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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 about 2 hours ago via web
  2. The legends are leaving us. All hail Doc Watson! 6:45 PM May 29th via web
  3. Check those attics for banjos! video.pbs.org/video/22365184… 8:04 AM May 23rd via web
  4. Doug Dillard and Donna Summer die in the same week? That's pretty much the musical spectrum. Sad. 9:28 AM May 18th via web
  5. Loudoun Bluegrass Fest tomorrow! LRB, Hotseats, Big Chimney. Contest, workshops: bluegrassloudoun.com/BluegrassLoudo… 6:18 PM May 11th via web
  6. Don't forget DCBU Pick-Nic this Sunday May 6 2-6pm. Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church. FREE! Come jam, eat, listen 8:34 AM May 2nd via web
  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 7:39 AM Apr 12th via web
  8. Learn to play the bluegrass music this summer at DCBU bluegrass camp! July 8-14, all ages welcome. commongroundonthehill.citymax.com/10dcbu.html 2:26 PM Apr 9th via web
  9. All hail the passing of Earl Scruggs, who changed all of our lives for the better with his 5-string banjo. RIP Earl. 5:07 PM Mar 28th via web
  10. DC Banjo album is in production! Bill Emerson recording today. Yesterday: Dick Smith, Reed Martin, Ira Gitlin, Fred Geiger, Kevin Church 10:24 AM Mar 8th via web
  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! 6:45 AM Feb 27th via web
  12. DC Bluegrass Fest starts today! Friday and Saturday tix still available while supplies last. dcbluegrassfest.org 7:10 AM Feb 24th via web
  13. Festival workshop schedule posted! Sierra and Adam! Eddie Adcock, Ronnie Stewart and more: dcbluegrassfest.org 8:46 AM Feb 22nd via web
  14. Tix to 2012 DC bluegrass fest selling fast with limited seating. Buying early is highly recommended: dcbu.ticketleap.com/the-third-annu… 11:26 AM Feb 15th via web
  15. A special happy birthday shout-out to Tom Gray! 11:36 AM Feb 1st via web
  16. DCBU Prez. Randy Barrett chats with WAMU Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley about 2012 Washington Monument Award Winners. Thursday 8am EST 11:14 AM Feb 1st via web
  17. 3rd Annual DC Bluegrass Festival schedule posted. dcbluegrassfest.org 11:41 AM Jan 24th via web
  18. DC Bluegrass Fest discount room rate extended to Feb. 3. $89! Get your room now 301-345-6700. Mention festival for rate. Cheap! 6:18 PM Jan 23rd via web
  19. Great homage to Earl by Steve Martin in New Yorker: newyorker.com/online/blogs/c… 7:01 AM Jan 22nd via web
  20. Tom Gray and Eddie Adcock to receive 2012 Washington Monument Award at DC Bluegrass Festival Feb 25. dcbluegrassfest.org 10:26 AM Jan 19th via web