June July August Newsletter 2009

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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Volume 5

Member

June / July / August 2009

Issue 2

Mission Statement The Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association, (established in 1982), is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the organization is to preserve, promote, and enjoy bluegrass music and to bring the music to an ever increasing number of people.

SMBA

INSIDE THE SMBA • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS - $12 per family • MONTHLY SHOWS - 2nd Saturday of each month - October thru May - Discounted tickets for members

• MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS - 3rd Sunday of every month - Microphones are provided - Visitors & musicians of all skill levels are welcome

• ANNUAL PICNIC - AUGUST 15, 2009

Pictured above is Bill Aldinger, SMBA Picnic chairman and former president, signing a petition in support of a Bill Monroe Memorial Postage Stamp.

- Good food - Open Jams - Concert Bands - Raffle of acoustic instruments & door prizes

• WEBSITE - www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org - Association & newsletter information - Links to bluegrass info

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PROMOTIONAL OUTLET for bands and promoters BLUEGRASS LIBRARY - Instructional materials EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Page # Included in this issue: - Inside the SMBA - President’s Message - SMBA Scholarships - Board Meeting - Dick Neff - SMBA Member Spotlight - Russ Carson - Festival Schedule - Upcoming Events - SMBA Concert Series - Bluegrass Radio -Music Lesson & Instrument Repair - Jams - Membership Invitation

2009 OFFICERS Walt Crider Dick Beckley Jean Snyder Dick Neff

President Vice President Treasurer/Membership Recording Secretary

2-5 3 4 4 5 6-7 8-10 10-15 10 16 17 18-19 20

(717) 292-6175 (717) 938-4975 (717) 957-4609 (717) 697-2064

2009 TRUSTEES Bill Aldinger Glen Miller Jon Raemore Bob Bishard

(717) 728-9039 (410) 343-2228 (717) 599-5944 (717) 957-4349

2009 CHAIRPERSONS Bill Aldinger Picnic Committee Bob Bishard Newsletter Editor Mike Lebo Scholarship Committee Mike Lebo Web Master Dan Onefuer Librarian Jon Raemore Music Committee

(717) 728-9039 (717) 957-4349 (717) 215-3088 (717) 215-3088 (717) 432-0770 (717) 599-5944

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A nationwide petition was begun sometime ago and SMBA members were asked for their support. Walt Crider mailed our signatures to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee. SMBA members had an opportunity to sign the petition at the Dean Sapp concert in May. Thank you for supporting this endeavor.

Nominations for SMBA officers will be opened at the July meeting in Mechanicsburg and can be received up to the August meeting. Any member desiring to run for office can be nominated by submitting their name to the secretary or at a monthly meeting. The election will be held in October 2009. A new election process to be announced in June, if approved by the membership in July, will allow ballots to be included in the newsletter. It is hopeful that this change will allow all members an equal opportunity to participate in the SMBA electoral process. Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association “Hornpipe” is published by the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Inc., which is a non-profit organization. The SMBA mails this quarterly newsletter to the SMBA membership, music associations, other non-profit organizations, promoters, radio and print media at no charge. All correspondence can be mailed to: SMBA, c/o Bob Bishard, 18 Stiles Dr., Marysville, PA 17053.

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INSIDE THE SMBA THE PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Walt Crider

Hi and welcome to summer. This is our favorite time of the year as there is plenty of festivals and outdoor shows to attend. An outdoor event you don't want to miss is our Seven Mountains picnic on August 15th. It will be at Allenberry as in the past. See more information in the newsletter. Our new monthly meeting/jam session format is proving to be a success. Come to one of our meetings at First United Methodist Church in Mechanisburg and join in the fun! Next year's concert series is a winner. Some returning groups will be on our stage and some new as well. Many thanks to the music committee, and especially Jon Raemore for his tireless efforts to make this a great lineup. Our recording secretary, Dick Neff, will be leaving the area this summer to live near his family in Vienna, Virginia. We would like to thank Dick for all the efforts he has put into our organization. His talents as a recording secretary will be missed by the club greatly. Best of luck Dick and I'm sure you will meet a lot of new friends to pick bluegrass with.

ARE YOU READY! It’s that time of year when SMBA members, guests, and bluegrass fans prepare for the Annual SMBA Picnic held at Allenberry in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. This is the largest event sponsored by the SMBA members. Each year proves to be a challenge in exceeding the previous year’s festivities and we’re inviting you, your family and friends, to be a part of this special day. August 15, 2009 will be a day for bluegrass fans to unwind and share a special day together. It is our sincere hope that you’ll join us for the 6th Annual SMBA Picnic. As always, the cost of the picnic is underwritten by the SMBA treasury and raffle ticket sales. The actual cost of a picnic ticket is more than what is charged to members. It is just one of the many benefits of membership in the SMBA. And, while the price of picnic tickets has increased slightly, raffle tickets are priced the same as in previous years. Raffle ticket sales are important, and, actually make up quite a bit of the short fall to hold the picnic. In addition, it provides for some great prizes. Please help support bluegrass music and the SMBA by selling raffle tickets. New at this year’s picnic; Some of our talented musicians will be holding workshop classes on playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. If you wish to attend a workshop class please contact Bill Aldinger at (717) 728-9039 or e-mail [email protected].

Visit our website www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org as it is updated regularly. One page I especially like in the link page that can take you to countless videos, past and present, of bluegrass performances. It becomes addictive to watch bands and individuals available.

All musicians, of all skill levels, are encouraged to play onstage to entertain our guests. You can also join others in the field where many jams are held. As always, horseshoes, trout fishing, and volleyball are available.

Answer to previous trivia question: Flatt and Scruggs chose their band name Foggy Mountain Boys after the song "Foggy Mountain Top" recorded by the Carters.

Hope to see you at the picnic. Come out and enjoy the great bluegrass music, great food, door prizes, the raffle, the creekside setting, and the fellowship with other bluegrass fans.

Trivia question: What songwriter, who lived to be 101, wrote these great tunes? Nobody's Darling But Mine, Suppertime, Where The Old Red River Flows. (He also had time to be in politics.)

By now you should have received your Picnic/Raffle letter in the mail. For more raffle tickets please contact Bill Aldinger at (717) 728-9039.

Walt

Thank you, Bill Aldinger Picnic Chairman

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INSIDE THE SMBA The Scholarship Committee has reviewed the applications we received and have approved the following awards of $135 each:

Each year, the SMBA awards several music scholarships to folks of any age desiring to further their skills in playing or singing bluegrass music. The notice is always made on our website and in the SMBA Hornpipe publication, along with an application and rules governing the selection process. After careful reviewing by the SMBA Scholarship committee, awards are made to individuals who meet the requirements. This year, the committee were SMBA members, Patricia Kline and Mike Lebo. On behalf of the SMBA Board, thank you for your efforts in helping to promote bluegrass music. Congratulations to the 2009 scholarship recipients. It is our desire to help everyone in furthering their skills in bluegrass music. SMBA annual membership dues pay for this valuable educational opportunity.

Denver PA Melody Weaver, Michaela Weaver,

13 years old 11 years old

East Earl PA Wanda Swarr Benjamin Swarr

Adult 13 years old

All four recipients in 2009 plan to attend the PA Bluegrass Academy Camp located in Campbelltown, Pennsylvania from July 13 to 17. They have been notified of the awards and know their responsibility to complete the camp application and pay the difference between the camp cost and the scholarship award. The winners applications are on file and can be viewed upon request. Thank you , Walt Crider - SMBA President

Eighty-seven years of age, of Carlisle and formerly of Boiling Springs, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Manor Care Health Center, Carlisle.

The bi-annual SMBA Board Meeting was held on May 20, 2009. Minutes from the meeting are on file and can be viewed by any member upon request. The meeting was called to order at 7:17 p.m. at Doc Holiday’s Restaurant in New Cumberland by President Walt Crider. There were nine people present— Jean Snyder, Glen Miller, Jon Raemore, Bill Aldinger, Dick Beckley, Bob Bishard, Sue McKinsey, Dick Neff, and Walt Crider The topics discussed; approval of the 2009 - 2010 concert series, the 2009 6th Annual Picnic, public relations announcements, the website and newsletter, Election of Officers, and updating the SMBA Constitution. Page 4

Vera was a member of the SMBA and played guitar for the Bluegrass Grammies. She was a cook at the former Liberty Lunch, Carlisle; member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. She was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years at various churches in the area, and was a member of a musical group that played for nursing homes. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #8851, Boiling Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 420 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Bluegrass Grammies

Vera is pictured in the inset.

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INSIDE THE SMBA

Central Pennsylvania has for many years been a hot bed of activity for bluegrass music and talented musicians. One of the areas best and most talented is Dick Neff. While he has been active in bluegrass circles here since the mid 1980’s music has always been a part of his life. Dick’s father, Harold Neff, played guitar for Fiddlin’ Dave & The Sage Riders many years prior. The band played mostly western swing music and were very popular at many square dances throughout the area. Harold had wanted him to learn how to play guitar, but it was the love of the banjo that drew Dick’s attention. At the age of twenty-seven he purchased his first banjo from Montgomery Ward. A Silvertone model, Dick used a piece of bone to fashion his own bridge. Self taught, Dick would sit for hours playing his LP’s at slow speed and lifting the needle arm to pause. (A little different from today’s CD pause button, isn’t it?) Living in South Carolina for a brief time and attending graduate school in 1970, he discovered Earl Scruggs tabulature to aid his playing by ear. Today, Dick is a veritable walking encyclopedia of bluegrass banjo and old-timey tunes.

During his presidency, the SMBA jams were moved from Fishing Creek to First UMC in Mechanicsburg. Our Constitution, by-laws, non-profit and tax exempt status were all updated. The SMBA shows were moved to the Goodwill Fire Hall in York, and a Music Committee was appointed to schedule bands for the shows. SMBA membership, show attendance and the treasury increased dramatically. In 1985 Dick formed the group The Grace Notes a popular band featuring Laurie Yost, Dick’s son, Alex, Greg Rohrer, and Steve Ressler. The cast of characters may have changed over the years to feature musicians like James Good, Jean Snyder, Patricia Kline, Walt Crider and others, but the music was always top rate, playing a mix Gospel and secular music. They released two CD’s, “The Old Homeplace”, and “Trying To Get Your Attention”. A second band started in 2000 called the Stringtown Skyscrapers was originally a trio featuring Bob Bishard on guitar and Jean Snyder on bass. After the Grace Notes disbanded, Nelson Steffy joined the band, playing fiddle and mandolin. Named for the acoustic string music and Jean’s stand-up bass towering over everyone like a skyscraper, the S.S. play dozens of venues throughout the year. They are known for their tight vocal harmonies and lively instrumentals playing a mix of traditional bluegrass, a gospel repertoire, fiddle tunes, banjo tunes, and contemporary string music. The band also enjoys taking songs made popular throughout the past century and playing them in the bluegrass style. Dick and Ava want to live closer to their daughter and grandchildren in Northern Virginia. They are a wonderful couple and they will be dearly missed by everyone. Both Dick and Ava expressed that it is hard to leave so many friends.

By 1973, he and his lovely wife Ava moved back to Central Pennsylvania and Dick began teaching at the Cumberland-Perry Vo-Tech School. From 1987 through 1998 he taught at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg. In addition to his love for bluegrass music, Dick is an avid artist. His paintings have been featured at several gallery and arts festivals throughout the area. As a former president of the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association, Dick served five consecutive terms from 1999 to 2003 and made some remarkable changes to the organization to keep it afloat.

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Dick and Ava enjoy retirement with music, painting, gardening, and playing tennis.

Friendship is treasured, and knowing Dick and Ava as I do, it won’t be long until they’ve touched new hearts in Northern Virginia.

Written by: Bob Bishard

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SMBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Twenty year old, Russ Carson of Mechanicsburg became infatuated with learning to play the five string banjo at age nine after watching a PBS television show with Earl Scruggs playing with some other “super pickers”. His parents recorded the show for him, and Russ watched the banjo breaks over and over, finally declaring his earnest desire to learn to play. As his father, I’ve crafted handmade banjos and played fiddle and clawhammer banjo since the early 70’s, and as a result Russ was exposed to a non-ending string of jams and traditional musical events while growing up. Russ took banjo lessons from Nev Jackson from age nine until he was about seventeen years old. Russ played banjo and guitar in Nev’s Nev Jackson on guitar, Rachael Bailey youth bluegrass on fiddle, Sara Molitoris on bass and band, Ironwood Russ on banjo. Drive, for several years. An SMBA scholarship allowed Russ to attend Jackson’s summer Pennsylvania Bluegrass Academy camp where Russ made some musical friends that he still enjoys playing with today. As he was learning to play, Russ had the opportunity to meet and be exposed to a wide variety of players of different banjo styles, each of whom has had an impact on his own playing style, which is mostly “by ear”, as opposed to tab style learning. This included spending time with some of the great banjo players located in our region. Russ had lessons and mentoring sessions with Chris Warner, Tom Adams, and Mike Munford, each of whom had quite an impact on his playing along with what he learned from Nev. Page 6

During a five year period in his teens, Russ and I went to a number of music camps such as: Maryland Banjo Academy, Banjo Camp North, and Kaufman Kamp. At these camps, Russ met and learned from, and in some cases became friends with, other well known players, such as: Jens Kruger, Bill Keith, Tony Trischka, and Alan Munde, among others.

Russ playing with Bill Keith, left, Banjo Camp North in 2006.

During the past several years, Russ has attended the Clifftop and Galax festivals where he has been exposed to some great traditional musicians. I am is still very involved with custom banjo heel carvings, and pearl and metal engraving work, often working with other banjo builders. This has provided Russ with the opportunity to meet and befriend a number of well known banjo builders from across the country, such as: Chuck and Tanya Ogsbury (OME Banjos), Will Fielding (Fielding Banjos), Bob Anderson, and Gary Price. [email protected]

SMBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, continued In the last several years Russ has been fortunate to place within the top three positions at several contests on bluegrass and clawhammer banjo as well as flat-picking guitar. These included some first place finishes at the Deer Creek contest and a second place finish in clawhammer banjo during a finals round at the first Old Time Banjo Festival Contest held in Washington, DC where he was happy to beat his father!

L-R: Russ on banjo, West Virginia state champ fiddler Jake Krack, Glen Carson on second fiddle, and Micah Dunn on mandolin.

Along with finishing his first hand built dreadnought guitar project, Russ’s major musical goal for 2009 was to find a touring bluegrass band to play in to gain that experience. Recently he had the opportunity to audition for and was offered the banjo position for the bluegrass band, Gold Heart.

Russ has also been influenced by some great clawhammer and fiddle playing friends of mine, such as Reed Martin. All of these experiences have resulted in Russ developing a real passion for traditional music. His primary focus is for bluegrass, but he’s had a healthy exposure to traditional fiddle tunes as well. Although he has taken some ribbing from his peers at times, Russ is continuing to press ahead to learn and expand his banjo playing, and most recently has been working hard to become proficient on clawhammer banjo, flat-picking guitar, and some mandolin and bass.

Russ with Gold Heart in Florida, May of 2009, in about 100 degrees, and playing right off the beach.

Russ on guitar, Glen Carson on clawhammer banjo, and Todd Clewell on fiddle at the Deer Creek Fiddlers contest in 2007.

Gold Heart is a young, up and coming band based out of northern Virginia, and is comprised of three sisters: Analise, Jocelyn and Shelby and their father, Trent Gold. Analise plays mandolin, Jocelyn-guitar, Shelbyfiddle and Trent-bass. The girls write much of their own music and have some wonderful soulful and bluesy harmonies. Russ is really enjoying having the opportunity to play music with them. Gold Heart has an extensive touring schedule, and Russ is looking forward to a great summer playing bluegrass music with the band. If you would like to check out their touring schedule online, go to: http://www.goldheartbluegrass.com/

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FESTIVALS

August 20 - 23 FMI: www.gettysburgbluegrass.com Campers 1-800-642-8368 All others 1-717-642-8749

Arcadia 8th Annual Spring Festival September 24 - 26 FMI: Contact Bill

June 11 - 15 FMI: 1-800-WINDGAP www.windgapbluegrass.com The 4th annual Bluegrass Academy will be held on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. The Academy is designed for school age children K thru 12. Older than school age? Please check out the free professional work shops. Instruction will be given by experienced instructors on any bluegrass instrument, as requested by the student.

FMI: Joe @ 717-862-3331

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 11:00 am to 7:00 pm 513 WHITNEY ROAD ONTARIO, NEW YORK www.OntarioBarnFestival.com www.myspace.com/ontariobarnbluegrassfestival

FEATURING STOMPIN’ LIVE MUSIC The Atkinson Family Band Waitin’ on a Train Hypnotic Clambake Mal Blum & James Staub …and more PROMOTING SOLAR ENERGY FEATURES LIP SMACKIN’ BBQ, FREE PERRY’S ICE CREAM & FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS FOR SALE FROM LOCAL ARTISTS ADULT ADMISSION ONLY $10 …if purchased on line ($15 at Gate) KIDS UNDER 17 ARE FREE SPONSORS INCLUDE: HIGH FALLS BREWERY, PERRY’S ICE CREAM, UNION HILL COUNTRY GRILL & MORE... Page 8

August 6 - 8 FMI: 301-475-8191

Walnut Bottom Road (next to ) Thornwald Nursing Home Carlisle, PA 17013

July 19 Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass All concerts and performances are presented to the public $FREE of charge; concerts are supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. [email protected]

FESTIVALS 2:00 - 7:00 PM

FMI:

Fun for the whole family !

(717) 957-3248 or 957-4349

Homemade Ice Cream / Soups Hot Dogs / BBQ / Sausages Lots of Strawberries & Desserts

3534 Valley Road Marysville, PA (Rt 850 between Marysville & Shermans Dale) Directions:

From Marysville, Rt. 11&15 take Rt 850 West toward Shermans Dale, go 9.1 miles, turn left on Grier Point Rd. From Shermans Dale, Rt 34, take Rt 850 East toward Marysville, go 3 miles and turn right on Grier Point Rd.

Games for the kids / Petting Zoo Face Painting / Dunk Tank Tractor Rides Miss Strawberry Shortcake

MUSIC SCHEDULE Meadow Grove Keystone Stringtown Open Jam

2:30 - 3:30 PM 3:30 - 4:30 PM 4:30 - 5:30 PM 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Times may vary depending on weather and microphone setup for each band.

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FESTIVALS Reedsville, PA

July 10 - 11 2009 Main Stage Lineup Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Goldwing Express Remington Ryde Lykens Valley Bluegrass Stained Grass Window Carroll County Ramblers Texas Rose Band Chester Johnson Jesse Alexander Band Brush Mountain Band Country Junction Kate Lee & No Strings Attached

Festival Features Workshops Daily RB Powell’s Side Stage Dan Stewart Jam Tent Food & Craft Vendors Lot’s of Pickin” Camping Information RV’s welcome w/ electric hook-ups available for $20.00. Rough camping throughout grounds.

Ticket Prices Friday - $15.00 Saturday - $25.00 2 day at gate - $40.00 Advance Ticket Price - $30.00

Contact Information Ryan Frankhouser 717.348.3537 717.250.6982

Order Advance Tickets online now! www.remingtonryde.com

Featuring: The Stringtown Skyscrapers

Sunday, June 7, 6:00 PM Followed by an Ice Cream Social In an effort to help ease the financial crisis at Samaritan Fellowship, The Stringtown Skyscrapers will play a benefit concert. Banjo player Dick Neff is the current chairman of the Samaritan Fellowship board and fiddle player Nelson Steffy is a past chairman. The band plays a variety of folk, old time, and bluegrass music. They have 3 CDs for sale and will donate $10 from each CD sale to Samaritan Fellowship (CDs cost $15). A free will offering will also be received for Samaritan Fellowship. Reserve the date, bring your checkbook, and enjoy an evening of old time string music, good ice cream, and support our friends and neighbors who are experiencing hard times. Contact: Dick Neff (717) 697-2064 LtoR: Jean Snyder, Nelson Steffy, Bob Bishard, and Dick Neff.

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Directions: From I-81 North: College Street Exit, turn right, then turn first left onto Garland Drive – before Texaco Station. From I-81 South: College Street Exit, turn left, under 81, then turn left onto Garland Drive - before Texaco Station. From the Square in Carlisle: South on Hanover Street, under 81, turn right onto Garland Drive. [email protected]

Held at the Goodwill Fire Company 2318 South Queen St., York, PA Contact: 717-292-6175 or 717-350-4791

www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org $13 members, $16 non-members, under 12 free

Doors open @ 5:30 PM

Music starts @ 7:00 PM

AUDIE BLAYLOCK OCTOBER 10

SPECIAL CONSENSUS

REMINGTON RYDE

NOVEMBER 14

MAY 8

JAMES KING

BLUEGRASS BROTHERS

DECEMBER 12

APRIL 10

STEEP CANYON RANGERS

DARREN BEACHLEY

JANUARY 9

MARCH 13

& LEGENDS POTOMAC

OF THE

DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS MEMBER

FEBRUARY 13

Smoke Free - No Alcohol Bands subject to change No reserved seating

UPCOMING EVENTS Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate Saturday evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians. Cabaret seating and tasty refreshments create an informal coffeehouse atmosphere in the cozy, rustic Fort Hunter Centennial Barn. Enjoy live acoustic music from 7 to 10pm. Free admission includes Ralph's corny jokes at no extra charge. Sales of refreshments benefit Susquehanna Folk; donations to defray costs are always welcome. The Barn is accessible and is smoke- and alcohol-free. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg If you're interested in playing a 20-minute set at a future Coffeehouse, or at any of our festival showcases (Fort Hunter Day, Kipona, American MusicFest), please contact Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 (leave a message) or 717-657-8709. Interest in performing has been high, so call now! For complete concert schedule: www.sfmsfolk.org Or call Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 or 717-657-8709

Jam Sessions Second Sunday of every month. Fort Hunter Barn 1:00 PM—4:00 PM We welcome musicians and vocalists of all skill levels and all ages.

Contact Info for SFMS Jess Hayden, President, Ed Rech, Coffee House, Ralph Dahle, Jam Session, Henry Koretzky, Events,

763-5744 730-2191 657-8709 763-5744

www. sfmsfolk.org Annual Membership Dues Individual Membership $25 Family Membership:$40

Tim O'Brien is American country and bluegrass musician. In addition to singing, he plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and mandocello. To date, he has released more than ten studio albums, including his solo album Fiddler’s Green which won a Grammy in 2006. He is best known as a founding member of the band Hot Rize. Considered one of the most innovative and entertaining bluegrass bands of its era, Hot Rise won the IBMA's first Entertainer of the Year in 1990. O'Brien has also been honored with two IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 1993 and again in 2006. Tim O’Brien concert to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Harrisburg Academy, 10 Erford Road in Wormleysburg, PA.

At 2:30 Tim will present a 90 minute Tim O’Brien workshop; a great chance for fans to ask questions and to hear details about Tim’s long career including insights into his songwriting and his philosophies on touring, performing and the music business. 2:30 PM Workshop - $20 General Admission, $16 SFMS & SMBA members, $10 Students 7:30 PM Concert - $20 General Admission, $16 SFMS & SMBA members, $10 Students

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UPCOMING EVENTS June 13 Fuller Family Strings Check the monthly paper for more details.

July 11 Cornerstone Quartet

FMI: Gary & Mary

717-776-7447 Dinner Specials Shows start at

4:30 PM 6:30 PM

August 8 Keystoners

Show tickets - $5.00

September 12 Mountain Road October 10 Set Free November 14 Meadowgrove Bluegrass Revival December 13 Christmas Homecoming Jam

Directions: Exit 37 off of Rt I-81. Take 233 North to Newville. In Newville stay on 233 approximately two blocks after the only traffic light. Turn right onto Corporation St/Shepherd Rd (Just before the Senior Center). Go past the American Legion. We’re straight ahead. Please join us, won’t you.

December show invites all bands back for a jam. Our biggest show of the year.

118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA 17268 FMI: 717-762-4711 or www.beck-benedicthardware.com Dick & Della Boschert ALSO A JAM EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM

Shows start @ 7:00 PM * Unless otherwise noted June 20 Hanover Express along with Set Free

$12 Admission Children under 12 free

* July 5 @ 2:00 PM Bluegrass Brothers This is a special Sunday Concert and an annual event for B&B. July 18 Horst Brothers along with James Rheams & The Barnstormers August 15 Walt Crider & The Old Time Way along with Salem Bottom Boys

Dick & Della Boschert

September 19 Aspen Run along with Stoney Creek October 17 Scott Brannon Band along with Remington Ryde November 21 Sunnyside along with Shiloh Ridge December 12 To be announced !

Directions: Main Street in Waynesboro to the Sheetz and turn onto Walnut Street. Go 2 blocks Theatre on the right.

www.beck-benedicthardware.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SMBA members, please invite all of your friends to this event. The kids need some new lights.

Susquehanna Folk at American MusicFest: Live acoustic music from local and regional performers -- all your favorites from the SFMS Coffeehouse! It's all at Harrisburg's July 4 weekend celebration, Fri-Sun, July 3-5 at Riverfront Park and City Island.

SFMS SUMMER FEST AND PICNIC Kick off our 25th Anniversary season of celebration with an event that celebrates Susquehanna Folk's own roots. Jamming, coffeehouse performers, a potluck picnic and more. Proceeds support the future of live folk music and dance in Central PA! Sun, July 19 at the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn. Page 14

Darren and The Legends will headline this concert at Darren's old High School. For the show Darren has asked his friends from The United States Navy Band, Country Current to be a part of this show. Darren and Mike Auldridge just helped Kenny Ray Horton and the rest of the Friends finish up Kenny's new CD, A Canary's Song. This concert is to help put new lights up on the baseball field. Your ticket is tax deductable. What more could you ask for. Come see Darren and the Legends along with Kenny Ray Horton www.kennyrayhorton.com for what promises to be a special night of music. Sound by Todd Stotler at Echoes Recording Studio www.echoesrecording.com Call Jill Hossler @ 301-371-7675..Tickets are on sale now and will go fast for this one.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

West Pennsboro Fire Company Annual Fair Friday, June 17, 7:00 PM

42361 Lucketts Road Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-5281 Tickets are $13, available at the door. Doors open at 6PM - Show starts at 7PM! General Admission (no reserved seats). Schedule to be published. Check the website.

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BLUEGRASS RADIO (Washington, DC) Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show, every Sunday from 5-8 PM on the Word FM. www.wordfm.org West Network:

East Network:

Chambersburg 88.3 Carlisle 93.1 Waynesboro 106.1 Harrisburg 88.1 Newville 101.9 Hagerstown MD 91.7

Warwick 88.1 Sellersville 88.9 Stroudsburg 88.7 Center Valley 103.5 Hawley 89.1 Wyomissing 91.7 Wilkes – Barre 93.3 Coatesville 101.7

(Gettysburg, PA)

Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM

Bluegrass Breakdown Tues. 12 AM, Wed. 5 AM,Thurs. 6 PM, Sun. 2 AM

Bluegrass Overnight Sunday 3 A.M, Thurs. Midnight

Bluegrass Review Mon. 8 PM,,Tues. 2 AM, Wed. 4 AM, Sun. 11 PM

Bluegrass Signal Sun. 10 PM, Mon. 7 PM,,Tues. 1 AM, Wed. 6 AM, Thurs. 8 PM

The Katy Daley Show Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM

The Bluegrass Show Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight

(Selinsgrove, PA) WQSU 88.9 FM

(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)

Davis Tracy Monday 8:00 - 9:00 AM Monday 9:00 - 10:00 AM Friday 8:00 - 10:00 AM Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Delaware Township, NJ)

(Selinsgrove, PA) Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM w/Derrick The Dude Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight w/Tracy Waite

Great website. Check it out !

Bluegrass Horizon - Mike Wuerstle Monday - Noon - 3:00 PM Bluegrass Breakfast - Susan Rose Wednesday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM Sunrise Surprise - Russ Hunsberger Satruday - 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM Bluegrass Junction - Dick Saylor Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

We’re Reality Radio !

(Brevard, NC)

Every Sunday 3-5 PM FMI: www.wsqlradio.com

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MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR

Tom Adams 717 259 6502 Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html Bob Guitar

Mike’s Music Shop 3966 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 540-5188

Campbell’s Music 2361 S. Queen St York, PA 17405 (717) 741-2634

David W. Musselwhite RD 3, Box 7593 Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 865-6236

Country String Shop 54 W. Main St Campbelltown, PA 17010 (717) 838-8732

David R. Strait Master Luthier (717) 258-6036 Phone (717) 258-4098 Fax

Norm Deaver 203 W. Watson Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047 (215) 757-0471 [email protected]

Chimneys Violin Shop 614 Lerew Rd. Boiling Springs, PA 17007 (717) 258-3203

Jeff Hostetter 109 N. 2nd St New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 235-7465

RLH Guitars 30 North Main St Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 244-9981

J W Music 127 N. Hanover St Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 258-6765

Ken Runkle West York, PA (717) 792-0302

Fiddle’s & Bows Ken Crone 3340 Colonial Rd. Dover, PA 17315 (717) 292-3058

Keener Violins Sales & Repairs 19 Maple Stree Jacobus, PA 17407 (717) 428-1151

717-633-9575

Nev Jackson 717-867-4175 Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro Bill Mason Mandolin

Bluette Bros. 122 Hill St York, PA 17403 (717) 854-9064

717-226-7200

Nelson Steffy 717-241-6305 Mandolin, & Fiddle Warren Newman 717-730-7255 Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle If you know of someone who gives music lessons or is in the instrument repair business and believe they are good at their craft, please forward their name and contact information. We’ll be happy to include them in this listings on the SMBA website and in the Hornpipe newsletter. Editor: [email protected] or by telephone at (717) 957-4349

2400 Oakland Road Dover, PA 17315 (717) 767-9400

Authorized: Blueridge Dealer

Judy & Robert Winters Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups

[email protected]

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JAM SESSIONS WEDNESDAY

MONDAY 1:00 to 3:30 PM—Every Monday Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr 1000 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA $1 donation goes to residents activities. FMI: Dick Gow 717-649-1436 Mary Wohler 717-245-2529

7:30 PM— Every Wednesday Doylestown Jam German Hungarian Sportsman's Club 1622 Hilltown Pike—Hilltown, PA Outside in nice weather, inside otherwise. All playing levels welcome. FMI: Ben 215-249-9354

7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Monday Dutch Country Restaurant 2nd Floor—946 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA $3.00 per person / Open mic format FMI: 717-632-1616

6:45 to 9:45 PM— Every Tuesday The Church of The Open Door The Church of the Open Door—Just off Rt 74 on Loucks Rd., North of the West Manchester Mall. This Gospel Music jam welcomes performers of all levels, including those with electric instruments. Pedal steel and electric guitars are welcome. A microphone is provided for vocalists. Visitors are always welcome. Attendance continues to climb each week. FMI:

Ken Runkle

717-792-0302

7:00 to 10:00 PM— Every Tuesday Pine Hall Lutheran Church 1760 West College Ave., State College FMI: Alan (Scott) Krug 814-883-0287 E-mail: [email protected] Professional sound system provided. Alan publishes an e-mail newsletter of bluegrass happenings in northern PA. For your copy, write to Alan at [email protected] 6:00 to 9:00 PM— Every Tuesday RLH Guitars 30 North Main St., Red Lion, PA FMI: Randy Hake 717-244-9981 E-mail: [email protected] A sound system provided. RLH is also hosting bluegrass shows. For more information and scheduling, contact Randy. 8:00 to 11 PM—1st & 3rd Tuesdays Washington House BG Jam Main Street, Sellersville, PA (Bucks County) This is a high level jam. FMI: Jim Simpson 215-659-8623 [email protected]) for details. Or see http:// www.washingtonhouse.net/

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7:00 PM—Every Friday Beck & Benedict Hardware Jam Walnut & 3rd Sts., Waynesboro, PA FMI:Dick/Della Boschert 717-762-4711 See “Upcoming Bluegrass Events” section of this newsletter for bluegrass shows held at the Beck & Benedict Hardware Theatre, featuring two great bands each month. 7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Friday Arrow Horse Jam with Hank Janney, 49 Chambersburg ST., Gettysburg, PA FMI: Hank Janney 717-337-2899

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

7:30 to 10:30 PM—Every Thursday The Lower Windsor Township Municipal Bldg 2425 Craley Road(also Rt. 624), Craley, PA (Craley is 2 miles south of East Prospect, York County FMI: Ebert M. Blymire 717-246-2904 7:00 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday Franklintown Fire Hall Jam 2 miles south of Dillsburg on Rt194— $2.00 Admission 6:30 to 10:00 PM—Every Thursday Greencastle Antrim Senior Center Jam 500 Antrim Church Rd., Old exit 5 off of Rt I-81 5:30 PM—Every Thursday Centerport Jam Kitchen open at 4:00 PM—Music begins at 5:30 PM FMI: Betty Neftzinger 610-488-1920 6:30 to 11 PM— Every Thursday Hugh Mason's Country & Bluegrass Jam Chaplin's, The Music Cafe, 66 North Main Street, Spring City, PA 19475. See chaplinsthemusiccafe.com for details 7:00 to 11:00 PM Every Thursday Craley Bluegrass-Old Time Country Jam 2425 Craley Rd., (Rt 624), Craley, PA

7:00 PM—As listed below Bunker Hill Bluegrass & Old Country Music Jam B.H. Fellowship Hall, Mountville Rd., Rt 72, North of Lebanon. From Rt 22 take Rt 72 South 1 1/2 miles to Mountville Rd. From Rt 422 take Rt 72 North 6 miles to Mountville Rd. June thru September jams are held on 1st & 3rd Fridays. October thru May jams are held every Friday. Donations accepted. Good homemade foods. Small area for pickers to jam. Sign-up for 30 minute spots on stage with sound system. 7:30 PM—Every Friday Muse & Music Performance Series 10 West Expresso St., Mansfield, PA FMI: www.fineartsforum.org

Every Friday - Please call ahead At Lorne G. Seifert Construction Company 65 Carlisle Rd., Dillsburg, PA Rt 74 approx 1/2 mile south of Northern High School, on the left. Building in rear. FMI: Lorne Seifert Jr. 717-502-1905 717-773-5522 5:00 to 11:00 PM Every Friday

Ephrata Best Music Source Bluegrass, Gospel, Classic Country Jam. Doors open at 5 for jamming. Open stage runs 6:30-11 p.m. There are multiple rooms available for jams. Located at Best Source Music, just off route 272 on Helen Ave., Ephrata, PA 17533 ( near Ephrata Hospital). FMI:

Third Thursday Coffey Music 31 East Main St. Westminster, MD 410-876-1045 410-848-5003 www.coffeymusic.com

717-721-7120

6:00 to 10:00 PM Most Friday’s Carroll Township Community Center Jam Shermans Dale, Perry County Call for directions. FMI: 717-582-2312

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JAM SESSIONS SATURDAY 6:30 PM—Every Saturday April—October 6:00 - 9:00 PM November—March 2:00 - 5:00 PM White Oak Campground Quarryville, PA FMI: 717-687-6207 6:00 to 10:00 pm - Every Saturday Grand Old Jam 2073 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257 (Turn at Morris St., go 3 miles, on right before car auction) Pickers Free Admission Visitors $3.00 Admission (children under 12 free) FMI: Robert Forrester 717-530-0248 1:00 PM - First Saturday Sugar Run Bluegrass Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr., Altoona, PA FMI: Ron Anderson 814-940-8352 Sept—May (No jam May 2006

SUNDAY 1:00 to 4:00 PM - Second Sunday (October thru June) Susquehanna Folk Music Society Jam & Song Swap ~ Fort Hunter North of Harrisburg on Front St. FMI:Ralph Dahle 717-652-0799 www.sfmsfolk.org 717-657-8709 Bringing a small snack is optional! 2:00 to 5:00 PM—Second Sunday (September thru May) Canyon Country Bluegrass Wellsboro Community Center 3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA FMI:Call 570-724-0300 Call toll free 877-blu-gras www.cantoncountrybluegrass.com 12:00 to 5:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday’s Ephrata, PA All Acoustic Jam. October thru May Best Source Music, Helen Ave. Ephrata, PA. 17522. FMI: Michalle Garman 717-721-7120. Also see folkjams.org/map/us

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SUNDAY

SUNDAY

10:00 AM—Second Sunday AFBA Open stage & Jam Hellertown, PA (just south of Allentown) FMI: www.afbawingap.org. Doors open at 10 a.m. Stage show begins at noon.

2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May North Bay Bluegrass Association Monthly Concert and Jam Havre de Grace Middle School. Going west on Rt. 40 make a left turn onto Lewis Lane. FMI: Gary Testerman 410-939-0028 1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns Grove, NJ. From the intersections of Main and Broad Streets in the center Penns Grove, take N. Broad St. 3 blocks to W. Pitman Street ... go over the RR tracks, and the Citizens League is the brick and cinder block building just ahead on the left side of the street. The driveway is just after the RR tracks...the entrance is at rear of the building. The bar will be operating for drinks. FMI: Kevin Justice 856-299-2402 e-mail [email protected]. Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the summer. 1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May New Jersey Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association Embury United Methodist Church Hall Church St., Little Silver, NJ Jamming & open stage show FMI: www.newjerseybluegrass.com.

2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday Held at:

First United Methodist Church 135 W. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg, PA FMI:Jean Snyder 717-957-4609 www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org

On-stage Open Mic Slow Jam Refreshments Something for everybody to enjoy. Please join us.

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday September thru May Jerseytown Community Center Jerseytown, Pa. FMI: Bob Knorr [email protected] or www.cobrasound.com/jerseytownjam 1:00 PM—Fourth Sunday Rick’s Tavern Bluegrass & Country Jam 9th & Chestnut Sts Trainer, PA All skill levels are invited to participate in playing bluegrass, country, folk, and old-time music. FMI: 610-497-1338

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: SMBA Family Membership With your membership, you can help to promote bluegrass music to an ever-increasing number of people. Your membership helps to support our concerts, jams, an annual picnic, a bi-monthly newsletter, an informative website, and introduces folks of all ages to bluegrass music through music scholarships. Please join today.

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Just $12 per year Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association c/o: Jean Snyder 827 New Valley Road Marysville, PA 17053-9716

Help support bluegrass music. Join today !

FMI: Call Jean Snyder (717) 957-4609

The annual fee is $12 per family. FMI: call Jean at (717) 957-4609. Make checks payable to Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association

Please send your membership information and fee to Jean Snyder ~ 827 New Valley Road ~ Marysville, PA 17053

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What instruments do you play:

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If you play in a band, please list:

Phone Names of family members:

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If you are interested in volunteering to serve in any capacity, please call any officer or trustee.

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