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June, 2008 Announcements
The time has come! We here at the Nevada Bluegrass Project have been making preparations and losing sleep for nearly a year now, in order to bring you the two great events we have planned for July. So, the June Calendar is pretty slim---there are still so many details to finalize for the July events. We really appreciate all the support we have received from so many of you, and invite ALL of you to join us at these wonderful events. Please help us spread the word---tell all your friends, family, coworkers and even total strangers! We have put A LOT on the line to bring these events to you, and we need your support now more than ever. Our hope is that these events will draw many new people to our music, and help build a bigger following for our future events. The larger our audience becomes, the more events---and the bigger names!---we can bring to Reno. Wait till you see what (and who!) we have planned for 2009!!
Saturday July 5, noon to 9pm, join us for our FREE, daylong celebration of traditional American music, dance and crafts at Wingfield Park---An Americana Celebration! This event will feature ten performances by national and regional Americana artists, including bluegrass, Celtic, jazz and lively dancers (click here to see the lineup). Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket and relax for the day. No need to bring a picnic, there will be lots of great food vendors. Stroll through booths along the river featuring local artisans selling their unique, handmade items---pottery, woodworking, candles, wildlife photography, native American baskets and much more. Bring the whole family! There will be no alcohol allowed in the Park, but there will be lots of Goodi's Lemonade, hot dogs, cotton candy and Rutherford's bar-b-que! If you get thirsty for a pint, just stroll across the footbridge to the Sierra Tap House---there's a great view of the stage from their deck.
Please join us for this FREE celebration of our common heritage!
Then the following weekend, July 11-13, come on up to Virginia City for the 4th Annual Bluegrass on the Comstock Festival. This festie gets better every year! If you haven't been yet, then you've probably heard the stories. This ain't no giant festival where you have to sit half a mile from the stage and stand in line for everything. Miner's Park in Virginia City is simply a perfect place for a bluegrass festival---intimate and cozy, plenty of room for jamming, dancing and enjoying the cool shade while you listen to the finest bluegrass bands in the West. Park your car and spend the day. Or the whole weekend. Don't forget your low-backed lawn chairs or blankets. The Festival grounds will have everything you need---food, beer, music. Or stroll the 2 blocks to the historic district of Virginia City and visit the antique shops, candy stores, restaurants or the Museum of Prostitution (!). Ride the steam locomotive or visit the "Bucket O' Blood" Saloon! Virginia City is WAY cool (literally!---it's 10 degrees cooler than Reno, so come on up and escape the summer heat).
Check out the amazing lineup of bluegrass bands for this festival and get your advance discount tickets here.
The RV Park is filling-up, so if you're planning on staying for the weekend-long jam/party, get your reservation in soon. Click here to make a reservation or call (775) 847-0999. |
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June, 2008 Calendar
Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings - jams with Celtic, Irish and Scottish flavors (these are the roots of bluegrass, after all!). Sunday afternoon jams are at the Auld Dubliner Pub in Squaw Village, north shore of Lake Tahoe. Thursday evenings are at Murphy's Irish Pub at South Shore. Email to confirm before you make the drive! bevp@inreach.com
Saturday, June 14, 7:30pm Plumas Park Gym, 475 Monroe St., just off Plumas, 6 blocks south of California St. Contra Dance with live fiddle tunes played by "Banish Misfortune" with caller, Joyce Miller. The dance fee is $10.00. Sponsored by the Sierra Contra Dance Society. If you've never danced this style of "line" or "group" dance, come at 7:00 for a quick lesson. Wear sneakers! It's a blast! More info at 775-240-6117.
Friday, June 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm "Slow Jam" at Jennifer Webb's house. All pickers welcome! This jam is for folks who have a basic knowledge of bluegrass music, who want to work on "hot licks" or learn new songs. We stick to a moderate tempo, but still try to keep it challenging. Call 775-412-7471 for info or directions.
Saturday, June 21, 7-10pm Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N Carson St, Carson City "Summer Solstice Dance" A community contra dance for the whole family!
Adults are $8. Kids and teens up to 17 are FREE with a paying adult, $4 without. Contra Dance is easy and fun. If you can walk, then you can contra dance. The caller will teach each dance before you do it, and then call the steps throughout the dance or until everyone "has it." The dances are a simple combination of basic moves, and the music guides you. If you are new to contra dance, please come at 7:00 for a free lesson on the basics - you can decide whether you want to stay and pay after the free lesson. Experienced dancers are happy to help you learn and welcome you into the dance. The dances become gradually harder throughout the evening, so if you are a new or uncertain dancer, be there on time for the lesson at 7:00 and for the first, easiest dances at 7:15. By the end of the evening, you'll be a regular dancer. Hosted by Pioneer Family Dance. More info: nevadamuse@aol.com or call 775-830-7939.
Friday, June 27, 7-9pm, Comma Coffee House, 312 S Carson St. Carson City (just across from the Legislature). Celtic/American Tune Session. Focus will be on the repertoire of "traditional" Celtic/American fiddle tunes. Open to players of acoustic melody instruments such as fiddle, mandolin, hammer dulcimer, tenor banjo, lead guitar, penny whistle, Irish flute, etc. Please review the session guidelines here More info: cdadbayer@aol.com
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If you can't make it to one of our jams, concerts or dances, get your bluegrass fix on the radio! We're very lucky to have 3 great radio shows here in northern Nevada that feature bluegrass music:
Juke Joint & Acoustic Roadhouse Café. Sunday afternoons, 3:00-5:00 pm, FM 88.7 KUNR. Jimbo showcases his incredible collection of bluegrass and eclectic acoustic recordings---everything under the bluegrass sun (and then some!). We like to think of it as JimboGrass!
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The Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot with Don Darue, Saturday mornings, 8:00-10:00am FM 100.1 KTHX, The X. Dondo plays music that will definitely put the twang back in your thang!
AND Into The Blue, nationally syndicated bluegrass radio show hosted by Terry Herd, Saturdays and Sundays at noon on AM 750, KHWG. | |
