SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 12, 8 to 11 p.m.CBA FIRE FUND BENEFIT! Bangers & Grass with special guests at the Kensington Circus Pub
Kensington, CA: Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa AvenueJoin Jim Nunally (guitar), Tom Bekeny (mandolin), Steve Pottier (bass) and Chad Manning (fiddle) and Bill Evans (banjo) with special guests Kathy Kallick, Larry Cohea, Nell Robinson & Sharon Gilchrist. All proceeds will be donated to the California Bluegrass Association's GoFundMe campaign to raise money to replace instruments lost in the Paradise area fire. We recommend arriving by 6:30 p.m. to grab a table and enjoy the first set - or come late around 9 or 9:15 p.m. to catch the second show. Admission is free but we do pass the hat.
Monday, January 7 to February 11, 7 to 8:15 p.m. (six 90 minute classes)
Bluegrass Jam Class: Beyond the Basics, Level 2 - a new section on Monday nights!
Berkeley, CA: Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetThis new Level 2 section of my Bluegrass Jam Class is now available on Monday nights. Registration is opens in mid-December.
Tuesday, January 8 to February 12, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (six 75 minute class sessions)
Bluegrass Jam Class: Beyond the Basics, Level 1
Berkeley, CA: Freight and Salvage Cofffehouse, 2020 Addison StreetLevel 1 is designed for all bluegrass instrumentalists and singers who are new to playing with others in jams and bands. Ideal for high beginner to intermediate players. $130 early bird tuition. Registration will be open in mid-December.
Tuesday, January 8 to February 12, 8 to 9:15 p.m. (six 75-minute classes)
Bluegrass Jam Class: Beyond The Basics, Level 2 (Tuesday nights)
Berkeley, CA: The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetThis class is designed for those with some experience playing with others who want to take their jamming skills to the next level. All instrumentalists welcome, early bird tuition of $130. Registration will be open at www.thefreight.org in mid-December.
Friday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. show, 6:30 p.m. potluck
The Banjo in America returns to Abbie Weisenbloom's Amazing House Concert Series
Portland, OR: Abbie Weisenbloom House Concerts in Inner SE PortlandReservations highly suggested at 503-233-4945 or email to abbiew@froggie.com. Seating is limited. Suggested donation $15-25. This concert will also be broadcast on Concert Window.
Sunday, January 20, 2 p.m.
The Banjo in America returns to Nancy's Farm, Bellingham
Bellingham, WA: Nancy's FarmCatch Bill & his banjos at his favorite WA state house concert venue! 2030 E. Smith Road. Reserve seats by phoning 360-966-4640. Suggested donation $15.
Thursday, April 25 (late afternoon) to Sunday, April 28 (lunch)
New Mexico Banjo Camp with Alan Munde & Riley Baugus - mark your calendars now!
Kingston, NM: Black Range LodgeJoin me at my new banjo camp located in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico with Alan Munde, Ned Luberecki and Riley Baugus. Small classes, great food and lodging and an open schedule allowing for one-on-one interaction and follow-up time! Details TBA soon - mark calendars now!