Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association of New Jersey

Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association of New Jersey The Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association is dedicated to promoting music at a monthly meetings fea

Our indoor shows will be returning this Sunday, September 17th! We have a full line up of terrific artists for your list...
09/13/2023

Our indoor shows will be returning this Sunday, September 17th! We have a full line up of terrific artists for your listening pleasure, and this month we're pulling out all the Country stops!

Elaine & the Cimarron Sky Band will be there, highlighting the beautiful female voices in country music.

Singer/Guitarist/Keyboardist Elaine Orzechowski is a veteran of the Jersey Shore music scene, having been a part of numerous bands/trios/duos and even a stint as a party DJ over the years. Performing in several country rock/southern rock bands she developed a love for harmony-driven country-tinged music. As a solo performer, Elaine specializes in singing classic country and country rock songs, but also includes acoustic versions of favorite pop/rock/folk songs from the 50’s through today’s music.

With her band, The Cimarron Sky Band, the same classic country/country rock songs are taken to the next level with full instrumentation and up to four-part harmony – with a touch of bluegrass added to the mix!

Doors open at 12 noon, the stage show starts at 1 pm and runs until 5 pm. Tickets are $8 at the door.

We also have a Jamming Workshop for people who want to learn to sing and jam comfortablly with other people starting at 1 pm on the first floor led by Heidi Olsen.

We have a Strictly Bluegrass Jam moderated by Jim Hanaway which starts at 1 pm and is in the basement.

We have a rollicking Old Time Jam which starts at 1 pm, led by Denise Warren and Richard Smith.

In addition we have many other rooms available for players of acoustic instruments to meet and spontaneously jam with others.

Embury United Methodist Church Auditorium
49 Church Street
Little Silver, NJ 07739

www.njbluegrass.org

Join us for our country music themed show this Sunday!  One of our featured performers will be Michael Patrick. Here's a...
09/12/2023

Join us for our country music themed show this Sunday!

One of our featured performers will be Michael Patrick. Here's a little bit about him.

Since moving to a rural area on the west coast of New Jersey along the Delaware River, where, “his neighbors are now cows and horses!” Patrick has found country living provides inspiration. Shortly thereafter he quit his day job of 15 years to perform and write music full-time. He’s even produced two new albums, Crossing Bridges and HOME.

Country, Folk, Rock, Blues, and even Gospel blend cohesively in Patrick’s songs, which are inspired by the likes of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Lyle Lovett, and John Prine. Always heartfelt, sometimes autobiographical, with some signature sarcasm and humor thrown in for good measure. Patrick has developed an appreciation of simplistic story-telling lyrics, catchy hooks and memorable melodies.

You can catch Michael performing his original show with his backup band, solo acoustic shows or with his band of esteemed musicians known as "The Suburban Hillbillies." In addition, Patrick made quite a mark on the tri-state area recalling the spirit of Johnny Cash in the Tribute show he founded, "RING of FIRE" Band!

Patrick has wowed audiences with opening performances for Steve Earle, Dave Mason, Asleep at The Wheel, Pure prairie League, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Carlene Carter, Billy Joe Shaver, Gary Allen, David Allan Coe, Justin Townes Earle, Chris Knight, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Outlaws just to name a few.

Patrick has logged over 1500 live performances in the tri-state (NY, NJ, PA) area in addition to 3 annual tours down south. Along with
his band he has performed at such prestigious venues as the Union County Arts Center, Strand Theater, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Paramount Theater, Bergen Pac, Newton Theater, Sellersville Theater, Stone Pony, Starland Ballroom, and BB King’s.

Patrick has 6 original albums, HOME (2021), John Wayne Movies (2018), Another Song You Never Heard (2012), Something to Fall Back On (2008), Roots and Branches (2004), and most recently, Crossing Bridges, released on September 29, 2023.

We hope to see you at BOTMA this Sunday. Doors open at 12 noon, the show starts at 1 pm and runs until 5 pm.

Embury United Methodist Church Auditorium
49 Church Street
Little Silver, NJ 07739

www.njbluegrass.org

The Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association (BOTMA) presents a live mostly Country music concert Sunday, September 17th. ...
09/08/2023

The Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association (BOTMA) presents a live mostly Country music concert Sunday, September 17th. The concert runs from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Musical acts scheduled to appear are:

1:00 Ramapo Valley Ramblers
1:45 BC Express
2:30 The Cimarron Sky Band
3:30 Michael Patrick

In addition to the concert, there will be a Jamming Workshop for people who want to learn to play and sing comfortably with other people, a moderated Strictly Bluegrass Jam and a rollicking Old Time Jam. There are also additional rooms for acoustic musicians to bring their instruments and meet other people to jam with.

Everyone is welcome to all events happening that day, either with an instrument or to simply listen in. The doors open at 12 noon and admission is $8.

Embury United Methodist Church Auditorium
49 Church Street
Little Silver, NJ 07739

Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association of NJ

09/07/2023

It has become a welcome habit each Labor Day to share Frank Baker's photographs from the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, held in Woodstown, NJ.

09/04/2023

No. 51 is one for the history books now and the board of directors of the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music thank the thousands of you that chose to spend your weekend with us.

Yes, we are already planning for No. 52 in 2024.

Per usual, we hope to announce the next lineup on or around Dec 1.

A reminder that we are a NON-PROFIT organization and the festival is 100% (unpaid) volunteer planned and run and that the proceeds from this years festival is used to fund next year.

With your help and support, we will carry on!!

See y'all next year!

09/03/2023

Dan Tyminski! 14 Grammys!

09/02/2023

Danny Paisley!

09/02/2023

Rhonda Vincent & the Rage!

09/02/2023
09/02/2023

Dailey & Vincent!

09/02/2023

Riders In The Sky!

09/01/2023

Lonesome River Band!

09/01/2023

Lonesome River Band!!

They are filling in for the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys who unfortunately had to cancel.

There is plenty more music to come. Get yourself down here Saturday and Sunday. You won’t be disappointed!

08/31/2023

Almost time!

One day away!!

08/31/2023

We love our Bluegrass family and the opportunity to spread our music all around the world. It truly does our hearts good to do what we do for a living. With that being said, tough decision have to be made last minute.

Due to COVID exposure in the past several days, and multiple members of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys becoming sick as a result, we regret to inform you that we will not be appearing anywhere this Labor Day weekend. This includes SamJam, Delaware Valley BG Fest, and Jackpine Music Festival.

We want to be there and hoped for the best but for the safety and respect of our fans, we have to stay home this weekend. We care about your health, your family’s health, our family and friends’ health, and being able to put on the best show we can for you. It’s unfair to you for us to get up on stage and not be able to give our 110%. We hope you’ll forgive us, and thank you to everyone for being so understanding. God Bless and stay safe! -CJ, Jereme, Jasper, Josh, Laura, Eddie, Tommy, Resounding Strategies, and Prater Day.

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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
D'Addario and Co.
Prater DAY
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The Jackpine Jamboree
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival

08/31/2023

Folks, you can see below the sad news from the Po' Ramblin Boys.

We wish them a speedy recovery and will do our best to get them back next year.

We are happy to give our thanks to Sammy Shelor and the Lonesome River Band. They will be arriving a day early and will be giving us TWO fantastic days of music.

When you see Sammy and the gang be sure to thank them and maybe head to the merch table to give em' a hand!!

This is the current situation at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival!People have been lining up in the parking lot si...
08/29/2023

This is the current situation at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival!

People have been lining up in the parking lot since before 9 AM this morning. They are determined to get a prime camping spot, and get their chairs underneath the pavilion!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to sit in that line. There is going to be plenty of room for everybody to come and enjoy whether it’s for Friday, Saturday and Sunday or just a single day. Make sure to bring your own comfortable chair and you will be hearing music at one of the best bluegrass, festivals in the United States!

08/29/2023
08/29/2023

Paisley, Sparks and Tyminski.

All at 2023.

We have chosen wisely!

08/29/2023

And at the top of the list. Cannot wait to hear Authentic Unlimited!!!

08/29/2023

Gonna hear why those Po' Ramblin' Boys are on this list!!!!

08/26/2023

Register now for Heidi's class! All bluegrass instruments welcome No jamming experience necessary You will be jamming in the first class! Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching Hands-on learning in large and small groups Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected! Music/tab reading not needed or used S...

Join us for the final Pickin’ In the Park Sunday August 20th!Start time is 1 pm until….There will be no organized Jammin...
08/20/2023

Join us for the final Pickin’ In the Park Sunday August 20th!

Start time is 1 pm until….

There will be no organized Jamming With, but still plenty of opportunities to pick and sing!

Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ

We’ll be meeting near the Theater Barn.

For full details check our website at:

Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association of NJ

07/28/2023

1975 bluegrass celebration at the Englishtown Music Hall, Englishtown, NJ. Produced by the late Geoff Berne and for television by now defunt New Jersey Publi...

07/16/2023

Sorry friends.

The weather today just doesn’t seem to be cooperating. Since this is an outside event, it doesn’t make sense for us to try to play and get rained on!

Have a great rest of the weekend and we hope to see you the third Sunday in August!

07/13/2023

Join us Sunday, July 16th for second Pickin’ In the Park of the summer at Thompson Park in Lincroft.

We’ll start shuffling in around 1 pm and we’re meeting in the area by the Theater Barn.

There is plenty of shade and lots of room for jamming. There are indoor bathrooms nearby and plenty of parking.

This event is free and open to pickers and audience members. Bring a chair, and a cooler with your favorite non- alcoholic beverages.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738

06/29/2023

The band he led with his brother broke new ground with an unusually broad repertoire, unorthodox instrumentation and untraditional vocal harmonies.

We had a great jam on October 20th. Terrific music on stage, lots of spontaneous jamming happening in the side rooms, a ...
10/31/2019

We had a great jam on October 20th. Terrific music on stage, lots of spontaneous jamming happening in the side rooms, a Strictly Bluegrass Jam, and our monthly Jamming Workshop for novice pickers who want to up their jamming game!

We hope to see you on November 17th for our all bluegrass show featuring the best talent of the Jersey Shore!

All photos are courtesy of Joe Zugcic. Thanks Joe!

Last Whippoorwills playing at Espresso Joe’s at the Keyport Music Festival!
10/12/2019

Last Whippoorwills playing at Espresso Joe’s at the Keyport Music Festival!

Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective at Espresso Joe’s in Keyport right now! You still have time to make it! Tony Trischka is o...
10/12/2019

Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective at Espresso Joe’s in Keyport right now! You still have time to make it!

Tony Trischka is on at 5!

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National touring bluegrass band Mile Twelve will be performing an acoustic concert on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Stanley Center in Chatham, NJ. The show will begin at 2:00pm and will consist of two sets with an intermission.

Tickets may be purchased at:
https://chathamhouseconcerts.ticketspice.com/mile-twelve-bluegrass-chatham-concerts-at-stanley-center

Covid 19 Policy: All attendees shall be vaccinated. Mask are required once inside the Stanley Center. Social distancing seating of 2 feet between attending parties is requested. Seating for this performance is limited to ensure the Covid 19 policies are practicable.

Parking: Free parking is available at the Washington Avenue School parking lot located at Washington Avenue at the Oliver Street intersection, a short block walk. No on-street parking is permitted on Washington Avenue, Oliver Street and Fairmount except for marked & signed handicapped access spaces.

Stanley Center & Sanctuary: No smoking is permitted inside the Stanley Center. No food or drink is permitted in the Sanctuary. Restrooms are available in the Stanley Center. Please observe and respect "Do Not Enter" signage.
Chatham Concerts at Stanley Center presents Mile Twelve, the 2020 International Bluegrass Musician Association's 2020 Emerging Artist of the Year, on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 2 p.m.

Stanley Church, located in Chatham, closed in 2020 and donated the church facilities to the Borough. The sanctuary is a great location for intimate acoustic concerts and we are honored that Mile Twelve has agreed to be our first show.

Tickets are available on online at:

https://chathamhouseconcerts.ticketspice.com/mile-twelve-bluegrass-chatham-concerts-at-stanley-center
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