Ira Gitlin
Schedule
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Saturday, February 27
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Remington’s of Laurel
3340 Fort Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301)490-7000
9:00 PM
We’ll be sharing the evening with our roots-rock buddies, the U-Liners.
Sunday, February 28
Dede Wyland (Bluegrass)
Washington Area Music Awards Show
State Theater
220 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703)237-0300
8:00 PM
I’ll be backing up my favorite bluegrass diva for a couple of songs as part of the Washington Area Music Association’s annual awards show. Come see and be seen. (Repeat after me: “It’s an honor just to be nominated…”)
Wednesday, March 3
Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
Madam’s Organ
2461 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-5370
9:30 PM-1:30 AM
Saturday, March 6
The Blue Moon Cowgirls (Acoustic Country)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1090 Sterling Rd.
Herndon, VA 20170
(703)437-1883
Wednesday, March 10
Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
Madam’s Organ
2461 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-5370
9:30 PM-1:30 AM
Saturday, March 13
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Tyson’s Tavern
2112 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 342-2112
8:00-12:00PM
This’ll be the drumless “Backroads Trio”—Karen, Geff, and me. A new place for us, but it looks like a nice one. C’mon down if you’re in the Baltimore area!
Tuesday, March 16
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Harris Teeter
11806 Spectrum Center
Reston, VA 20190-3327
(703) 435-5800
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Country music in the deli department, with Chris Hall on bass.
Wednesday, March 17
Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
Madam’s Organ
2461 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-5370
9:30 PM-1:30 AM
Wednesday, March 24
Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
Madam’s Organ
2461 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-5370
9:30 PM-1:30 AM
Saturday, April 3
The Oklahoma Twisters (Western Swing)
JV Restaurant
6666 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703)241-9504
Saturday, April 10
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Tribute to Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn
Baltimore, MD
Details TBA
Friday, April 23
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Branded ’72 Pit Barbecue
387 East Gude Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301)340-8596
8:00-11:00 PM
Help us make a good showing at a new (for us) venue, and enjoy some great food at The Pit Barbecue Formerly Known As O’Brien’s (TPBFKAO’B).
Saturday, April 24
The Blue Moon Cowgirls (Acoustic Country)
Weil Sing House Concert
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301)587-8839
Weil@cua.edu
Thursday, May 13
5-String Banjo Extravaganza (Bluegrass and Old-Time)
National Heritage Museum
33 Marrett Rd./Rte. 2A
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6559
7:30 PM
A concert by the staff of Banjo Camp North.
Friday, May 13-Sunday, May 16
Banjo Camp North
Banjo Camp North
167 Prescott Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978)448-5763
A full weekend of classes, jamming, and concerts—banjos, banjos, and more banjos!
Wednesday, June 16
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Out To Lunch Wednesdays
E. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville Town Center
Rockville, MD 20850
(240)314-5000
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Friday, June 18
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band (Honky Tonk Country)
Columbia, MD
Details TBA
Thursday, July 15-Sunday, July 18
Grey Fox Bluegrass Academy For Kids
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Walsh Farm
1 Poultney Rd.
Oak Hill, NY 12460
(888)946-8495
This’ll be my 11th year teaching banjo at America’s premier festival program for young pickers.
Sunday, August 1-Friday, August 6
Bluegrass Week
Augusta Heritage Center
Davis and Elkins College
100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241
(304)637-1209
This year I’m a staff musician, assisting at a whole week of classes, jamming, and concerts!
Thursday, August 19-Sunday, August 22
Gettysburg Kids’ Academy (Bluegrass)
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Granite Hill Campground
3340 Fairfield Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717)642-8749
Another great bluegrass program for kids—a little closer to home. I’m the music director and banjo instructor.
