UPSTATE SC BLUEGRASS CALENDAR

September 2, 2010

THIS WEEKEND:

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If you would like to add something to the calendar please contact me at: 1mandodave@charter.net
The Atlanta Bluegrass Happenings newsletter: http://atlantabluegrasshappenings.com 
High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association  www.highlonesomestrings.org 
Southeastern Bluegrass Assoc. of South Carolina www.sebga.org  Galax Bluegrass www.bluegrassingalax.com
SEBA Calendar of Georgia: www.sebabluegrass.org      North Florida Bluegrass Assoc.  www.nfbluegrass.org 

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Thanks,
David Snyder…..Last Road Bluegrass www.lastroadbluegrass.com 
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Harvey & Associates, Inc. Fire protection service, Fountain Inn, SC  www.harveyandassociates.com 
Palmetto Fence & Containment, Easley, SC  www.palmettofence.Com 
Flat Rock Fresh Meats, 1350A Crestview Rd., Easley, SC 855.5435 (near Smithfield Country Club)
Mike Weems Professional Acoustic Instrument repair.... violin4@earthlink.net  ....Anderson, SC 864 353.1223
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(NEW LISTINGS & THIS WEEKEND EVENTS IN RED)
PLEASE CHECK INDIVIDUAL BAND WEBSITES FOR THEIR SCHEDULES (BOTTOM OF PAGE)

**********POSAM Newsletter & Concert Information************
For further information call 864.878.4257 or 864.878.6641
or e-mail POSAM_Info@yahoo.com
Please visit our web site at: http://www.freewebs.com/hollyspringyams
YAM's photo site: http://www.pbase.com/watchthabirdy/yams 
YAM's on TV: http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/posam_presents_the_yams/ 
G-Magazine BLOG: http://www.gvillemag.com/blog/editors_picks/the_sound_of_yams

 

Benefits & Churches

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Restaurants with Bluegrass
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Every Friday & Saturday night...5:00 until 9:00...Just More BBQ, 1410 Cherry Street, Pendleton, SC
NO Admission charge with meal purchase but band TIPS are appreciated!!!!!!
Visit www.justbbq.com  for information and directions. Music starts at 6:30. reservations 864.646.3674

Sept. 3...........Cane Creek (Bluegrass)
Sept. 4...........Cane Creek (Bluegrass)
Sept. 10..........TBA
Sept. 11..........TBA
Sept. 17..........Last Road Bluegrass
Sept. 18..........Oconee County Bluegrass
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Forge Valley Event Center, 8818 Boylston Highway (Hwy 280), Mills River, NC, 9 miles from
Asheville Airport or 7 miles from Wal-Mart in Brevard, NC, across from the Mills
River BP gas station. Doors open at 6:00 for BBQ or burgers/concessions.
Bands perform from 7-10:00 pm, $8 at the door children under 12 are free. No alcohol.
www.forgevalleyeventcenter.com  (828) 674-6741

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Pumpkintown Mountain Opry DINNER and a SHOW with Bluegrass
every Saturday at 7:00 PM. Call for reservations 864-836-8141
www.pumpkintownmountain.com 
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Hudson’s BBQ......4952 Sunset Blvd........Lexington, SC
803-356-1070.......1st Thursday of each month 7-9 PM
Live Bluegrass Music.....with HIMS
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Every Friday.......6:30 until 8:30............Huntin' Camp Barbq & Grill
2221 Hwy 25 North, Travelers Rest, SC 864.834.2102
Featuring: The Gospel Travelers     www.thegospeltravelers.com
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The Fiddlin' Pig BBQ......28 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC.........7:00 PM
Call 828.251.1979........Bluegrass Music Monday thru Saturday nights 7:00 PM
For Schedule visit     www.fiddlinpig.com  
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Every other Friday night...6:00 PM....The City Club Grill, Saluda, NC......Exit 59 off I 26...........
Bluegrass Music by The Green River Boys www.greenriverboys.com  For more information 828.749.1800
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Bluegrass Shows & City Festivals W/ Bluegrass
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Sept 9-10-11............Rudy's "Bluegrass in The Woods"...........Anderson, SC
www.rudysbluegrass.com  2 miles South of the Anderson Jockey Lot, Hwy 29
3 day family style festival with full camping set-up and lot of jam sessions.
Thursday starts at 5:00 with Blue River, Curtis Blackwell and Goldwing Express
Friday start at 2:40 with Cane Creek, Last Road, Golden Valley Crusaders, Tugalo Holler
Saturday starts at 12:50 with Heaven's Echos, Curtis Blackwell, Packway Handle Band,
                                           Little Roy & Lizzy Show and Golden Valley Crusaders
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Bluegrass by The Fountain Summer Music Series..........
200 N Main St., Fountain Inn, SC
Every Saturday evening, June 5 through September 4 from 7:00-8:30 pm
featuring a different band each & every Saturday.
These concerts are FREE, FREE, FREE!!!! Bring your chairs too!!

Sept. 4..................The Bluegrass Gentlemen
**Attention** Need to bring lawn chairs, the event is held out beside the City Hall
in Fountain Inn (across from CVS) The Bands will set up in front of the fountain.
Most of the time, they have some vendor's selling snacks, concessions, etc...
there are also several small dining establishments around as well.
Come Support "live" music!!  Rain location is at the Depot by the tracks!
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September 10 Friday at 7:30 PM....Fountain Inn Civic Center, Fountain Inn, SC
"Blue Highway" This Grammy-nominated band, at the 14-year mark, is one of the
most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass music.
For one night only, Friday, September 10 at 7:30 PM they take our stage.
Come enjoy the show and get your tickets for the others. For information
or tickets call our box office (864) 409-1050 or check out our website
www.ficiviccenter.org.
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Bluegrass every 1st & 3rd Thursday of each months except July & December.
Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, 5780 Allison Creek Rd, York, SC
Music begins @ 7:00 PM......Booking info: Dean Marsh 704-718-6255
We have a church gymnasium set up to accommodate approximately 200
people with food available. We offer free bluegrass but donations are excepted!
Information: www.allisoncreekbluegrass.com  or Steve Dobbins.....803-242-3046
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THE SILVER DOLLAR MUSIC HALL is open Friday nights.......Music starts at 7:00 PM
The Silver Dollar is located on Highway 76 in Longcreek, SC
We play inside; it is HEATED AND AIR CONDITIONED. We have a good family atmosphere
and encourage pickers and singers to come and join us.
THE SILVER DOLLAR is having special groups each month. The special groups usually start
around 8:00 and play for about an hour. The groups we have booked at this time are:

Sept. 17.......Goldsmith and Hughes Bluegrass Co.
Oct. 15.........Mountain Top Bluegrass w/ R.J. Spencer
The websites: http://scmmps.org/SCMMPS_Events.html      http://silverdollarmusichall.com/
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Friday & Saturday nights 7:30.....Fletcher Feed & Seed........3715 Hendersonville Road........Fletcher, NC
Fridays.........Bluegrass & Acoustic Music               Saturdays........Bluegrass
For information: www.feedandseednc.com  828 216.3492  Phillip Trees

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Cotton Cole's Auction & Music Barn, 1895 N. Rocky River Rd.
Lancaster, SC (Buford Middle School)
Saturday Night Bluegrass......Starting August 21
For more information 803-320-4371 or bluegrass29720@live.com
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The Old Rock School.....Valdese, NC........Information..... www.bluegrassattherock.com  
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Scruggs Opry House.......124 N. Main Street........Belmont, NC
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel..... 
See website for schedule http://scruggsopryhouse.blogspot.com 
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Randy Wood Concert Hall....Bloomingdale, Ga (near Savannah)
For schedule information: http://www.randywoodguitars.com

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Every Saturday Night......Show Time 7:00.....The Bluegrass Express, Depot Street, Hartwell, Ga.
Contact Bobby Hall......706.376.3551…….$6.00

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1st Saturday of every month at Lynches River County Park, near Florence, SC.
Jammers play into the late evening under the southern skies on the banks of the Lynches River.
Two festivals......the spring and fall festivals are all day events. The spring festival is usually held in April
and the fall festival in October. Events include an indoor concert featuring area bands. Outdoor is an
informal gathering of local musicians of various skills who jam together, playing and singing traditional
bluegrass songs. Bluegrass is rich in traditional folk and gospel songs. Come out and join us! If you play
an instrument, bring it along and join the fun. www.sebga.org  or www.lynchesriverpark.com 
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HomeSpun Bluegrass, 126 W. Cherokee St. (Hwy #11), Chesnee, SC 29323
Open acoustic jamming every Friday night at 7:00 PM 'til
"Slow Jam Workshop" at Homespun Bluegrass, Tuesday, June 1, at 7:00 till 9:00.
It's free and it's designed to help folks who want to improve their jamming skills.
We'll play some easy stuff, talk about a number of subjects, answer questions,
all intended to help get the most out of our music experience.
For more information contact KT @864.978.7475 www.homespunbg.com 
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The Haynes is located at the corner of Main and College St. in Leesville SC.
Ticket are $5 at the door. For more info 803.582.8479.
4th Saturday night 7:00 PM www.haynesbluegrass.com 
The Haynes 4Th Sat Bluegrass Show, Leesville SC

Sept. 25.........TBA........All Day Bluegrass Festival
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Every Friday night........Country Jam, Hwy 5, Blacksburg, SC. BIG jam session
Starting at 7:00 until..............Only 1 mile off I 85. Family entertainment (no smoking or drinking) with
The best hotdogs in the country. Full line of concessions Including homemade desserts. Open board.
Groups may call on the day they plan to come for a reserved spot. Usually
have 4 to 8 groups playing every night. Admission is free, but donations are welcome! Acoustic
instruments only please!
Call John Roberts at 864.993.8244 for more info or visit our site at www.countryjam.org 
7:00 to 10:00 Admission $5.00
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1st & 3rd Sat. nights 7 p.m. Cathy's Creek Comm. Center, Island Ford Road, Brevard, NC
Just off Hwy 64 W , 4 miles out of Brevard, NC Adm. $5.00 Adults, $3.00 children
Roy Chapman & True Bluegrass
Information 828.862.4449
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Sawnee Mountain Music shows 1st & 3rd Friday night of each month,
presenting some of the best Local, Regional & National acts. Located
at 1540 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming, Georgia 30040. Phone
ahead for reservations as we can only seat 65-70 in our concert area.
Concession covering "All" Beef hot dogs & trimmings, Chips, desserts,
Soft drinks, Coffee & Water.
Come early and jam from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the show starts at 8:00 pm
with the host band with 2-full shows up to 10:30 pm. Don't wait call now:
770-887-7635, email: sawneemountain@bellsouth.net 
web site: www.sawneemountainmusic.net 
Lineup subject to change, normal door charge $10.00, varies with Artists

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Every Saturday...Everett's Pickin' Barn.......every Saturday evening there's a jam session and stage show at the
Everett's Music Barn in Suwannee. Ga...information call: 770.945.5628 or check www.everettbrothers.com 
Everett's Pickin' Barn Schedule: (subject to change with out notice)
June 26..........The Gibson Brothers www.gibsonbrothers.com 
Everett's Music Barn is open every Saturday night for music. Our own staff band,
The Everett Brothers perform and lots of local talent visit and play.
The Schedule above is for the Professional Groups that are coming thru and want to perform.
A donation of $12.00 each is appreciated on those nights listed above. Dates are subject to
change without notice and for more information please call 770.945.5628
You can email Diane at  dunaway550@charter.net  www.everettbrothers.com 
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Upcoming Festivals 2009

All festivals on this website.......Norman Adams/Tony Anderson Festivals www.aandabluegrass.com     
Jan. .........................Jekyll Island, Ga.       www.aandabluegrass.com 
Feb..........................Nashville, Tn...........SPBGMA      www.spbgma.com 
Feb 18-20, 2011......1st Class Bluegrass, Asheville, NC www.bluegrassfirstclass.com 
March .....................Renofest...............Hartsville, SC  www.renofest.com 
April .......................Pendleton, SC.........Bluegrass Under The Stars http://www.tctc.edu/bluegrass/bluegrass_detail.htm
April .......................Darin & Brooke Aldridge Festival...Cherryville, NC.... www.catawbavalleymusicrevival.com   
April .......................Mossy Oaks Festival...........Guyton, Ga www.mossyoakmusicpark.com  
April........................Long Creek, SC.......Rholetters Bluegrass Festival www.rholettersbluegrass.com
May.........................Pickens, SC "The Papa John Foster Memorial Music Festival" www.freewebs.com/hollyspringyams 
April-May.................Chattanooga, TN.....20th Annual Boxcar Pinion Festival www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com 
May .......................Conway, SC.....Bluegrass on the Waccamaw www.bluegrassonthewaccamaw.com  
May .......................Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's BGF, Denton, NC   www.dentonbluegrass.com 
May .......................Spring Albino Skunk Festival..........Blue Ridge, SC    www.albinoskunk.com  
May .......................Marty Moore's Pic-A-Cure II....Easley, SC www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=95943034438 
May........................Shoal Creek Music Park...Lavonia, Ga.....Festival (706) 356-1092  (706) 371-5435
May .......................Fiddlers Convention............Union Grove, NC  www.fiddlersgrove.com 
May ......................Guyton, Ga........Mossy Oaks Festival www.mossyoakmusicpark.com 
May.......................Sneedville, Tenn......Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival www.overhomesneedville.com 
June......................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com   
June......................Peach Bottom Farms Fiddle & Strings Camp www.peachbottomfarm.com 
June16-18, 2011....Cherokee Bluegrass Festival, Cherokee, NC www.bluegrassfirstclass.com 
June......................Augusta, Ga. Eryn Eubanks & The Family Fold Festival www.eryneubanks.com
June......................Greenwood, SC "FREE" Bluegrass Festival www.SCFestivalofFlowers.org  www.NewGrassEntertainment.com 
July / Sept..............Shindig on the Green.......Asheville, NC.......Summer long www.folkheritage.org 
July........................Morganton, NC..Red, White & Bluegrass Festival www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com 
July .......................Raccoon Creek Festival................Dallas, Ga. www.raccooncreekmusic.com 
July .......................Golden Valley, NC..Golden Valley Music Park www.gvcmusic.com 
July .......................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival  www.mountainfaithmusic.com 
July .......................Walton Park, Mineral, VA www.aandabluegrass.com/Festivals/MineralBluegrassFestival.html 
Aug 5-8...................Podunk Bluegrass Festival, East Hartford, Connecticut www.podunkbluegrass.net 
Aug 5-8...................Parsons, WV.............Pickin' At Parsons Festival  www.fiverivercampground.com 

Aug .......................Dillard BBQ & Bluegrass Festival www.dillardbbq.com 
Aug .......................Old Fiddler's Convention.......Galax, Va. www.oldfiddlersconvention.com
Aug .......................Sylva, NC Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com 
Aug .......................Cherokee, NC.....NC State Bluegrass Band Championship www.cherokeebluegrass.com 
Aug .......................North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival.......Marion, NC    www.aandabluegrass.com 
Aug .......................Ocean Lakes Campground, Myrtle Beach, SC (must stay on grounds) www.oceanlakes.com 
June/July/Aug….....Golden Valley, NC,Golden Valley Music Park www.gvcmusic.com 
Sept. 4..................Redbone Willy's Bluegrass & Peddler's Festival........... www.redbonewilly.com 
Sept 9-10-11..........Rudy's Bluegrass in The Woods.......Anderson, SC www.rudysbluegrass.Com 
Sept 10-11.............Raccoon Creek Festival................Dallas, Ga. www.raccooncreekmusic.Com 
Sept......................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com 
Sept.......................9th annual Elijah Clark BG Festival, Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Ga. 706-359-3458 FREE
Sept.10-11.............Brevard, NC....Mountain Song Music Festival http://mountainsongfestival.com/
Sept.16-17-18........Shoal Creek Music Park...Lavonia, Ga.....Festival 706.356.1092
Sept.17-19.............Rhythm and Roots Reunion.....Bristol, Tn. www.bristolrhythm.Com 
Sept. 24-25.............Townsend, Tn.......Cades Cove www.smokymountains.org/info/heritage.html 
Sept. 27-Oct.3.........IBMA Convention…..................Nashville, TN www.ibma.org 
Sept 30-Oct. 3.........Rosine, Ky......Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration www.jerusalemridgefestival.org
Oct. 2......................Cayce, SC..........Congaree Bluegrass Festival www.congareebluegrassfestival.com 
Oct. 2-3...................Chattanogga, Tn....Three Sisters Festival  www.downtownchattanooga.org/threesisters 
Oct. 7-9...................Palatka, FL Rodeheaver Boys Ranch www.aandabluegrass.com 
Oct. 9......................Pumpkintown, SC Pumpkin Festival
Oct 15,16................Albino Skunk Festival......Blue Ridge, SC www.albinoskunk.com 
Oct ........................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com 
Oct 20-24................Guyton, Ga........Mossy Oaks Festival www.mossyoakmusicpark.com 
Nov 20.....................Spartanburg, SC.....Indigo Bluegrass Festival www.indigobluegrassfestival.com 
Nov.25-27................Shoal Creek Music Park...Lavonia, Ga.....Festival 706.356.1092
Nov. 25-27........…...Myrtle Beach,SC........Convention Center www.aandabluegrass.com 
Dec.........................Pigeon Forge, Tn  The Larkins Christmas www.larkinmusic.com
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Jam Sessions
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Every Friday night........Oolenoy Community Building, Hwy. 135, near Pumpkintown, SC.
BIG jam session starting around 7:00 until....................bring your instruments or just come and listen.
The Oolenoy Community Building is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains in the small town of Pumpkintown, SC. Since February 1991, this
building has become very popular for its Friday night Bluegrass Jammin'.
Acoustic instruments only please! Admission is free
but donations are welcome!

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MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Table Rock State Park Bluegrass Jam Sessions
These jam sessions are located in the historic Table Rock State Park Lodge.
Please enter the park at the East Gate Entrance and proceed to the Lodge.
Free admission. Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks available. Please - no alcohol.
Bring your instruments, or come and listen. Donations accepted.

Table Rock State Park Bluegrass Shows
These Bluegrass shows are located inside the Table Rock State Park
Pinnacle Pavilion. (formerly known as the "Barn") Please take the
West Gate Entrance - No admission charge at the gate. Pinnacle Pavilion
is located in the West Gate Campground. There is a $5.00 admission charge
at the door. Drinks & candy sold. No alcohol. Don't miss these shows!
tablerockbluegrass@zoomshare.com     www.southcarolinaparks.com
Peace & God Bless always, Poll Knowland, Park Manager     864 878.981