January 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jan. 4 New Outlook Bluegrass at Connersville Bluegrass Association, 2600 Western Ave, Connersville, IN - . 6 p.m. . Info: 567-204-0929

Jan. 5 Lonesome Meadow and Rock Island Plow at Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s Indoor Show held at the Genoa Middle School, 5948 S. Old 3-C Hwy, Westerville, OH - . 5 pm. Dinner Show at 6 Info: Sami Payne, 740-965-2877 centralohiobluegrass.com

Jan 5 Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series presents David Davis and The Warrior River Boys and My Favorite Bluegrass Band at the Western Brown High School located at 476 W Main, Mt Orab, OH Info at 513-684-4342.

Jan 5 The Savory Chickens at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625.

Jan 5 New Outlook Bluegrass at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7. Info: Steve Scott, 567-204-0929

Jan. 11 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Jan. 11-12 Bluegrass in Super Class at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg (near Toledo), OH. Friday entertainment begins at 12:30 and includes Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Idletymes, Larry Gillis and Deepwater. Saturday entertain begins at 12 noon and includes Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Bo Isaac and the Rounders, Matheson Family Pride and Remington Ryde.

Jan 12 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band with guest band Chestnut Ridge at Black Diamond Classic Bluegrass Series, 6240 Lucas-Pike rd., Plain City, Ohio - 6 miles south of Plain city on corner of St rt. 42 and Lucas Pike rd or 4 miles north of I70 on St. rt. 42. 5:00 PM. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574/5575 blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com

Jan. 12 Joe Mullins and the Radio Rambles at Edison Community College in Piqua, OH. Showtime 7 p.m. Info: 937-372-5804

Jan. 12-13 Dry Branch Fire Squad at the Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First Street, Dayton, OH Saturday show at 9 p.m. Sunday show at 8 p.m. Info at 937-461-9343. or http://www.canalstreettavern.com.

Jan. 13 Blue Highway at St. Xavier Performance Center, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45224. Showtime 7:30 pm Info: 513-761-7600

Jan. 15 The Freight Hoppers at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625

Jan. 18 The Relentless Mules at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour. Located at West 3rd Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm.

Jan. 19 Ralph Stanley II at the Bluegrass Opry Barn in Oakwood, OH 7:00 pm show time.

Jan. 19 Grassahol will be opening for flat picker Steve Kauffman at the Metro Columbus Baptist Association, 888 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 8 pm Info at 614-268-6353.

Jan. 19 Black Diamond at Concord Community Center, 3263 Ohio 560 , Urbana, Ohio at 7:30 pm. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574

Jan. 19 Berachah Valley at Wheeling Jamboree, 1 South Stone Street, Wheeling, West Virginia - . 6:00. Info: C. Baker, 937 746 7902 or www.wheelingjamboree.org

Jan. 21 Fox N Hounds at Dick’s Den, 2417 N. High Street, Columbus, OH. Showtime is 10 pm. Info: 268-9573

Jan. 25 Safire Sun at Three Rivers Bluegrass at the new location at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Jan. 25 The Boxcars and the National Pike Pickers at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info 740-695-6291.

Jan. 25 Strung Up at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Jan. 26 C & M Bluegrass at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Jan. 26 Blue Highway at the St. Xavier Performance Center, 600 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH. Showtime 7:30 pm Information at 513-761-7600.

Jan. 26 The Relentless Mules at the India Oak Bar & Grill 590 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus OH. Show time 8:00 pm.

Jan. 27 Fox N Hounds at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625

Jan. 27 New Outlook Bluegrass at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1879 County Hwy 256, Troy, OH - . 9a.m.. Info: Marsha Dendler, 567-204-0929 or online at www.newoutlookbluegrass.com

...Keep checking back as new events are posted monthly.

February

Feb. 1 Russell Moore and Third IIIRD Tyme Out and the Hart Brothers at Stuarts Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, Oh. Info and Showtime at (740) 753-1924

Feb. 1 Yonder Mountain String Band at the Lifestyle Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus, OH Show begins at 7:30 pm.

Feb.2 New Grass Station and Slate Ridge at Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s Indoor Show at the Genoa Middle School ,5948 S. Old 3-C Hwy, Westerville, OH 5 pm. Info: Sami Payne, 740-965-2877 centralohiobluegrass.com

Feb. 2 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at Western Brown High School in Mr. Orab, OH . Show time 7 pm. Info at 937-372-5804

Feb. 2 Kentucky Border at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

Feb. 7 Fox N Hounds at Dick’s Den, 2417 N. High Street, Columbus, OH. Showtime is 10 pm. Info: 268-9573

Feb. 8 Rock Island Plow at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Feb. 8 Fox N Hounds at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West 3rd Ave., Columbus. Time TBA Info: 614-299-4987

Feb 8 Grass Roots CD Release featuring Mark Wade, Andy Carlson, Casey Cook and Mark Schatz at Dennison University’s Burke Hall, Granville, Oh 7 pm. Free and open to the public

Feb. 9 Dennison University Bluegrass Workshop featuring Hammer Dulcimer, Traditional Dance, Claw hammer banjo. 10:30 AM - 3 PM. Free & open to the public. Contact Pam Hughes at hughs@dennison.edu

Feb. 9 Dennison University 9th annual Bluegrass Concert featuring Tim O’Brien, Bryan Sutton and David Grier at Swasy Chapel, Granville OH. 7-9 PM, free and open to the public.

Feb. 9 Chestnut Ridge at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the new location at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Feb. 9 Fox N Hounds at Plain Folk Café, 10117 SR 132 in Pleasant Plain, OH. 8 pm show.

Feb 10 Workshop with the DePue Brothers at Dennison University’s Burke Recital Hall in Granville, Oh 1 pm. Free and open to the public.

Feb. 10 The Depue Brothers and Della Mae at the Midland Theater February 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Additional information by calling 740-349-2918

Feb. 10 Leisa Hinkle & Willow Creek at Main Street Baptist Church, 11191 State Rte. 571, Laura, Ohio (Miami County) Service will start at 10:30 AM. Info: 614-519-6447

Feb. 12 The Punch Brothers with acoustic guitarist and singer Anais Mitchell at the Southern Theater in Columbus, Oh Show begins at 8 pm.

Feb. 15 Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice and Rock Island Plow at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291

Feb 15 The Rumpke Mountain Boys at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH Doors open at 8. Music at 9. Info:614-299-4987.

Feb 15 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub on W. Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

Feb 15-16 Bluegrass Winter Fest at McCoy’s Inn and Conference Center, 701 West Main Street, Ripley, WV (Exit 138 of I-77) featuring Friday Idletymes, Open Rail, The Lilly Mountaineers (sons of the late Everet Lilly) and the The Price Family. Saturday entertainment Remington Ryde, Idletymes, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Open Rail, Bluegrass Mountaineers and Jim and Valerie Gabehart. Music starts at 7 pm Friday; noon on Saturday. Info: Connie Seebaugh 304-422-6959

Feb. 16 Wendy Miller Band at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

Feb. 17 R.U. Bound at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza , 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625

Feb. 22 Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and the Wheeling Park High School Bluegrass Band at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music Begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

Feb. 22 Joe Mullins and the Radio Rambles at Cedarville University Farmers in Cedarville, OH. Showtime is 7:30 PM More info at 937-372-5804

Feb. 22 Garasahol at India Oak Bar & Grill 590 Oakland Park Columbus OH 43214 Show time 8:00 to 12:00. Info at 614-261-9355

Feb. 22 C&M Bluegrass at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Feb 23 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band with guest band Joe Mullens and the Radio Ramblers at Black Diamond Classic Bluegrass Series, 6240 Lucas-Pike rd., Plain City, Ohio - 6 miles south of Plain city on corner of St rt. 42 and Lucas Pike rd or 4 miles north of I70 on St. rt. 42. 5:00 PM. Info: Dallas Meyers 937-707-5574/5575 blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com

Feb. 23 New Outlook Bluegrass at Wheeling Jamboree, Wheeling Island Casino, Wheeling , WV - . . Info: on show time at 567-204-0929 or online at http://www.wheelingjamboree.org/shows.php

Feb. 23 Rock Island Plow at the Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Feb. 23 Death By Banjo at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza , 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625

Feb. 23 Fox N Hounds at Casa Nueva, 6 West State Street Athens, OH Show Time 8 pm Info: (740) 592-2016

Feb. 23 Lonesome Meadow at the Logan’s Irish Pub, 414 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 9 pm show time.

Feb. 24 New Outlook Bluegrass at Wilson Run Church, 1849 Wilson Run Road, Waverly, OH - . 6 p.m. . Info: Lori Lambert, 567-204-0929 or newoutlookbluegrass.com

Feb. 24 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at First Baptist Church in Washington CH, OH Performance at 6:00 pm. Info: 937-372-5804

...Keep checking back s new events are posted monthly.

March

Mar. 1 Grassinine at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Mar. 1 Larry Stephenson and Wills Creek at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info at 740-695-6291

Mar. 1 Leisa Hinkle & Willow Creek Bluegrass at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Mar. 1 Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand at Happy Days Lodge - Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 500 W. Streetsboro (also known as State Route 303), Peninsula, OH - . 8 p.m.. Info: Karen Kopchsk, 330-650-0741

Mar. 2 Buckeye Grass and Grassahol at Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s Indoor Show, at the Genoa Middle School , 5948 S. Old 3-C Hwy, Westerville, OH - . 5 pm. Info: Sami Payne, 740-965-2877 centralohiobluegrass.com

Mar. 2 Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series presents the Larry Stephenson Band and Nightflyer at the Western Brown High School located at 476 W Main, Mt Orab, OH Info at 513-684-4342.

Mar 2 The SteelDrivers at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus Showtime 8 pm. Info 614-299-4987

Mar. 2 Republik Steel at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

Mar. 2 The Relentless Mules at the India Oak Bar & Grill 590 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus OH. Show time 8:00 pm.

Mar. 2 Mt. Melody Band featuring Wayne Taylor performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

Mar. 3 Shoo Fly at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, 5601 North High Street. Music begins at 8:00 pm. Info at 614-436-2625

Mar. 8 Gipson and Fitz at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Mar. 8 The Kevin Prater Band with The Cedar Hill Band at the Licking Valley Elementary School, 1510 Licking Valley Road, Hanover, Ohio. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at 740-763-3680

Mar. 9 Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at at the Miami University Hamilton Artist Series at Parrish Auditorium, 1601 University Blvd. in Hamilton, OH at 7:30 pm info at 513-529-3200.

Mar. 9 Joe Diffie at the Red Barn Convention Center 2223 Russellville Road, Winchester, OH Show begins at 7:00 pm. Info at 800-823-9197 ext. 121.

Mar. 9 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at the CHS Performing Arts Center in Centerville, OH Showtime at 7PM More info at : 937-372-5804

Mar. 15 Dale Ann Bradley and Willow Creek at the Pennyroyal Opera House located in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info at 740-695-6291

Mar. 15-16 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival at the Roberts Center (I-71 and US Route 68) in Wilmington, OH featuring Seldom Scene, Lou Reid & Carolina, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, The James King Band, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Dale Ann Bradley, Art Stevenson & High Water and a Saturday Night All Star Finale. Music begins at 1 pm Friday; 12 noon on Saturday. Info at 937-372-5804.

Mar. 16 Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

Mar. 16 Grassahol at a fundraiser for Simply Living at The Guild Athletic Club, 1114 Ridge St., Columbus. Performance at 3 P.M. Info: 614-561-1116

Mar. 16 Bluegrass Strangers Band performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

Mar. 16 Harold Hamilton & Southern Tradition and Caney Creek at Lincoln Way Recreation Center, 2817 St. Rt. 602 near Bucyrus, Oh. 44820. Doors Open @ 6:00 p.m. Show Starts @ 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 23 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band with guest band The Hart Brothers at Black Diamond Classic Bluegrass Series, 6240 Lucas-Pike rd., Plain City, Ohio - 6 miles south of Plain city on corner of St rt. 42 and Lucas Pike rd or 4 miles north of I70 on St. rt. 42. 5:00 PM. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574/5575 blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com

Mar. 23 Open Highway at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Mar. 23 Berachah Valley and Rum River Blend Bluegrass at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Mar. 24 Fox N Hounds at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 North High Street, Worthington, OH. 8-10 pm show time. Info: 614-436-2625.

Mar. 29 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722

Mar. 30 Back Porch Swing Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Mar. 30 Rowan County Ramblers performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

...Keep checking back s new events are posted monthly.

April

Apr. 5 Goldwing Express with comedian Dave Lehman at the Licking Valley Elementary School, 1510 Licking Valley Road, Hanover, OH. Show time is 7:30 pm. Info at 740-763-3680

Apr. 6 Evan Lanier and Bluegrass Express, Berachah Valley at Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s Indoor Show, at the Genoa Middle School , 5948 S. Old 3-C Hwy, Westerville, OH - . 5 pm. Info: Sami Payne, 740-965-2877 centralohiobluegrass.com

Apr 6 Dailey and Vincent at Fisher Auditorium on the OARDC Campus, 1680 Madison Ave. Wooster, OH Showtime 7:00 pm. 

Apr. 6 Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series presents Big Country Bluegrass at the Western Brown High School located at 476 W Main, Mt Orab, OH Info at 513-684-4342.

Apr. 6 New Mountain Heritage at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Apr. 6 Mountain Heart and special guest Jorma Kaukonenat the Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769 / 740-992-6228. Show starts at 8 pm.

Apr. 6 Bo Isaac and the Rounders performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

Apr. 6 Opry Legend Mike Snider and His String Band at Clyde High School Auditorium, 1015 Race Street, Clyde, OH - 7:30 p.m.. Info: Communities for the Arts, 419-547-0588 www.communitiesfortheartsclyde.org

Apr. 10 Grassahol at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 N. High St, Worthington. Show at 9 pm. Info:614-268-6353

Apr. 12 Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers at Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First Street, Dayton, OH - Along with Red Custom. 9:30. Info: (937) 461-9343

Apr. 12 The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band and 2nd Chance Bluegrass Band at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

Apr. 12 The Relentless Mules at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West 3rd Avenue, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 PM Info at (614) 486-4722.

Apr. 13 Ottawa County Bluegrass and Willow Creek at the ABH Bluegrass Hideawy, 850 Fitchville River Road South, New London, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6.

Apr. 13 Death By Banjo at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Av e in the Grandview area of Columbus. Note time is different than Friday’s Happy Hour. 9:30 PM to 1 AM. Info: 486- 4722

Apr. 13 New Mountain Heritage at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

Apr. 13 Echo Valley at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

Apr. 13 Joe Williams & Deep Water at Black Sheep Vineyard, 1454 US Route 250, Adena, OH - Located near the junction of SR 250 & SR 150.. 7:30 p.m. Info: 740-581-0565

Apr. 13 The Scioto Boys, Alum Creek Singers, and Strung Up Bluegrass Band will play at the Trinity United Methodist Church 1581 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus. The benefit is for the New Life UMC outreach program and proceeds will support the homeless and poor. Music starts at 6 PM. Info: 614-294-0134 or www.newlifeunitedmethodist.org

Apr. 19 Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay St, Clifton, OH - . 7:30pm. Info: 937-767-2343

Apr. 19 The Tommy Webb Band and Awesome Possum at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

Apr. 19 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West Third Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm Info: 614-486-4722

Apr. 19 Vern McIntyre and Appalachian Grass with the Amos Collins Band at the Connersville Bluegrass Music Association. 2600 Western Ave, Connersville, IN. Show begins at 6:00 pm. Information at 812-346-5215.

Apr. 20 Wills Creek at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Apr. 20 New Outlook Bluegrass at St. Paul UCC Church, 101 S. Perry St. , Wapakoneta, OH - . 3 p.m. . Info: Lori Lambert, 567-204-0929 or online at newoutlookbluegrass.com

Apr. 20 Grassahol at India Oak Bar and Grill 590 Oakland Park Columbus. Show 8:00 to 12:00. Info: 614-261-9355

Apr. 20 Evans Brothers Band (possibly with an appearance of Dave Evans) and Highway 52 performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

Apr. 20 Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Willis Music, located at the Florence Mall in Florence, Kentucky 6:00 PM. Info: , 513-607-1874

Apr. 20 Special celebration of life at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway, 850 Fitchville River Road South, New London, OH. Celebrating the life of ABH owner Albert Messer who passed away January 21st. Bring a covered dish. 5 pm

Apr. 21 Rhonda Vincent and the Rage at Stuart’s Opera House in 56 Public Square in Nelsonville, OH Showtime at 8:00 pm

Apr. 27 Black Diamond Bluegrass Band and New Grass Station at Black Diamond Classic Bluegrass Series, 6240 Lucas-Pike rd., Plain City, Ohio - 6 miles south of Plain city on corner of St rt. 42 and Lucas Pike rd or 4 miles north of I70 on St. rt. 42. 5:00 PM. Info: Dallas Meyers, 937-707-5574/5575 or online at blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com

Apr. 27 Muleskinner at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

...Keep checking back as new events are posted monthly.

May

May 1 Vern McIntyre and Appalachian Grass at Music Live with Lunch at Christ Church in Glendale, 965 Forest Ave, Glendale, OH. Music begins at 12 Noon. Info: 513-771-1544

May 1 Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at Tee Jay’s Restaurant in Lancaster, Ohio at 1601 N. Memorial Dr. 6:30-9:00 PM

May 2 The Spinney Brothers at a special Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-10 pm.

May 3 The Spinney Brothers and The Price Brothers at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

May 3 The Wayfarers at Captain Jacks, 1314 Hebron Rd (StRt79) Heath OH Showtime to be announced. Info at: 740/281-0700

May 3 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and Tri-County Bluegrass at Tabernacle Baptist Church for their Seeds of Hope Program, 221 E. Main Street, Chillicothe, OH Doors open at 6. Music begins at 6:30. Info: 740-774-1200

May 3 Hud Haley and Friends at Stars & Stripes, 2044 Lockbourne Road (corner of Lockbourne & Marion Road) , Columbus. Music from 7-11 pm.

May 3 Rock Island Plow at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm.

May 3-4 The Red Barn Indoor Bluegrass Festival at the Red Barn Convention Center in Winchester, OH. Friday entertainment includes The Grascals, Lost and Found, Earl Wiseman and Kentucky Express, The Moron Brothers and The Cantrell Family. Saturday Entertainment includes Nothin’ Fancy, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Lonesome Meadow, The Moron Brothers, Sammy Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mountain Boys and the True Gospel Echoes. Info at 800-823-9197 ext. 121.

May 4 Grassahol and Loosely Strung at the Central Ohio Folk Festival at Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park Indian Ridge Area. More Info: 614-268-6353

May 4 Loosely Strung and Second Chance at Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s Indoor Show, at the Genoa Middle School , 5948 S. Old 3-C Hwy, Westerville, OH - . 5 pm. Info: Sami Payne, 740-965-2877 centralohiobluegrass.com

May 4 Ohio Valley Bluegrass Series presents James King and Evan Lanier and the Bluegrass Express at the Western Brown High School located at 476 W Main, Mt Orab, OH Info at 513-684-4342.

May 4 Jim Greer and the Mac O Chee Valley Folk at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

May 4 Velvet Blue Band performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

May 4 Larry Cordle, CarlJackson, and Jerry Salley along with Brian Copper, Larry Corns and Mark BonDurant at Dillingers Event Center, on Washington Square in Bucyrus, Ohio. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Information at (419) 562-2425.

May 10 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Southern Theater in Columbus, OH 8 pm. Contact ProMusica Chamber Orchestra at 614.464.0066 for additional information

May 10 Controlled Folly at Kiser's Barbeque at the Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains, OH Show at 5:00 pm. Info:, (740) 594-7427 or http://eclipse.kisersbarbeque.com/

May 10 C&M Bluegrass at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

May 10-12 Appalachian Festival at Coney Island in Cincinnati, OH. Friday bands include Susan Pepper, The Tillers, Kyle Meadows, Rabbit Hash String Band and Appalachian Grass. Saturday bands include Special Delivery, Tommy Brown, Wildwood Valley Boys, Nightflyer, Blair Carmen Rockabilly Review. Sunday bands include Missy Werner Band, Steve Bonafel and One Iota, Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers and the The Big Appalachian Heritage Festival Review Show. Information at 1.800.430.3070

May 11 Red Dust Mountain Boys, and Al Newsome & Hideaway Bluegrass at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway. 850 Fitchville River Road South, New London, OH. Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

May 11 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

May 11 Bo Isaac and the Rounders at Bluegrass Opry Barn, St. Rt. 66, Oakwood (in Paulding Co.), OH - . 7.pm Info: 419-594-2816

May 11 Wildwood Valley Boys at the Appalachian Festival at Coney Island in Cincinnati, OH

May 11 Safire Sun & Chestnut Ridge at Knox County Memorial Theater, 112 East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio - Doors Open at 6pm. Benefit for the Gambier Volunteer Fire Department. The Mount Vernon/Knox County Memorial Theater is located just East of the city square on High Street.. 7pm. Info: Bill Baer, 740-531-2237

May 11 Northwest Territory at Wayne Center For The Arts, 237 South Walnut St, Wooster , OH Show at 7:30 pm. Info: Mike Gorrell, 330 567 3388 or nwtbluegrass.com

May 11 Controlled Folly and Appalachian Hillside Revolution at Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, 73930 Buck Ln, New Marshfield, Visit the web site for directions:http://www.unclebucksstable.com/. 8:00 pm. Info: (740) 664-2428 https://www.facebook.com/events/351984124901451/

May 15 The Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at the Civic Center in Carroll, Ohio at the corner of E. Canal & Beaver St. (the old fire house) Doors open at 5:30. Show from 6:30-9:00 pm. Info: 740-654-9559

May 17 Nothin’ Fancy and Cabin Fever at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

May 17 Tru-Blue at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

May 18 Hammertown Band featuring David Carroll and Scott Tackett performing at Music on the Ridge at the Rattlesnake Ridge Community Center located on SR 3296 - 3.8 miles west of Grayson Lake. Show begins at 7 pm. Information at 606-286-2154.

May 18 Vern McIntyre’s Applachian Grass headlines the Matthews Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival in Matthews, Indiana at the Covered Bridge Fairgrounds. Other bands appearing include Harness Family Band, Brian Keith Wallen, The Friends of Bluegrass, Cumberland Gap and Common Ground Traditional Acoustic Band. Gates open at 11. Music begins at 1 pm.

May 23 Berachah Valley and Rum River Blend at the The Clifton Opera House, 5 Sl Clay Street in Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7 pm.

May 23-25 Amvets Post 61 Bluegrass Festival at Rocky Fork Lake in Hillsboro, OH. Thursday entertainment The Haddix Family, Dixie Ryders, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Big Country Bluegrass. Friday entertainment Evan Lanier & Bluegrass Express, Special Delivery, Big County Bluegrass Band, Spinney Brothers and Night Flyer. Saturday entertainment Daniel Patrick, Republik Steel, Night Flyer, Spinney Brothers and Goldwing Express. Music begins at 2 pm Thursday. 1 pm Friday and Saturday. Info (937) 393-9121.

May 24 Grassahol will be entertaining at the Westerville Ohio Health 4th Friday celebration in historic Uptown Westerville. 6-9 pm Info at 614-794-0401

May 24 Loosely Strung at Cheshire Market, Pizza & Bait Store, 5094 Cheshire Rd , Galena, OH - Corner of Africa and Cheshire Roads. 7 pm. Info: (740) 548-6334

May 24 Death By Banjo at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

May 25 Joe Williams and Deep Water at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

May 28 Grassahol at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza 5601 N. High Street, Worthing, OH Show 8-10 PM. Info at 614-436-2625

May 31 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Thrid Ave in the Granview area. 7-9 pm

May 30- Appalachian Uprising 1175 Twp. Road 225, Scottown, OH featuring the

May 31 The Rarely Heard and Joe Williams and Deep Water at the Penny Royal Opera House in Fairview, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 7. Info: 740-695-6291.

May 31 Loosely Strung at Clifton Opera house, 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH - . 7:30. Info: (937)767-2343 or admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

May 31 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm Info: 614-486-4722

May 31 Billy 2 Shoes at Captain Jacks, 1314 Hebron Rd (StRt79) Heath OH Showtime to be announced. Info at: 740/281-0700

May 31 - Bluegrass Pickin' Weekend featuring Frosty Morning, Joe Williams & Deep

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June

June 1 Masters of Bluegrass (consisting of Del McCoury, JD Crowe, Bobby Osborne, Bobby Hicks and Jerry McCoury) Del McCoury, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Rambling Rooks (Featuring Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith), Bluegrass SuperJam Led by Ronnie McCoury, Cornmeal, Mountain Heart, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Johnny Staats and The Delivery Boys, Ironhorse Bluegrass, Detour, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Blue Moon Soup, Bing Brothers, Bloodroots Barter, Fletcher's Grove, Black Jake and The Carnies, Dirk Quinn Band, Rock Island Plow Company, Tyler Childers and Chad Stanley. Info at: 740.533.7271

June 2 Water, the Wayfarers, Timberline Bluegrass, the Rodichok Family, Showers of Blessings at Dillon State Park, 5265 Dillon Hills Dr, Nashport, OH - Approximately 10 miles west of Zanesville, OH on St Rt 146 at the camp store. Jamming Friday and Saturday evenings Concert on Saturday 4pm. Info: Jerry Pollock, 740-453-4377

June 2 Bluegrass Jam at the North Market 59 Spruce Street, Columbus. Open to all players. Location will be the front porch area of the market and will be held from 2-5 pm. Info Abby Kravitz via email at downsabby@gmail.com

June 6-8 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include Nothin Fancy, Kody Norris and The Watauga Mtn. Boys, The Stevens Family, The Daniel Patrick Family Band, Lonesome Meadow, Republik Steele, Darren and Brooke Aldridge, The Wayfarers, James King, Don Rigsby, Wildwood Valley Boys and Lonesome Will Mullins and The Virginia Playboys. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.

June 6 Grassahol at Upper Arlington Music in the Parks Series. Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park 7 to 8:30 P.M. Info:614-268-6353

June 7 Gipson and Fitz at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

June 8 Beyond Calvary, and Lonesome Meadow at the ABH Bluegrass Hideaway. 850 Fitchville River Road South, New London, OH. Doors open at 5. Music starts at 6.

June 8 Long Family Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

8 Grasahol at Buckeye Lake Winery, 13750 Rosewood Rd, Thornville, OH 43076 6 to 10 P.M.614-561-1116

June 8 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH - across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 am. Info: (614) 463-9664 info@northmarket.com

June 8 Back Porch Swing Band at Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville, OH. Music begins at 7 pm. Info at 740-962-3030.

June 8-9 Ceasar Creek Flea Market Bluegrass Festival at Ceasar Creek Flea Market located at I-71 and SR 73 (Exit 45) Featuring a complete line up of local and regional bands including Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. Music all day Saturday and Sunday.

June 8-15 47th Annual Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana. Featuring Dr. Ralph Standley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, American Drive, Lonesome River Band, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Express, Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Kody Norris & Watauga Mountain Boys, Detour, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Jesse McReynolds & Virgiania Boys, Christ Jones & Night Drivers, The Roys, Larry Stephenson Band, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Tennessee Mafia Jub Band, Special Consensus, David Davis & Warrior River boys, Flatt Lonesome, Larry Efaw, & the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Travelin’ McCoury’s, Bill emerson & Sweet Dixie, The Box Cars, Cumberland Highlanders, Grasstowne, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Dale Ann Bradley, Larry Gillis & Swampgrass, James King Band, Volume Five, Raymond Fairchild & Maggie Valley Boys, Ralph Stanley II, Balos Family, Marty Raybon & Full Cirlce, Wildwood Valley Boys, The Farm Hands, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Larry Sparks & Lonesome Ramblers, JD Vrowe & Guests, Dailey and Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Spinney Brothers, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Junior Sisk & ramblers, Choice, The Expedition Show, Clay Hess Band w/ Stacy Grubb, Audie Blaylo9ck & Redline, Crowe Brothers, The Grascals, Karl Shifflet & Big Country Show, Ronnie Reno & The Reno Tradition, Moron Brothers, Tommy Sells & Big Country Bluegrass and Feller & Hill & The Bluegrass Buckeroos. Information at 812-988-6422

June 9 Grassahol at Grace Lutheran Church Joyful Noise Series, 100 E. Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH Show 7:30- 9:30 P.M. Info: 614-882-3026

June 14-15 Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival, off SR 329, Guysville, OH Friday Bands include Bluegrass Mountaineers, 2nd Chance, Open Rail, The Price Family, The Rarely Herd and Idletymes. Saturday bands included Higher Vision, The Hart Brothers, Tall Grass, Lonesome Meadow, The Boxcars and Idletymes. More info at idletymes@idletymesband.com

June 14 Grassahol at the Best Little Pig Roast in Delaware. At the Center for Older Adults 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH. 4 - 8 P.M. Info: (740) 203-2357

June 14 Strung Up at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

June 15 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.

June 15-16 Stills in the Hills, an Appalachian Jamboree at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion, PA - Seven Springs is located approximately one hour's drive southeast of Pittsburgh. 11 a.m.. Info: 800-452-2223 or www.7springs.com/stillsinthehills

June 20 Adam Schlenker will be presenting music from his release Family Tree at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street in Worthington. Performance from 8-10 pm. Info at 614.431.0329

June 21 Grassinine at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

June 21-22 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Ohio featuring Prater Brothers, Bluegrass 409, Lloyd Blevins, Spence Family and Vern McIntyre. Friday’s shows begin at 6. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142

June 22 Rock Island Plow at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

June 22 Grasahol at Thom and Jan McCain's House concert. 146 Glenmont Ave. - Columbus, OH 43214 8:00 P.M. Info: 614-268-6189

June 23 Grassahol at Westerville Sounds of Summer. Alum Creek Park North, 221 W Main St, Westerville, OH Music at 6:30 P.M. Info: 614-268-6353

June 23 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at Stubbs Park in Centerville, OH. 7pm. Bring lawn chairs. Free Event. Info at (937)433-7155.

June 26 Gateway Park Festival at Gateway Park, 19067 HWY 52, Metamora, Indiana - Enjoy a weekend of lively bluegrass music with some of the finest regional bands. Featuring Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass on Saturday. Banjo seminar with Vernon McIntyre. Mandolin seminar with Kitty McIntyre. Bring a lawn chair. 10:00 am. Info: 513-607-1874

June 28 Slate Ridge at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

June 29 Hamilton Family Band at the Clifton Opera House 5 So. Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Show begins at 7:30 pm. Info at admin@cliftonoperahouse.com

June 29 Grassahol at the Heart of Ohio Festival in Centerburg, OH. Show from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

June 29 Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at Fairview Christian Church, 1817 Borland Road, Ray, OH 6 pm.

June 29 Wills Creek, Troubled Souls and Slate Ridge at Licking Valley High School, 100 Hanesview Drive, Newark, Held Rain or Shine, Indoors and Air Conditioned. Concert followed by Fireworks. Show begins at 3:30. Info: Stacey Wright , 740-641-7884

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July

July 4 Loosely Strung at Stonybrook United Methodist Church, 485 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna, OH - Independence Day Fireworks Party. 6 pm. Info: (614) 471-0252 http://www.stonybrookumc.org/

July 5 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

July 6 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH - across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 am. Info: 614-463-9664

July 6 Grassahol at the Clintonville Farmer’s Market, 3519 N. High Street, Columbus from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Info at 614-268-6353

July 11-13 Central Ohio Bluegrass Association’s 35th annual festival at Hartford Fairgrounds in Croton, Ohio. Featuring (Thurs) Dixie Ryders and Grassahol; (Fri) Sterling Bluegrass, Lonesome Meadow, Slate Ridge and Goldwing Express; (Sat) David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Northwest Territory, Idletymes, Black Diamond, Night Flyer, and the COBA Children’s Band. Camping available. For times and ticket information, see www.centralohiobluegrass.com .

July 11-13 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include Prater Bros, Mountain View, Jim and Valerie Gabehart, Lloyd Blevins, Larry Gillis and his Hard Driving Swampgrass Band, Phillip Steinmetz and His Sunny Tennesseans, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Open Rail, The Moron Brothers, Tommy Brown and County Line Grass, The Melvin Goins Anniversary Celebration. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.

July 11-14 Norwalk Music Festival at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, OH featuring Harbourtown, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Ottawa County Bluegrass, Coney Carver & The Rainbow Valley Boys, Vertical Limit, The Blanton Family, Out of Mind Bluegrass Band, Breakline, Delusions of Genre and featuring Russell Moore and IIRdTyme Out and Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley Boys. Fetival starts Thursday at 7 pm and continues Friday at 1, Saturday at 12 noon and closing with a Sunday Morning Gospel Show at 10 am. Info at NorwalkMusicFestival.com or 440-213-8358.

July 12-13 Helping Families with Cancer Bluegrass Festival, at the Crawford County Coon Hunters Club 3121 Biddle Road, Crestline, OH. Marty Raybon and Full Circle, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Nathan Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, The Whitaker Brothers, Muddy Krick, Junior Blankeship Band, Derek Sparkman (Formerly of Dave Evans & Riverbend) Harold Hamilton and Southern Tradition and the Darrell Webb Band. Music begins Friday at 4. Saturday at noon. Info at 440-328-5020 or www.helpingfamilieswithcancer.com Proceeds to Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

July 12 The Little Roy and Lizzie Show at Worthington Park Gazebo, Market and Main Streets in Downtown Logan, Oh (across from Courthouse)- . 7pm. Info: Sandy Ogle, 740 380 9020 Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating.

July 12 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm Info: 614-486-4722

July 13 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

July 13 Grassahol at Buckeye Lake Winery, 13750 Rosewood Rd, Thornville, OH Show from 6-10 pm. Info at 614-561-1116

July 17-20 Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Bluegrass Festival at Hoover Y Park in Columbus, OH featuring American Drive (Ricky Wasson-Dwight McCall), Aubrie Haynie, Carl Jackson, Clay Hess Band, Dale Ann Bradley, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Doyle Lawson & Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dudley Connell, Feller and Hill, Flatt Lonesome, Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, J.D, Crowe and Bradley Walker, James King Band, Jerry Salley, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Larry Cordel and Lonesome Standard Time, Larry Stephenson Band, Lost and Found, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rambling Rooks ( Ronnie Bowman,-Kenny Smith-Don Rigsby), Rarely Herd, Rhonda Vincent-Russell Moore-Don Rigsby, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, SteelDrivers, Val Story. Dates and Times TBA.

July 18 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver at the Towne Blvd. Church of God, 3732 Towne Blvd. in Middletown, Oh Info and Showtime at 937-475-4760.

July 19 Grassahol at India Oak Bar and Grill 590 Oakland Park Columbus. Show at 8:00 to 12:00 in the evening.

July 19 Rock Island Plow at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

July 19-20 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, OH Featuring Ottawa County, Muddy Krick, Vertical Limit, Coney Carver and Matheson Family Pride. Friday shows begin at 6 pm Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142. .

July 25 Missy Werner at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7pm Showtime.

Jul 26 Death By Banjo at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. 3rd Ave in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

July 26 Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and Lonesome River Band at Rhythm on the River at the Bicentennial Park Pavillion along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. Music begins at 7:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating. Free event.

July 27 Awesome Possum at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

July 27 Loosely Strung at Ohio State Fair Cox Fine Arts Building, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, OH - Cox Building is at the south end of the fairgrounds near 11th Ave. 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Info: 614-237-5574 or http://www.ohiostatefair.com

July 27 Lonesome Will Mullins at Worthington Park Gazebo, Market and Main Streets in Downtown Logan, Oh (across from Courthouse)- . 7pm. Info: Sandy Ogle, 740 380 9020 Bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating

July 28 Loosely Strung at Harmony in the Park, corner of Liberty Street and Park Avenue, Delaware, OH - Bicentennial Park Gazebo at the corner of Liberty Street and Park Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. . 7 pm. Info: , 740-203-1015 http://delawareohio.net

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August

Aug. 1-3 Bluegrass in the Hills at Mickey’s Family campground, 8810 Ford Road in Hopedale, OH. Featured bands include The Haddix Family, Rock Island Plow Co., Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show, Mountain Melody, Out of Mind Bluegrass Band, Bo Isaac and The Rounders, NewTown, Tommy Sells and Big Country Bluegrass, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, The Glenn Ritchie Band, Nu-Blu and Goldwing Express. Show begins at 5 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday at 12 noon. Open stage before and after every show. Info: 740-432-2515.
Aug. 8 Vern McIntyre and Applachian Grass at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7 pm

Aug. 8-10 Buckeye Bluegrass Festival at Greenwich Coon Hunters Club, 33221 Plymouth East. Rd., Greenwich, OH. Thursday bands include Ottawa County Bluegrass, Jimmy Haynes Band and Matheson Family Pride. Friday bands include Rhonda Vincent &The Rage, The Bluegrass Mountaineeers, Coney Carver & the Rainbow Valley Boys, Beyond Calvery and The Hart Brothers. Saturday bands Ralph Stanley II, Goldwing Express, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Idletymes, The Bluegrass Mountaineers and The Praters. Thursday music begins at 4pm, Friday at 6 and Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (330) 645- 1542 or (234) 788-6768

Aug. 9 Bluegrass on the River at Turkeyfood Fish & Game Club, 221 Ram Cat Road, Confluence, PA - Sponsored by the Turkeyfood Fish & Game Club Confluence, PA. Enjoy a summer's bluegrass weekend with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass and lots of other topnotch bluegrass bands. 12:00PM. Info: 814-395-3132

Aug. 9 Grassahol at Summer Fridays at the Statehouse in downtown Columbus. Noon to 1 pm. Info at 614-728-2130

Aug. 10 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH - across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 am. Info: 614-463-9664 www.northmarket.com/

Aug. 16-17 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Oh featuring Willow Creek, Kentucky Border, Harold Hamilton, Poaceaus and Jimmy Haynes. Music begins Friday at 6 pm. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142.

Aug. 17 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.

Aug. 22 Grassahol at the Village of Westerville Retirement Center, 215 Huber Village Blvd. in Westerville. 6:15-7:30 pm Info at 614-882-3782

Aug. 22-24 Brown County Bluegrass Festival at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown, OH. Thursday,My Favorite Bluegrass Band,Dixie Ryders,Spinney Brothers and III Tyme Out. Friday Mountain Drive,Hart Brothers,Missy Warner,Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers,Ralph Stanley II and Hammer Towne. Saturday Crossroads, The Patrick Family, Higher Vision, Gold Wing Express, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Ricki Wasson and American Drive and the Cumberland Highlanders.

Aug. 23-25 Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival in Russiaville, Indiana (50 miles north of Indianapolis) featuring Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Balsam Range, Spinney Brothers, All American Bluegrass Band, Branded Bluegrass, Cornfields and Crossroads, Blue Mafia, Cowboy Church Band, Alec Hurtubise & Friends, Jeremy Morris & The Harvest Road Band and Bahler-Graber Band. Performance times at the website at windingcreekbluegrass.com

Aug. 24 Northwest Territory at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites, 115 N. Water Street in Coshocton. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Aug. 25 Grassahol at the Obetz Zucchinifest. Memorial Park in Obetz, OH. 11 am to 4 pm

Aug. 29 Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers at the Bluegrass Bandstand at Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in Cincinnati, OH 7 pm

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September

Sept. 7 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Sept. 7 The Rarely Herd at the Albany Independent Fair in Albany, OH (Between Athens and Wellston)Time to be announced.

Sept. 13 Grassahol at the Bluegrass Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West Third Ave. in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm

Sept. 14 Loosely Strung at Old Pickerington Village Beanfest, Columbus and Center Streets, Pickerington, OH - . 11 am. Info, 614-321-8221 opvba@hotmail.com

Sept 18-21 39th Annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, IN. Weds entertainment included The Box Cars, Spinney Brothers, Darrell Webb Band, Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain. Thursday entertainment includes The Grascals, Larry Ewaw and the Bluegrass Mountaineers, Spinney Brothers, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Grasstowne, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain and Don Stanley & Middle Creek.  Friday entertainment American Drive, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Cumberland Highlanders, Wildwood Valley Boys, Larry Stephenson Band, Charlie Sizemore Band, Farm Hand and James King. Saturday entertainment features Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Express, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Audie Blylock & Redline. Saturday will feature the induction of George Shuffler into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

Sept 20-21 Country Stage Music Park in Nova, Ohio featuring Red Dust, WV Cutups, Cedar Bluff, Rock Island Plow, Highland Grass. Music on Friday begins at 6 pm. Saturday at 12 noon. Info at (419) 366-5142.

Sept. 20-22 Union County Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival , Pottersburg Bridge, 17141 Inskeep-Cratty Road, North Lewisburg, OH. Entertainment and Times to be announced.

Sept. 27 Black Diamond Bluegrass at Three Rivers Bluegrass at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Sept. 27 Loosely Strung at 4thFridays, North Stage on State Street, Westerville, OH - North Stage is located on N. State Street near North State and East Home Streets. . 6 pm. Info, 614-795-0401 http://www.visitwesterville.org/

Sept. 29 Loosely Strung at Gingerbread Festival, 147 W. Mound St., South Charleston, OH - Located in and around the D.T. & I. Depot and Log House Museum. . 11 am. Info: , 937-462-7277 http://villageofsouthcharleston.net/

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October

Oct. 4 Ralph Stanley II at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. 7 p.m.

Oct 4-5 Bluegrass at the Caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill KY. Friday entertainment included the Rowan County Ramblers, Mountain View and an open invitation to join in. Saturday entertainment includes Marty Raybon, Larry Cordle, Bo Issac, Billie Renee, Michelle Wallace, Gary Jones and Jack Hicks. Music begins at 3 Friday. 2 pm on Saturday. Info at 606-316-7169 or 606-286-1805.

Oct. 5 Slate Ridge at the North Market on Vine Street across from the Columbus Convention Center. 9-11 a.m. Free.

Oct. 5 Loosely Strung at North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH - across from the Columbus Convention Center. 11 am. Info: , 614-463-9664 www.northmarket.com/

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November

Nov 8-9 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival I-71 and US Route 68, Wilmington, OH Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Balsam Range, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Spinney Brothers, The Wildwood Valley Boys and an Old Friends Get Together with Bluegrass Hall of Fame Members:J.D. Crowe, Paul Williams, & Doyle Lawson. Info: 937-372-5804.

Nov 23 Band to be announced at Three Rivers Bluegrass located at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites. Max Hardesty (one man band) plays from 6-6:45. Featured band plays at 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Acoustic Jam at 9:15-11:00 pm. Info: Duane or Clenda Hardesty at 740-498-8456 or via email duane1000@roadrunner.com

Nov. 23 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver at Impact Worship Center, 160 Woodruff Road, Mansfield, OH 6pm. Info 419-602-7471.

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December

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