Calendar 2008

Saturday, January 5, 2008 Nick Lowe Tribute – Wolf Trap Vienna, VA
7:30 PM
$15
We are honored to participate in a tribute concert to Nick Lowe at the Barns at Wolf Trap. Joining us are area luminaries Ruthie & The Wranglers, Eric Brace, Thrillbilllies, Rhodes Tavern Troubadors, Martha Hull (and Bob, Rico & Peter), Cravin Dogs, Eric Ambel, JP McDermott, Tommy Lepson (Soul Crackers), and Cal Everett.
January 12-14, 2008 In the studio Clifton, VA
Recording our third CD.
January 26-28, 2008 In the studio Clifton, VA
Recording our third CD.
February 9-11, 2008 In the studio Clifton, VA
Recording our third CD.
Sunday, February 17, 2008 22nd Annual WAMMIE Awards Falls Church, VA
7:30 PM Nominated for the third consecutive year for “Best Bluegrass Duo/Group” by the Washington Area Music Association, Dead Men’s Hollow will be joining the other nominees and the music community at this year’s awards gala at The State Theatre.
Thursday, March 6, 2008 Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington, DC
7:00 PM
$20/members
$25/non-members
As our part of “American Evolution”, The Corcoran Selection of American Art installation running from March through July, we offer a special performance of songs drawn from the history of the United States.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 Delaware Friends of Folk – Wesley College Dover, DE
7:00 PM We are delighted to participate in the Delaware Friends of Folk’s monthly coffee house series. The concerts are held in the auditorium of Wesley Chapel on the campus of Wesley College.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Washington Folk Fest Glen Echo, MD
4:45 PM
Free admission
The 28th Annual Washington Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2008. The festival runs from noon to 7:00pm on Saturday and Sunday at Glen Echo Park. The festival is FREE to the public.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 Lee-Fendall House Alexandria, VA
12:00-5:00 PM
Our set: 12:45-2:00 PM
We join Herb & Hanson and Bob Perilla’s Big Hillbilly Bluegrass at the first ever Bluegrass and BBQ fundraiser at the Lee-Fendall House. BBQ, baby!
Friday, June 13, 2008 Lake Accotink Park Springfield, VA
7:30 PM
Free admission
We are thrilled to perform at this long-running summer concert series in the park.
Sunday, June 29, 2008 Jammin’ Java Vienna, VA
2:00 PM PM
$8
At long last, we bring a brunch performance of bluegrass gospel and American spiritual music to a venue in Virginia.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 Music by the Lake Hagerstown, MD
7:00 PM
Free admission
Last summer, our time in the beautiful bandshell got cut 10 minutes short by a massive thunderstorm; this year we’re hoping to play the whole durned two hours!
Sunday, September 7, 2008 Eastern Market Washington, DC
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Free admission
We return to the Capitol Hill Community Foundation’s outdoor summer concert series. So early, so early, so early in the mornin’.
Monday, September 22, 2008 Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Celebration Washington, DC
6:30 PM
Free Admission
We provide musical accompaniment to a celebration of the bicentennial of the 16th president’s birth at the Department of the Interior.
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Green Blade Rises Family Festival Silver Spring, MD
Set begins: 5:00 PM
Free admission
The festival takes place at the Takoma Park Middle School and begins at two. The event is graciously hosted by the Institute for Musical Traditions and The North American Association for Environmental Education. Bring the whole family … and stick around for Adrienne Young‘s evening stage performance at 7:30.
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Jammin’ Java Vienna, VA
Party: 1:00-5:00 PM
Our set: 1:30-3:00 PM
Free admission
CD Release Show & Party for our third CD, “Death Must Be a Woman“. Please join us for this joyous celebration!
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Crystal City Marketplace Arlington, VA
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Free performance
Outdoor performance at this new market in the heart of Crystal City.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 Woodlawn Friends Meeting Belvoir, VA
Event begins: 1:00 PM
Our set: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Free performance
Celebration of the completed reconstruction of the nineteenth-century wagon shed at the historic Woodlawn Friends Meetinghouse. The event is a fundraiser for United Community Ministries, a foodbank serving the distressed Rt 1 corridor. Donations of cash and nonperishables are greatly needed at this time. Click for event flyer.
Sunday, November 2, 2008 Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Fairfax, VA
7:00 PM
$10
We return for our second Bluegrass Night at the JCC. Mazel Tov!
Saturday, December 6, 2008 Holy Cross Lutheran Church Herndon, VA
Doors open: 6:30 PM
7:30 – 9:30 PM
$12
Our seventh performance at the Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Cross!
Info/Reservations: 703.437.1883 (Ellie) or 703.435.8377 (Bob)
Saturday, December 13, 2008 Downtown Holiday Market Washington, DC
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Free admission
We’ll be playing (in a heated tent!) at the cool holiday market downtown. Come shop for stocking stuffers, sip hot cider, and hang with us.