Virginia Bluegrass & Country Music Foundation Inc.

02/21/2013

John DeMarce
Hi, We'd appreciate it if you'd pass this along:

We're looking for a few good bands for our annual band contest at the DC Bluegrass Festival, coming up in late February. First prize is pretty substantial; $800, a hotel room for the night after the contest, and the opening performance on the second day of the fest. It's a good spot to get in front of a new audience and be heard by DJs and a few record company folks too. All the details are posted at http://www.dcbu.org/ or available by emailing [email protected].

Thanks,
John

DC Bluegrass Union
dcbu.org

01/26/2013

Very productive board meeting Thursday. The board has decided to make contra dance a Friday night event at our festivals. This is scheduled to begin in April (last weekend). __Becky

10/01/2012

Jamming from Wed through Saturday nite was the staple in spite of the rainy weather. You can see the pavilion in the picture above, & with this nice facility the show goes on regardless of weather. Special thanks to Ivan Overstreet from Scruggs Virginia for playing fiddle with the Bluegrass Partners and banjo with Strickland's group. Amy Ladd & Friends were their usual awesome selves, love you guys!. The Slack Family laid down some solid, firey, bluegrass and closed the show Saturday. You guys kicked it a good one, many thanks. We were privileged to have The Grey Eagle Band do a set for us and we hope they will be back. the raffle for Melinda Sargent's donation of a home-made afghan was post-popned until our cookout Saturday October 13th. There will be stew and pit-cooked BBQ and BLUEGRASS free. Y'all come and bring a side dish if you can.

09/25/2012

THE VIRGINIA BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION, INC.
*PRESENTS :*
30th Bluegrass & Country Music Festival at
“THE GEORGE WINN MEMORIAL PARK”
In Lawrenceville, VA near the airport,
corner of Rt. 678 (Rose Drive) & Rt. 733
September 27th 28th & 29th - 2012

Bands Performing:

The Slack Family------------------------------------------Glen Allen, VA
Amy Ladd & Friends---------------------------------Mechanicsville, VA
Becky Taylor flatpicking and banjo------------------------------Varina, VA
The Watts Brothers with Allen Stallings-----------Roanoke Rapids, NC
Coastline Bluegrass Band------------------------------------Norfolk, VA
Other Guests appearing throughout the Festival
George Winn & The Bluegrass Partners------------Richmond, VA
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27th Thursday, Jam 7PM - all welcome.
FRIDAY 28th at 5PM: free Banjo Q & A by Becky Taylor
28th Friday, Featured Bands 7PM to 11PM adults $6.00 -under 12 yrs free
29th Saturday, Featured Bands 1PM to 11PM adults $9.00 -under 12 yrs free

Camping – with hook-up $9/day, first come first serve in the rough is free on spacious mowed grounds.
ATTENTION: Our new bath house is open with toilets and showers

For more information call George Winn, days 804-329-5359
call Ruth O'Berry – 434-637-2876
call Becky Taylor – 804-647-7199
Directions to the Park
-From Richmond on I95 South to Emporia: Take Rt #58 West towards South Hill approx 18 miles to
Rt #58/Rt46 business Lawrenceville exit. Go right to stop sign, then left and go under Rt #58 then 1 block, turn right and go over RR tracks (Rt #606), go 8/10ths of a mile and right on Rose Drive, then about 2 blocks to unpaved road on left, turn left, and go 1000 feet to park entrance at Park sign.

-From Richmond on I85 South: take I95 south to Petersburg and exit I85 south, go 30 miles and exit #39. Turn left at exit stop sign onto Rt #712, go 12 miles to Rt #58, continue across Rt #58 and across RR tracks to Rt #606 and continue for 2 miles to intersection with Rose Dr and turn left. Go about 2 city blocks to first road on left (unpaved), turn left and about 1000 feet to park entrance and sign on left.

THE VIRGINIA BLUEGRASS & COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC. exists to preserve and promote authentic Bluegrass & Country Music. VB&CMF is a non-profit tax exempt corporation
Membership dues are reasonable = $15/yr. Inquire with any member.
We are proud and pleased to say that ALL our grounds and facilities have always been paid for in full.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Bluegrass-Country-Music-Foundation-Inc/317124608330019
Shows are rain or shine. We have a beautiful pavilion for inclement weather.
Come enjoy the music & fellowship and 'God Bless'

FREE *** Cookout Sat. OCT 13th Dinner begins at 1PM. Bring a covered dish or dessert if you care to. Plenty of music so bring your instruments!. Featured dish is George Winn’s famous stew. Pit cooked BBQ by Becky Taylor. Bring a friend or two, There is no charge, all are welcomed ***FREE.

Festivals are the last weekends of April and of September

09/19/2012

Melinda Sargent has graciously provided one of her own creations for raffle at our festival on Sept 29, 2012... Earth & Sky - full size ... will be raffled off to benefit the VBCMF ... MUST BE AT THE FESTIVAL TO WIN. You can see more of Melinda's Creations at http://www.facebook.com/melinda.sargent.9

08/14/2012

Come and enjoy our wonderful park and even more wonderful people. Last weekends in Sept and in April. Our costs are low enough to allow anyone who wants to to participate. Camping in the rough is free. Showers available.

08/07/2012

THE VIRGINIA BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION, INC.
*PRESENTS :*
30th Bluegrass & Country Music Festival at
“THE GEORGE WINN MEMORIAL PARK”
In Lawrenceville, VA near the airport,
corner of Rt. 678 (Rose Drive) & Rt. 733
September 27th 28th & 29th - 2012

Bands Performing:

The Slack Family------------------------------------------Glen Allen, VA
Amy Ladd & Friends---------------------------------Mechanicsville, VA
Becky Taylor flatpicking and banjo------------------------------Varina, VA
The Watts Brothers with Allen Stallings-----------Roanoke Rapids, NC
Coastline Bluegrass Band------------------------------------Norfolk, VA
Other Guests appearing throughout the Festival
George Winn & The Bluegrass Partners------------Richmond, VA
*************************************************************************************************
27th Thursday, Jam 7PM - all welcome.
FRIDAY 27th at 5PM: free Banjo Q & A by Becky Taylor
28th Friday, Featured Bands 7PM to 11PM adults $6.00 -under 12 yrs free
29th Saturday, Featured Bands 1PM to 11PM adults $9.00 -under 12 yrs free

Camping – with hook-up $9/day, first come first serve in the rough is free on spacious mowed grounds.
ATTENTION: Our new bath house is open with toilets and showers

For more information call George Winn, days 804-329-5359
call Ruth O'Berry – 434-637-2876
call Becky Taylor – 804-647-7199
Directions to the Park
-From Richmond on I95 South to Emporia: Take Rt #58 West towards South Hill approx 18 miles to
Rt #58/Rt46 business Lawrenceville exit. Go right to stop sign, then left and go under Rt #58 then 1 block, turn right and go over RR tracks (Rt #606), go 8/10ths of a mile and right on Rose Drive, then about 2 blocks to unpaved road on left, turn left, and go 1000 feet to park entrance at Park sign.

-From Richmond on I85 South: take I95 south to Petersburg and exit I85 south, go 30 miles and exit #39. Turn left at exit stop sign onto Rt #712, go 12 miles to Rt #58, continue across Rt #58 and across RR tracks to Rt #606 and continue for 2 miles to intersection with Rose Dr and turn left. Go about 2 city blocks to first road on left (unpaved), turn left and about 1000 feet to park entrance and sign on left.

THE VIRGINIA BLUEGRASS & COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC. exists to preserve and promote authentic Bluegrass & Country Music. VB&CMF is a non-profit tax exempt corporation
Membership dues are reasonable = $15/yr. Inquire with any member.
We are proud and pleased to say that ALL our grounds and facilities have always been paid for in full.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Bluegrass-Country-Music-Foundation-Inc/317124608330019
Shows are rain or shine. We have a beautiful pavilion for inclement weather.
Come enjoy the music & fellowship and 'God Bless'

FREE *** Cookout Sat. OCT 13th Dinner begins at 1PM. Bring a covered dish or dessert if you care to. Plenty of music so bring your instruments!. Featured dish is George Winn’s famous stew. Pit cooked BBQ by Becky Taylor. Bring a friend or two, There is no charge, all are welcomed ***FREE.

Festivals are the last weekends of April and of September

06/08/2012

Lee Nelson, frequent performer at our park shows performs H***y Tonk Blues with George Winn & The Bluegrass Partners.

http://youtu.be/Hr9qqXRHsgQ

Special Guest of George Winn & The Bluegrass Partners, Ashland VA, January 18, 2012

06/08/2012

from January 18th 2012 show, John Henry ~ dedicated to J.R. Tucker

http://youtu.be/saj6MWSjXOA

Benefit Show, Ashland VA January 18, 2012 ~ Virginia Bluegrass And Country Music Foundation Inc.

06/06/2012

from out January Show. George takes time to honor Phyllis on her 81st Birthday...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htD6npKQmiw

George Winn's Happy Birthday dedication to Phyllis who turned 81 that day...Jan 18, 2012. Show was in Ashland VA.

06/05/2012

Another from January 2012 show - Careless Love
http://youtu.be/3amm9D-kVt4

Benefit Show for Virginia Bluegrass & Country Music foundation Inc.January 18, 2012 in Ashland, VA

06/04/2012

From our January show.....Little Maggie
http://youtu.be/U6qYwt5GYeQ

George Winn - mandolin and vocal, JC Hale - guitar, Marie Witt - bass, Becky Taylor - banjo