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GRASS CLIPPINGS Thank you all who came and participated in our 2019 festival. It was a great weekend with beautiful and great music. This year we moved the dates up to March for several reasons. The Folk Festival moved their dates up to the first of April instead of the first of May, we felt that having our festival immediately following that would diminish our attendance. We also felt that we would still have more winter visitors in the area. On the first day of campers arriving it was nice to see some Washington and Oregon license plates. We kicked off Thursday night with a really good jam. Friday was busy with the arrival of vendors and volunteers to set up the booths, and get the afternoon show going. We had 3 well received singer/songwriters perform, Ky Burt, John Hall and Wally Lawder. That evening there were several jams going on. (Stayed up too late!!) Saturday morning the campground was filling up with many enthusiastic grinners ready for a full day of great music. This years line up did not include a regional or national headliner but the quality of the local bands were top notch and many attendees commented that they enjoyed the performances. Just as bluegrass is a mixture of several music genres to create one unique genre, Tucson is a hotbed of lots of great types of music and we try to incorporate that into our line up. Again many jams (more than I have noticed in the past few years) kicked off after dinner. One of the reasons there were several jams was due to four or five bass players camping. Go bass players!!!! (. . . Continued on Page 3 ) 2019
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GRASS CLIPPINGS
Thank you all who came and participated in our 2019 festival. It was a great
weekend with beautiful and great music. This year we moved the dates up
to March for several reasons. The Folk Festival moved their dates up to the
first of April instead of the first of May, we felt that having our festival
immediately following that would diminish our attendance. We also felt that
we would still have more winter visitors in the area. On the first day of
campers arriving it was nice to see some Washington and Oregon license
plates. We kicked off Thursday night with a really good jam. Friday was
busy with the arrival of vendors and volunteers to set up the booths, and get
the afternoon show going.
We had 3 well received singer/songwriters perform, Ky Burt, John Hall and
Wally Lawder. That evening there were several jams going on. (Stayed up
too late!!) Saturday morning the campground was filling up with many
enthusiastic grinners ready for a full day of great music. This years line up
did not include a regional or national headliner but the quality of the local
bands were top notch and many attendees commented that they enjoyed
the performances. Just as bluegrass is a mixture of several music genres to
create one unique genre, Tucson is a hotbed of lots of great types of music
and we try to incorporate that into our line up. Again many jams (more
than I have noticed in the past few years) kicked off after dinner. One of
the reasons there were several jams was due to four or five bass players
camping. Go bass players!!!! (. . . Continued on Page 3 )
2019
Newsletter Editor--Sean Nicks: For information concerning letters to the editor, reviews, contributing
newsletter articles, submitting Concert & Band Listing information, email [email protected] .
Webmaster--Dale Lynne Vickroy: For information concerning the DBA website
www.desertbluegrass.org contact the webmaster at [email protected]
Membership Secretary--Mike Headrick: To join the DBA, renew a membership or submit an address
change, contact Mike via phone at (520) 760-0745, email, [email protected] or snail mail, 13308
Placita el Algodon Tucson, AZ 85749
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The opinions expressed in the DBA newsletter are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Desert Bluegrass Association, its staff or members. Reviews, concert listings, band announcements and advertising are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Desert Bluegrass Association. In the event of an error, our liability is limited to printing a correction. Copyright 2013,. All Rights Reserved.
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President: Dave Polston (520) 245-6126 [email protected]
Vice President: Carole Wothe (520) 760-0993 [email protected]
Secretary: Mike Headrick (520) 760-0745 [email protected]
Treasurer: Marlene Simpson (520) 355-4000 [email protected]
TRUSTEES Jerry Wothe (520) 760-0993 [email protected]
Scott Warren (520) 419-7556 [email protected]
Paul “Doc” Simpson (520) 298-9746 [email protected]
Bonnie Lohman (520) 349-4812 [email protected]
David Lanham (520) 749-0335 [email protected]
Sean Nicks (520) 576-2332 [email protected]
Dale Lynne Vickroy (520) 664-0340 [email protected].
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GREETINGS FELLOW BLUEGRASS LOVERS By Dave Polston
Ky Burt gave an in depth song writing workshop, Peter
McLaughlin gave a guitar workshop and Dick Brown
gave a banjo workshop. All free to the
attendees. Sunday night after tearing down and
packing up, we had one more spectacular
campground jam to end the weekend!!!!
David Lanham and Jeff Collins did an outstanding job
preparing for the event, lining up the bands and
working with the Town of Marana coordinating all the
details. Thank you guys!!!
Holly Tripp as usual did a great job finding us sponsors and coordinating the
silent auction and many other things too numerous to mention here. Dale
Vickroy worked many hours updating the website and coordinating the
paypal system to bring us into the 21st century technical world!! Thank you!!
Jim Wagner, Sean Babb, Paul Deo, Daniel Bieg and Marlene Simpson were
just a few of the many volunteers who worked hard to make this a successful
festival. As usual Old Blue Sound did a great job making sure the musicians
sounded their best. Mike Headrick was our festival photographer and there
will be a slide show of photos from this years festival on our website very
soon.
So to recap it, if you missed it, you missed a great weekend. Make plans for
next year. Stay tuned for announcement of dates for next year. Oh yea, we
actually made a few bucks!!!!!
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Hi Bluegrass Fans,
It is the time of year when we ask our members to check the expiration date
of their DBA memberships and renew their memberships if needed. In the
Desert Bluegrass Association, we use a common expiration date. All
expirations for the year occur on March 1st. The advantage of this
approach is that we can focus on membership renewals once per year.
This year we are introducing a new option: you can renew for 3 years for
only $50. The 3 year option has real benefits. First you save $10 which is a
17% reduction. Second you save time by only having to deal with renewals
every 3 years. Third, we save time in processing renewals and reminding
you to renew. So we all have more time to enjoy Bluegrass Music. That is a
real win-win. Of course, you can still renew yearly for $20 per year if you
prefer.
So take a minute and see if you need to renew. If you received your
newsletter electronically, check the e-mail for your expiration date. If you
received this newsletter via postal mail, check the mailing label. If it says
“expires 2-19” above your name, then your membership needs to be
renewed. You may renew either by mail or from our website. To renew by
mail simply fill out the form in the newsletter, enclose a check made out to
DBA, then mail it to the address listed. If your information is current, you
don’t even need to fill out the form - just include the mailing address with
your payment. To renew from the website, go to www.desertbluegrass.org,
look for the “join DBA” area, click the “buy now” button and follow the
instructions. Either way is simple and easy.
The DBA promotes and preserves Bluegrass Music in so many ways. Think of
the workshops, the jams, the festival, the clinics, the website, the newsletter,
the directory, the youth scholarships and more. All of this happens because
of two things: First, the hard work of incredible volunteers and second, your
memberships which provide needed funds. So renew today
and keep supporting Bluegrass Music in Southern Arizona.
Thanks
Mike Headrick
Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Save with our new 3-year renewal option!
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Camp Bluegrass 2019
Join us as Camp Bluegrass 2019 celebrates the music of the Carter Family, July 14-19, 2019.
Camp Bluegrass is a one-week residential picking camp for bluegrass musicians. It is held each July at South
Plains College in Levelland, Texas located 30 miles West of Lubbock. Campers stay in dorms on campus or in
conveniently located RV sites. Motels are also available in town. Food service is provided in the SPC
cafeteria.
Our specialty is quality teaching and small classes in state of the art facilities. The faculty includes some of
the best instructors anywhere. Several SPC teachers are on the staff. Classes are held in the Commercial
Music building with nightly faculty concerts in the Tom T. Hall Production Studio.
Over half of our students return every year. Come join the family.
www.campbluegrass.com
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V A
J A M
On Saturday March 30, the Desert Bluegrass Association in partnership with SAACA (Southern Arizona Arts and
Cultural Alliance) held our first annual acoustic band competition. Matt Rolland and I met to brainstorm on
how to bring all the different music genres and associations together. After a throwing out different ideas we
came up with the band contest. Unlike many band contest, which only gives a band 10 minutes to do 3
songs, we felt a better concept would be giving each band a full set to show all the different elements it takes
to be a complete band. The first step was narrowing down the field to 5 bands for the final competition. The
contest was open to a wide range of acoustic music-Bluegrass, Old-time, Celtic, Western, Folk, Americana,
Newgrass, Mariachi, Flamenco, Swing and other acoustic traditions. The preliminary round saw 8 bands enter.
We (4 judges) looked at the following to rank the bands, audio files, video files, website development, social
media, amount of performing the band is doing, etc. We selected the following 5 bands.
Southern Comfort Band, (Old time country and bluegrass music)
Copper Wren, (Old time fiddle, bluegrass, gypsy jazz and classical styles)
Nick and Luke, (americana rooted original music, jazz standards and old time/bluegrass)
Grupo Riken, (Carribean and Latin American folkloric music)
Fair Black Rose, (Folk and Bluegrass with a hint of gospel)
The contest was held in conjunction with the SAACA spring Arts Festival located at Oro Valley Market place.
Each of the 5 finalist performed on a professional stage with top notch sound provided by Old Blue Sound.
SAACA did an outstanding job providing the stage, sound and $700 in prize money. The also supplied a
professional photographer so each band could have updated photos to add to the website or facebook
page.
I emceed the days events with Dale Vickroy volunteering to manage the green room and back stage set up.
The 3 judges were Duncan Hudson (KXCI Radio Music Director), Susan Holden (Rhythm and Roots Concert
promotion) and Rudy Mamula (Musician and Band Leader, Past President of DBA).
The following criteria was used in judging the bands. Material Selection-25%, Stage Presence-25%, General
Instumental Musicianship-20%, Vocal Performance-20%, Audience Response-10%.
At the end of the day, we had 5 great bands and the judging was tight. They all deserved to be winners, but
when it was all tallied up we had the following winners.
3rd Place- Nick and Luke $100
2nd Place- Grupo Riken $200
1st Place-Copper Wren $400 and a spot in next years Marana Bluegrass festival.
Thank you to all the bands that entered. Thank you Matt Rolland and SAACA for all the hard work in putting
this together. We are excited to continue this tradition. So get your band together and start planning for next
year!!
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The Hard Road Trio Returns: With Workshops and Concert By Marshal Vest
Last October, the Trio presented a marvelous harmony-singing workshop and a fabulous house concert. Both
were very well attended, but many in our community didn’t get to attend. For those who missed out, here’s
your chance to see one of the finest bands in the Southwest. And for those who did, they have new offerings
for you. You don’t want to miss out!
Monday, April 8, at 5:15, you can attend one of three concurrent workshops: Anne on bass, Steve on Mando,
and Chris focusing on songwriting! Each lasts one hour and costs $20. Please register by sending email to
Then at 6:45, the Trio will launch the evening with a workshop focused on harmony singing and groove. A
highly participatory session is promised so BRING YOUR VOICES! (other instruments not needed). They will
then transition seamlessly into a concert featuring songs from their new CD. (Yes, CDs will be available for
purchase). Spouses, family members, and friends will enjoy the evening of great music, so bring ‘em! The
session concludes at 8:45. The cost for this two hour session is only $15 !!! Cash appreciated, at the door.
Registration not required.
The evening replaces the normal Monday night eastside workshop and will be held at the Christ Community
Church, 530 S. Pantano Road, site of DBA’s regular Monday night workshops. Tuesday night Marana-
workshop-attendees should come as well, as Dave deserves a night off on Tuesday.
Biographical information on the Hard Road Trio is summarized as follows: Life-long musicians Steve Smith
(vocals, mandolin, mandola and guitar) and Chris Sanders (vocals and guitar) have captured audiences across
the country with the depth of their songwriting and the power of their distinctive voices. “Along with the
exciting groove of Anne Luna (bass and vocals) who has appeared with April Verch, Spring Creek Bluegrass
and recorded with Kenny Maines and Alan Munde, they have created a sound that delights audiences world-
wide.” They aren’t strangers to Tucson, having appeared at DBA festivals, house concerts, and workshops.
They’ve also appeared at Pickin’ in the Pines, Bighorn Mountain Festival, Swallow Hill in Denver, Durango
Bluegrass Meltdown, Black Rose Acoustic Society, Wildflower Concerts, Albuquerque Folkfest, Berkeley’s
Freight and Salvage, Rice Festival, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass as well as an official showcase at FAR West in
Oct. ’12.
Steve, Chris and Anne also are in demand as teachers and clinicians at camps such as our favorite Camp
Bluegrass, Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp, California Coast Music Camp, Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp, and
Zoukfest. They also have their own camps (one for songwriting and another for acoustic music featuring all
instruments) at the Black Range Lodge in Kingston, New Mexico.
For additional information on the band and their New Mexico-based camps,
visit: http://www.hardroadtrio.com
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Welcome to our new and returning members:
Joanne Phillips Tucson
Dale Charkow Tucson
Andrea Chech Tucson
Tonya Hotz Tucson
Sam Brown Tucson
Marion Gehrke Alden, IA
Steve Feeley Oro Valley
Click here to renew your membership
Membership Renewal Reminder
Hi Bluegrass Fans,
In the last issue of Grass Clippings, I asked you to check the expiration date of your
memberships and renew their memberships if needed. The Desert Bluegrass Association
uses common expiration date. All expirations for the year occur at the end of February.
Thanks to everyone who renewed. However, many have yet to renew. So, take a minute
and see if you still need to renew. If you received your Grass Clippings electronically then
the e-mail will indicate your membership status. If you received your Grass Clippings in the
mail, check the mailing label on this newsletter. If it says “expires 2-19” above your name,
then your membership needs to be renewed. You may renew either by mail or from our
website. To renew by mail simply fill out the form in the newsletter, enclose a check made
out to DBA, then mail it to the address listed. If your information is current, you don’t even
need to fill out the form - just include the mailing address with your payment. To renew
from the website go to www.desertbluegrass.org, look for the “join DBA” area, click the
“buy now” button and follow the instructions. Either way is simple and easy.
Renew now to avoid any disruption in your DBA benefits.
Thanks
Mike Headrick
Membership Secretary
GREAT WEBSITES
Desert Bluegrass Association
www.desertbluegrass.org
Arizona Bluegrass Association
www.arizonabluegrass.com
Bluegrass Arizona Blog
www.bluegrassarizona.blogspot.com
Daily Dose of Bluegrass
www.bluegrassonthetube.com
Bluegrass Lyrics
http://bluegrasslyrics.com/
Bluegrass Tablature
http://www.alltabs.com/bluegrass_tabs.php
Bluegrass Backing Tracks
http://www.fbbts.com/
Guitar:
www.bluegrassguitar.com/
Fiddle:
www.fiddlehangout.com
Banjo:
www.banjohangout.org
Bass:
www.bluegrassbassplace.com
Mandolin:
www.mandohangout.com/
http://www.mandolincafe.com/
Dobro:
www.reso-nation.org
www.resohangout.com
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WORKSHOP (NW SIDE)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Marana Community
Center 13251 N Lon Adams
Rd., Marana
JAM 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sierra del Sol Senior Living
8151 E. Speedway
S M T W T F S 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
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HARD ROAD TRIO
WORKSHOPS
& CONCERT
D B A E v e n t s
A p r i l 2 0 1 9
JAM 11:00pm - 1:00 pm
VA Hospital Bldg 60
6th Ave & Ajo
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
JAM 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pinnacle Peak Court Yard
6541 E. Tanque
Verde Rd.
JAM 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Udall Park Ramada
7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
J A M 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sierra del Sol Sen-ior Living
(Dining Room)
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
JAM 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Udall Park Ramada
7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
JAM 11:00pm - 1:00 pm
VA Hospital Bldg 60
6th Ave & Ajo
Visit the DBA Online Calendar
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
NO
WORKSHOP
NO
WORKSHOP
JAM
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Far Horizons
Clubhouse 555 N. Pantano
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
NO
WORKSHOP
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WORKSHOP (NW SIDE)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Marana Community
Center 13251 N Lon Adams
Rd., Marana
JAM 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sierra del Sol Senior Living
8151 E. Speedway
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5 6
7
8 9
1 0 1 1
1 2 1 3 1 4
1 5 1 6
1 7 1 8
1 9 2 0
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WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
D B A E v e n t s
M a y 2 0 1 9
JAM 11:00pm - 1:00 pm
VA Hospital Bldg 60
6th Ave & Ajo
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
JAM 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pinnacle Peak Court Yard
6541 E. Tanque
Verde Rd.
JAM 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Udall Park Ramada
7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
JAM
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sierra del Sol Senior Living (Dining Room)
WORKSHOP
(EAST SIDE) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Christ Community
Church 7801 E Kenyon Dr
WORKSHOP
(MARANA) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13251 N
Lon Adams Road
Visit the DBA Online Calendar
JAM 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Udall Park Ramada
7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
NO
WORKSHOP
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BANDS The 2 Lazy 2 Ranch Band
John Hall 520-647-1234
Bear Canyon Ramblers
Marilyn 520-760-0479
www.bearcanyonramblers.com
Cabin John
Howard Anderson--480-897-7425
Anni Beach--480-963-6811
www.cabinjohnbluegrass.com
Dusty River Band
Rich Errico 520 818 0358
Jam Pak Blues 'N' Grass Neighborhood
Band
www.jampak.com
Anni Beach - 480-963-6811
Los Hombres
Kenny Erickson 520-235-7473
MojoGrass
520-369-7524
www.facebook.com/mojograss
Ocotillo Rain and Thunder
Contact: Holly Tripp
Phone: 520-241-8421
Web: ocotillorain.blogspot.com
Old Pueblo Bluegrass
Reid Griffin 520-349-4321
http://www.maranafestival.com/old-
pueblo-bluegrass.html
Peter McLaughlin
520-247-1027
Scattered Grass
www.scatteredgrass.com
Bob Frankot 520-299-7479
The Sonoran Dogs
Peter McLaughlin 520-247-1027
Brian Davies 520-349-9497
www.thesonorandogs.com
Titan Valley Warheads
Ed Davenport 520-904-6050
www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pa
ges/The-Titan-Valley-
Warheads/161939573828277
Way Out West
Emmy Creigh 520-323-0704
Dan Levenson and The Cat Mountain
Rounders
412-551-0933
www.Clawdan.com
Reid Griffin
Guitar Instruction All Levels and
Styles
(520) 349-4321
Nate Lee
Live Online Mandolin &
Fiddle Lessons
469-383-4840
www.TheNateLee.com
Andy McCune
Bluegrass & clawhammer banjo,
mandolin, and beginning Dobro
520-869-6818
Peter McLaughlin
Flatpick & bluegrass guitar: Be-
ginner & advanced 520-247-
1027
Dave Polston
Banjo, Guitar & Dobro lessons
520-245-6126
Mike Purdy
Guitar, mandolin & Banjo 520-
977-9780
Marc Rennard
Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar
314-313-0318
Expert repairs – Violin, Viola, Cel-
lo, Bass, Fretted Instruments
Bow Rehair
Dan Levenson
Old Time fiddle, Clawhammer
Banjo and Old time guitar.
412-551-0933
www.Clawdan.com
INSTRUCTION
TO INSTRUCTORS & BANDS Would you like your services, band, and or concerts listed on our website
www.desertbluegrass.org ? Current DBA members can be listed by sending their
contact information to Dale Lynne Vickroy at
[email protected] . Refer to the 'Links' tab on the homepage
to view current band and instructor information. We have added a second
calendar on the website for other (non- DBA) concerts and events. If you have
something scheduled that you would like added to the calendar: send me the
date, time and address info. You may also include a link to your band's website or
to a special event flyer. Info can be posted under the 'Events' tab. That would need to be
specifically requested since I expect that people will begin using the calendar instead. Please
submit information in plain text. Varied fonts, colors, formatting, and inserted graphics are extremely
time consuming to match in the webpage editor.
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Southern AZ Old Time Fiddlers
Assn.
Unitarian Universalist Church
4831 E 22nd St, Tucson
Tuesday 6:30—8:30pm
Info: Wilbur 520-743-7086
Kibbey’s Jam and Open Mic
Info: Jim Howard, 520-825-
9413;Twin Lakes Drive, Catali-
na, AZ. Every Friday Night
6:30 –9:00 pm
1st Baptist Church Jam and
Open Mic
Wilds Road, Catalina, Arizona
Info: Jim Howard, 520-825-
9413. Every Saturday, 6:30 -
9:00 pm
Casa Grande Airport Jam
1st & 3rd Saturday, 12:00 pm.
Casa Grande Municipal Air-
port, 3225 N Lear Ave. Casa
Grande Az. Acoustic stringed
instruments only, NO Amps,
Bluegrass songs preferred.
Contact Steve Hartwell
JAMS & OPEN MICS
DBA sponsored jams are listed at www.desertbluegrass.org & on the enclosed calendar.
https://www.gofundme.com/2xgdq-keep-jampak-rolling
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ASSOCIATIONS Arizona Bluegrass Association
11411 N 91st Ave #213
Peoria, Az 85345
Leslie Rhodes President
602-565-3285
www.arizonabluegrass.com
International Bluegrass Music
Association
2 Music Circle South, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
615-256-3222
Toll Free: 1-888-438-4262
http://www.ibma.org
International Bluegrass Music Museum
Museum Entrance: 117 Daviess St.
Mailing Address: 207 East Second St.
Owensboro, KY 42303
270-926-7891
888-MY BANJO (toll-free)
So. Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association
3020 W. Avenida Cresta
Tucson, AZ 85745
Info: Wilbur 520-743-7086
Tucson Friends of Traditional Music
Info: 520-408-6181
www.tftm.org
Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association
PO Box 26531
Tucson, AZ 85726
www.tkma.org
Tucson Old Time Music Circle
Brad 520-818-0260
www.totmc.org
Desert Bluegrass Association
12589 E. Calle Tango
Tucson, AZ 85749
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM
Phone: 760-0993
Membership dues for the Desert Bluegrass Association are $20 annually per family, due March 1st, and includes bulk
mailing of the bi-monthly newsletter to each member.
Members joining after November of any year will have their membership extended through the next year. Those
joining before November must renew the following March 1st.
Complete this form then mail it, along with your personal check or money order payable to Desert Bluegrass Association, to:
Mike Headrick (DBA Membership Secretary) 13308 Placita el Algodon
Tucson, AZ 85749
WWW.DesertBluegrass.org
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