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BILL KNOWLTON'S BLUEGRASS RAMBLE
Sundays, 9 pm to Midnight
WCNY-FM (91.3) WUNY-FM (89.5) UTICA: WJNY-FM (90.9) Watertown
udmacon@aol.com

DEE SHELLINGTON: Dee's Bluegrass Jamboree
Sunday 6-8 am
WSCP-FM (101.3/101.7) Syracuse
Dee Skellington

BARBARA HELLER BURNS: String Fever
Thursdays 3-5 pm
WSLU-FM (89.5) Canton, (88.9) Watertown, (91.3) Thousand Islands & (91.7) Tupper Lake

LARRY HOYT
Common Threads : Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music
Sundays 12-3 pm
WAER-FM (88.3) Syracuse LHoyt2000@netscape.net

THE BRISTOL BROTHERS INTERNET RADIO SHOW
http://www.dynrec.com/bristolbrothers

WRUN 1150-AM RADIO BLUEGRASS HOUR ON SUNDAY 2-3 pm

Internet radio stationstreaming bluegrass music 24/7
World Wide Bluegrass

Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association

Bluegrass Bands
"Listed Alphabetically"

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The Lindsey Family

We're a family band employing Papa, Mama, and the oldest five children (ranging in age from 10-16) as we sing and play bluegrass music in the eastern United States at festivals, coffeehouses, churches, nursing homes and a variety of other indoor and outdoor events.

Atkinson Family

The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band sound is one of tight three-part family harmonies from guitarists Liza and Shelene Atkinson and banjo linchpin Dick Atkinson; with the driving rhythm interplay of mandolinist Adam Atkinson and dog house double bass player Jimmy Rooney of Cape Vincent.

Diamond Someday

From the Syracuse area comes an experienced group of musicians. Diamond Someday specializes in close three part female harmony backed by solid instruments. The group brings a spirited approach to a blend of traditional, original, and gospel music. You will enjoy their heartfelt, exciting, brand of Bluegrass.

Celebrating 15 Years of Bluegrass on the Web
Home of the Bluegrass Music News Network (BMNN)Cybergrass News, Reviews and Events Calendar are Syndicated

Family singing and picking, old time traditional music
Fort Plain, New York

Off The Wall has a sound all its own, blending folk, bluegrass and traditional country with a clean, no frills approach. Featuring strong vocals, tight harmonies and solid instrumental work, their performances run the gamut from tender ballads to driving bluegrass tunes. Their music lends itself to the works of John Prine, Guy Clark, Tim O'Brien, and the Seldom Scene, telling the stories of life's journeys while providing a solid musical performance.
Off the Wall is made up of Camden area musicians Larry Fox and Charlie Ingersoll, who have been pleasing local audiences for more than thirty years. Fox handles the lead vocals and guitar, while Ingersoll adds the tenor harmony vocal and plays dobro. They've performed as a duo and with other area bands such as Old News, Hardtimes, Once in a Blue Moon, and The Pickerheads. Their self-titled debut CD was nominated for a SAMMY Award when it was released in 2005. Charlie Ingersoll: 315-245-1449 Email: Off the Wall

James Reams & The Barnstormers
Some of the finest bluegrass and old-time country music one can find north of conventional bluegrass borders

Cabin Fever
Brian Jiguere's melodic mandolin and the lightening fast licks of Harry Ralph's fiddle join forces with Mike Tirella's jackhammer rhythm guitar and Bill Lewis' hard driving bass to produce the unique sound and energy that is Cabin Fever Bluegrass.

Acoustic Blue
Featuring: Bear Acker, Mike VanAlstyne, Corey Zink and Shaun Batho

American Original Publishing
Mark Sostrin's original bluegrass/gospel songs.

Gospel Grass Radio
http://www.kbgn.net
Internet-only bluegrass gospel radio station
Playing pure, sanctified bluegrass music for the world
ggr.ksgm@suddenlink.net
Tony Partigianoni, 337-401-0189

The Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Inc.
P.O. Box 175
LaFargeville, N.Y. 13656
http://tibluegrass.www3.50megs.com/

Central New York Bluegrass Association
PO Box 491
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
www.cnyba.com

Southern Tier Bluegrass Association
http://www.stbany.org/

Penny Bluegrass
Penny ( Pennsylvania New York) Bluegrass Association
http://www.freewebs.com/pennybluegrass/

Adirondack Bluegrass League, Inc
ABL
P.O. Box 301
Corinth, NY 12822
http://www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com/

Cincinnati Creek hails from the Adirondack foothills. Their music reflects a mix of bluegrass, original compositions, and gospel. Lori Thompson plays mandolin, guitar and sings both lead and harmony vocals. Chris Pepe plays the banjo. His fancy picking and good humor are a great addition to the band. Gary Dygert plays the guitar and dobro. He also sings lead and harmony vocals. Cathy Martin rounds out the band, playing the upright bass and singing harmony.
email:Cincinnati Creek

BRUCE CUTLER'S "Gospel Doings" (Christian Country & Bluegrass) is heard on:
1- WACK-AM Radio 1420, Newark NY, Sundays 6:30 a.m.; also on:
2- www.omnimedia.org Portland OR, Mondays midnight to 1 a.m. (Eastern time)
BRUCE CUTLER'S "Country Roots" (Secular Country & Bluegrass) is heard on:
3- WETD-FM Radio 90.7; Alfred NY, Sundays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; also on:
4- www.omnimedia.org Portland, Oregon, Fridays 11 p.m. to midnight (Eastern time)

John Cadley & The Lost Boys
Bluegrass standards and originals from standout Central New York group

Rolling Hills of Bluegrass Americana
Kellish Hill Farm
Kathy Kellish and Rick Harding
3192 Pompey Center Road
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-1578
email address kmkrahfarm@windstream.net
web site www.rhbamericana.com

Every Sunday from 1PM to?? Jamming at the Kellish Farm-
Everyone is welcomed in our heated music barn!
A potluck supper is served around 5pm.
All types of traditional music are welcomed.
Come join the family, play, sing, or just sit by the fire & listen.
Suggested donation is $2.00 to cover expenses and a dish to pass for the supper.

Traditional Bluegrass with a kick!
Justin and Julian Winters on Guitar and Bass, Bob Delnero on Mandolin, Nick Piccininni on Banjo and Fiddle

Blue Lightning

Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand are two of the most exciting and creative new faces on the acoustic music scene today. While still in their teens, they have managed to carve themselves a unique niche in the modern alternative folk arena with stunning ability as both performers and composers.

Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand

John Rossbach has a powerful and compelling voice that evokes the many moods and magic of traditional American roots music. An award-winning multi-instrumentalist, he can lift you with the lilt of an old time mandolin melody, rivet you with a lowdown slide-guitar blues and fire you up with a driving banjo breakdown! John's egregious puns and outrageous tall tales thrill audiences of all ages.

John Rossbach

Sailcats/Flophouse String Band
Bill Fahy: 315-336-3390

The Ingersoll Family Band perform a blend of original and cover songs that feature country gospel and traditional music with a bluegrass flavor. They blend three and four part harmony singing with strong instrumental work to form a smooth acoustic sound.
Contact George Seymour @ (315) 964-1260 or Rodney Ingersoll @ (315) 964-2791 for available dates.

Fairview Avenue
Tony Califano - Mandolin, vocals
Scott Hopkins - Banjo, vocals
Elizabeth Hopkins - Bass, vocals
Morrie Safford - Guitar, vocals

New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association

Early in 1973, an handful of fiddlers and friends within the Adirondack foothills of Central New York state got together for the very first time for the "Fiddlers' Picnic" By the summer of 1975, the picnic had grown to tremendous proportions and had settled itself permanently in Osceola, New York. The group of founders had also grown and had become the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association, which in the spring of 1977 became incorporated.

By-weekly jam in Ontario Canada

Bedford/Piccadilly Jam Session
Every second Sunday, 1-5 pm, all year round
Bedford Hall, 1381 Westport Rd., approximately 7 km east of Hwy. 38 at Godfrey On.
Live every second week, Old Time Music, Gospel & Bluegrass Music Jam/Sessions
are open to the public, there is no admission fee, and donations are appreciated.
Contact: Joan Shepherd - 613.374.5477 or Wilhelmine Card - 613-374-2614
email: joanshepherd445@hotmail.com
nwcard@yahoo.ca
homer.card@sympatico.ca

May
25-28 Wrench Ranch        Coventryville, NY

June
May 31-June 3 NEPA Bluegrass Festival        Tunkhannock, PA
http://www.nepabluegrass.com/

1-3 Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society, Inc Lafargeville, NY
http://tibluegrass.www3.50megs.com/custom4.html

8-10
2nd Annual Babbling Brook Bluegrass Festival        Malone, NY
http://www.babblingbrookrvparkny.com/bluegrassfestival.pdf

9   Homer Village Green        Homer, NY

7-10 Wind Gap      Wind Gap, PA
http://www.windgapbluegrass.com/

14-16 Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival      Cross Fork, PA
http://www.smokedcountryjam.com/

14-17 Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival      Litchfield, Maine
http://www.blisteredfingers.com/

15-17 Tug Hill Bluegrass Festival      Lowville, NY
http://www.tughillbluegrass.com/

20-24 Jenny Brook Family Bluegrass Festival      Tunbridge, VT
http://www.jennybrookfestival.com/2012/

22-24 Madrid Bluegrass Festival     Madrid, NY   ** not updated
http://www.madridbluegrassriverfestival.com/

June 28- July 1st Out Among The Stars' Bluegrass Festival      Benton, PA
http://www.oatsfestival.com/

JULY
6-8 Busy Bird                Berkshire, NY
http://www.busybirdbluegrass.com/

6-8 Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Assocition
http://www.mvbga.com/

12-15 Basin Bluegrass Festival       Brandon, VT
http://www.basinbluegrassfestival.com/

12-15 Remington Ryde     Reedsville, PA
http://remingtonryde.com/bluegrass_festival.htm

19-22 Gray Fox      Oak Hill, NY
http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php

19-22 Lehigh Valley Bluegrass Festival         Schnecksville, PA
http://www.bluegrassnight.com/LVBF/festival.htm

27-29 Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival    Norwich, NY ** not updated
http://www.norwichfamilybluegrass.com/

August
2-4 Brantling Bluegrass     Sodus, NY
http://brantlingbluegrass.com/

2-4 Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge        Luray, VA
http://www.bluegrassinluray.com/

4    39th Annual Bluegrass Ramble Picnic 10am - 5pm        Dwyer Park, Little York, NY

10-12   Top of the Hill              Canisteo, NY    ** not updated
http://stbany.org/

10-12         Bluegrass in Greenville                Greenville, NY ** not updated
http://www.freeholdaviation.com/bluegrass9.htm

17-19 Upper Hudson Bluegrass                 North Creek, NY ** not updated
http://www.upperhudsonbluegrassfestival.com/

23-26 Pickin In The Pasture     Lodi, NY    ** not updated
http://www.pickininthepasture.com/

September
Aug 1- Sept 3 North Branch Bluegrass Festival      Bridgewater, Vermont ** not updated
http://www.nbbluegrass.com/

Aug 1- Sept 3 Wrench Ranch        Coventryville, NY

3 Ontario Barn Festival         Ontario, NY    ** not updated
http://www.ontariobarnvineyards.com/index.html

14-16 Catskill Mountains Bluegrass Festival    Accord, NY ** not updated
http://www.hvbluegrass.org/events/details/571-catskill-mountain-bluegrass-festival.html

The Delaney Brothers
Founded in 1981, two-time SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Award) winners Delaney Brothers Bluegrass is one of central NY's oldest and best-loved bluegrass bands. However, their music is more than just bluegrass - it's influenced by many other acoustic traditions such as country, folk, gospel, and celtic.

The Gospel Way
Is a 5 piece Gospel Bluegrass Group from Central New York. Because of our love for the Lord and the music, we have partnered in the mission of sharing God's free gift through His word and song.

Tom Benson and The Dyer Switch Band
are versatile, have dynamic stage presence and play hard driving traditional and original bluegrass and acoustic music.
Tom Benson...two-time inductee in the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, songwriter, livewire performer.
JoAnn Sifo..."coal dust gritty alto", co-writer of Silver and Gold, number one hit on the country charts in Europe.
Bob Altschuler...instructor at Banjo Camp North, writer for Mel Bay's on-line Banjo Sessions and Angie's Banjo Silver Strings, featured in book Banjo Camp! along with banjo legends Pete Seeger, Tony Trischka, Alan Munde and Bill Keith.
Randy Jennings...rich acoustic bass lines provide the solid foundation of the Dyer Switch sound, "much more than your average bluegrass bass player."
Dr. Dave Ray...fearless fiddler playing all violin styles for over 50 years on five continents, and brings jazzy swing styling to the group's repertoire.
"The Dyer Switch Band has been playing their own brand of bluegrass music since 1992"