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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Volume 7 March / April / May 2011 Issue 2

March 12th
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper

April 9th
Nothin’ Fancy

May 14th
Roadside Cafe

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.
©

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

 WEBSITE - www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
- Association & newsletter information
- Links to bluegrass info

 PROMOTIONAL OUTLET for bands and promoters

 BLUEGRASS LIBRARY - Instructional materials
 EDUCATIONAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS 198
 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Leonard Street
Marysville, PA 17053
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page #
- Inside the SMBA 2-3
- President’s Message 3
- SMBA 2010-2011 Concert Series 4 Seven Mountains Scholarships
- SMBA Concert Bands Profiles 5-6 Interested in attending a summer music camp, private lessons or
- 2011 Officers /Board of Trustees 7 have another idea for bluegrass learning? SMBA may be able to
- Upcoming Events 8-11 help. Each year our Association awards scholarships to help
- Bluegrass Radio 12 fund bluegrass learning opportunities for our members, both
- Music Lesson & Instrument Repair 13
- Jams 14-15
adults and children. In the past we have funded attendees for
- Membership Invitation 16 jam camps, various instrument camps, lessons and other learning
opportunities. If you are interested, please e-mail our scholar-
2011 OFFICERS ship committee chair at michaellebo@comcast.net. Include
Dick Beckley President (717) 938-4975 name, address and other contact information, as well as the
Mike Lebo Vice President (717) 215-3088 learning opportunity in which you plan to participate. Please
Jean Snyder Treasurer/Membership (717) 957-4609 provide any other information the committee would find helpful
Bill Coleman Recording Secretary (717) 308-0752 such as your years of experience and how and why you got inter-
ested in bluegrass. Applications will be considered at any time,
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES but for consideration for this summer’s activities, please submit
Bill Aldinger (717) 728-9039 by April 30, 2011. We look forward to helping advance blue-
Glen Miller (410) 357-8388 grass learning in our area.
Jon Raemore (717) 599-5944
Bob Bishard (717) 957-4349
Walt Crider (717) 292-6175 Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association “Hornpipe” is published
by the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Inc., which is a
2011 CHAIRPERSONS non-profit organization. The SMBA mails this quarterly newslet-
Bill Aldinger Picnic Committee (717) 728-9039 ter to the SMBA membership, music associations, other non-profit
Mike Foster Hornpipe Editor (717) 649-0107 organizations, promoters, radio and print media at no charge. All
Mike Lebo Scholarship Committee (717) 215-3088 correspondence can be mailed to:
Mike Lebo Web Master (717) 215-3088 SMBA, c/o Mike Foster, 574 Myrtle Ct., Hbg, PA 17112.
Bob Bishard Librarian (717) 957-4349
Jon Raemore Music Committee (717) 599-5944
Sue McKinsey PR / Media (717) 244-4428 www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
 INSIDE THE SMBA
THE PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
DICK BECKLEY
We are approaching the end of another great
concert season. Each year we seem to top the
previous year by getting even better bands to
perform for us. Either that , or the bands, overall
are getting better.
In my opinion, bluegrass is growing in popu-
larity , largely because other forms of music
seem to be losing touch with reality, morality ,
and just plain good judgment. One only had to
watch for a short amount of time, the Grammy
awards on Feb 13th, to come to this realization.
Theatrics, lack of real vocal and musical talent,
and just plain bad taste, seem to be the norm in
today’s entertainment on TV and mainstream
radio. The real talent was banished from appear-
ing on TV and their awards were awarded prior
to the prime time TV via webcast.
As country music continues to lean more and
more toward pop and other forms of music, blue-
grass seems to be gathering more and more
fans who are just tired of listening to the same
sound on top 40 stations. The artists and songs
all seem to sound alike. Does this sound famil-
iar? That was what a lot of people used to say
about bluegrass. Some still do, but they have not
listened to our music lately, or they would
change their mind.
We still have the traditional sounds of Monroe,
Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs and the rest
of the bands who started this wonderful music
which is dear to our hearts. This is, as it should
be, and these roots should never be abandoned
and should be built on, to further the horizons of
the music we love. The music comprised mostly
of Momma, trains, cheating wives, getting
drunk , and jail has moved on to the more
thoughtful and well worded music that we enjoy
at concerts today. Our music still tells a story,
but is more varied and polished.
There are scores of top flight bluegrass
bands out there today and there are many of
them who have a distinctive sound that sets
them apart from anyone else. Not so with to-
day’s country music. We have a chance to
spread the word to all who will listen and
even some who have refused in the past to
listen, that bluegrass is and will continue to
be a driving force in music in the future and
will continue to grow and expand it’s bounda-
ries to attract a larger audience.
In addition to the large number of outstand-
ing new vocal and instrumental talent on to-
day’s bluegrass scene, we have a growing
number of first rate song writers turning out
wonderful compositions , both in music and
words, so that there is never a shortage of
material for the various artists, and we always
have a fresh new group of songs to listen to
in addition to the usual, old standards. Some
of these have even gone on to become
standards of their own.
Each and every one of you who are reading
this message have in your power, the ability
to spread the word and educate the rest of
our population about where our beloved mu-
sic came from and how it is growing and
spreading it’s boundaries. We offer much
more than our stereotype as an old time mu-
sic and many who have this image of our mu-
sic would , I think, become a fan if they were
just exposed to our varied sounds of today.
I’m heartened by the number of young peo-
ple who are playing our music today and the
talents that they present. Please consider
bringing a youngster to a concert or festival
this year . Please also consider inviting your
friends or neighbors outside our bluegrass
circle. to a concert soon. It will help spread
the word that we are not strictly an old time
music, and will also help build our attendance
at our concerts so that we can continue to
grow.
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 Location: Goodwill Fire Company
2318 South Queen St., York, PA
FMI Contact:
Doors open @ 5:30 PM (717) 395-7128
Music starts @ 7:00 PM (717) 350-4791

Ticket available at the door only - No reserved seating

$13 SMBA members - $16 non-members - (Ages 12 & under free admission)

David
Jerry Butler Parmley
Monroe Crossing & The Blu-J's & Continental
(This is the 3rd Saturday) Audie Blaylock Divide

October 16 November 13 December 11 January 8

Michael
Balsam Range Cleveland Roadside Café
February 12 & Flame Keeper Nothin’ Fancy May 14
March 12 April 9
Smoke Free - No Alcohol
Bands subject to change SPECIAL NOTICE:
No reserved seating
No pets please With the exception of the October 16 concert with Monroe Crossing, SMBA concerts are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
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 SMBA CONCERT BANDS -
Michael Cleveland
and Flamekeeper,
In Concert March 12
Our March Band is the most award winning
band in bluegrass the last two years. Michael
Cleveland and Flamekeeper brings the hard
driving fiddle of multi-award winning fiddle
player Mike Cleveland and his fine band to
play for us. Jesse Brock was last year’s man-
dolin player of the year and in the running
again this year. Marshall Wilborn is two time
bass player of the year. Local guy, Tom Ad-
ams is on Guitar and lead vocals. Banjo leg-
end and Nashville session player, Charlie
Cushman, has recently joined Flamekeeper
on banjo. Those who were at the Jerry Butler
concert here in December were treated to his
great renditions on the banjo. They have had
several songs , and a CD as songs and al-
bums of the year and have numerous other
IBMA awards totaling 8 in the last two years.
If you love hard driving traditional bluegrass,
you can’t afford to miss this show. Traditional
bluegrass, the way it’s meant to be played
Band articles are written by Dick Beckley, SMBA President and member of IBMA
WRITTEN BY: DICK BECKLEY
Nothin’ Fancy
In Concert April 9
Joining us for April will be Nothin’ Fancy from
the Buena Vista, VA. They have played for us
several times in the past and we always have
a packed house when they perform here.
Mike Andes is the lead vocalist and does a
superb job on mandolin. Gary Ferris on Guitar
and vocals lends his stylistic voice to some of
the classic country songs done bluegrass
style. Chris Sexton , a graduate of Shenando-
ah Conservatory of Music is a classical violin-
ist and transforms this expertise into a great
bluegrass fiddle. Tony Shorter is on bass and
offers up some fine vocals , also. Rounding
out this fine group is Mitchell Davis on banjo.
This group, in addition to their considerable
musical talents, are also very entertaining.
They will make you laugh, from start to finish.
Come on out and welcome them back to
Goodwill . You will not be disappointed
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 SMBA CONCERT BAND PROFILES

Roadside Café
In Concert May 14

Our May show will feature Roadside Café who played here several years ago. Lead by Ken Windbeck, on ban-
jo , they hail from the metropolitan Maryland area. They offer a blend of traditional, contemporary, and origi-
nal material in their show. The rest of the band is Brian Brewer on Guitar and lead vocals; David Robertson on
Mandolin and vocals ; and Mike Maltby on bass. The Roadside Café serves up an entertaining performance of
bluegrass so come on out in May and welcome them back to Goodwill for a night of bluegrass.

Arrow Horse—Jam Update Notice

The Friday night jam in Gettysburg formerly at the Arrow Horse
Music Store has relocated to the YWCA of Gettysburg. The
YWCA is located at 909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Phone 717-334-9171.

Hank Janney, 107.7 WGTY-FM, and Tim

Michaels at 1280 AM WHRV, will be interview-
ing the bands scheduled for the 2010-2011 concert
season.
Complimentary tickets will be given away to each
show at the Goodwill Fire Hall.
Listen to the show, call in and you might win.

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 BLUEGRASS CROSSWORD—COURTESY OF WALT CRIDER
Across
2. A favorite winter bluegrass activity. 5. Eight stringed instrument.
7. Del, Ronnie, Robbie. 11. Jesse's kind of picking. 12. doghouse
instrument. 14. A favorite Cleveland fiddler. 15. One third of blue-
grass music. 16. Tool for pickin'. 17. Magazine to have. 18. Dobro's
center. 20. Fiddles and basses don't have them. 21. Guitar design.
22. Yodel number. 23. The devil's box. 26. Bill's middle name. 30.
Band job. 32. Home of Martin guitars. 35. Makes instruments. 37.
One of Earl's instrumentals. 38. Bluegrass State. 39. The voice with
a heart. 40. bluegrass #1 organization. 42. Bill's road to. 44. Learn-
ing tool. 46. Every recording artists' concern. 47. Fiddle tune or
dance. 48. Black Diamond product. 50. Of constant sorrow. 52.
Balsam. 53. Music method.
Down
1. Impromptu music gathering. 2. Device to change pitch. 3. Favor-
ite song subject. 4. A great northern Maryland festival. 6. Two hun-
dred were made. 100 accounted for. 8. Home for the weekend. 9.
Hot Rize's alter ego. 10. Don't give your heart to a. 13. Little banjo
player. 19. Home on the hill. 20. Weekend summer fun. 21. A fa-
vorite bird song subject. 22. Fingers. 24. Early Country Gents banjo
player. 25. Flat picking pioneer. 27. Earl's partner. 28. Nashville
songwriter. 29. Original country musicians. 31. Terry (2), Jamie,
Danny, Kristin and Jeremy. 33. Our favorite Audie. 34. Bill's favor-
ite festival. 36. A favorite travel song subject. 39. Turn your strings
with. 41. Retired Osborne. 43. Bill's home ridge. 45. Bill's home.
47. Festival promoter. 49. Old fiddler's convention. 51. Your instru-
ment is your.

Bill Aldinger blugrslvr7@verizon.net (717) 728-9039

Bill Coleman wcoleman@comcast.net (717) 308-0752
Bob Bishard rvbjr13@peoplepc.com (717) 957-4349
Dick Beckley dbeckley@epix.net (717) 938-4975
Glen Miller mfmkatz@aol.com (410) 357-8388
Jean Snyder jmelsny@embarqmail.com (717) 957-4609
Jon Raemore JRaemore@msn.com (717) 599-5944
Mike Lebo michaellebo@comcast.net (717) 215-3088
Mike Foster mfoster574@comcast.net (717) 649-0107
Sue McKinsey smckinsey64@comcast.net (717) 244-4428
Walt Crider walterccrider@yahoo.com (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 is seeking nominations for the Officer positions for the 2012 Election
Year. Positions to be nominated are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Please submit nominations by May 15,2011 to H. Glen Miller, Nominations Committee Chair, SMBA, 725
Wiseburg Road, White Hall MD 21161. Nominees must agree to having their name submitted.

Band articles are written by Dick Beckley, SMBA President and member of IBMA Page 7
 UPCOMING EVENTS

118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268

FMI: 717-762-4711 or www.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 June 18, 2011

Dick & Della Boschert
Stoney Creek / Salem Bottom Boys
concert series in central Pennsyl- Bluegrass Brothers
vania, Beck and Benedict hosts
some of the most talented musi- July 16, 2011
cians in bluegrass music today. Cody Norris & The Watauga
Mountain Boys
In addition to the concert series,
Dick and Della also sponsor an August 13, 2011
open mic jam held every Friday Paul Adkins Bluegrass Band
evening at 7:00 PM.
September 17, 2011
March 19, 2011 The Beachley & Scott Bluegrass
Aspen Run / Skystone
October 15, 2011
April 23, 2011 Remington Ride Bluegrass Band /
Scott Brannon Bluegrass Band

May 21, 2011 November 19, 2011

Carroll County Ramblers / Iron Sunny Side Bluegrass Band / Jay
Ridge Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition

Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks, Music Theatre is on the right.

Shows at Luckett’s Elementary School

Mar. 5 - The Stevens Family / Sweet Potato Pie
Mar. 12 - Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers
Mar. 19 - Kathy Kallick
Mar. 26 - Hazel Dickens and her Band (with Dudley Connell and other all stars)
Apr. 2 - The Hillbilly Gypsies / The Virginia Ramblers
Apr. 9 - Scott Brannon / Tony Holt and The Wildwood Valley Boys
Apr. 16 - Remington Ryde / Bluestone
Apr. 23 - Fitzmaurice Band / Joe Mullins For a complete listing contact Luckett’s
and the Radio Ramblers www.luckettsbluegrass.com
Apr. 30 - Rockledge / Jay Armsworthy and or (703) 771-5281
Eastern Tradition
$15 At the door
42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg,
Doors open @ 6:00 PM VA 20176
Shows start @ 7:00 PM
Concerts are held October through April

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 UPCOMING EVENTS

40 Shepherd Rd., Newville, PA Exit 37, RT I-81.

FMI: Gary & Mary

717-776-7447 Jam Sessions
Dinner Specials 4:30 PM Second Sunday of every month.
Shows start at 6:30 PM 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.
March 12 May 28
Down Home Ernie Bradley &
Gospel Singers Grassy Ridge Contact Info for SFMS
Dale Laninga, President, 232-7817
March 26 June 11 Ralph Dahle, Jam Session & 657-8709
Midnight Pickers Keepin’ It Simple Coffee House
South Central PA Callers
Henry Koretzky, Events, 763-5744
Association Square Dancers June 25
Reminisce WWW.SFMSFOLK.ORG
April 9
Hanover Express July 9
Cornerstone Quartet
April 23
C.B. Pickers July 23
All for Hym
May 14
Guilford Station and Blue August 13
Ridge Thunder Cloggers Keystoners

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 EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
continue to draw folks from all over the central Pennsyl-
vania area.

For Sale For Sale

Peavey Mixer - Model X500 (5 channel - 1/4" Inputs) Kustom Mixer Model #KPM4100 - 100 watt - 4 channel
2 Yamaha 15" Speakers (cabs) 8 Inputs (4 1/4" & 4 XLR) - (Use all 8 simultaneously)
2 Speaker stands (tripod)
3 Boss Micro Monitors Kustom Mixer Model #KPM7250P - 250 watt
3 Microphone stands 7 channel w/ separate monitor control
5 1/4" & XLR - 2 Electric Instrument Line-In
FMI: (717) 764-6678 Genny (Warranty good through August 2011)
(717) 292-2521 Betty 2 Kustom - 12" Speakers (cabs)
Formerly: Glory Land Singers Asking $150 For everything
FMI: Ken (717) 792-0302 Home - (717) 858-0143 Cell

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 UPCOMING EVENTS
March
March 18-20
Clarion Bluegrass Festival, Clarion, PA
Info 814-226-8760
April
April 14-16
Arcadia Volunteer Fire Co. Upperco, MD
Info 410-887-1576
May
May 12-15
Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg PA
Info 717-642-8749
Walt Crider and the Old Time Way
March 26th - 7:00 P.M.
Airville Fire Company (see add this page)
April 2nd - 7:00 P.M.
Zion United Methodist Church of Shipley
2714 Old Washington Rd., Westminster, MD
410-795-3585
April 30th - Call for start time
Scholl Family Restaurant
83 Pleasant Valley Rd., Pine Grove PA
570-345-8715
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Kody Norris & The Watauga Boys in Concert
March 19th
Susquehanna Senior Center—Wrightsville PA
The Susquehanna Senior Center is presenting a Bluegrass con-
cert as a fundraiser for the Center. It will be Saturday, March
19, 2011 at the Center, 2427 Craley Road, Wrightsville, PA
17368 in the lower level.
The doors will open at 5:30 pm and food will be available for
purchase in the social hall. The Martinsville Jam Band will
open the show at 6:30 pm. The featured band will be Kody
Norris & The Watauga Mountain Boys playing at 7:00 & 8:30
pm. All shows will be in the gym. Seating will be provided but
you may bring your lawn chairs.
Ticket prices are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.
There will be door prizes offered using your ticket stubs. You
can purchase tickets for several different raffle items that will
be given away that night also.
For more information contact Trena @the Senior Center, 717-
244-0340, or www.susquehannaseniorcenter.org, or susque-
hannseniorcenter@yahoo.com
All proceeds benefit the Susquehanna Senior Center.
Matamoras Church Bluegrass Jam
April 3rd
3267 Peter’s Mountain Road Halifax, PA 17032
Scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For current events, including the Jam Sessions, please visit the
church website at http://www.matamoraschurch.org
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 XM—Channel 14 Bluegrass Signal

Sirius—Channel 65 Sun. 10 PM, Mon. 7 PM,,Tues. 1 AM,
Wed. 6 AM, Thurs. 8 PM

(Gettysburg, PA)
The Katy Daley Show
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM
Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney
Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM
The Bluegrass Show (Selinsgrove, PA)
Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight
WQSU 88.9 FM (Selinsgrove, PA)
Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM
w/Derrick The Dude
(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)
Davis Tracy Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight
w/Tracy Waite
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) 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
We’re Reality Radio !
Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tim Michaels 717-637-3831
timmichaels@msn.com
www.wdvrfm.org Opry Show
Tim Michaels Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Knee Deep In Bluegrass
Cindy Baucom Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
(Brevard, NC) Knee Deep In Bluegrass
Cindy Baucom Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Every Sunday 3-5 PM Into The Blue
FMI: www.wsqlradio.com Terry Herd Sunday 7:00 - 8:00 PM

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 MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR

Tom Adams 717 259 6502 Bluette Bros. Mike’s Music Shop
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass 122 Hill St 3966 Jonestown Rd
www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html York, PA 17403 Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 854-9064 (717) 540-5188
Nev Jackson 717-867-4175
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro
Nelson Steffy 717-241-6305 Campbell’s Music David W. Musselwhite
Mandolin, & Fiddle 2361 S. Queen St RD 3, Box 7593
York, PA 17405 Jonestown, PA 17038
Warren Newman 717-730-7255 (717) 741-2634 (717) 865-6236
Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle
Trevor Wire 717-395-7059
Banjo trevmanflies@aol.com Country String Shop David R. Strait
54 W. Main St Master Luthier
Alex Dietrich Contact info pending Campbelltown, PA 17010 (717) 258-6036 Phone
Banjo dietr.brothers@yahoo.com (717) 838-8732 (717) 258-4098 Fax
Patsy Kline 717-964-3797
Mandolin & Beginning Guitar
Norm Deaver Chimneys Violin Shop
203 W. Watson Ave. 614 Lerew Rd.
Langhorne, PA 19047 Boiling Springs,
(215) 757-0471 PA 17007
2400 Oakland Road Authorized: normemail@aol.com (717) 258-3203
Dover, PA 17315 Blueridge Dealer
(717) 767-9400
Judy & Robert Winters Jeff Hostetter RLH Guitars
Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups / Sales 109 N. 2nd St 30 North Main St
New Freedom, PA 17349 Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 235-7465 (717) 244-9981

J W Music Ken Runkle

127 N. Hanover St West York, PA
Phone: (717) 627-1010 Carlisle, PA 17013
Email: rob@stringdoc.com
(717) 258-6765 (717) 792-0302
Web: www.stringdoc.com

Located in Lititz, PA, over 40 years of full-time Fiddle’s & Bows Keener Violins
experience in stringed instrument repair, all repairs Ken Crone Sales & Repairs
done by appointment only, and is factory-authorized 3340 Colonial Rd. 19 Maple Stree
by most major brands. Jacobus, PA 17407
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-3058 (717) 428-1151
Authorized Deering banjo dealer. Please check out
Keener.violin2@verizon.net
our website at for the full information.

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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 host-
ing 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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JAM SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY
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
Kitchen open at 4:00 PM
Music begins at 5:30 PM
FMI: Betty Naftzinger 610-488-1920
6:30 to 11 PM— Every Thursday
Hugh Mason's Country & Bluegrass Jam
Chaplin's, The Music Cafe, 66 North Main
Street, Spring City, PA 19475.
See chaplinsthemusiccafe.com for details
Third Thursday
Coffey Music
31 East Main St. Westminster, MD
410-876-1045 or 410-848-5003
www.coffeymusic.com
FRIDAY
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 pick-
ers 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.
5:00 to 11:00 PM Every Friday
Ephrata Best Music Source Bluegrass,
Gospel, Classic Country Jam.
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).
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
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SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
6:30 PM—Every Saturday 10:00 AM—Second Sunday
April—October 6:00 - 9:00 PM AFBA Open stage & Jam
November—March 2:00 - 5:00 PM Hellertown, PA (just south of Allentown)
White Oak Campground FMI: www.afbawingap.org.
Quarryville, PA FMI: 717-687-6207 Doors open at 10 a.m. Stage show begins at noon.

6:00 to 10:00 pm - Every Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday

Grand Old Jam
2073 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257
(Turn at Morris St., go 3 miles, on right be-
fore car auction)
Pickers - Free Visitors - $3.00 Admission
(children under 12 free)
FMI: Robert Forrester 717-530-0248
1:00 PM - First Saturday (Sept-May)
Sugar Run Bluegrass
Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr.,
Altoona, PA FMI: Ron Anderson 814-940-
8352
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.
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.
EVERYONE
FMI: Gary Testerman 410-939-0028 WELCOME
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam
Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Grove, NJ.
From the intersections of Main and Broad Third Sunday
Streets in the center Penns Grove, take N. EVERY MONTH
Broad St. 3 blocks to W. Pitman Street ... go
over the RR tracks, and the Citizens League
is the brick and cinder block building just Held at:
ahead on the left side of the street. The drive- Marysville—Rye Senior Center
way is just after the RR tracks...the entrance
198 Leonard Street
is at rear of the building. The bar will be
operating for drinks. Marysville, PA 17053

FMI: Kevin Justice 856-299-2402 FMI:Jean Snyder 717-957-4609

SUNDAY e-mail Kevin_justice@yahoo.com.
Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the summer.

1:00 to 4:00 PM - Second Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third 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
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. Directions:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday Rt 11 & 15 to Marysville
September thru May Turn onto Rt 850 West
Jerseytown Community Center
Jerseytown, Pa. Go 6/10ths of a mile
FMI: Bob Knorr Turn left on Leonard St.
jerseytownjam@cobrasound.com or Go to “T” at
www.cobrasound.com/jerseytownjam
Locust Point Apartments
1:00 PM—Fourth Sunday Turn right - You’ll see it.
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
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