hwy 290 East, Ste 300 Austin, TX 78723 Phone: 254-526-9464 (512) 327-9494 e-mail: [email protected] Teaching the Children of the World to Dance, YouTube channel: mecatx Sing and Play Musical Instruments http://www.austinocd.com 23 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Blue Creek String Band CTBA Bluegrass Bands Thomas Chapmond [email protected] The 145s (512) 791-3411 David Diers www.the145smusic.com 512-814-5145 Blue Skyz Band Mike Lester 512 (210) 913-9597 Dave Seeman www.blueskyzband.com ([email protected]) (512) 557-2939 Bluebonnet Pickers Brooks Blake Air Cargo (830) 798-1087 Ray Cargo [email protected] BuffaloGrass Don Inbody Alan Munde Gazette (512) 295-6977 Bill Honker [email protected] (214) 693-1620 [email protected] Carper Family Band Jenn Miori Allen Hurt & The Mountain Showmen [email protected] Allen Hurt (Sherman, TX) (469) 236-4190 Chasing Blue www.allenhurt.com (512) 963-7515 [email protected] Austin Lounge Lizards Mike Drudge, agent Christy & the Plowboys (615) 262-6886 Christy Foster www.austinlizards.com (512) 452-6071 [email protected] Austin Steamers Joe Sundell David & Barbara Brown (501)416-4640 361-985-9902 (Corpus Christi) www.theaustinsteamers.com [email protected] Bee Creek Boys Dueling Hearts Jim Umbarger Wil Wilson (512) 922-5786 [email protected] [email protected] Eddie Collins Better Late Than Never (512) 873-7803 Duane Calvin www.eddiecollins.biz (512) 835-0342 [email protected] Blacktop Bend Flatlander Folk George Rios Diana & Dan Ost (512) 619-8536 (512) 850-4362 [email protected] [email protected] 24 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Grazmatics Rod Moag and Texas Grass Wayne Ross Rod Moag 512-330-2188 (512) 467-6825 [email protected] [email protected]

Hem & Haw Robertson County Line Ben Hodges & Jenn Miori Jeff Robertson [email protected] (512) 629-5742 [email protected] Karen Abrahams The Sieker Band Babyhead Promotions Rolf & Beate Sieker (512) 659-5256 (512) 733-2857 www.karenabrahams.com www.siekerband.com The Lost Pines Shawn Spiars Talia Bryce (512) 814-5134 (512 627-3921 [email protected] www.banjohangout.org/my/sspiars www.lostpinesband.com [email protected] Manchaca All-Stars String Beans Ben Buchanan Mike Montgomery (512) 282-2756 [email protected] manchacaallstars@ email.com Joe Sundell & the Show & Tellers One Came Bak Rebecca Patek Rebecca Graham 262-617-4152 210-663-2352 ww.joesundellandtheshowandtellers.com/ [email protected] Third Rail Out of the Blue Susannah Armstrong Jamie Stubblefield 936 870 7819 (512) 923-4288 [email protected] [email protected] Piney Grove Ramblers Steelhead String Band Wayne Brooks Sharon Sandomirsky [email protected] (512) 699-8282 (512) 619-8705 www.pgramblers.com

Ragged Union Upham Family Band Tracie Upham Geoff Union [email protected] (512) 563-9821 [email protected] The Wimberley Bunch Marilyn Lumia Randy’s Rangers (512) 557-2112 Sigi Field gus@ vownet.net (512) 869-8076 Woodstreet Bloodhounds Robert Becker (Oak Park, IL) 708-714-7206 [email protected] 25 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION Membership and Advertising Rates

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Board Members: CTBA provides a link between clubs, restaurants, and other Sam Dunn, President venues and Central Texas Bluegrass musicians. Eddie Collins, Vice President Gloria Brayshaw, Secretary CTBA sponsors jams, workshops, provides scholarships to Duane Calvin, Treasurer needy musicians, donates to other non-profit organizations, Rixi Rosenberg, Coleman Stephens, supports radio stations that promote bluegrass music & musi- Chuck Middleton , Tracie Upham, Joshua Upham cians, and provide festival venues for our listeners and fans of Past President - Jami Hampton bluegrass music to enjoy. KEEP ON PICKIN’ 16 COPYRIGHT © CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

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