Upcoming Florida Bluegrass Events
February
What: FOFF Fest
Where: UU Dome
When: Feb 2
FOFF Fest - Tampa Feb 2, 2008
Sat Feb 2 -Friends of Florida Folk & Concerts in the UU Dome present
Who: RICHARD SHINDELL
What: In Concert
Where: The Friday Morning Musicale
When: February 2
February 2, Saturday, Tampa, RICHARD SHINDELL at The Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio Ave, 8 pm. $15. Info:813.251.1990 or WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org or http://www.richardshindell.com
Who: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Lewis Family, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mt. Boys, Blue Highway, The Gibson Brothers, The James King Band, Goldwing Express, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, The Grascals, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Isaacs, Carolina Sonshine, Daily & Vincent, The Gary Waldrep Band, Nothin' Fancy.
What: 4th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Where: Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka, FL.
When: February 7-9
February 7-9, 2008 - Thursday-Saturday
4th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka, FL.
Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Lewis Family, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mt. Boys, Blue Highway, The Gibson Brothers, The James King Band, Goldwing Express, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, The Grascals, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Isaacs, Carolina Sonshine, Daily & Vincent, The Gary Waldrep Band, Nothin' Fancy.
Contact:706-864-7203
Who: Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountatin Boys
What: WMNF Concert
Where: Skippers Smokehouse
When: February 10
Sunday
February 10, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Cover: $ $20/$25
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Sunday Bluegrass
Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountatin Boys
"He learned to play the banjo, claw-hammer style, from his mother It was her inspiration, coupled with Stanley's natural ability, which led Ralph and his older guitar-playing brother, Carter, to form the their band, the Clinch Mountain Boys, in 1946 After Carter died in 1966, Ralph Stanley continued to perform, eventually reviving the Clinch Mountain Boys Larry Sparks, Roy Lee Centers, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, and Charlie Sizemore were among those with whom he played in the revived band Ralph created a unique style of banjo playing, sometimes called ""Stanley Style"" It evolved from Scruggs style, which is a three finger technique ""Stanley style"" is distinguished by incredibly fast ""forward rolls,"" led by the index finger, sometimes in the higher registers utilizing a capo Raised in SW Virginia, he draws on the musical traditions of the area - the holiness singing of the Primitive Baptist Church and the sweet down-home family harmonies of the Carter Family "
Who: Karen Zack; Leigh & Steve Humes
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: February 10
Who: Orrin Star and Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin
What: Valentine's Concert
Where: UUDome
When: February 14
February 14, 2008 - Thursday
Valentine's Concert with Orrin Star and Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin
UUDome at the Unitarian Universalist
11400 Morris Bridge Rd., Tampa, FL
Contact: (813) 988-8188
Time: 8PM, Admission: $12.
Who: Moron Brothers, Carolina Sonshine, Village Singers, Stage Coach Bluegrass, J May McKee, Coastal Blue NFBA Youth Band
What: Spring Fling
Where: Dixieland Music Park, Waldo, FL.
When: February 14-16
February 14-16, 2008 - Thursday-Saturday
Spring Fling
Dixieland Music Park, Waldo, FL.
Featuring: Moron Brothers, Carolina Sonshine, Village Singers, Stage Coach Bluegrass, J May McKee, Coastal Blue NFBA Youth Band
Contact: Steve Dittman 478-949-2036 or Original Bluegrass or Email Steve
Who: The Carolina Rebels, The Doerfel Family, The Fleas, Flat Mountain String Band, Bluegrass Stagecoach Band, Palms Bluegrass, and Stoney Brook
What: The Friends of Collier-Seminole State Park
Where: Collier-Seminole State Park
When: February 16-17
February 16-17, 2008 - Saturday-Sunday
The Friends of Collier-Seminole State Park
20200 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL.
The park is located 8 miles East of Hwy 951 (Collier Blvd.)
Featuring: The Carolina Rebels, The Doerfel Family, The Fleas, Flat Mountain String Band, Bluegrass Stagecoach Band, Palms Bluegrass, and Stoney Brook. The show will run from 9:00 to 9:00 each day.
Admission is $14 for Saturday and $12 for Sunday. A weekend pass is $22.
For camping reservations call 239-394-3397. First-come, first-serve basis. 120 sites with water and electric.
Who: Goody Haines; Pamela Jo Hatley
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: February 17
Who: The Chapmans, The Lewis Family, Gold Wing Express, Pine Mountain Railroad, Carolina Sonshine, Larry Gillis, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, The Doerfel Family, Village Singers, Stage Coach Bluegrass
What: 31st Annual Kissimmee/Kiwanis Bluegrass Festival
Where: Osceola Heritage Park
When: February 22-24
February 22-24, 2008 - Friday-Sunday
31st Annual Kissimmee/Kiwanis Bluegrass Festival
Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee, FL.
Featuring: The Chapmans, The Lewis Family, Gold Wing Express, Pine Mountain Railroad, Carolina Sonshine, Larry Gillis, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, The Doerfel Family, Village Singers, Stage Coach Bluegrass
Contact: Steve Dittman 478-949-2036 or Original Bluegrass or Email Steve
Who: Mindy Simmons; Florida Songstory (Lee & Betsy Paulet)
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: February 24
March
Who: Rebekah Pulley
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: March 2
Who: The Claire Lynch Band
What: In Concert
Where: The Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center
When: March 7
Who: Andy DuBois,Lee Pinkerson
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: March 9
Who: Bluegrass Parlor Band and others...
What: Fun Fest
Where: Sun City Center
When: March 15
Who: John "Papos" Frassica; B Avenue Band (Joey Errigo, DeanJohnson, Brad Williams
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: March 16
Who: NATALIE MacMASTER
What: In Concert
Where: The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
When: March 17
March 17, Monday, Sarasota, NATALIE MacMASTER at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Tr. 8 pm. $40 & $35. Info: 941.955.7676 or http://www.vanwezel.org or http://www.nataliemacmaster.com
Who: Goldwing Express, Gary Waldrep, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, Fred Clark Family, The Doerful Family, Smokey Greene, Flatland, Third Generation, Bluegrass Stage Coach Band, Parlor Band, Palms Bluegrass, James Rogers & Blue Cypress, Bradley & Tiffany "Blue Mountain Grass", Dixie Bluegrass Express
What: Annual Auburndale Bluegrass Festival
Where: International Market World
When: March 20-23
March 20-23, 2008 - Thursday-Sunday
Annual Auburndale Bluegrass Festival
International Market World, 1052 Hwy 92 W, Auburndale, FL.
Featuring: Goldwing Express, Gary Waldrep, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, Fred Clark Family, The Doerful Family, Smokey Greene, Flatland, Third Generation, Bluegrass Stage Coach Band, Parlor Band, Palms Bluegrass, James Rogers & Blue Cypress, Bradley & Tiffany "Blue Mountain Grass", Dixie Bluegrass Express
Contact: 863-665-0062
Who: Laura Boosinger, Bob Carlin, Janet Davis, Dan Gellert, Mark Johnson, Bill Keith, Brad Leftwich, Chuck Levy, and Ken Perlman
What: Suwannee Banjo Camp
Where: Leno State Park, High Springs
When: March 21-23
Who: Pasco Paul; Jeff Jones and Friends
What: Concert and Open Mic
Where: Sweetwater Organic Farm
When: March 30
Who: The Doerful Family, Bits of Grass
What: Annual Chasco Fiesta
Where: Sims Park
When: March 31
March 31, 2008 - Monday
Annual Chasco Fiesta - Bluegrass Music Celebration
Sims Park, 6341 Bank Street, New Port Richey, FL.
Featuring: The Doerful Family, Bits of Grass
Contact:1-877-424-2726
April
Who: Larry Stephenson Band & Stave Kaufman
What: Flagler Museum's 2008 Bluegrass Concert
Where: The Pavilion Stage - One Whitehall Way
When: April 12
April 12, 2008 - Saturday
Larry Stephenson Band & Stave Kaufman
Flagler Museum's 2008 Bluegrass Concert
At The Pavilion Stage
One Whitehall Way, P.O. Box 969, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Concert 3:30PM, Admission $30
Contact:561-655-2833
Who: Honi Deaton & Dream, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Kickin' Grass, Frances Mooney & Fontana Sunset, Smokey Greene, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, III Tyme Out, The Churchmen, Wilson Family Band
What: Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival
Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Dade City
When: April 25-27
April 25-27, 2008 - Friday-Sunday
Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival
Sertoma Youth Ranch, Dade City, FL.
Featuring: Honi Deaton & Dream, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Kickin' Grass, Frances Mooney & Fontana Sunset, Smokey Greene, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, III Tyme Out, The Churchmen, Wilson Family Band
Contact: Steve Dittman 478-949-2036 or Original Bluegrass or Email Steve
May
What: 13th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
Where: St John’s County Fairgrounds
When: May 2-4
May 2-4, Fri - Sun, St Augustine, 13th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, St John’s County Fairgrounds, SR 207; 7 miles W of I-95. Note change of venue. Info:904.208.5210 or paul@gamblefest.com or lizzie@gamblefest.com or http://www.gamblefest.com Watch this website for details of the 2008 festival
What: 56th Annual Florida Folk Festival
Where: White Springs,
When: May 23-25
May 23-25, Fri - Sun, White Springs, 56th Annual Florida Folk Festival. Info: http://www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest/default.htm Watch this website for details of the 2008 festival