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SEVEN MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Volume 5 June / July / August 2009 Issue 2

Member 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
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• 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

- Good food - Open Jams - Concert Bands Pictured above is Bill Aldinger, SMBA Pic-
- Raffle of acoustic instruments & door prizes nic chairman and former president, signing a
petition in support of a Bill Monroe Memo-
• WEBSITE - www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org rial Postage Stamp.
- Association & newsletter information
- Links to bluegrass info
A nationwide petition was begun sometime ago and
SMBA members were asked for their support. Walt
• PROMOTIONAL OUTLET for bands and promoters
Crider mailed our signatures to the Citizens Stamp Advi-
• BLUEGRASS LIBRARY - Instructional materials
sory Committee.
• EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Page #
SMBA members had an opportunity to sign the petition
Included in this issue:
at the Dean Sapp concert in May.
- Inside the SMBA 2-5
- President’s Message 3
- SMBA Scholarships 4 Thank you for supporting this endeavor.
- Board Meeting 4
- Dick Neff 5
- SMBA Member Spotlight
- Russ Carson 6-7
- Festival Schedule 8-10
- Upcoming Events 10-15
- SMBA Concert Series 10 Nominations for SMBA officers will be opened at the
- Bluegrass Radio 16 July meeting in Mechanicsburg and can be received
-Music Lesson & Instrument Repair 17 up to the August meeting. Any member desiring to
- Jams 18-19
- Membership Invitation 20
run for office can be nominated by submitting their
name to the secretary or at a monthly meeting.
2009 OFFICERS
Walt Crider President (717) 292-6175 The election will be held in October 2009.
Dick Beckley Vice President (717) 938-4975
Jean Snyder Treasurer/Membership (717) 957-4609
Dick Neff Recording Secretary (717) 697-2064 A new election process to be announced in June, if
approved by the membership in July, will allow bal-
2009 TRUSTEES lots to be included in the newsletter. It is hopeful that
Bill Aldinger (717) 728-9039
this change will allow all members an equal opportu-
Glen Miller (410) 343-2228
Jon Raemore (717) 599-5944 nity to participate in the SMBA electoral process.
Bob Bishard (717) 957-4349

2009 CHAIRPERSONS Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association “Hornpipe” is published

Bill Aldinger Picnic Committee (717) 728-9039 by the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Inc., which is a
Bob Bishard Newsletter Editor (717) 957-4349 non-profit organization. The SMBA mails this quarterly newslet-
Mike Lebo Scholarship Committee (717) 215-3088 ter to the SMBA membership, music associations, other non-profit
Mike Lebo Web Master (717) 215-3088 organizations, promoters, radio and print media at no charge. All
Dan Onefuer Librarian (717) 432-0770 correspondence can be mailed to: SMBA, c/o Bob Bishard,
Jon Raemore Music Committee (717) 599-5944 18 Stiles Dr., Marysville, PA 17053.

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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, Vir-
ginia. 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.
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 ad-
dictive to watch bands and individuals 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.
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.)
Walt
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
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, Penn-
sylvania. 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 pro-
vides 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
blugrslvr@verizon.net.
All musicians, of all skill levels, are encouraged to play on-
stage 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.
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.
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.
Thank you,
Bill Aldinger
Picnic Chairman
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The Scholarship Committee has reviewed the applications
we received and have approved the following awards of
$135 each:

Denver PA
Each year, the SMBA awards several music scholar- Melody Weaver, 13 years old
ships to folks of any age desiring to further their skills Michaela Weaver, 11 years old
in playing or singing bluegrass music. The notice is
always made on our website and in the SMBA Horn- East Earl PA
pipe publication, along with an application and rules Wanda Swarr Adult
governing the selection process. After careful review- Benjamin Swarr 13 years old
ing by the SMBA Scholarship committee, awards are
made to individuals who meet the requirements. All four recipients in 2009 plan to attend the PA Blue-
grass Academy Camp located in Campbelltown, Penn-
This year, the committee were SMBA members, sylvania from July 13 to 17. They have been notified of
Patricia Kline and Mike Lebo. On behalf of the SMBA the awards and know their responsibility to complete the
Board, thank you for your efforts in helping to promote camp application and pay the difference between the
bluegrass music. camp cost and the scholarship award.

Congratulations to the 2009 scholarship recipients. It is The winners applications are on file and can be viewed
our desire to help everyone in furthering their skills in upon request.
bluegrass music. SMBA annual membership dues pay
for this valuable educational opportunity. 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.

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
The bi-annual SMBA Board Meeting was held on May teacher and sang in the church choir. She was a Sunday
20, 2009. Minutes from the meeting are on file and can School teacher for 50 years at various churches in the
be viewed by any member upon request. area, and was a member of a musical group that played
for nursing homes. She was also a member of the VFW
The meeting was called to order at 7:17 p.m. at Doc Auxiliary Post #8851, Boiling Springs.
Holiday’s Restaurant in New Cumberland by President
Memorial contribu-
Walt Crider. There were nine people present— Jean tions may be made to
Snyder, Glen Miller, Jon Raemore, Bill Aldinger, Dick Mt. Zion United
Beckley, Bob Bishard, Sue McKinsey, Dick Neff, and Methodist Church
Walt Crider Building Fund, 420
Park Drive, Carlisle,
The topics discussed; approval of the 2009 - 2010 con- PA 17013.
cert series, the 2009 6th Annual Picnic, public relations
announcements, the website and newsletter, Election of Vera is pictured in the
Officers, and updating the SMBA Constitution. Bluegrass Grammies inset.

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Central Penn-
sylvania has for
many years
been a hot bed
of activity for
bluegrass music
and talented
musicians. One
of the areas best
and most tal-
ented 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 popu-
lar 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.
By 1973, he and his lovely wife Ava moved back to Cen-
tral Pennsylvania and Dick began teaching at the Cumber-
land-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.
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
During his presidency, the SMBA jams were moved from
Fishing Creek to First UMC in Mechanicsburg. Our Con-
stitution, by-laws, non-profit and tax exempt status were
all updated. The SMBA shows were moved to the Good-
will Fire Hall in York, and a Music Committee was ap-
pointed to schedule bands for the shows. SMBA mem-
bership, show attendance and the treasury increased dra-
matically.
In 1985 Dick formed the group The Grace Notes a popu-
lar 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 sky-
scraper, 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 blue-
grass, a gospel repertoire, fiddle tunes, banjo tunes, and
contemporary string music. The band also enjoys taking
songs made popular throughout the past century and play-
ing 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 every-
one. Both Dick and Ava
expressed that it is hard
to leave so many friends.
Friendship is treasured,
and knowing Dick and
Dick and Ava enjoy retire- Ava as I do, it won’t be
ment with music, painting, long until they’ve
gardening, and playing tennis. touched new hearts in
Northern Virginia.
Written by: Bob Bishard
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Twenty year old, Russ Carson of Mechanicsburg be-

came 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 pick-
ers”. His parents recorded the show for him, and Russ
watched the banjo breaks over and over, finally declar-
ing 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 During a five year period in his teens, Russ and I went
Russ was exposed to a non-ending string of jams and to a number of music camps such as: Maryland Banjo
traditional musical events while growing up. Academy, Banjo Camp North, and Kaufman Kamp. At
these camps, Russ met and learned from, and in some
Russ took banjo cases became friends with, other well known players,
lessons from Nev such as: Jens Kruger, Bill Keith, Tony Trischka, and
Jackson from age Alan Munde, among others.
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 Russ playing with Bill
with today. Keith, left, Banjo Camp
North in 2006.

As he was learning to play, Russ had the opportunity to

meet and be exposed to a wide variety of players of dif-
ferent banjo styles, each of whom has had an impact on
his own playing style, which is mostly “by ear”, as op-
posed to tab style learning. This included spending time
with some of the great banjo players located in our re-
gion.
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.
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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 oppor-
tunity 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.
nevjackson@pabluegrassacademy.com
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L-R: Russ on banjo, West Virginia state champ
fiddler Jake Krack, Glen Carson on second fiddle,
and Micah Dunn on mandolin.
Russ has also been influenced by some great clawham-
mer 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 pri-
mary focus is for bluegrass, but he’s had a healthy expo-
sure 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 on guitar, Glen Carson on clawhammer
banjo, and Todd Clewell on fiddle at the Deer
Creek Fiddlers contest in 2007.
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
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!
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 with Gold Heart in Florida, May of 2009, in
about 100 degrees, and playing right off the beach.
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, Shelby-
fiddle 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 opportu-
nity to play music with them. Gold Heart has an exten-
sive 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 on-
line, 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 FMI: Joe @ 717-862-3331
instructors on any bluegrass instrument, as requested by the student.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

11:00 am to 7:00 pm
513 WHITNEY ROAD
ONTARIO, NEW YORK
www.OntarioBarnFestival.com
www.myspace.com/ontariobarnbluegrassfestival August 6 - 8
FMI: 301-475-8191

FEATURING STOMPIN’ LIVE MUSIC

The Atkinson Family Band
Waitin’ on a Train
Hypnotic Clambake Walnut Bottom Road
Mal Blum & James Staub …and more (next to )
Thornwald Nursing Home
Carlisle, PA 17013
PROMOTING SOLAR ENERGY
FEATURES LIP SMACKIN’ BBQ, July 19
FREE PERRY’S ICE CREAM & FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS Danny Paisley
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR SALE FROM LOCAL ARTISTS & The Southern Grass
ADULT ADMISSION ONLY $10 …if purchased on line All concerts and performances are presented to
($15 at Gate) KIDS UNDER 17 ARE FREE the public $FREE of charge; concerts are sup-
SPONSORS INCLUDE: HIGH FALLS BREWERY, PERRY’S ICE ported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania
CREAM, UNION HILL COUNTRY GRILL & MORE... Council on the Arts.

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2:00 - 7:00 PM

FMI: Fun for the whole family !

(717) 957-3248 or 957-4349
Homemade Ice Cream / Soups
3534 Valley Road Marysville, PA Hot Dogs / BBQ / Sausages
(Rt 850 between Marysville & Shermans Dale) Lots of Strawberries & Desserts
Directions:
From Marysville, Rt. 11&15 take Rt 850 West toward Games for the kids / Petting Zoo
Shermans Dale, go 9.1 miles, turn left on Grier Point Rd. Face Painting / Dunk Tank
From Shermans Dale, Rt 34, take Rt 850 East toward
Tractor Rides
Marysville, go 3 miles and turn right on Grier Point Rd.
Miss Strawberry Shortcake

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Meadow Grove 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Keystone 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Stringtown 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Open Jam 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Times may vary depending on weather and

microphone setup for each band.

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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
LtoR: Jean Snyder, Nelson Steffy, Bob
Bishard, and Dick Neff.
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FESTIVALS
Reedsville, PA
Ticket Prices
Festival Features Friday - $15.00
Workshops Daily Saturday - $25.00
RB Powell’s Side Stage 2 day at gate - $40.00
Dan Stewart Jam Tent Advance Ticket Price - $30.00
Food & Craft Vendors
Lot’s of Pickin”
Contact Information
Camping Information Ryan Frankhouser
RV’s welcome w/ 717.348.3537
electric hook-ups 717.250.6982
available for $20.00.
Rough camping
throughout grounds. 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 Fellow-
ship, 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 blue-
grass 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
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, un-
der 81, turn right onto Garland Drive.
nevjackson@pabluegrassacademy.com
 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

BLUEGRASS
JAMES KING BROTHERS
DECEMBER 12 APRIL 10

STEEP DARREN BEACHLEY

& LEGENDS
CANYON RANGERS OF THEPOTOMAC

JANUARY 9 MARCH 13

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 Sat-

urday evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's
fine amateur acoustic musicians. Cabaret seating
and tasty refreshments create an informal coffee-
house atmosphere in the cozy, rustic Fort Hunter Centennial Barn. Enjoy
live acoustic music from 7 to 10pm. Free admission includes Ralph's corny Jam Sessions
jokes at no extra charge. Sales of refreshments benefit Susquehanna Folk;
donations to defray costs are always welcome. The Barn is accessible and is Second Sunday of every month.
smoke- and alcohol-free. Fort Hunter Barn
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Fort Hunter Centennial Barn 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg We welcome musicians and vocalists
of all skill levels and all ages.
If you're interested in playing a 20-minute set at a future Coffeehouse, or at Contact Info for SFMS
any of our festival showcases (Fort Hunter Day, Kipona, American Mu-
sicFest), please contact Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 (leave a message) or Jess Hayden, President, 763-5744
Ed Rech, Coffee House, 730-2191
717-657-8709. Interest in performing has been high, so call now!
Ralph Dahle, Jam Session, 657-8709
Henry Koretzky, Events, 763-5744
For complete concert schedule: www.sfmsfolk.org
Or call Ralph Dahle at 717-652-0799 or 717-657-8709 www. sfmsfolk.org

Annual Membership Dues

Individual Membership $25
Family Membership:$40

Tim O'Brien is American country and bluegrass musician. In addition to sing-

Tim O’Brien concert to be held
on Saturday, December 5,
2009 at 7:30 pm at the Harris-
burg Academy, 10 Erford Road
in Wormleysburg, PA.
ing, 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.
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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June 13 September 12
Fuller Family Mountain Road
Strings
October 10
Check the monthly paper for more details. July 11 Set Free
FMI: Gary & Mary Cornerstone
717-776-7447 Quartet November 14
Meadowgrove
Dinner Specials 4:30 PM August 8 Bluegrass
Shows start at 6:30 PM Keystoners Revival

Show tickets - $5.00 December 13

Christmas
Directions: Homecoming
Exit 37 off of Rt I-81. Take 233 North to Newville. Jam
In Newville stay on 233 approximately two blocks December show invites
after the only traffic light. Turn right onto Corpora- all bands back for a
tion St/Shepherd Rd (Just before the Senior Center). jam. Our biggest show
Go past the American Legion. We’re straight ahead. of the year.
Please join us, won’t you.

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 $12 Admission Children under 12 free
June 20 * July 5 @ 2:00 PM September 19
Hanover Express Bluegrass Brothers Aspen Run
along with Set Free This is a special Sunday Concert along with Stoney Creek
and an annual event for B&B.
October 17
July 18 Scott Brannon Band
Horst Brothers along with Remington Ryde
along with James Rheams &
The Barnstormers November 21
Sunnyside
August 15 along with Shiloh Ridge
Walt Crider & The Old Time Way
along with Salem Bottom Boys December 12
Dick & Della Boschert To be announced !

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

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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 Is-
land.
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 pot-
luck 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.
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SMBA members, please invite all of your
friends to this event. The kids need some
new lights.
Darren and The Legends will headline this concert at Dar-
ren'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 Aul-
dridge 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 Stu-
dio 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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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
Larry Royce, Sanctuary Show, every Sunday from 5-8
PM on the Word FM. www.wordfm.org
West Network: East Network:
Chambersburg 88.3 Warwick 88.1
Carlisle 93.1 Sellersville 88.9
Waynesboro 106.1 Stroudsburg 88.7
Harrisburg 88.1 Center Valley 103.5
Newville 101.9 Hawley 89.1
Hagerstown MD 91.7 Wyomissing 91.7
Wilkes – Barre 93.3
Coatesville 101.7
(Washington, DC)
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

(Gettysburg, PA) Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM
Gospel Bluegrass Show - Hank Janney
Sunday Morning 6:00 - 8:00 AM
The Bluegrass Show (Selinsgrove, PA)
Sunday Evening 8:00 - Midnight
WQSU 88.9 FM (Selinsgrove, PA)
Bluegrass Classic Show Saturday 3—6 PM
w/Derrick The Dude
(Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA)
Davis Tracy Bluegrass Rules Saturday 9—Midnight
w/Tracy Waite
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)

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
We’re Reality Radio !
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Brevard, NC)
Every Sunday 3-5 PM
FMI: www.wsqlradio.com

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 MUSIC LESSONS & INSTRUMENT REPAIR

Tom Adams 717 259 6502 Bluette Bros. Mike’s Music Shop
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass 122 Hill St 3966 Jonestown Rd
www.adamscountybanjo.com/lessons.html York, PA 17403 Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 854-9064 (717) 540-5188
Bob 717-633-9575
Guitar
Campbell’s Music David W. Musselwhite
Nev Jackson 717-867-4175 2361 S. Queen St RD 3, Box 7593
Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, & Dobro York, PA 17405 Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 741-2634 (717) 865-6236
Bill Mason 717-226-7200
Mandolin
Country String Shop David R. Strait
Nelson Steffy 717-241-6305 54 W. Main St Master Luthier
Mandolin, & Fiddle Campbelltown, PA 17010 (717) 258-6036 Phone
(717) 838-8732 (717) 258-4098 Fax
Warren Newman 717-730-7255
Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle
Norm Deaver Chimneys Violin Shop
If you know of someone who gives music lessons or 203 W. Watson Ave. 614 Lerew Rd.
is in the instrument repair business and believe Langhorne, PA 19047 Boiling Springs,
they are good at their craft, please forward their (215) 757-0471 PA 17007
name and contact information. We’ll be happy to normemail@aol.com (717) 258-3203
include them in this listings on the SMBA website
and in the Hornpipe newsletter.
Jeff Hostetter RLH Guitars
Editor: RVHJR13@peoplepc.com or 109 N. 2nd St 30 North Main St
by telephone at (717) 957-4349
New Freedom, PA 17349 Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 235-7465 (717) 244-9981

J W Music Ken Runkle

127 N. Hanover St West York, PA
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 258-6765 (717) 792-0302

2400 Oakland Road Authorized:

Dover, PA 17315 Blueridge Dealer Fiddle’s & Bows Keener Violins
(717) 767-9400 Ken Crone Sales & Repairs
Judy & Robert Winters 3340 Colonial Rd. 19 Maple Stree
Music lessons / Instrument repairs / Setups Dover, PA 17315 Jacobus, PA 17407
(717) 292-3058 (717) 428-1151
Keener.violin2@verizon.net

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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
7:00 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
TUESDAY
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 instru-
ments. Pedal steel and electric guitars
are welcome. A microphone is provided
for vocalists. Visitors are always wel-
come. 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: askrug@comcast.net
Professional sound system provided. Alan
publishes an e-mail newsletter of bluegrass
happenings in northern PA. For your copy,
write to Alan at askrug@aol.com
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: appleseed008@aol.com
A sound system provided. RLH is also host-
ing 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
ps3@verizon.net) for details. Or see http://
www.washingtonhouse.net/
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WEDNESDAY
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
THURSDAY
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
Third Thursday
Coffey Music
31 East Main St. Westminster, MD
410-876-1045 410-848-5003
www.coffeymusic.com
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FRIDAY
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
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 pick-
ers 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: 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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SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY

6:30 PM—Every Saturday 10:00 AM—Second Sunday
April—October 6:00 - 9:00 PM AFBA Open stage & Jam
November—March 2:00 - 5:00 PM Hellertown, PA (just south of Allentown)
White Oak Campground FMI: www.afbawingap.org.
Quarryville, PA Doors open at 10 a.m. Stage show begins at noon.
FMI: 717-687-6207
2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
6:00 to 10:00 pm - Every Saturday September thru May
Grand Old Jam North Bay Bluegrass Association
2073 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257 Monthly Concert and Jam
(Turn at Morris St., go 3 miles, on right be- Havre de Grace Middle School.
fore car auction) Going west on Rt. 40 make a left turn onto
Pickers Free Admission Lewis Lane.
2:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Visitors $3.00 Admission (children un- FMI: Gary Testerman 410-939-0028
der 12 free) Held at:
FMI: Robert Forrester 717-530-0248 1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
Penn’s Grove Bluegrass & Acoustic Jam First United Methodist Church
1:00 PM - First Saturday Citizens League, 50 West Pitman St., Penns 135 W. Simpson St.,
Sugar Run Bluegrass Grove, NJ. Mechanicsburg, PA
Calvary Baptist Church 902 Ruskin Dr., From the intersections of Main and Broad
Altoona, PA Streets in the center Penns Grove, take N. FMI:Jean Snyder 717-957-4609
FMI: Ron Anderson 814-940-8352 Broad St. 3 blocks to W. Pitman Street ... go
over the RR tracks, and the Citizens League
www.sevenmountainsbluegrass.org
Sept—May (No jam May 2006
is the brick and cinder block building just
ahead on the left side of the street. The drive-
way is just after the RR tracks...the entrance
On-stage
SUNDAY
is at rear of the building. The bar will be
operating for drinks.
Open Mic
FMI: Kevin Justice 856-299-2402
Slow Jam
1:00 to 4:00 PM - Second Sunday
(October thru June)
e-mail Kevin_justice@yahoo.com.
Note: this jam goes on hiatus for the summer.
Refreshments
Susquehanna Folk Music Society Jam
& Song Swap ~ Fort Hunter
1:00 to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
North of Harrisburg on Front St. September thru May
Something for everybody to
FMI:Ralph Dahle 717-652-0799 New Jersey Bluegrass & Old Time enjoy. Please join us.
www.sfmsfolk.org 717-657-8709 Music Association
Bringing a small snack is optional! Embury United Methodist Church Hall
Church St., Little Silver, NJ
2:00 to 5:00 PM—Second Sunday Jamming & open stage show
(September thru May) FMI: www.newjerseybluegrass.com.
Canyon Country Bluegrass
Wellsboro Community Center 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Third Sunday
3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA September thru May
FMI:Call 570-724-0300 Jerseytown Community Center
Call toll free 877-blu-gras Jerseytown, Pa.
www.cantoncountrybluegrass.com FMI: Bob Knorr
jerseytownjam@cobrasound.com or
12:00 to 5:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday’s www.cobrasound.com/jerseytownjam
Ephrata, PA All Acoustic Jam.
October thru May 1:00 PM—Fourth Sunday
Best Source Music, Helen Ave. Ephrata, Rick’s Tavern Bluegrass & Country Jam
PA. 17522. 9th & Chestnut Sts Trainer, PA
FMI: Michalle Garman 717-721-7120. All skill levels are invited to participate in
Also see folkjams.org/map/us playing bluegrass, country, folk, and old-time
music.
FMI: 610-497-1338

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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
SMBA newsletter, an informative website, and intro-
duces folks of all ages to bluegrass music
through music scholarships. Please join today.

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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