SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 14, 5 to 9:30 pm Central, video & handouts available after session!Banjo Ben's Banjo-Only Virtual Camp with Ron Stewart, Kristin Scott Benson and Banjo Ben
Anywhere you have an Internet connection!Join this All-Star teaching event online featuring a one-hour lesson from each instructor focusing on how each artists works up solos. You must register before Oct.14 to have access to materials after session.
Sunday, October 19, 1-3 p.m.
Bluegrass Harmony Singing Crash Course Workshop at the Front Porch in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA: The Front Porch, 221 Water Street ENo prior experience necessary to join me for this super fun session where we'll learn everything there is to know about bluegrass harmony singing! Special note to prior participants: this time around, we'll be singing a new tune and exploring the different ways to arrange parts. All ages welcome.
Saturday, October 25, 1 to 5 p.m.
Autumn Harvest Bluegrass Festival with the Lonesome River Band, Riley Baugus and Bill & Babi Evans - admission is free!
Staunton, VA: Staunton Alliance Church, 560 New Hope RoadJoin Babi and me for this free outdoor event with food trucks, a children's play area and great music from LRB, Riley Baugus and Bill and Babi. Admission is free and all are welcome! Bill and Babi play from noon to 1 p.m.; Riley plays from 1 to 2 p.m. and the Lonesome River Band play from 2 to 4 p.m. If you're planning to attend, please RSVP using link above. In case of inclement weather, festival will be moved indoors to the church sanctuary.
Thursday to Saturday, October 30 to November 1
Banjo Bens' Banjo-Only Camp with Banjo Ben, Alan Munde, Kristin Scott Benson, Dave Dillard & Katy Lou Clark
Kilgore, TX: Banjo Ben's FarmJoin this All-Star teaching staff at this camp held right on Banjo Ben's beautiful east Texas farm. There will be plenty of brisket and banjo fun w/jamming, small group classes concerts and more! Lodging available in nearby hotels. Highly recommended! As of 10/4, this camp is sold out - please consider joining us next year in east Texas!
Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m.
California Bluegrass Reunion (Bill, John Reischman, Jim Nunally, Mike Witcher, Sharon Gilchrist & Chad Manning) in Sparks, NV featuring a tribute to the Bluegrass Album Band
Sparks, NV: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1135 12th StreetJoin us for a special tribute to California songwriters and tunesmiths!
Friday, November 14, 7 p.m. show
Calfiornia Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning & Mike Witcher) at the Side Door, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA: The Side Door, 2900 Franklin Blvd.The Bluegrass Reunion returns to Sacramento this fall in a special tribute to California songwriters and tunesmiths! Last year's show was sold out - purchase tickets early and come join us!
Saturday, November 15, time TBA
California Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, John Reischman, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist & Mike Witcher) at The California.
Santa Rosa, CA: The California, 528 7th StreetJoin us in our special tribute to CA songwriters & tunesmiths!
Sunday, November 16, 7 p.m. Pacific
California Bluegrass Reunion with Bill Evans, John Reischman, Sharon Gilchrist, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning & Mike Witcher
Berkeley, CA: The Freight & Salvage Coffeeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetThe California Banjo Extravaganza returns to the Freight with Bill Evans, John Reischman, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist and special guest Mike Witcher on dobro. This year, our tour will salute California songwriters and tunesmiths!
Monday, November 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Banjo Workshop for all levels at Manning Music, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA: Manning Music, 758 Gilman StreetTopic TBA soon! For all levels past true beginners. Contact Bill at bill@billevansbanjo.com to make a reservation. Class size is limited. $60.
Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. show, 5:30 p.m. dinner
California Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, John Reischman, Jim Nunally, Mark Schatz, Chad Manning & Mike Witcher) at the Otter Opry in Monterey
Monterey, CA: United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad DriveThe Bluegrass Reunion returns in a special tribute to California songwriters and tunesmiths!
Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26
New Mexico Banjo Camp with Bill Evans, Riley Baugus, Alan Munde and a teacher TBA
Kingston, NM: The historic Black Range LodgeWith Bill Evans, Alan Munde and another teacher TBA. Contact Bill at bill@billevansbanjo.com for additional info.