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DCBU

  1. DC Bluegrass fest fundraiser June 17! Jam all PM, eat BBQ and hear Mama Tried w/special guest Rickie Simpkins. Tix: derzon@verizon.net
  2. The legends are leaving us. All hail Doc Watson!
  3. Check those attics for banjos! video.pbs.org/video/22365184…
  4. Doug Dillard and Donna Summer die in the same week? That's pretty much the musical spectrum. Sad.
  5. Loudoun Bluegrass Fest tomorrow! LRB, Hotseats, Big Chimney. Contest, workshops: bluegrassloudoun.com/BluegrassLoudo…
  6. Don't forget DCBU Pick-Nic this Sunday May 6 2-6pm. Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church. FREE! Come jam, eat, listen
  7. Flash DCBU membership drive! We're raffling 2 pairs of 2012 MERLEFEST tickets. Renew or become a new member here: dcbu.org/membership.htm
  8. Learn to play the bluegrass music this summer at DCBU bluegrass camp! July 8-14, all ages welcome. commongroundonthehill.citymax.com/10dcbu.html
  9. All hail the passing of Earl Scruggs, who changed all of our lives for the better with his 5-string banjo. RIP Earl.
  10. DC Banjo album is in production! Bill Emerson recording today. Yesterday: Dick Smith, Reed Martin, Ira Gitlin, Fred Geiger, Kevin Church
  11. A big thanks to all who came to the 2012 festival this weekend. It was a big success. Save the date for the next: Feb 22/23, 2013!
  12. DC Bluegrass Fest starts today! Friday and Saturday tix still available while supplies last. dcbluegrassfest.org
  13. Festival workshop schedule posted! Sierra and Adam! Eddie Adcock, Ronnie Stewart and more: dcbluegrassfest.org
  14. Tix to 2012 DC bluegrass fest selling fast with limited seating. Buying early is highly recommended: dcbu.ticketleap.com/the-third-annu…
  15. A special happy birthday shout-out to Tom Gray!
  16. DCBU Prez. Randy Barrett chats with WAMU Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley about 2012 Washington Monument Award Winners. Thursday 8am EST
  17. 3rd Annual DC Bluegrass Festival schedule posted. dcbluegrassfest.org
  18. DC Bluegrass Fest discount room rate extended to Feb. 3. $89! Get your room now 301-345-6700. Mention festival for rate. Cheap!
  19. Great homage to Earl by Steve Martin in New Yorker: newyorker.com/online/blogs/c…
  20. Tom Gray and Eddie Adcock to receive 2012 Washington Monument Award at DC Bluegrass Festival Feb 25. dcbluegrassfest.org