Shenandoah Valley Musical Events

Stolen Banjo Replacement Benefit Fund: http://banjerdanbenefit.eventbrite.com/

As most of you are aware, my custom Deering GDL banjo ("The Mazertone") was stolen in mid-October. The banjo is on the D.C. area's police pawnshop watch list, and I've kept an eye on craig's list, e-bay, etc. I'm sure it'll come back to me someday, but in the meantime, I've been playing Andrew McGinley's beautiful Deering Maple Blossom banjo, and have made arrangements with him to buy it on installment.

My friend, Chris Colvin, approached The Deering Banjo Co. with the idea of having a new "Mazertone" built. The wonderful people at Deering (Greg, Janet, Carolina, and all the rest) agreed to build a GDL model with a radiused fingerboard and 24 frets, and to throw in a customized inlay block reading "MAZERTONE II." free of charge. Chris is working on a benefit concert to be held in the summer, to raise funds for this banjo.

As if that wasn't enough, Chris further arranged with Deering and the House of Musical Traditions to donate a Deering Goodtime banjo, which will be raffled off at the Berwyn Cafe in College Park, MD on March 16th. As if all THAT wasn't MORE than enough, he also set up an account with a website called "eventbrite" so that people can donate online!

Words can't express how grateful I am to Chris Colvin, Greg and Janet Deering, Dave Eisener, and all the folks at Deering Banjos and The House of Musical Traditions who are supporting this effort. Nor can words express how grateful I am to each and every person who buys a ticket.

--Dan Mazer (BanjerDan)

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Here are the details: The "Stolen Banjo Replacement Fund" Concert, featuring BanjerDan and Friends, will take place at The Berwyn Cafe in College Park, MD, at 6:00 PM.

Berwyn Cafe 5010 Berwyn Road College Park, MD 20740-4106 (301) 345-9898 htrtp:www.berwyncafe.net

The Deering Banjo Company and The House of Musical Traditions have donated at Deering Goodtime Banjo, to be given away at a raffle at the end of the concert. The winner of the banjo also wins two free banjo lessons from Dan Mazer (BanjerDan).

Raffle tickets are $5.00 each, and can be purchased online at the website below, or directly from Chris Colvin or Dan Mazer.

The website for the "BanjerDan Banjo Replacement Fund": http://banjerdanbenefit.eventbrite.com/

All funds raised from the two Goodtime banjo raffle, will pay for the Deering Maple Blossom banjo that BanjerDan currently plays. Anything above that amount will be used to pay for the building of the "Mazertone II." Anything above that amount will be donated to fund music education in Washington, DC inner-city schools. When the fundraiser is over and the online site taken down, I will publish an exact accounting online. --BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) http://www.banjerdan.com Wow! Banjos ROCK!

WANTED: Musical Insruments

I am looking for a set of Drums or a guitar for my son. Our drums were recently stolen and we cant afford to replace them. He is 16 and I believe music is very important. any help would be greatly appreciated.

winchestervafreecycle@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Brad Brown (fireflyfoxbat@yahoo.com)

Belles of Berkeley Chorus Auditions: Mar 1st - 31st

Belles of Berkeley Chorus Auditions, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. A chartered Sweet Adeline chorus Belles of Berkeley is auditioning new members. A Christmas show will be held in November and rehearsals will begin mid-March for the show and other performances. Monthly dues if accepted. 304-267-4796; or Bellesofberkeley@comcast.net

Boo Snider

***17th, 24th, 31st (Wed) - Winchester, VA (Cork St Tavern)

19th (Fri) from 6:30 to 9pm 8 W Cork St # B 1 (540) 667-3777

***Mar 12th & 25th - New Town Tavern, Stephens City, VA From 6:30 to 9pm

356 Fairfax Pike Stephens City, VA 22655 (540) 868-0111

***Mar 13th, 20th, 27th - Winchester, VA (One Block West) 25 S Indian Alley from 6:30pm to 9pm

Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs) -

** Friday - March 12 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8:30pm

Ken Wenzel; folk rock, americana, blues Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Illinois-born Ken Wenzel is a study in contradictions: a guitarist who plays saxophone, a singer who writes instrumentals, a purveyor of restless sentimentality who continues to search for truths best found within.

As a singer-songwriter now based in Washington DC, Ken has been gaining attention locally and regionally with his midwestern-accented musings, telling stories spun from a life spent moving from town to town. He’s currently putting the finishing touches on his solo acoustic EP debut “Screaming In Stereo”, due out in February/March 2010. Tinged in Americana and country jazz, the EP is a stripped-down, 7-song examination of desires and dreams both past and present. Featuring Ken’s dusty, wheat-cracked voice, “Screaming In Stereo” promises to showcase the perspective and passions of a newly-arrived, yet already mature singer/songwriter – one with a somewhat different story and background than most.

Born and raised in Champaign, Illinois, Ken studied classical saxophone at the University of Illinois before graduating from UNLV in Las Vegas, NV with a degree in jazz studies. Since then, he’s played all over the world: in Las Vegas casinos, on cruise ships in Northern Europe, Africa, and Asia, at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan, on national tours of Broadway musicals, and at festivals including the 2004 Montreux Jazz Festival.

As a saxophonist, Ken is an in-demand freelancer, having played with artists both locally and nationally- including, among others, Frankie Avalon, Ben Vereen, Bobby Parker, and Carlos Santana. He maintains an active performance schedule while feverishly pursuing his solo songwriting career and running a studio specializing in private saxophone and guitar instruction.

** Friday - March 19 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm

Gary Smallwood; Classic Rock & Motown Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

** Friday - March 26 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm

Dave Pepper; lounge, acoustic, rock Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com 9245 Rogues Road, P.O Box 275 Casanova, Virginia 20139

540-788-4600 Toll Free: 800-490-7747 Fax: 540-788-1273

Chatham Street Music

*Sat, March 13 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm North Mountain Vineyard

4374 Swartz Rd., Maurertown VA www.northmountainvineyard.com

*Sat, March 20 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Barrel Oak Winery

3623 Grove Lane Delaplane VA www.barreloakwinery.com

Chatham Street is a duo that combines acoustic guitars, stellar vocals, and a wide range of top-notch songs from a variety of genres to create an elegant and very entertaining music listening experience.

Why "Chatham Street"? It's the name of the street our first house was on in Detroit, MI.

Footmad -

**Mar 20-21 [Fri-Sat] River City Blues Festival: Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St, Marietta, OH. Sponsor: Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society. 304.263.2531. Web site: http://www.bjfm.org/

**Mar 20-22 [Fri-Sun] Upper Potomac Spring Music Weekend: Weekend long classes for hammered dulcimer and mixed instruments with an old world/new world theme featuring Dulcemelos from Mexico; Ensemble Tympanon with Karen Ashbrook, Nick Blanton, and Paul Oorts; and Ken Kolodner and Christie Burns rounding out the staff with an American repertoire. Student Center Conference Rooms, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. http://upmw.smad.us/springfest/index.html

**Mar 20 [Fri] Carnegie Hall Concert Series: Solas. 7:30 PM, Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV. $15, $10. Combining virtuosity and élan, the Irish-American quintet takes the raw material of traditional folk songs and dances and transformed them into art pieces that were jazzy and sophisticated while ultimately retaining the accessibility inherent in their origins. http://www.carnegiehallwv.com/

**Mar 21 [Sat] Woody Hawley Concert Series: Craig Bickhardt: Best known as a songwriter who has penned tunes for the likes of Kathy Mattea, Ray Charles and B.B. King, Craig Bickhardt is also an incredible soloist. Combined with his guitar skills and poetic lyrics, his voice will hold you through every song. 7:30 pm. Adults $15, seniors and students $10. Clay Center, Charleston, WV. www.TheClayCenter.org

**Mar 21 [Sat] Shepherdstown Music and Dance: Old World, New World — France and Spain: Dulcemelos travels back through time to its roots in the music of the Spanish aristocracy who brought the salterio (dulcimer) to Mexico in the 16th century. They are joined by the Ensemble Tympanon, featuring Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts and Nick Blanton, whose French repertoire ranges from lively peasant dances to courtly chamber pieces, from Provencal pipe tunes to Parisian café waltzes.8 pm Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Shepherdstown, WV. 304.263.2531. http://www.smad.us/concerts/

**Mar 27-29 [Fri-Sun] Brazenhead Folk Weekend [7th annual]: An informal gathering of kindred musical spirits singing and making music. Brazenhead Inn, Mingo (Randolph County), Rts 250 and 219 South (between Valley Head and Snowshoe). 7:30 pm. Info: 866.339.6917 or http://www.brazenheadinn.com/

**Mar 27-29 [Fri-Sun] Pigtown Fling: Dance Weekend. Cincinnati, OH. Hosted by: Cincinnati Contra Dancers. http://www.cincinnaticontradance.org/

**Mar 27-29 [Fri- Sun] Springforth Ball & Dance Weekend: High energy weekend of food, dance, music, and workshops. Lewis Ginter Recreation Center, Richmond, VA. Herschel Nelson calling with the Notorious. Herschel Nelson calling with the Catharsis. TheTraditional American Dance And Music Society [TADAMS] More info

**Mar 28 [Sat] Elkins Country Dance Society - Square Dance: Steve Ballman calling to the music of Gerry Milnes and friends. All dances taught. All welcome. Potluck snacks. 7:30 pm. Randolph Country Creative Arts Center, Randolph Ave and Park St, Elkins [Randolph County], WV. Adults $5, students $3, under 12 free. 304.637.3501. More info

**Mar 28 [Sat] PAN SPRING FLING CONTRA DANCE: David Mould (from Athens, OH) calling to the music of the Contrarians: Paul Epstein (fiddle); John Longwell (mandolin, fiddle, banjo); Gary Reynolds (guitar, keyboard, trumpet); and Will Carter (bass). 7:30pm to 10:30 pm. Beginners come at 7:00pm to get your dance legs on! Recreation Center, Fayette County Park, Beckwith , WV [8.5 miles northwest of Fayetteville ]. $10 for General Admission and $8 for seniors and kids. For More Information about the PAN Contra Dance, including driving directions, maps, etc. please call our Fayetteville office at 304.574.4726 or visit us on the web at www.plateauactionnetwork.org . PAN (Plateau Action Network) is a community watershed organization and citizens coalition whose mission is to promote responsible economic development and sustainable environmental management in the New River Gorge Region.

**Mar 28 [Sat] Pocahontas County Opera House - Jan Smith: Virginia based singer sing-writer. Memorable songs rooted in the classic country and bluegrass music of her upbringing in a small town near Louisville, KY. Jan is accompanied by her hsuband, Jeff Vogelgesang on mandolin, guitar and harmony vocals. 7:30 pm. Pocahontas County Opera House, Third Ave, Marlinton, WV [Pocahontas County]. Info: 304.799.6645. http://www.pocahontasoperahouse.org/

Harrisonburg, VA (Clementine Cafe) -

Clementine is the place for quality food, music, drinks, art, films and community events. We provide an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and accessible to everyone.

We are also always seeking artists, musicians, photographers, amateur filmmakers, community organizers, grassroots journalists, and pretty much all types of creative folks that want to engage us and utilize our space. If you have something you'd like to share with us, whether it's some music or visual art or it's an idea for an event or gathering, please contact us!

**Mar 12th - The Cinnamon Band w/ Sister Suns $5 Friday March 12, 2010, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

**Mar 14th - Justin Jones & The Driving Rain 9pm $7

Sunday March 14, 2010, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The Driving Rain kick off a tour at clementine on their way down to SXSW in Austin. Don't miss one of the most moving and accomplished outfits to take our stage, full of blues, country, rock, heart and soul. http://www.myspace.com/justinjones

Location: mainfloor

**Mar 15th - The Great Migrators w/ David Baynard Richard $5 Monday March 15, 2010, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

**Mar 20th - The Woodshedders 9pm $7 Saturday March 20, 2010, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

From old-time to jazz-swing, these pickers from Harper's Ferry deliver one heck of a show. http://www.myspace.com/thewoodshedders Location: mainfloor

**Mar 26th - Lake Street Dive 9pm $5 Friday March 26, 2010, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

the first time they came through clementine they blew us away. this band packs more fun and soul into each song than just about anything in your ipod right now. needless say, boston's berklee school of music puts out some tight bands. check out this free country indie cabaret at www.lakestreetdive.com Location: mainfloor

Clementine Cafe | 153 S. Main St | Harrisonburg, VA, 22801 | Phone: 540.801.8881

Harrisonburg, VA (EMU) -

3/21 Sunday - 3:00pm Youth Orchestra concert @ Lehman Auditorium

3/25 Thursday - 12:10pm Noon Recital @ Lehman Auditorium-Recital Hall

- 7:30pm Orchestra and Wind Ensemble concert @ Lehman Auditorium

3/26 Friday - 9:00pm EMU Jazz performance @ Common Grounds Coffee House

3/27 Saturday - 8:00am Piano festival @ Lehman Auditorium

Martinsburg, WV (Nan & Pop's Place) -

**Mar 13th - Lynn Routzahn $5 cover charge 9:00 PM

**Mar 20th - J Factor - Spring Fling Weekend 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

**Mar 27th - 7th Son - $5 cover charge 9:00 PM

3485 Winchester Ave, 304-267-2007

Revolution Band

**Saturday 13th 8:00 - 12:00 Brunswick, MD - Private Party

** Friday 24th & Saturday 25th 10:00 - 2:30 Rainbow Road Club US Route 340 South Rippon, West Virginia Phone: 304-725-3540

** Friday 19th & Saturday 20th 9:30 - 1:30 Addy's Restaurant Best Western Battlefield Inn 10820 Balls Ford Road - Manassas, Virginia 20109 Phone: 703-361-8000

Revolution My Space http://www.myspace.com/varevolutionband

Revolution is the band that brings the party. We feature a diverse variety of hit music from the 70's through today, delivered with passion, energy and enthusiasm. Need to get your funk on? We've got your back. Want some down home? Y'all come on down. Closet disco freak? Break out the polyester. Just wanna rock? Put that Bic in the air, close your eyes and bang your head. If you want a show, not just a band, Revolution is for you. Don't miss your chance to see one of the hottest acts in the Mid-Atlantic:

We will kick your ass… and you'll like it!

Our state of the art sound system features top notch equipment from some of the best names in the business: Soundcraft, JBL, QSC and Shure all run by our full time professional sound engineer. Even if you don't know anything about gear, you'll hear the difference. But we don't stop there. Our light show transforms any venue into an arena experience. Why settle for less?

Revolution is available for night clubs, private parties, weddings, corporate events, and participates in a few benefits throughout the year.

Staunton, VA (Buttermilk Spring Barn) -

**March 12, 2010 - Greg Lam and Friends

**March 13, 2010 - Mountain Hollow

**March 18, 2010 - Maury River Band

**March 20, 2010 - Rare Gold/John Simmons

**March 26, 2010 - FlattBroke

Out of the tractor shed into the studio best describes Flattbroke. Three friends - Sheldon, Myron and Pat - were part of a local bluegrass band for several years, which broke up the fall of 2007. They continued to get together weekly to play and work on some original songs penned by Sheldon. It wasn't long before they realized to reform as a band the needed a banjo, lead guitar and additional vocals.

Through work association, Dale and BJ expressed interest in coming just to 'jam'. After the first night, the weekly two hour practice turned into jams which lasted into the wee hours of the morning. Everyone brought a little different style of music to the group and even songs some had never played before came together like the five had been playing together all their lives! Dale brought more original songs.

After getting together for only a few weeks, the group was asked to play for a benefit. Then the hard part came: coming up with a name! Many suggestions were written on the wall of the tractor shed where the group was practicing but nothing seemed to just fit. During one practice after playing a Lester Flatt tune, the discussion began again. The benefit was for a family that was broke due to medical bills and inability to work. So 'FlattBroke' was picked as the temporary name to have something to use in the advertisements. The name stuck and is the one used on the first CD recorded in the studio.

The friendship and love for all styles of music has enabled the group to develop a song list including old traditional, new bluegrass, gospel and original songs and instrumentals. They have also adapted some Bob Dylan classic rock and Kenny Chesney country to the 'FlattBroke' style.

The recording of 'Out of the Tractor Shed' was a very humbling experience, but allowed each member to see each other in a new way and how each person bring something very important to make the group successful. A special thanks to Mike Ketchum and Alex Hibbitts of Blue Ridge Recording in Luray for their patience, encouragement and direction.

**March 27, 2010 - Dolly

7:00PM to 10:00PM / $5.00 Donation/per person Alcohol and Smoke Free Environment

553 Buttermilk Spring Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401 Phone: 540-490-2561 Fax:540-885-7419 Email: info@buttermilkspringbarn.com

Thomas, WV (Purple Fiddle) -

Thur March 11 @ 8 pm JB Tenney $5

Fri March 12 @ 8:30 the Spring Standards $15 tickets Pariah Beat to open

Sat March 13 @ 8:30 pm Alash Ensemble Tuvan throat singers from Siberia! $17 adv/$20 day of show Caravan of Thieves to open

Thur March 18 @ 8 pm HoboJac $7

Fri March 19 @ 8:30 pm Clifton Williams & the Blue James Band $8

Wed March 24 @ 8 pm Amanda Rheaume, Tara Holloway, NLX Special guest Maxim

Thur March 25 @ 8 pm Hey Mama $7

Fri March 26 @ 8:30 pm Chris Beard Band $8

Sat March 27 @ 8:30 pm Dangermuffin $8

The Purple Fiddle Coffee, Brews and Stage 21 East Avenue P.O. Box 87 Thomas, WV 26292 Phone: 304-463-4040

thepurplefiddle@gmail.com

Winter Hours: Sunday&Thursday 11 am- 5 pm Closed Mon-Wed (open evenings when there is music) Friday and Saturday

11 am-11:30 pm

Warrenton, VA (McMahon's Irish Pub) -

Mar 10th to 17th - " St.Practice Day Kick Off Weekend " Saint Practice, the Act of Getting Ready For the Big Day

Irish Dancers Every Evening at 7pm March 10th to March 17th

Wednesday, March 10th: Trivia Night 9pm

Thursday, March 11th: Jameson VIP Sampling Night 7pm Invitation Only

Friday, March 12th: Live Music TBA

Saturday, March 13th: Live Music with " Cover Up " 8pm

Sunday, March 14th: Live Traditional Music Seisiun 5pm

Mar 5th to 14th - Shepherdstown, WV (Full Circle Theater) - The Hunting of the Snark

, an original operetta by Edwin Roberts and Bill Tchakirides, adapted from the poem by Lewis Carroll. Fri/Sat, 8:00; Sundays 2:30. Lewis Carroll's masterpiece of comic nonsense turns the world of epic adventure on its head, as a peculiar crew, guided by a blank map, voyage across the sea to hunt a mysterious creature. These adventures set to music will enchant children and adults alike. 113 S. Princess St., Shepherdstown. 304-268-7798; www.fullcircletheaterco.org or info@fullcircletheaterco.org.

Mar 11th - Berkeley Springs, WV (The Ice House) - Colleen Anderson

Concert & Chat on Songwriting by Colleen Anderson Berkeley Springs, WV 7:30PM The Ice House. Colleen will be talking about the art of songwriting from her own view as well as interviewing a trio of Morgan County women who recently wontop honors at the Morgan County Songwriting Competition: Susan Milburn, Laura Riley and Kate Evans. Master musician and fiddler Joe Herrmann accompanies Riley. Jim Salman accompanies Anderson.

Mar 11th-14th, 18th-20th - Ft Ashby, WV (Community Center) - Maria Rose & Danny Elswick

6:30PM Community Center. Admission fee. Info Ken Riggleman 304-298-4308. Recently inducted to the Midwest Country Music Hall of Fame, this Hampshire County duo will be joined by Kenn Riggleman BIll Nelson, Bonnie and Wayne Wright.

Mar 11th, 18th, 25th - Harrisonburg, VA (Artful Dodger) - Nightlife

47 West Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.432.1179 Website: http://www.artfuldodger.org

(Free Salsa lessons from 8:30pm-9:30pm; dress to impress-dress code enforced)

Mar 11th, 18th, 25th - Harrisonburg, VA (Little Grill Collective) - OPen Mic

621 North Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Phone: 540.434.3594 Website: http://www.littlegrillcollective.com

(8:30pm)

Mar 11th to 13th & 18th to 20th - Keyser, WV (Curch-McKee Arts Center) - Disney's Beauty & The Beast

Potomac State College of WVU presents "Disney's Beauty & the Beast." (Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton). Keyser, WV Church-McKee Arts Center Show times Thurs.-Sat., 7:30PM and Sun., March 14 & 21 at 2:30PM. For ticket info 304-788-6863. $11 adults, $9 students (advance at outlets); $13 adults & $11 students (at the door); and $15 adults & students (special reserved).

Mar 11th to 14th - Warm Springs, VA (Garth Newell Music Center) - Amateur Chamber Music Retreat

Spend a weekend at Garth Newel playing chamber music with friends. Receive daily coachings, and enjoy the fun and fellowship of kindred musical souls!

The Chamber Music Retreat is designed for string players and pianists (and occasionally other instrumentalists) who love to play, want a chance to work on their chamber music skills, and would like to share their enthusiasm for music with old and new friends for a weekend at Garth Newel. No professional experience is required or expected. Preference will be given to pre-formed groups in the application process.

The weekend is full of chamber music coachings, rehearsals with fellow participants, reading sessions, a final performance by retreat groups, recreation, great food, company and conversation. joyable! Spend a weekend at Garth Newel playing chamber music with friends. Receive daily coachings, and enjoy the fun and fellowship of kindred musical souls!

The weekend is full of chamber music coachings, rehearsals with fellow participants, reading sessions, a final performance by retreat groups, recreation, great food, company and conversation.

Mar 11th - Winchester, VA (George Washington Hotel) - Lenny Burridge

Come hear an eclectic mix of acoustic blues and folk. You will hear songs I stole from Dylan, Buffett, Seal, Dave Matthews, Warren Haynes, Kenny Chesney, John Prine, Jack Johnson, and more....

6.00PM-7.00PM The Half Note Lounge @ The George Washington Hotel Just a short set to get a feel for the place, then going to have a couple cocktails:)

Mar 12th - Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs Inn) - Ken Francis Wenzel, Solo Acoustic

at 6pm 9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, Virginia

Mar 12th, 19th, 26th - Harrisonburg, VA (Adona Music) - Jazz Jam Session

34 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.434.2099 Website: http://www.adonamusic.com

(Jazz Jam Session, 5:00pm-8:00pm)

Mar 12th, 19th, 26th - Harrisonburg, VA (Bourbon Street on Main) - Friday Night SOul Feat

1588 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.442.7166 Website: http://www.thebourb.com

(Friday Night Soul feat. reggae, hip-hop, R&B)

Mar 12th - PIne Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - PBR

Local favorite band at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine

Mar 12th - Remington, VA (Pelham Pub) - Larry Burridge

6.00PM-10.00PM The Pelham Pub Back at this wonderful inn for some awesome food and good tunes!!!! www.innatkellysford.com

Mar 12th - Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - Mollie O'Brien in Concert with Rich Moore

7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com Tim O'Brien's sibling, Mollie O’Brien sings. Does she ever. Jazz, R&B, blues, gospel, southern mountain traditional — you name it. Mollie O’Brien has a voice the way Groucho Marx had a sense of humor, the way Secretariat had legs, and the way Elizabeth Taylor has eyes (or husbands). Try to imagine one without the other--impossible. Tickets available online now or at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Tim O'Brien's sibling, Mollie O’Brien sings. Does she ever! Jazz, R&B, blues, gospel, southern mountain traditional — you name it. Mollie O’Brien has a voice the way Groucho Marx had a sense of humor, the way Secretariat had legs, and the way Elizabeth Taylor has eyes (or husbands). Try to imagine one without the other -- impossible. Hear a sample of Mollie's music at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gayXNTumc

Called one of roots music’s best interpreters and singers, Mollie's voice has been described as “smooth,” “smoky,” “powerful,” and “bright and bold as sheet lightning.” Once you’ve heard it, you’re hooked.

Mollie was featured the last two years during the WV Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and has worked with Garrison Keillor and Robin & Linda Williams as part of the Hopeful Gospel Quartet on A Prairie Home Companion. It’s little wonder she has earned rave notices at major festivals and venues throughout the U.S. and in the United Kingdom, Europe, and South America.

Tickets available online now and at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Mar 13th - Woodstock, VA (United Methodist Church) - A Gaelic Gala

Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley proudly presents A Gaelic Gala, a performance of Scottish & Irish music for harp, fiddle, cello, and voice featuring guest artists Fynesound. , March 13th, 7:30 PM Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St., Woodstock. Ticket prices: Adults $15, 12-18 $7.50, under 12 free.

Tickets are available at the Woodstock Cafe in Woodstock, the Watchful Tiger in Edinburg, by calling 540-740-4007, or through our website www.masterworkschorus.com.

Mar 12th - St Albans, WV ( Hansford Senior Center) - Appalachian Fiddlers Association Monthly meeting. 6 PM, Second Thursday of each month. Hansford Senior Center, 500 Washington St, St Albans, WV. Anyone with an interest in old-time music - players or listeners - is welcome. Info: call Bill Bunting 744.0095, Rodney Miles 722.5767 or Charlie Raines 746.0929.

Mar 12th - Winchester, VA (Glory Days Grill) - Pre-Sale Event for 2010 Bud Light Country MusicParty

A special event featuring pre-sale tickets to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®2010 Bud Light Country Music Party will be held at the Glory Days Grill on FeatherbedLane in Winchester from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Friday, March 12. Festival President Elaine Aikens recently announced that James "Sunset Man" Ottowill headline the 2010 Bud Light Country Music Party presented by Q102 Radio. Jamesis best known for his #1 hit "Just Got Started Lovin' You" and for co-writing JameyJohnson's smash "In Color." His new single, "Groovy Little Summer Song," is set to hit the airwaves this month.The Festival has chosen possibly the hottest girl-act in country music at the moment,Bomshel, to open the show as its Special Guest. Stage appearances by female countryacts have been very rare in Festival history, and this is only the second time thata female country act has graced the stage at the Bud Light Country Music Party (thefirst was Kathy Mattea). Event Co-Chair Theresa Gaines announced that the Festival has secured 15 to 20 keepsakeitems (including clothing and some autographed CDs) from James Otto and Bomshel that will be given out as door prizes at the pre-sale event. All adults who attendthe pre-sale event can sign up to win (one entry per person; no purchase necessary;must be 18 years of age; need not be present to win). The drawing will take placeat 6 p.m. and winners not present will be notified. Tickets are $35 for the 2010 Bud Light Country Music Party. Any unsold tickets leftafter the pre-sale event will be offered for sale at the Official Festival SouvenirStore and Ticket Outlet in the "Big Blue Box" at 2625 Valley Avenue (the same locationas last year). The store opens on Friday, March 19, at 10 a.m. The 2010 Bud Light Country Music Party presented by Q102 Radio will be held in thenew Sprint Tent on Saturday night, May 1, at 8 p.m. The old rope-and-pole tent willbe replaced by a spacious, new clear-span building, with no interior supports, soaringgable ends and improved sight lines. Improvements to staging and the dance floorare also planned. The variety of adult beverages has also been improved with theaddition of margaritas and other surprises. The Festival's plan is to continue towork away from the concept of the event as a simple "concert" and to continue toembrace the idea of the event as a "Party with a Country Music Theme" along thelines of the wildly successful Thursday Night Fever and Friday's Beach House onthe Bloom. For more information, go to www.thebloom.com [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103172988868&s=3382&e=001k3-pA4tvRNwMIJog0xbAgvlbemcFR3TSwi4Gc-wS3nK_sCh7iaDK6r7ok-TpubQVre5g8E_OV5P1XXDEug7opl6vKUaIvkxL5Or2C13Coba28egkKrEoUw==].

Mar 12th - Woodstock, VA (First Presbyterian Church) - Gaelic Gala

A Gaelic Gala Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley Fri 7:30 pm at Woodstock First Presbyterian Church, 142 E. Court St Sat 7:30 pm at Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St. Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley proudly presents performance of Scottish & Irish music for harp, fiddle, cello, and voice featuring guest artists Fynesound. Adults $15, 12-18 $7.50, under 12 free. Tickets are available at the Woodstock Cafe in Woodstock, the Watchful Tiger in Edinburg, by calling 540-740-4007, or through www.masterworkschorus.com.

Mar 13th - Berryville, VA (Williams Community Auditorium) - Nothin' Fancy

Berryville Bluegrass Series Williams Community Auditorium, 110 Lincoln Ave , Berryville, VA Phone: (540) 837-2187

Mar 13th - Berryville, VA (Enders Social Hall) - Eve Watters

“Especially to Celebrate St. Patrick - EVE WATTERS” 7:30 PM Enders Social Hall, Buckmarsh Street, Berryville. With Celtic harp, storytelling, and an array of instruments, Eve Watters celebrates timeless tradition with new spirit and sparkling style, to resonate with all ages. Tales-with-a-twist interlace with ancient airs, songs in a dozen languages, and historic harps, Native-style flute, concertina, banjo, autoharp, pennywhistle or dulcimer. Sponsored by The Barns of Rose Hill with support from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. $10.00 For more information please call the Barns of Rose Hill 540-955-7093. Website: www.evewatters.com

Mar 13th - Charleston, WV (Culture Center Theater) - Moutain Thyme & Poteen

Mountain Thyme’s songs feature multi-layered vocal harmonies and unaccompanied singing. Themes range from traditional ballads to contemporary folk— encompassing rousing accounts of romantic escapades, tales of trial and challenge, historical sagas, stories of personal experience and place, and amusing expressions of everyday life and events. Their Celtic-flavored tunes include jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches, waltzes, contemporary melodies written in traditional style, and original compositions.

Poteen is a band of four players, employing, at last count, fourteen different musical instruments. Their sound is exciting and innovative carrying their audience through a full spectrum of emotion; whether playing a rousing, foot-stomping jig, a haunting mysterious reel or sing a song the makes the listener laugh or another that leaves many a moist eye, they keep a tight hold on their audiences’ attention.

Need more information about this concert? Call 304.415.3668

WV Culture Center Theater State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV.

The venue is located intersection of Greenbrier Street [Exit 99 of I-64 / I-77] and Washington Street East.

Mar 13th - Charleston, WV (St John's Episcopal Church) - The Tin Can Buzzard Band

FOOTMAD Contra Dance: Steve Ballman calling to the music of The Tin Can Buzzard Band. 8-11 pm. St John's Episcopal Church, Charleston, WV. More info

Mar 13th - Elkins, WV (Randolph County Community Arts Center) - The Sweeback Sisters

RCACC Concert Series - The Sweeback Sisters: This young group of stellar musicians performs traditional old-time and honky tonk swing music reminiscent of the 1940's and 50's. They made their national debut on NPR's Prairie Home Companion. 7:30 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center, Elkins [Randolph County], WV. Info: 304.637.2355. http://www.randolpharts.org/

Mar 13th - Flint Hill, VA (Griffin Tavern) - Elizabeth Lawrence Band

Elizabeth rocks the Tavern with her talented band. Blues, classic rock and a great time all night long! 9-12am

659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, 540-675-3227

Mar 13th - Floyd, VA (Chateau Morrisette) - Ceilidh

CELTIC DINNER THEATRE FEATURING MUSIC AND DANCE March 13, 2010 Event Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Join us for a Celtic Celebration on March 13, 2010 at 6:30pm! The “Ceilidh” originated in rural communities where neighbours would gather in a cottage and spend winter nights in story-telling and song. It was a way of passing down traditions and folklore as well as keeping warm! Chateau Morrisette adds a Celtic inspired three course menu with wine to this evening of song, dance and story-telling. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as the evening always closes with a group promenade – if you care to join! This has become a favorite event here at Chateau Morrisette, so we recommend that you get your tickets early! Tickets are $75 per person and include dinner, wine, entertainment, tax and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations must be made through our main office, so call 540.593.2865 to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are non-refundable.

287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA 540-593-2865

Mar 13th - Maurertown, VA (North Mountain Vineyard) - Chatham Street Music

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm North Mountain Vineyard 4374 Swartz Rd., Maurertown VA

Leprechaun Day! Enjoy fine wine, Green Pea Soup, and dance an Irish jig to Live Music by Chatham Street! Find the hidden Leprechaun and win a prize!!

Mar 13th - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Shortness of Breath

plays for the Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association’s “ISLAND PARTY” Dinner/Dance at Blue Ridge Fire Hall. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 13th - Purcellville, VA (Sunset Hills Vineyard) - Brogue Rogues

A perennial crowd favorite, the Brogue Rogues are a high-energy, audience- involving band performing traditional Celtic music with a Blue Ridge mountain flair that only those bold Berryville lads can provide. 12-3pm

38295 Fremont Overlook Ln Purcellville www.sunsethillsvineyard.com

Mar 13th - Stephens City, VA (Unity of The Shenandoah) - Drum Circle w/Kester

And we are going to be having a drum circle at Unity Of The Shenandoah in Stephens City beginning on Sat. March 13, continuing thereafter on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 3-5 pm. Unity of The Shenandoah is located at 6460 Valley Pike - Stephens City, VA at the intersection of Rt.11& Vaucluse Rd.. For more info call: 540-868-1903.

$10 per person and kids 12 & under are always welcome for free! This is going to be a great time, with drumming, dancing, singing - whatever moves you. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Instruments

Mar 13th - Winchester, VA (Elks Club) - Jump Alley

Club Cotillion, Elks Club, Winchester, Virginia

Mar 13th - Winchester, VA (Lord's Chapel) - Poetry Reading and Open Mic Nite

7 pm The Lord’s Chapel, 1244 Greenwood Rd. Welcome Poets, Bards, Musicians, Artists and Performers to our Monthly Poetry Reading and Open Mic Nite at The Lord's Chapel! Also now known as Saturday Nite Live at the Chapel! Along with wonderful poets, event has a band which performs whenever possible, tenatively called the "Snowpeople;" also many wonderful singers and musicians performing classical, popular, and original music and songs from the heart. Venue For more details http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5497179/?invitation=086f8a8f49

Mar 13th - Woodstock, VA (United Methodist Church) - Gaelic Gala

Mar 14th - Bluemont, VA (Bluemont Vineyard) - Brogue Rogues

1-5pm 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont

A perennial crowd favorite, the Brogue Rogues are a high-energy, audience-involving band performing traditional Celtic music with a Blue Ridge mountain flair that only those bold Berryville lads can provide.

Jim Buck (hammer dulcimer, harmonica, vocals) John Friant (fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals) Keith Adams (guitar and vocals)

Mar 14th - Charleston, WV (WV Culture Center Theater) - The Sweeback Sisters

Honky-tonk for the modern day cowboy and girl! 8 pm. WV Culture Center Theater, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV. $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 students.

Mar 14th, 21st, 28th - Harrisonburg, VA (Bourbon Street on Main) - Salsa Night

1588 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.442.7166 Website: http://www.thebourb.com

Mar 14th - MIngo, WV (Brazenhead Inn) - Irish Pub Ceili

Brazenhead Inn - Irish Pub Ceili: Bring your songs, poems, jokes, whatever you can add to the evening's merriment in a true Irish style Ceilli. Brazenhead Inn, Mingo (Randolph County), Rts 250 and 219 South (between Valley Head and Snowshoe). 7:30 pm. Info: 866.339.6917 or http://www.brazenheadinn.com/

Mar 14th - Morgantown, WV (Marilla Center) - Wee Bluets

Friends of Old Time Music [FOOTMUSIC] - Irish Traditional Dance: Dancer leader Marianne O'Doherty with music by Wee Bluets. 2:00 – 4:00 pm. $5, $3 with student ID. Marilla Center, Morgantown [Monongalia County], WV. Web site: http://www.morgantowndance.com/

Mar 14th, 21st, 28th - Strasburg, VA (Christina's Cafe) - Open Mike Night

6pm – 10pm 219 W. King Street Strasburg, VA 22657

Cristina's Cafe Open Mike Night Hosted by Leo J Bailey Every Sunday evening (Except SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, of course ;-) from 6-10pm at Cristina's Cafe in beautiful downtown Strasburg, Virginia. ~Casual, family entertainment, great food and beverage. Come and enjoy!~ For more information, call (540) 465-2311

Mar 14th - Warrenton, VA (McMahon's Irish Pub) - Traditional Irish Seisun

at 3pm. 380 Broadview Ave, 540-347-7200

Mar 15th - Charleston, WV ( Unitarian Universalist Congregation) - Drum Circle at UUC

Every 3rd Sunday. Come to a relaxed environment that will both encourage listening and meditation, but produce some ecstatic sounds. While the emphasis will be on drumming there will be a place for sharing a song, poem or acoustic music piece in the round. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25311 Call 304.345.5042 or visit http://www.myspace.com/uucwv

Mar 15th - Morgantown, WV (WVU) - Jesus Christ Superstar

WVU Creative Arts Center. Limited tickets left. 1-800-745-3000

www.ticketmaster.com National tour of this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role is as relevant and timeless as ever.

Mar 15th - Roanoke, VA (Kirk Ave Music Hall) - Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin with Frank Dieter, Britt Mistele, Randy Walker, Josh Jones and Mickey Nelson

Southwest Virginia Songwriter's Association Showcase Monday, March 15, 7:30 pm, door open at 7 pm

Kirk Avenue Music Hall 22 Kirk Ave. Roanoke, VA www.kirkavenuemusic.com Reservations: kirkavenue@gmail.com

540-589-0546 $5

I've been a member of SVSA for years--a great group of folks and some fantastic songwriters. Come down and join us for a fun evening of original tunes. Barbara Martin www.barbaramartinmusic.com

Mar 16th - Berryville, VA (Camino Real) - Brogue Rogues

– Live Celtic Music with Keith Adams, John Friant & Jim Buck” 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Camino Real 16 Crow St, Berryville. Website: www.BrogueRogues.com

Jim Buck (hammer dulcimer, harmonica, vocals) John Friant (fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals) Keith Adams (guitar and vocals)

Mar 16th, 23rd, 30th - Capon Bridge, WV (Full Throttel Bar & Grill) - Open Mike Night

, 8pm – 11pm West Virginia Full Throttel Bar & Grill Route 50 Phone- 304-856-2056

Mar 16th, 23rd, 30th - Harrisonburg, VA (Franklin's) - Open Mic

Franklin's IS NOW BROOKLYN'S CAFE 20 South Mason Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.434.3002

Website: http://www.franklinscafe.com (8:00pm)

Mar 17th, 24th, 31st - Elkins, WV (Augusta Heritage Center) - Pickin' Indoors

Hermanson Center Lobby - Free Acoustic bluegrass & old-time jam sessions open to all. Join a jam, start one of your own, or just come to listen. No alcoholic beverages or smoking permitted. Sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center (304-637-1209).

Mar 17th, 24th, 31st - Harrisonburg, VA (Casey's Lounge) - Open Mic

1400 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.433.2521

Mar 17th, 24th, 31st - Harrisonburg, VA (Dave's Downtown Taverna) - Twinkie The Kid

121 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.564.1487 Website: http://davestaverna.com Jazz (9:00pm-Midnight)

Mar 17th, 24th, 31st - Harrisonburg, VA (Gold Crown Billiards) - Open Mic

92 Chestnut Ridge Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540.434.9888 Website: http://www.goldcrownpool.com

(Ladies' play free, 9:30pm)

Mar 17th - PIne Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Acoustic Burgoo

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this young bluegrass group at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 17th, 24th, 31st - Romney, WV (Coffee Cupboard) - Performers Studio Live Music Wednesdays with Larry Brown Romney, WV Noon-1PM The Coffee Cupboard Café, 4 E. Main St. Playing songs from EmmyLou Harris, Beatles, Willie Nelson, Dylan, Steve Earle, Eagles, Kim Ritchie and more. Free. Info 304-822-7088.

Mar 17th - Warrenton, VA (McMahon's Irish Pub) - Lenny Burridge, Kerry McCool, Jason Masi

Open at 11am Live Music: Lenny Burridge 11am to 3pm Kerry McCool 5pm to 7pm Jason Masi 7pm to Midnight

Cover Charge from 3pm $10 380 Broadview Ave 540-347-7200

Mar 17th - Winchester, VA (Union Jack) - Brogue Rogues

8pm-12 101 N Loudoun St, Winchester

Mar 18th - Berryville, VA (Battletown Inn) - Brogue Rogues

– Live Celtic Music with Keith Adams, John Friant & Jim Buck” 7:00 - 9:00 PM Nightly Bar and Dinner Specials!!

The Battletown Inn 540-955-4100 Website: www.thebattletowninn.com Website: www.BrogueRogues.com

Mar 18th - Harrisonburg, VA (Court Square Theater) - Trace Bundy

at 7:30 p.m. - Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed "Acoustic Ninja" play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.

Trace has sold over 100,000 combined digital and physical music sales on his record label, Honest Ninja Music, and has sold-out shows with standing ovations at venues across the USA and around the world, in 16 countries and counting. Video clips circulate virally at astonishing speed, with over 5,500,000 views to date. Just type his name into http://www.YouTube.com and you'll agree that Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard.

Check out Trace Bundy online here: http://www.tracebundy.com http://www.myspace.com/tracebundy

Seniors are those 65 and older. Students please bring your student ID.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, management has the option to a issue a credit to a future scheduled event.

Mar 18th - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Dave Pepper & Chuck Tellechea

The Englishman and the Cuban at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 19th - Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs) - Gary Smallwood

LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Gary Smallwood; Classic Rock & Motown

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

POPLAR SPRINGS - The INN Spa Email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com 9245 Rogues Road, P.O Box 275

Casanova, Virginia 20139 540-788-4600 Toll Free: 800-490-7747 Fax: 540-788-1273

Mar 19th - Flint Hill, VA (Griffin Tavern) - Bobby Glaslar & Friends

Bobby and his band play R & B and oldies tunes. Our St. Patty's Specials will run through the weekend so we hope to see you here for a great time in the pub! 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, 540-675-3227

Mar 19th - Meadows Of Dan, VA (Christophers) - High Ground Bluegrass Band

Spring Concert at one of our favorite Venues Down on "The Crooked Road" 7pm

Mar 19th - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Eye Candy

acoustic rock and roll at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 19th - Rippon, WV (Rainbow Road Club) - Revolution Band

10:00 - 2:30 Rainbow Road Club US Route 340 South Rippon, West Virginia Phone: 304-725-3540

Mar 19th - Romney, WV (Glass House Studio) - Where the Wild Things ARe

Glass House Studio 34 W. Main St. 304-822-4527. Co-sponsored by Hampshire County Public LIbrary.

Mar 19th - Staunton, VA (Mockingbird Roots Music Hall) - The Woodshedders

at 8:30 - Mockingbird is a unique restaurant and live music venue in historic downtown Staunton, Virginia. The Mockingbird restaurant opened to the public on October 2 and the Roots Music Hall opened, after extensive repair from a devastating August fire, on November 14. Craftsmen have restored and renovated over 7,500 sq. feet of space to create a home for this new venture that features the bounty and rich traditions of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

$8 advance/$10 door 123 West Beverley Street Staunton, VA 24401-4204 (540) 213-8777 www.mockingbird123.com

Mar 20th - Flint Hill, VA (Griffin Tavern) - Blues Farm

BLues Farm is back! Hailing from central Virginia, Blues Farm fires up rootsy Americana that will get your Back Forty bumping! The band serves up roadhouse favorites with a little spice, as well as fat and funky R&B, and a double-stack of their own tunes.

http://www.myspace.com/bluesfarm 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, 540-675-3227

Mar 20th - Front Royal, VA (Club Shenandoah) - Jump Alley

Club Shenandoah, North Warren Fire Station, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Front Royal, Virginia.

Mar 20th - Harrisonburg, VA (Clementine) - The Woodshedders

at 9pm - Clementine is located in the historic district of downtown Harrisonburg, VA in the building which formerly housed the Strand Theater. We are proud to be independently and locally owned and to be part of an emerging downtown community.

153 South Main Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 Phone: 540.801.8881 www.clementinecafe.com

Mar 20th - Morgantown, WV (Mylan Park) - The Hub Caps

St. Patrick's Day Dance on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00pm - All Ages

Where Mylan Park 500 Mylan Park Lane Morgantown, WV, USA 26501

Mar 20th - Purcellville, VA (Notaviva Vineyards) - Brogue Rogues

2-5pm 13274 Sagle Rd, Purcellville www.notavivavineyards.com

Jim Buck (hammer dulcimer, harmonica, vocals) John Friant (fiddle, guitar, mandolin, vocals) Keith Adams (guitar and vocals)

A perennial crowd favorite, the Brogue Rogues are a high-energy, audience-involving band performing traditional Celtic music with a Blue Ridge mountain flair that only those bold Berryville lads can provide.

Mar 20th - Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - George Park & Friends

in a Concert to Benefit The Loy Foundation Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com The evening will include "Gloryland" recording artist, Cindy Sites (her signature song with this record company was "To Obey Him".with her husband Trent Sites, musicians Dean & Karen Ullery (Cumberland, MD.) doing a mixture of classic country and southern gospel. Also Loretta Hummel from Frostburg doing older Kitty Wells style classic country music, and Peggy Osman from Greenspring doing Patsy Cline songs

Mar 20th - Winchester, VA (Greenwood Mill Elementary School) - Last Band Standing

Area teens and local bands under 21 now have an opportunity to battle it out against one another in this first-ever winter Last Band Standing! This indoor band showdown is sure to attract unique talent that will rock the house!

Make sure you come out to support some of your favorite bands. Audience members will pick the top band!

Cash awards will be given to the top three bands. There is a six band maximum, with 25 minute allowable play times.

All band members must be under 21 to qualify for this event. All bands must supply their own sound equipment, and have appropriate lyrics.

Fee: $15 per band per event to compete; bands must be preregistered to participate; $5 per person to attend and vote.

Activity #5500-B Saturday 3/20 presented by Frederic County, VA Parks & Recreaton. 540-665-5678

Doors open at 4:30pm; 1st Band plays at 5pm at Community Center at Greenwood Mill Elementary School.

Sponsored by: Blind Faith Enterprises & Kissfm 98.3 Radio Station

Mar 21st - Floyd, VA (Empty Bowl Fundraiser) - Scott Perry

at 11am Scott Perry@ Empty Bowl Fundraiser

Mar 21st - Harrisonburg, VA (Court Square Theater) - Just Jazzin' Presents: Big Band Concert

at 2:00 p.m. - Just Jazzin', Harrisonburg's community-based Big Band presents a benefit concert for the Blue-Ridge Area Food Bank. The concert will feature big-band jazz music from the Forties through more contemporary jazz music.

Just Jazzin' is a 20-member ensemble of local musicians who play big-band, contemporary swing and Latin tunes and features vocalist Charles Barone with the music of Frank Sinatra.

Admission is free, but patrons may donate at the door. http://www.justjazzin.com/

Mar 21st - Little Washington, VA (Theater) - Kenneth Slowik

at 3 p.m. SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik plays the Goldberg Variations in honor of J. S. Bach’s 325th birthday, which falls on this date. The program includes a brief discussion of the fascinating structure of the Variations. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.

Mar 21st - Morgantown, WV (Creative Arts Center) - Patty Loveless, The Grascals, Loudoun Wainwright III

on Mountain Stage Morgantown, WV 7PM WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets 800-745-3000

Mar 21st - Winchester, VA (SU) - Audobon Quartet

with pianist John O’Connor Winchester, VA 2PM Armstrong Hall, Shenandoah University The program includes Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G Minor, opus 57. A pre-concert chat with cellist Thomas Shaw begins at 2 p.m. General admission $25; all students $5; SU employees $12.50. Call the box office at 540/665-4569.

Mar 23rd, 30th - Harrisonburg, VA (Asbury United Methodist Church) - Hamp Ensemble

March 23 - Harp Ensemble Joyce Brunk, Ann Daggett, Kris Cushman, and Virginia Bethune with the Asbury UMC Handbell Ensemble

March 30 - Asbury UMC Musicians

Mar 25th - Harrisonburg, VA (Court Square Theater) - The Victor Mourning

7:30 p.m. The Victor Mourning perform acoustic anachronisms from another century that are firmly rooted in this one; sometimes raucous, sometimes quiet, mostly dark, and very southern. The songs are about grief torn outcasts and albinos. And then there's the one about the man who eats nothing but locusts and Campbell's soup.

Ancient American and British ballads, pre-WWII hillbilly music, abandoned shopping centers, vintage roadside hillbilly souvenirs, empty swimming pools, scythes, b&w films, snowglobes, odd museums, and the smell of old books.

http://www.myspace.com/thevictormourning Seniors are those 65 and older. Students please bring your student ID.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, management has the option to a issue a credit to a future scheduled event.

Mar 25th - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Ralph Fortune

Bluesman at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 25th - Roanoke, VA (Pleasant Ridge) - Me & Martha

2:00-3:00pm - Pheasant Ridge - Roanoke, VA

Me & Martha play American Rural Roots Music which for Me & Martha usually includes: American fiddle tradition, blues, old-time string band, sea shanties and work songs, old-time-country, bluegrass, and contemporary folk ballads. But the joy to our music is our love of the art of music making. In each performance, we take a musical journey to some of our favorite songs. We pick songs that tell about the many untold stories of life. Some songs are peppy and happy while others tell of human weakness and tragedy. The selections and simple arrangements of our material compel the audience to become absorbed in the music as each story unfolds. Me & Martha provide a glimpse into the world of the music makers.

Mar 25th - Staunton, VA (The Barn) - High Ground Bluegrass Band

Rick, Jeff and Jimmy appears with "FlattGround" Pat Shipe, Sheldon Fulk, Myron Conner, Dale McClure, Rick Altis, Jeff Ritchie and Jimmy Almarode. 7pm

Mar 26th - Bluemont, VA (Bluemont Vineyard) - Ken Francis Wenzel, Solo, Acoustic

5:00 PM at Bluemont Vineyard - 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, Virginia 20135

Mar 26th - Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs Inn) - Dave Pepper

LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Dave Pepper; lounge, acoustic, rock

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

POPLAR SPRINGS - The INN Spa Email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com 9245 Rogues Road, P.O Box 275

Casanova, Virginia 20139 540-788-4600 Toll Free: 800-490-7747 Fax: 540-788-1273

Mar 26th - Flint Hill, VA (Griffin Tavern) - Magick Kat

Formerly known as "Earth Mama". Troy and Paula Haag along with Ron Soldo on the bongos for a fun night of jamming. They often bring in other talented musicians to play along. You'll love this band.

http://www.myspace.com/magickkatmusic 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, 540-675-3227

Mar 26th - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Annie and Mac

Old timey music, guitar, banjo and harmonica at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540-554-8291

Mar 26th - Staunton, VA (Mockingbird 123) - Barbara Martin

8 pm, Girls in the Round, with Terri Allard and Paddy Dougherty, Mockingbird 123, 123 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 540-213-8777 $13 advance, $15 at the door www.mockingbird123.com

Mar 26th & Apr 23rd - Winchester, VA (Shenandoah Arts Council Gallery) - Drum Circle

, 811 S. Loudoun St on the Fourth Friday of the Month. Back by popular demand, the drum circle has returned after a holiday sabbatical. $3 participation fee. Led by area drummers, all levels of ability are welcome. BYOD – Bring your own drum. For those that don’t have their own, the circle leaders do provide extra drums for you to use.

Mar 27th - Amissville, VA (Narmada Winery) - Valerie Von Fange

(2:30-4:30 pm) Narmada Winery 43 Narmada Lane Amissville, VA 540-937-8215

www.narmadawinery.com Valerie will be playing favorites from the '20s to present in the tasting room for your listening enjoyment.

Mar 27th - Flint Hill, VA (Griffin Tavern) - Robbie Limon Band

9pm-12am. Wooohoooo! Robbie is back from his Buddy Holly gig at Wayside. The Robbie Limon Band is like family to us here at Griffin Tavern. We look forward to having them back and shhhhh........it's Robbie's Birthday Party! http://robbielimonband.com/

659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, 540-675-3227

Mar 27th - Hamilton, VA (Hunter's Run Wine Barn) - Lenny Burridge

2.00PM-5.00PM Hunter's Run Wine Barn Back at this great new venue!!! Come check out their wines!!!!

www.huntersrunwinebarn.com

Mar 27st - Little Washington, VA (Theater) - Dark Hollow

Lively bluegrass music by Piedmont favorites Paul Fincham, five-string banjo, harmony; Larry Haynes, guitar, vocals; Buck Morris, mandolin, vocals; Hank Utz, bass; Bob Cook, lead guitar, vocals; John Wilson, manager. Tickets $15 adults, $5 under 18. at 8pm

Mar 27th - Luray, VA (BB&T Center) - An Evening of Improv

BB&T Center for the Performing Arts One East Main Street, Luray

PAL will begin hosting its own version of "Whose Line Is It?" . The evening will be hosted by local actor, Scott Craig Jones. Actors, comedians and wannabes of all ages are welcome to participate or spectate. The evening will work much like the popular TV show with the host pulling willing people from the audience, setting up a scene or situation and letting the good times roll.

There is no charge to participate or attend, but contributions are encouraged and appreciated. Our cash bar "The Vault" will be open. Please join us in a smoke-free listening room for an evening of laughter.

Mar 27th - PIne Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Standard Deviation

deviate rock and roll by adding fiddle and mandolin at the Horseshoe Curve Restaurant. 1162 Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove. For more information call: 540- 554-8291

Mar 27th - Purcellville, VA (Mosby's Grille) - Lenny Burridge

9.30PM-12.30AM Mosby's Grille Back at Mosby's and chillin with some great food and some cool tunes!!!!

Mar 27th- Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - Country Store Opry

7PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info & Reservations 304-538-7771

Mar 27th - Romney, WV (HHS) - Annual FFA BluegrassFest

Romney, WV Hampshire High School. Info Paul Roomsburg 304-822-5016.

Mar 27th - Waterford, VA (Loudoun Valley Vineyards) - Ken Francis Wenzel

38516 Charles Town Pike Waterford, VA 20197-1005 (540) 882-3375

Mar 28th - Front Royal, VA (The New Life Wellness Center) - Drum Circle w/Kester

We now have a regular ongoing monthly drum circle at The New Life Wellness Center from 3-5 pm. Thereafter it will be the fourth Sunday of each month from 3-5 pm. 235 South Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. Phone: (866) 747-5355.

April

Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs Inn) -

Friday - April 2 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Brooksie Wells; singer songwriter

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Friday - April 9 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Janna Audey; soulful, melodic, fun!

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Friday - April 16 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Chatham Street Music; acoustic duo

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Friday - April 23 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm Jason Paul Curtis; crooner extraordinaire

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

Friday - April 30 LIVE MUSIC & FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 6:00pm-8pm TBD

Sample featured wine flights and take advantage of great discounts on bottle pricing.

CASS WINE DINNER 7:00pm Hors d'oeuvre Reception 8:00pm Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner Cost $125pp - Menu coming soon

POPLAR SPRINGS - The INN Spa Email: innspa@poplarspringsinn.com 9245 Rogues Road, P.O Box 275

Casanova, Virginia 20139 540-788-4600 Toll Free: 800-490-7747 Fax: 540-788-1273

Chatham Street Music

**Sat, April 3 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Breaux Vineyards

36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane Purcellville VA www.breauxvineyards.com

** Sat, April 10 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Barrel Oak Winery

3623 Grove Lane Delaplane VA www.barreloakwinery.com

**Sun, April 11 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunset Hills Vineyard

38295 Fremont Overlook Lane Purcellville VA www.sunsethillsvineyard.com

**Fri, April 16 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Poplar Springs Inn

9245 Rogues Road Casanova VA www.poplarspringsinn.com

**Sat, April 17 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Crooked Run Cellars

1685 Crooked Run Rd., Mount Jackson VA 22842 www.crookedruncellars.com

**Sat, April 24 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Barrel Oak Winery

3623 Grove Lane Delaplane VA www.barreloakwinery.com

Why "Chatham Street"? It's the name of the street our first house was on in Detroit, MI.

Harrisonburg, VA (EMU) -

**4/8 Thursday - 12:10pm Noon Recital @ Lehman Auditorium-Recital Hall

**4/9 Friday - 7:30pm Music faculty artist series: Joan Griffing and Lynne Mackey @ Martin Chapel

**4/10 Saturday - 5:30pm President's Reception @ Campus Center, Martin Greeting Hall

7:00pm SVCC Spring Concert @ Lehman Auditorium

**4/11 Sunday - 3:00pm SVCC Spring Concert @ Lehman Auditorium

**4/15 Thursday - 12:10pm Noon Recital @ Lehman Auditorium-Recital Hall

**4/16 Friday - 9:45am Free SVCC concerts for elementary school children @ JMU Memorial Hall

7:00pm Preparatory music recital @ Martin Chapel

**4/18 Sunday - 1:00pm Preparatory music recitals @ Lehman Auditorium-Recital Hall

1:00pm Preparatory music recitals @ Martin Chapel **7:30pm Choral Concert @ Martin Chapel

**4/24 Saturday - 10:00am Early Beginner Music Recital @ Martin Chapel

**4/25 Sunday - 11:00am SVCC performance in DC @ National City Christian Church

Thomas, WV (Purple Fiddle) -

Thur April 1 @ 8 pm Kelly Ravin Duo (of Waylon Speed) FREE show!

Fri April 2 @ 8:30 pm Mason Porter $7 The Slomski Brothers to open

Sat April 3 @ 8:30 pm Fitzmaurice Band $10 RJ Cowdery to open

Thu April 8 @ 8 pm Alan Rhody $5

Fri April 9 @ 8:30 pm Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels $10 Dulcie Taylor to open

Sat April 10 @ 8:30 pm Justin Trawick $10 Sarah Blacker to open

Thur April 15 @ 8 pm Lost in Holland $7

Fri April 16 @ 8:30 pm Shanty Irish $7

Sat April 17 @ 8:30 pm the Weber Brothers $10 Michael Miller to open

Sun April 18 @ 8 pm Kelly Joe Phelps And Corinne West A duo show $10

Tues April 20 @ 8 pm Fishtank Ensemble $10

Thur April 22 @ 8 pm Whiskey Bent Valley Boys $7

Fri April 23 @ 8:30 pm the Sim Redmond Band $12 advance/$15 day of show Groovy music

Sat April 24 @ 8:30 pm Heather Maloney $8 cover Olivia Mancini to open

Thur April 29 @ 8 pm Hans York FREE SHOW!

Fri April 30 @ 8:30 pm Nora Jane Struthers $7

Apr 2nd - Churchville, VA (Riverside Grocery) - High Ground Bluegrass Band

Community Concert 7pm

Apr 2nd & 3rd - Harrisonburg, VA (Court Square Theater) - MACRoCk 2010

The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference, known as MACRoCk, has been taking place in Harrisonburg for the past 13 years. With all the concerts and events taking place in independently owned and operated venues downtown, MACRoCk was founded on a belief that corporate sponsorship and big business were not part of what makes music great.

Today, MACRoCk exists and thrives through grassroots organization and an all-volunteer staff who are committed to planning and organizing MACRoCk, simply because we think itï¿½s worth it. MACRoCk strives to promote independent music, radio, thought, art, business, and culture. As the largest independent music conference on the East Coast, MACRoCk offers a unique opportunity for bands, industry professionals and enthusiasts to interact and connect to support the things they love.

This yearï¿½s MACRoCk will be occurring downtown in Harrisonburg the weekend of April 2 & 3, 2010. This will be the thirteenth year and the conference is going to be bigger than ever! Please visit www.macrock.org for more information, as well as opportunities to get involved! Weï¿½ll see you in April!

Apr 3rd - Bluemont, VA (Bluemont Vineyard) - Lenny Burridge

1.00PM-5.00PM Bluemont Vineyard Back on the mountain with great views and spectacular wines!!!! http://www.bluemontvineyard.com

Apr 4th - Elkins, WV (Randolph County Community Arts Center) - Simple Gifts

RCACC Concert Series - Simple Gifts: Folk and world music trio. Tthree women playing 12 instruments in an impressive variety of international folk music-from lively Irish jigs to down-home Appalachian reels to hard-driving klezmer freilachs, haunting gypsy melodies, and exotic Balkan dance tunes. Switching with ease among two fiddles, mandolin, concertina, banjolin, psaltery, hammered dulcimer, guitar, piano and percussion, the performers intersperse the program with information about the music, the instruments, and the cultures represented. 7:30 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center, Elkins [Randolph County], WV. Info: 304.637.2355. http://www.randolpharts.org/

Apr 4th - Morgantown, WV (Marilla Center) - A.P. and the Banty Roosters

Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music [FOOTMUSIC]: Steve Ballman calling to the music of A.P. and the Banty Roosters. 2:00 – 4:00 pm. $5, $3 with student ID. Marilla Center, Morgantown [Monongalia County], WV. Web site: http://www.morgantowndance.com/

Apr 6th - Morgantown, WV (Creative Arts Center) - Pat Matheney: The Orchestrion Tour

Morgantown, WV 7:30PM WVU Creative Arts Center 304-293-7469

Apr 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - Elkins, WV (Augusta Heritage Center) - Pickin' Indoors

Apr 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th - Skyline Drive, VA (Skyland Lodge) - High Ground Bluegrass Band

Concert 8pm

Apr 9th - Casanova, VA (Poplar Springs) - Janna Audey

Solo - 6PM-8PM 9245 Rogues Rd Casanova Virginia US 540-788-4600 Price: No Cover

Come celebrate spring with me out at the Inn, one of the most beautiful properties in our region. If it's warm enough, I'll be out on the patio. Otherwise, I'll be in the Lounge. It's worth the trip!

Apr 9th to 11th - Cross Junction, VA (Log Cabin Campground) - Bluegrass Weekend

Come with your instrument and make music with us!

TLC (The Log Cabin) Campground 2058 Morgan Frederick Grade Cross Junction Virginia, 22625 (540) 888-3461

Apr 9th - Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - Gandy Dancer

Hampshire County Arts Council Spring Concert: GandyDancer Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org West Virginia's premiere old time string band with a fresh assortment of instrumental and vocal combinations that audiences find appealing. A cappella vocal harmonies, old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, seldom heard West Virginia folk songs, traditional bluegrass, new combinations, poignant ballads, and driving instrumental numbers— all presented masterfully. Tickets available online now or at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Apr 9th - St Albans, WV (Hansford Senior Center) - Appalachian Fiddlers Association: Monthly meeting. 6 PM, Second Thursday of each month. Hansford Senior Center, 500 Washington St, St Albans, WV. Anyone with an interest in old-time music - players or listeners - is welcome. Info: call Bill Bunting 744.0095, Rodney Miles 722.5767 or Charlie Raines 746.0929.

Apr 10th - Charleston, WV (St John's Episcopal Church) - Shrodinger's Cat

FOOTMAD Contra Dance: David Mould [from Athens, OH] calling to the music of Shrodinger's Cat. 8-11 pm. St John's Episcopal Church, Charleston, WV. Contras, squares, and more. Beginners welcome, Partner not required. Soft-soled shoes please! Casual dress. All dances are preceded by instruction and a walk-through.

Perhaps you are asking yourself, "What is contra dance?" Your questions will be answered by a visit to one or more of the contra dances sites below.

What is Contra Dance? Gary Shapiro's contra dance page with six different definitions of contra dance.

Contra Dance Primer A definition and description of contra dance.

Contraculture A description of contra dance - complete with diagrams and descriptions of figures.

Activities Building St Johns Episcopal Church 1105 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301

Located at the southeast corner of Quarrier St and Leon Sullivan Way.

Apr 10th - Hamilton, VA (Hunter's Run Wine Barn) - Lenny Burridge

2.00PM-5.00PM Hunter's Run Wine Barn Back at his great new wine venue! Come wine down with us!!!

www.huntersrunwinebarn.com

Apr 11th - St Albans, WV (Alban Arts Center) - Paul Gartner

FOOTMAD OLD-TIME JAM SESSION: Paul Gartner will lead this session. Play along or just listen as traditional tunes are shared. All levels welcome. Players bring a chair and your instrument. 2 to 5 pm. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main St, St Albans. Free and open to the public. Call 304.415.3668. *** Sunday, April 12 is Easter. Therefore, we are moving the April jam to Saturday.

The ideas for this jam are developing and evolving.

Some of these ideas include: having a host person or group to lead the jam; featuring different styles such as old-time, celtic, etc; and more; having slow jams for beginners; and more. The location for the first few jams will be the Alban Arts Center in St Albans. We will try to offer the jams at different locations in the Kanawah Valley. If there is interest, we may be able to offer more than one jam a month. If you want to help create this jam series or want more information about it, call 304.415.3668 [leave a message, we will return your call or e-mail

Play along or just listen as traditional tunes are shared. All levels welcome. Players bring a chair and your instrument

Apr 11th - Thomas, WV (Purple Fiddle) - Justin Trawick Group

8:00 PM at Purple Fiddle - with Justin Trawick Group 21 East Avenue, Thomas, West Virginia 26292

Apr 16th - Front Royal, VA (Rotary Club) - Jump Alley

Rotary Club of Strasburg's "Cash Bash" Shenandoah Country Club, Front Royal, Virginia, 7:30 - 11:00 PM to benefit the Shenandoah County Red Cross. For information about tickets, call Kathy at 540-465-9242 or 540-869-4269 or contact her at byronbrill@yahoo.com.

Apr 16th - Morgantown, WV (The coliseum) - K-OS & Francis and the Lights

Drake The Away From Home Tour Featuring K-OS and Francis and The Lights Morgantown. WV 8:30PM The Coliseum.

Apr 16th - Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - Joe Herrman & Friends

The Loy Foundation & Hampshire County Arts Council present Joe Herrmann & Friends in Concert Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com Sam Herrmann, Joe Fallon, Tom Mitchell, Ralph Gordon, and Danny Knicely are lined up for the show

Apr 17th - Winchester, VA (Union Jack) - Lenny Burridge

9.00PM-1.00AM The Unionjack Pub in Winchester on the Walking Mall

CD release party, I always hate when people put that, how about I am gonna try to talk you into buying a CD with 10 tracks featuring myself and Barry Charlton on them that night. Stickers too! Hell we will even sign them....I Know, I know settle down already..... Oh and Barry will be there playing lead and Tim Rumfelt will be joining us on harmonica:)

http://www.theunionjackpub.com

Apr 18th - Berryville, VA (Valley Earth Fest) - The Woodshedders

VEF 2010 is a family oriented ZERO WASTE event spotlighting a Grass Roots Green - Getting Back to Basics approach to sustainable living offering workshops, farm to fork food,live music, vendors and fun, fun, fun!

http://www.valleyearthfest.com

Apr 18th - Charleston, WV (Clay Center) - Chris Smither

Woody Hawley Concert Series: Chris Smither : Chris Smither is known for his been-there, done-that voice and the eloquent sounds of his finger-picked acoustic guitar. The Washington Post calls him “one of the finest interpreters of classic blues and contemporary roots music on the scene today.” 7:30 pm. Adults $15, seniors and students $10. Clay Center, Charleston, WV. www.TheClayCenter.org

Apr 18th - Elkins, WV (Creative Arts Center) - Andy Fitzgibbon and friends

Elkins Country Dance Society - The "Ramp Romp": Squares and Contras. Dave Schombert calling to the music of the Andy Fitzgibbon and friends. All dances taught. All welcome. Potluck snacks. 7:30 pm. Randolph Country Creative Arts Center, Randolph Ave and Park St, Elkins [Randolph County], WV. $5 adults, $3 students, under 12 free. 304.637.3501.

Elkins Country Dance Society hosts a family-friendly Saturday evening square/contra dance to live music, most months September through June.

All dances taught. Beginners and singles welcome. Potluck snacks also welcome.

Dances start at 8:00 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m. Contra dance workshop for new dancers: 7:45 p.m.

Randolph County Community Arts Center (formerly St Brendan's) Corner of Randolph Ave & Park St Elkins, WV.

Web site: http://www.randolpharts.org/ Admission $3.00 Adults and students, Under 15, free.

Apr 19th - Charleston, WV (UUC) - Drum Circle

Drum Circle at UUC: Every 3rd Sunday. Come to a relaxed environment that will both encourage listening and meditation, but produce some ecstatic sounds. While the emphasis will be on drumming there will be a place for sharing a song, poem or acoustic music piece in the round. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25311 Call 304.345.5042 or visit http://www.myspace.com/uucwv

Apr 19th to 24th - Elkins, WV (Davis & Elkins College) - Spring Dulcimer Week staff.

Augusta Spring Dulcimer Week Concert: Features Spring Dulcimer Week staff. 8 pm. Randolph County Community Arts Center, Randolph Ave & Park St, Elkins, WV [Randloph County]. Info: 304.637.1209. http://www.augustaheritage.com/

Apr 19th - Roanoke, VA (Annie Moore's) - Scott Perry

Front Porch Swing @ Annie Moore’s, Roanoke, VA 8 PM

Apr 22nd - Staunton, VA (Byers Street Bistro) - Ken Francis Wentzel

9:00 PM at Byers Street Bistro - Solo Acoustic 18 Byers St., Staunton, Virginia 24401

Apr 23rd - Pine Grove, VA (Horseshoe Curve) - Lenny Burridge

8.00PM-12.00AM The Horseshoe Curve Back at the Curve with friends and ...... Matthew???????

Apr 24th & 25th - Gandeeville, WV (Camp Sheppard) - Jane & Franklin George

Franklin George Old Time Music Gathering [2nd Annual]: Featuring the stories and music of Jane and Franklin George. The weekend is designed to be a visit with Franklin and Jane and will take on the flavor of friends getting together. At the 2008 gathering approximately forty musicians from at least five different states gathered with another 160 people in attendance who truly enjoy visiting and sharing traditional music. Camp Sheppard, near Gandeeville [Roane County], WV. $5 at the gate. Cabins with bunk space will be available, first-come-first-served. Sponsored by Roane County Family Health Care in cooperation with the 21st Century Learning Program. Info: Larry Dent, 304.927.8170. E-mail: LDent@RCFHC.org. http://TheFranklinGeorgeGathering.com/

Apr 24th - Lucketts, VA (Lucketts Community Center) - Patent Pending

Corner of Rt. 15 and Lucketts Rd. - next to the Fire House Lucketts, VA Website: www.luckettscommunitycenter.org

Apr 24th - Maurertown, VA (North Mountain Vineyard) - Madeline MacNeil

6:30PM Hammered Dulcimer Concert. Concert by nationally acclaimed hammered dulcimer artist Madeline MacNeil. Wine, Cheese, and Dessert, included. $35 per person. Reserve your tickets early due to limited seating. Call for reservations.

4373 Swartz Rd 540-436-9463

Apr 24th - Purcellville, VA (Mosby's Grill) - Lenny Burridge

9.30PM-12.30AM Mosby's Grille Great Food! Awesome staff! And the food is out of this world!!!!!

Oh and there is live music as well!

Apr 25th - Romney, WV (Bottling Works) - Country Store Oprey

Romney, WV 7PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info & Reservations 304-358-7771

Apr 27th - Harrisonburg, VA (Court Square Theater) - Simple Gifts

at 7:30 p.m. - Two women plus ten instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. This award-winning band performs on an impressive array of instruments, including two violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, and guitar plus some more unusual instruments like the bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, banjolin, guitjo, and doumbek.

Combining tradition with innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music today!

http://www.myspace.com/simplegiftsmusic

Seniors are those 65 and older. Students please bring your student ID.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, management has the option to a issue a credit to a future scheduled event.

Apr 28th to May 1st - Rocky Mount, VA (Tripple Creek Music Campground) - Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition

49 West Coffee House 49 West Street, Annapolis, Md Phone: 410-626-9796 Time: 8:00-11:00pm

*Roger Green - Band leader, lead/harmony singer, guitar. Major bluegrass influences: Reno & Smiley, Flatt & Scruggs, Jim & Jesse, Country Gentlemen.

Born in Washington DC, grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Roger started playing guitar and bluegrass at age 10. In his early teens and through high school, he played banjo and formed his first bluegrass band, The Mink Hollow Boys with high school buddies. Shortly after, Roger began playing mandolin and for a short time performed with Emerson & Waldron. During a tour of duty in the Air Force, Roger picked with Mac & Hazel McGee who later went on to form the popular New England band, White Mountain Bluegrass. After being transferred Roger worked with a Montgomery, Alabama band called the Wry Grass Medicine Show. Following military service, Roger then picked with local Washington DC bands, Leon Morris & Associates, Destination Bluegrass, None of The Above and Ritchie Reunion. In the early 1990's Roger switched back to guitar and formed a new group with Tom Gray & Fred Travers called the Gray, Green & Travers Trio. After Fred left to join the Seldom Scene, Roger started working with pickup musicians under the name of Roger & The Real Good Pickers until finally starting the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. With Annapolis Bluegrass, Roger sings lead and harmony vocals and writes most of the bands original material.

*Dan Kimball - Tenor/lead singer and mandolin. Major bluegrass influences: Bill Monroe, Bobby Osborne, Buck White, Hank Williams, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Bill Haley and his next door neighbor, John Tolley

Born & raised in Ashton, MD, Dan's first introduction to bluegrass music was at a Carlton Haney Festival in Watermelon Park, Berryville, Virginia. Shortly after, he purchased an old ‘A’ model Gibson and joined his first band called, Mrs. Kimball's Fruits, Nuts and Berries named after his mother’s fruit stand in Ashton, Maryland. During the late 1960's, Dan started playing with some college buddies in a band called Rat Grass. In the early 70’s Dan purchased a John Paganoni mandolin #20, played in a traditional group called Appalachian Reign and later joined a group called Southgate. In the late 70's, Dan would spent the winter months playing in a group called The Last Resort in the Florida Keys. This loosely formed Florida group would always include other musicians from various parts of the country wintering in the Keys. Sometimes they would play seven nights a week including happy hour at Sloppy Joe's and late night jams at The No Name Bar located on No Name Key. Dan took a break from music for about 25 years and took over the family produce business. After a lot of coaxing from Roger, Dan came out of musical retirement and joined the newly forming Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition and hasn’t looked back. Dan's high tenor is a perfect match for the duets that he sings with Roger and he has a talent for introducing the band to a diverse portfolio of material that lends itself easily to a traditional bluegrass sound.

*Sue 'Raines' Tice - Harmony vocals and fiddle. Major bluegrass influences: Stuart Duncan, Bobby Hicks

Sue (Raines) Tice is fiddler and occasional harmony singer with Annapolis Bluegrass. Originally from Connecticut, she began her musical career in upstate New York where she began developing her fiddle skills with pickers like Tony Trishka, Peter Wernick and Greg Root. Although originally trained as a classical violinist, Sue was invited to perform as an original member of the Buffalo Gal’s, credited as the first all female bluegrass band of the bluegrass revival of the 70’s. She eventually made her way to Annapolis, Maryland where she has made her home. Sue has played fiddle with such notables as Eddie & Martha Addcock, Liz Myer and Don Stover. After taking off a few years to raise four musical children, she is currently enjoying playing music more than ever. Sue's innovative style is much sought after as a studio musician and she adds greatly to the overall sound of Annapolis Bluegrass with creative ideas for arrangements and a knack for helping Dan and Roger find the correct harmony for the bands vocal arrangements. In addition to fiddle, Sue is accomplished at piano and occasionally likes to frail old timey banjo.

*Bob Tice - Harmony vocals and banjo. Major bluegrass influences: Flatt & Scruggs, Jimmy Martin.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, grew up at various military bases, started playing banjo in Ohio. Bob Tice is the banjo player with Annapolis Bluegrass and occasionally adds a baritone vocal to the mix. He contributes significantly to the hard driving sound that Annapolis Bluegrass is noted for and has a keen sense of originality in his approach to the instrument. Never at a loss for something to play, the band likes to joke that Bob knows every banjo “kick off” known to man. Over his 25 years in bluegrass, he had become well known as a banjo teacher in the Washington DC/ Baltimore areas. Besides Annapolis Bluegrass, he has also played with Bottom Country Grass and Patent Pending.

*Jim Duvall - Bass fiddle. Major bluegrass influences: Jim & Jesse, Seldom Scene, Country Gazette

Born in Washington DC, grew up in Burtonsville, Maryland. Jim Duvall plays acoustic bass fiddle with the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. He is the band’s metronome and does a very good job of keeping everyone honest when it comes to timing. Although no stranger to music, Annapolis Bluegrass is Jim’s first stint as a bluegrasser and acoustic bass player. His musical background goes back more than thirty years and includes clarinet, electric guitar in a Motown band called Louie & the Uptights, and much more recently electric bass for a top 40s country band called Southern Pride. Jim’s addition to Annapolis Bluegrass provides a dynamic to the overall sound of the band, by providing a fresh perspective on the traditional songs and innovation for the bands original compositions. Occasionally during non-vocal songs, Jim will take a solo break on his bass to the delight and amazement of the audience. He plays an S-Model Kay bass, the perfect instrument for the lower registers of bluegrass music.

Apr 30th to May 2nd - Cross Junction, VA (Log Cabin Campground) - Bluegrass Weekend

Come with your instrument and make music with us!

TLC (The Log Cabin) Campground 2058 Morgan Frederick Grade Cross Junction Virginia, 22625 (540) 888-3461

Apr 30, May 1st & 2nd - Strasburg, VA (Shenandoah River) - Shenandoah Riverside Festival

~ A Benefit For The Environment ~ 3 Days of Music & Camping on The Shenandoah River in Strasburg, VA

Featuring: On The Bus, Lagerhead, George Wesley & Small Axe Orchestra, Joe Herbert & Indoe Loop, David Frye, Steal The Prize.

GAC Bluegrass Band, Jake and Burtones, Scott Murray ~ Ambrose Dilemma, Rick Harris Jr. ~ Mark Barreres, Friends ‘O The Shenandacky, Plus a Whole Lot More! ~ All Proceeds Benefit Shenandoah River Cleanup ~

For More Info: www.Earthkorps.Webs.Com

This little festie is gonna be the bomb! Right here in downtown Strasburg, right on the Shenandoah River, all proceeds will benefit Shenandoah River Clean Up. It all takes place on April 30, May 1st and 2nd.

One low price covers the entire weekend of camping, ($35.00) or a $20.00 one day pass (Saturday) is also available. We will have limited vending available for this event.

If you want more information about the Shenandoah Riverside Festival, or if you'd like to contribute your time and energy to this event, call or get in touch with Joe Herbert at this email address: lazarus_11@hotmail.com

Let's all pitch in and work together to help clean up our historic Shenandoah River! ~Joe