UPSTATE SC BLUEGRASS CALENDAR

February 8, 2010

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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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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March 6..........Sat. 5-10...........Bluegrass Gospel Festival
Earls Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center.....Hwy 59......Fair Play SC
Benefit for the Fair Play Fire Department
Featuring:
5:00.........Oconee County Bluegrass Boys
5:30.........Promised Land
6:15.........Tugalo Holler
7:00.........Last Road
8:00.........The Marksmen
9:00.........Curtis Blackwell
HOTDOG SALE @ 4:30 PM
For more information contact: Henry Richardson@ 864-972-3682
E-mail @ rosewooddev@yahoo.com
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March 7.......6:00 PM..........Monticelli United Methodist, Statesville, NC
Bluegrass Gospel Event featuring Pinecastle Recording Artists
"Darin & Brooke Aldridge and Band". Event is hosted by
Monticello UMC and is free. Doors open @ 5:30pm.
For information about the band visit www.myspace.com/darinaldridgebrookejustice. 
For information about this event visit www.monticelloumc.org or call the church office
@ 704-924-8322 or Faye Perry @ 704-871-8353.
Darin & Brooke started our Bluegrass Gospel evenings
3 years ago this March. They will have their newest CD available.
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The 2nd Annual Papa John Foster Memorial Music Festival will be held
Saturday May 1, 2010 at Bruce Field, Pickens High School, in Pickens, SC.
Festival times will be 11-6, gates open at 10. Performers TBA.
For further information contact 864.878.4257 or POSAM_Info@yahoo.com. 
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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

Feb. 12.....Next in Line Bluegrass (new group from Ga.)
Feb. 13.....Greg Barfield (Country)
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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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Music every Friday & Saturday     7:00 PM
Fridays, contemporary Christian & Saturdays, Bluegrass or Southern Gospel.
Cornerstone Christian Coffee House www.cornerstonechristianstore.net
619 Gentry Memorial Hwy. Suite A............Hwy 8 toward Pickens behind Mr. Dipps
Easley SC 29640.......(864) 644.1201 Email: thecornerstone@charterinternet.com
We don't charge admission but take love offering for the bands.
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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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Country Earl's Celebration Place....Simpsonville, SC  www.countryearl.com 
Open 5:30....Show Time 7:00....Non Alcoholic, No Smoking EaterTainMent
Summer time schedule for Country Earl’s “celebration place”
We are open Saturday night and every other Friday night with SPECIAL music;
The Country Earl Show band and the Country Earl Cloggers Every Saturday night.
Admission cost of meal $16.00 or $8.00 cover charge.
We are open Sunday 11 am till 3 pm. With our new Sunday buffet
Call (864 963 9903) for more info
Country Earl's NEW Radio show....Sunday night.....7:00 'til 10:00 PM WOLT 103.3 FM...Greenville, SC
Now Streaming at Live Streaming        www.countryearl.com  
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Bluegrass Shows & City Festivals W/ Bluegrass
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Saturday, April 3..........6:00 Until 9:30 pm
"BLUEGRASS UNDER THE STARS" Free Concert & Fireworks
Tri-County Technical College Amphitheater http://www.tctc.edu/bluegrass/bluegrass_detail.htm
Pendleton, SC (Rain Location: Student Center)
Entertainment by:
Mountain Faith                             6:00   http://www.mountainfaithmusic.com/
Last Road Bluegrass                   6:55    http://www.lastroadbluegrass.com/
Little Roy Lewis & Lizzie Long     7:50    http://www.littleroyandlizzy.com/
The Josh Williams Band              8:45    http://www.joshwilliamsmusic.com/
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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.
tablerockbluegrass@zoomshare.com  www.southcarolinaparks.com 
Peace & God Bless always, Poll Knowland, Park Manager 864 878.9813
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Every 2nd & 4th Saturday evening.....6:00 PM.....The Belton Train Depot...Belton, SC
The Historic Belton Train Depot hosts bluegrass, gospel, and classic country concerts every 2nd & 4th Saturday nights,
beginning at 6:00 PM; jammers are always welcome; admission $5; snacks/drinks available for sale.
Please contact Shirah Heller at the museum (864.338.7400) or Norma Hughes Smith at 864.915.5074 or 864.243.0082
if you have any other questions. For more info E Mail Alison Darby memoryln@charter.net 
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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:

Mar. 19......Oconee Bluegrass Boys
Mar. 26......Rabon Creek http://www.raboncreek.com/
May 7........Mountain Faith Bluegrass Gospel www.mountainfaithmusic.com
May 21......Level Ground www.levelgroundministry.org 
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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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
2nd and 4th Saturday night.......7:00 PM.......$5.00 Donation at door ....
Open acoustic jamming every Friday night at 7:00 PM 'til
For more information contact KT @864.978.7475 www.homespunbg.com July 11 A Deeper Shades of Blue

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Every Friday night.....6:00.....9:00.......Princeton Restaurant...... Hwy. 25......Princeton, SC
Bluegrass with Abney Road  (The Bagwell Brothers)
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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

Feb. 27.........Anna & Shellie Davis & UBB.......Maxie Branch Boys
Mar. 27.........Easy Pickn's............Savannah River Grass
April 24.........Tom Miller Experience..........Sugar Loaf Mountain Boys
May 22..........Carolina Hayride.....Darlene & Reflections of Bluegrass
June 26.........Red & White Family...........Carolina Rebels
July 24...........Haynes 4th Sat. Bluegrass Band.........Flatland Express
Aug. 28.........Split Rail..............New Bluegrass Gospel Connection
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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Saturday nights 7 p.m. Cathy's Creek Community 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 or 864.360.5767.
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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

Feb.12.............(Special concert night) Heather Berry & Tony
Feb. 9..............Curtis Jones Band
Mar. 5..............The Suggins Brothers
Mar. 19............Old Mill Road Band
April 2.............Jerry Butler-John Wade & the Blu-J's
April 16............Flatland Express
May 7............. .Ken Scoggins & Miller Creek
May 21........... .Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset
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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)

Feb. 27..........NewFound Road www.newfoundroad.com
June 6............Barn Benefit – All Day Picking And Diner On The Ground
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.12,13,14............1st Class Bluegrass, Asheville, NC www.bluegrassfirstclass.com 
March 26,27,28.........Renofest...............Hartsville, SC  www.renofest.com 
April 3.......................Pendleton, SC.........Bluegrass Under The Stars http://www.tctc.edu/bluegrass/bluegrass_detail.htm
April 22-26................Guyton, Ga........Mossy Oaks Festival www.mossyoakmusicpark.com 
April 22,23,24............Long Creek, SC.......Rholetters Bluegrass Festival www.rholettersbluegrass.com
May 1........................Pickens, SC "The Papa John Foster Memorial Music Festival" www.freewebs.com/hollyspringyams 
April 29,30 May 1......Chattanooga, TN.....20th Annual Boxcar Pinion Festival www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com 
May .......................Ochlocknee, GA........Great Southern BG Fest. www.myspace.com/greatsouthernbluegrass 
May.........................Conway, SC.....Bluegrass on the Waccamaw www.bluegrassonthewaccamaw.com  
May..........................Fontana Dam, NC........Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival www.fontanavillage.com 
May..........................Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's BGF, Denton, NC   www.dentonbluegrass.com 
May 22.....................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
May .........................Fiddlers Convention............Union Grove, NC  www.fiddlersgrove.com 
May 26-31...............Guyton, Ga........Mossy Oaks Festival www.mossyoakmusicpark.com 
May........................Milledgeville, Ga.....Scenic Mountain Festival www.scenicmountainrv.com 
May........................Sneedville, Tenn......Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival www.overhomesneedville.com 
June.......................Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee, Ga. www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 
June.......................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com   
June.......................Peach Bottom Farms Fiddle & Strings Camp www.peachbottomfarm.com 
June.......................NC State Festival , Cherokee, NC www.aandabluegrass.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.........................Salemburg, NC....Laurel Lakes Spring BG Festival  Website
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 
July.........................Podunk Bluegrass Festival, East Hartford, Connecticut www.podunkbluegrass.net 
July.........................Parsons, WV.............Pickin' At Parsons Festival  www.fiverivercampground.com 
July........................Spartanburg, SC.....Indigo Bluegrass Festival www.indigobluegrassfestival.com
July.........................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........................Happy Holiday Campgrounds, Cherokee, 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.......................Redbone Willy's Bluegrass & Peddler's Festival........... www.redbonewilly.com 
Sept.......................Rudy's Bluegrass in The Woods.......Anderson, SC www.rudysbluegrass.Com 
Sept.......................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........................Brevard, NC....Mountain Song Music Festival www.myspace.com/mountainsongmusicfestival 
Sept........................Salemburg, NC....Laurel Lakes Fall BG Festival  www.laurellakescampground.com 
Sept.......................Shoal Creek Music Park...Lavonia, Ga.....Festival 706.356.1092
Sept........................Rhythm and Roots Reunion.....Bristol, Tn. www.bristolrhythm.Com 
Sept.......................SEBA's 23rd Anniversary Celebration & Showcase.....Blairsville, GA. www.sebabluegrass.org 
Sept. .....................Townsend, Tn.......Cades Cove www.smokymountains.org/info/heritage.html 
Sept Oct. ..............IBMA Convention…..................Nashville, TN www.ibma.org 
Oct. ..........................Cayce, SC..........Congaree Bluegrass Festival www.congareebluegrassfestival.com 
Oct. .........................Chattanogga, Tn....Three Sisters Festival  http://www.downtownchattanooga.org/threesisters/
Oct. .........................Palatka, FL Rodeheaver Boys Ranch www.aandabluegrass.com 
Oct. ..........................Pumpkintown, SC Pumpkin Festival
Oct...........................Aikin, SC, Dixie Bluegrass Festival & Chili Cook-off   www.dixiebluegrassfestival.com
Oct ..........................Blue Ridge, SC.........Albino Skunk Festival www.albinoskunk.com 
Oct............................Rosine, Ky......Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration www.jerusalemridgefestival.org 
Oct ..........................Sylva, NC.......Old Mater Farm Bluegrass Festival www.mountainfaithmusic.com 
Oct ..........................Guyton, Ga........Mossy Oaks Festival www.mossyoakmusicpark.com 
Oct-Nov...................Peace Center Bluegrass Festival.....Greenville, SC www.peacecenter.org 
Nov........................Shoal Creek Music Park...Lavonia, Ga.....Festival 706.356.1092 
Nov.................…...Myrtle Beach, SC........Convention Center www.aandabluegrass.com 
Dec........................Pigeon Forge, Tn  The Larkins Christmas http://www.larkinmusic.com/ChristmasShow.html
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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     864 878.9813

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Boiling Springs, SC: Bluegrass on the Blvd. Open Jam Session
Hosted by Gilbert Nelson and "High Cotton Sky"
At: Blvd Music Store. I-85 Exit 75 (hwy 9) North 1/2 mi on Right.
Shares parking lot with "Copper River Restaurant".
864-599-0508.......5:00 till 7:00 Check the dates:
They're not exactly regular but they are all Fridays.
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Every Saturday 6:30pm -11:00pm.........Breazeale's Grocery
5109 Liberty Highway, Pendleton, SC 864-376-1482
Bluegrass Jam, Great Bluegrass, Entertainment, and Fellowship
Don Acevedo:  martin15@bgbluegrass.com         www.bgbluegrass.com
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Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 PM.....Hwy. 29.......Jack's Pickin' Parlor.....Williamston, SC Located 1 mile north
of the Anderson Jockey Lot at the split of Hwy 29 & Hwy 20, immediately on right. Open Jam Inside the
Pickin' Parlor & Open Jam Outside.
Contact Jack Ellenburg. 864.483.0706 Email Jack: jackbgmusic@charter.net 
 web site www.jackspickinparlor.com 
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Minute Diner..........Hwy. 93...............Easley, SC
864.855.3838.........Jam session every other week. Next Feb. 13
Across from Jones Avenue Baptist Church
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Every Friday night at 7:00 PM. Blackstock Junction Jam Session/Stage Show is approximately
midway between Columbia and Charlotte just off I 77. From I.77, take SC 97 (Exit 55) west toward  
Chester for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto Secondary Road 58 at the Blackstock sign and follow for
approximately 4 miles. Turn right at the stop sign and continue another mile into Blackstock.
Cross the Southern Railway railroad tracks and turn right into the driveway (Bluegrass sign) to
Blackstock Junction. For further information contact Mrs. Odell Boulware (803 581.4740) www.blackstockbg.org
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Bluegrass jam session 1st Saturday of each month at 6 pm located at Bethlehem UMC in Greenwood.
Indoor and outdoor pickin as weather permits. One covered porch and one large deck and plenty of
shade outdoors. Indoors is air conditioned and heated, main jam in fellowship hall. Several pickin
rooms and stage with sound system for groups. Bethlehem is located only 1 hour from Anderson,
Augusta, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, & many parts of North East Georgia. A great location
for pickers from many areas to come and pick together. Light snacks and refreshments served,
family friendly. Located at the intersection of Hwy 72 & Hwy 246 in Greenwood across from the Piggly Wiggly
Shopping Center. for directions and more info visit www.bumc.ws  or email Tommy Tucker
at ttucker@erskine.edu  or call Tommy Tucker at 864.229.1071.
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Every Sunday Night.....6:00 PM.........Salem Baptist Church, 1425 Salem Rd., Anderson, SC....Pastor Charles Holland.
Bluegrass Gospel Music.........Bring your instruments and join in. Services start at 6:00 PM
Come early and get tuned up!  For more information contact Bud Burdette burdette_g@bellsouth.net
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Every Saturday night.....7:00 PM.....Hwy. 14.....Owings, SC......Owings Music Hall www.owingsmusichall.com 
Jam session at Owings Music Hall just off highway 14 at the caution light in Owings, SC.
For more information contact Gary Garland at 864.200.9762 or Email gwgarland@prtcnet.com
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Every Wednesday Morning.........Pickens Flea Market..............Pickens, SC
Bluegrass Jam session all morning.........located near the office.
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2nd Thursday EVERY Month 7 9 PM...Downtown....Union, SC.......Arthur State Bank LOBBY
100 East Main Street, Union, SC.........NO electrical instruments..........Bring your own chairs.
Contact Mrs. Lancaster for date and time verification at her office at Arthur State Bank
toll free: 1.888.825.2265
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Every Friday night..........Silver Dollar Music Hall.....Hwy. 76.......Long Creek, SC
Bluegrass jam session 7:00 PM www.silverdollarmusichall.com 
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Jam session canceled until further notice!

Every Thursday night......7:00 until 10:00 PM......Bluegrass Pickin' at Servpro of Anderson, 113 Sayre St. Anderson, SC 
behind Georges Restaurant on Murray Ave. The last Thursday Night of Every Month we will be our covered dish supper.
Questions please call 224.0285 before 5:00 PM or call our cell # 844.3782.....Teena.....also the onlookers might want to
bring their own chairs to listen to the music.
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 7:00 pm......Questions please call 864.224.0825

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Monday nights..........6:30 until 9:00.............Spartanburg Moore, SC........Alternate Jam sessions
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC......every other Monday night, Opposite Monday nights
@ The First Baptist Church, Hwy. 290, Moore, SC Confused??........Call Clyde Gregory @864.576.2503
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Lessons & Music Camps
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Young Appalachian Musicians along with Betty McDaniel, Dan & Norma Hendricks need you!
We are teaching 3rd, 4th & 5th graders how to play bluegrass music. We have many interested
kids but need someone to help with practices. If you have an hour or two of free time in the afternoon
please call us. You will have fun and will be helping our young folks keep this music alive.
Call Betty at 878.4257, Dan or Norma at 878.1030. Holly Springs Elementary School, Pickens, SC
You will be glad you did! It's FUN
Thanks, Norma, Dan & Betty

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Guitar Lessons............................Mike Eades

864-903-4510.............................Westminster, SC

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Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass....Edgar Loudermilk (IIIrd Tyme Out Bassist)

706-768-1503..............................Clarkesville, Ga.   www.iiirdtymeout.com
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Banjo Lessons......................Al Osteen
864.895.6142.......................Landrum, Greenville, SC
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Banjo Lessons......................Charles Wood
charleswoodbanjo@bellsouth.net  Greenville...Seneca.....Hendersonville, NC
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Mandolin Lessons................Wayne Benson (IIIrd Tyme Out)
615.631.6963........................Boiling Springs, SC www.iiirdtymeout.com
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Lessons.................................Bob Buckingham
Old Time & Bluegrass Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin
864.423.5576.......................Greenville Area bob@blueridgerounders.com
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Guitar Lessons......................Harold Hudson
864.647.2181........................Westminster, SC
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Dobro lessons.........................Gerald Verrett
864.226.6719..........................Anderson, SC gfvert@bellsouth.net 
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Fiddle, Violin, Mountain Dulcimer.......Robert Hauth    Sunburstrgh@charter.net
864.631.8116................. Williamston, Pelzer area
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Banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass lessons.......Josh Laws
864.710.8122........................Oconee County banjerman62@aol.com
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Banjo and Guitar lessons.......Gilbert Nelson banjoeyes01@att.net
864-764-4830..........................Boiling Springs, SC.

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Banjo Lessons........................Larry Bell lbellbanjopicker@hotmail.com
864.634.0036.........................Anderson, Hartwell, Greenwood

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All bluegrass instrumentation...............Roger Abernathy
(803) 315.1725.......................Vintage Music, Aiken, SC
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June 14-18..................Peach Bottom Farms Fiddle & Strings Camp www.peachbottomfarm.com 
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Radio & Stuff
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Country Earl's Radio show:
Sunday night.....7:00 'til 10:00 PM WOLT 103.3 FM...Greenville, SC
Now Streaming at Live Streaming    www.countryearl.com 
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"Shuckin' The Corn".......Sunday from 3PM 5 PM....WSQL 1240 AM....Mary Ruth Stamey
 Brevard, NC.............. Request phone # 828.877.5252
"Shuckin The Corn" can now be heard via the internet at  www.wsqlradio.com 

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The KingPup Program Guide... http://www.radioyur.com/kppg.html  Phil & Gaye Johnson
Check this out.....Great live bluegrass shows......online.
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For more bluegrass information visit The Bluegrass Sound website and listen to Larry Cline,
Sunday evenings @8:00 PM. The Bluegrass Sound with Larry Kline
http://www.myetv.org/radio/programs/the_bluegrass_sound/ 
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"Going Across The Mountain".........Saturday's 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
http://www.wncw.org/  88.7 FM All Day Bluegrass
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NEW Streaming radio from Loris, SC.....Bluegrass, Gospel, Country
www.wlscradio.com  Check it out!
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For the latest Bluegrass news and information and other interesting links:
The Bluegrass Attic www.bluegrassattic.com 
www.bluegrassmusicprofiles.com  www.thebluegrassblog.com 
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Internet BLUEGRASS radio www.MountainEchoesRadio.com
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Check this out for the fun of it........Pod Cast..........http://web.mac.com/jadolby/New_Life_Site/Welcome.html 
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The Atlanta Bluegrass Happenings can now be found anytime at
www.atlantabluegrasshappenings.com 
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If you would like an event listed on the calendar please contact me.  1mandodave@charter.net 
Thanks and may God Bless,
David Snyder
Last Road Bluegrass
www.lastroadbluegrass.com 
www.snydersoundservice.com
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Check LOCAL BANDS schedules:

Last Road                            www.lastroadbluegrass.com 
Tugalo Holler                       www.tugaloholler.com 
Cane Creek Bluegrass      www.canecreek.net 
Heavens Echoes                www.echoesmusic.mysite.com 
Legacy Drive                      www.myspace.com/legacydrive 
OverDrive                            www.myspace.com/1overdrive 
Rabon Creek                      www.raboncreek.com
General Store                     www.generalstorebluegrass.com
Mountain View                    www.myspace.com/mountainviewgrass 
Southern Grass Review     www.southerngrassreview.zoomshare.com 
Split Rail                              www.splitrailbluegrass.com 
Wooden Nickel                    www.myspace.com/woodennickelband5 
Curtis Blackwell & The Dixie Bluegrass Boys http://curtisblackwell.webs.com 
The 5th String                       www.5thstringmusic.com 
New Fire                               www.newfirebluegrass.com 
New Dixie Storm                  www.newdixiestorm.com 
The Bluegrass Gentlemen  www.thebluegrassgentlemen.com            

The Drovers                          www.thedroversotms.com 
Blue Ridge Rounders          www.blueridgerounders.com 
Dark Corner                          www.darkcornerbluegrass.com 
The Bushy Valley Boys         www.bushyvalleyboys.com 
New River Bluegrass             www.newriverbluegrass.net 
The King James 1611 Boys www.kj1611boys.com 
Grass Roots Revue               www.myspace.com/grassrootsrevue 
SouthTown                             www.myspace.com/southtownbluegrassband 
Victory Strings                       www.victorystrings.com 
Oliver Rice & The Blue Ridge Mountain Band  www.myspace.com/oliverriceband

The Gospel Travelers           www.thegospeltravelers.com
Mike Eades & The Battle Creek Boys 864 903.4510
The Bent Strings                   www.thebentstrings.com 
Level Ground                        www.levelgroundministry.org
Shades Of Blue                    www.myspace.com/joshlawsandshadesofblue
Crosshill                                www.crosshill.org 
Mountain Angels                  www.themountainangels.com

Beyond Upstate Bands

The Red White Family                  www.trwf.org
Next In Line                                    www.nextinlinebluegrass.com 
The Sugarloaf Mountain Boys     www.sugarloafmountainboys.com 
Narrow Way Quartet                      iris.meccahosting.com/~a0005717            

Deeper Shade Of Blue                  www.deepershadeofblue.com 
Reflections Of Bluegrass              www.reflectionsofbluegrass.com 
Anna and Shellie Davis & UNBB www.annaandshellie.com
Dehlia Low                                     www.myspace.com/dehlialow 
Appalachian Fire                           www.docsbluegrass.com 
Amick Junction                               www.myspace.com/amickjunction  
The Sweetgrass Girls                    www.myspace.com/thesweetgrassgirls 
Golden Valley Crusaders              www.gvcmusic.com 
The Lord's Messengers                 www.tlmmusic.com
Fontanna Sunset                            www.fontannasunset.com
J. Max McKee                                 www.jmaxmckee.com
The Suggins Brothers                    www.sugginsbrothers.com
Steel Magnolia                                www.steelmagnoliabluegrass.com
Shoal Creek Bluegrass Band       www.shoalcreekband.com
Savannah River Bluegrass Band  www.SavannahRiverBluegrass.com
Eryn Eubanks & The Family Fold  www.eryneubanks.com