EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at 7:00 PM Bluegrass & Olde Time Country Jamming Downtown Marcellus at the American Legion Adults  $2 Under 16  FREE Come to Play, Sing, Learn or Just Listen

CNYBA Showcase Jam Sunday, February 21, 2010 – 11 am to ??? American Legion Ralph Share Post 297 13 E Main Street, Marcellus, New York 13108 Featuring... Performances along with informal playing and singing from some of Central New York's finest musicians. All are welcome to come and jam! Enjoy the open (circle) jam for everyone and performances by local groups, either established or pickup. Plenty to warm the hearts of the many fans of Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Country Music. Please call Kathy Kinney at 315-572-2247 for information, especially if your group would like to perform. Admission $10 ($8 for Members) Children 16 & under free with paying adult Hot food and warm beverages will be served! For more information, or to sign up to perform, please call Kathy Kinney 315-572-2247 or email: CNYBAContactUs@aol.com

A Blue Diamond Evening Featuring Acoustic Blue and Diamond Someday   Kathy Kinney and CNYBA present a benefit concert for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central New York Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7 pm Cicero United Methodist Church 8416 Brewerton Rd, Cicero NY           Acoustic Blue a great country singer (Corey Zink) backed by a solid Bluegrass group. Acoustic Blue has quickly become the 'talk of the town' when Corey, Shaun Batho, Mike VanAlstyne and Bear Acker hit the stage. Audiences are pleasantly surprised to hear a George Jones approach to bluegrass music. The combined experience that Acoustic Blue brings to the stage resounds in a classy and dynamic performance. You can expect to hear some old favorites with a new twist, as well as original songs done with heart and soul.    www.acousticblueonline.com   Diamond Someday A local favorite in the Syracuse area. Nominated for the best CNY Bluegrass group, these folks bring a spirited approach to a blend of traditional, original, and gospel, with some “new” grass thrown in. They will get you well warmed up for the wonderful Acoustic Blue! www.diamondsomeday.com Advance sale tickets $10, at the door $15 12 and under, free For more information, or to be a sponsor, please call Kathy Kinney 315-572-2247

More Events When Event Time/Cost February 11, 2010 - Thursday The Gridley Inn's Acoustic Desserts coffeehouse presents Eva and the Dog Boys - 36 West Main Street, Waterloo NY 13165. Delectable desserts, coffee, tea and other specialty beverages are available. For reservations or more information call 315-539-5192 or email: gridley@rochester.rr.com. 7 to 9 pm Free but donations for the musicians are encouraged February 12, 2010 - Friday Boots n' Shorts at the Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, 585-232-3230. For more information, go to www.bootsnshorts.com   6 to 9 pm Free February 18, 2010 - Thursday The Gridley Inn's Acoustic Desserts coffeehouse presents Boone Ra, McClure and Crum - 36 West Main Street, Waterloo NY 13165. Delectable desserts, coffee, tea and other specialty beverages are available. For reservations or more information call 315-539-5192 or email: gridley@rochester.rr.com. 7 to 9 pm Free but donations for the musicians are encouraged February 25, 2010 - Thursday The Gridley Inn's Acoustic Desserts coffeehouse presents Leslie Lee & Steve Gretz - 36 West Main Street, Waterloo NY 13165. Delectable desserts, coffee, tea and other specialty beverages are available. For reservations or more information call 315-539-5192 or email: gridley@rochester.rr.com. 7 to 9 pm Free but donations for the musicians are encouraged February 27, 2010 - Saturday Fund raiser for Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Radio Show at Kellish Hill Farm. Bill's show airs on WCNY Public Radio. WCNY, because its publicly funded, relies on support from the community to keep shows like Bill's on the air. Bill Knowlton's "Bluegrass Ramble" is the oldest bluegrass and acoustic old time country music radio show in the Northeast United States. Bill is entering his 38th year (9pm to midnight (EST) WCNY- FM (91.3) Syracuse, WUNY (89.50 ) Utica, WJNY (90.9) Watertown NY and on the web at www.wcny.org). The band lineup includes Diamond Someday, Folkstrings, Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics, John Cadley, McCarthy Paisley Band, Salt Potatoes, Lake Effect, Northwater, The Tug Hill Symphony, Tri County Gospel, Blue Lightning and Al Piatrowski and Bruce Gerow (the best accordian players around!), Andrea and Jason of Atlantic Flyway, Back to Country, Entwyned, and Joanne Perry. The polka band is especially for Bill's (and our) enjoyment! Pot luck dinner served at 5:30. Please bring a dish to pass. Baked goods will be sold...please bring something to contribute, if you can. Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY. Contact Kathy 315-682-1578; rhbamericana.com 1 to 10 pm Donation requested Pot luck dinner hour 5:30-6:30 pm February 27, 2010 - Saturday Bristol Mountain Bluegrass at the Town Hall Opry, Bainbridge, NY 8 to 10 pm February 27, 2010 - Saturday Boots n' Shorts at the Dinosaur BBQ, 236 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY. For more information, go to www.bootsnshorts.com   7 pm $15 March 12 , 2010 - Friday Tony Trischka at the Westcott Community Center - 826 Euclid Ave, Syracuse, NY. Three-time IBMA winner and Grammy nominee from Syracuse returns to his roots  See www.westcottcc.org or call 315-478-8634 for reservations or more information. Artist's website: www.tonytrischka.com and www.myspace.com/tonytrischka   8 pm $15 ($12 for WCC members) March 18, 2010 - Thursday The Honey Dewdrops: a fantastic folk duo passing through from Virgnia, performing original and traditional tunes in the bluegrass and old-time style. See their website: www.myspace.com/thehoneydewdrops. More details TBA. Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY. Contact Kathy 315-682-1578; rhbamericana.com 7 pm Ticket cost TBA March 21, 2010 - Sunday Bruce Molsky on the Farm: The rumors are true! Kellish Farm is delighted to bring world-renowned old-time musician Bruce Molsky to the stage this spring. Bruce will be leading workshops throughout the day followed by an evening show. More details TBA. www.brucemolsky.com Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY. Contact Kathy 315-682-1578; rhbamericana.com 5 pm Ticket cost TBA March 27, 2010 - Saturday Bristol Mountain Bluegrass at the 6th Annual Bluegrass & Pasta Dinner, American Legion, 1346 Rt. 96, Phelps, NY Chicken & Biscuit Dinner & Concert 5-7 pm Music only 7:30-10:30 pm Dinner only 5:00-7:00 pm   7 to 10:30 pm Concert and dinner $14 Music only$7 Dinner only $7 March 27, 2010 - Saturday Boots n' Shorts at Burritt's Cafe, 8914 North Seneca Street, Weedsport, NY, 315-834-6870. For more information, go to www.bootsnshorts.com   7 to 9 pm Free May 8, 2010 Rolling Hills of Bluegrass Festival with John Cadley and the Lost Boys, The Delaneys, Diamond Someday, Folkstrings, Lake Effect and Pickup bands. Friday night, May 7, jamming in house and barn. Camp-overs can stay in heated barn overnight with their sleeping bags or RV's. Guests may stay over Saturday night also. Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY. Contact Kathy 315-682-1578; rhbamericana.com TBA June 16, 2010 - Wednesday Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike back at the Farm! One day appearance with workshops earlier in the day and evening concert. No details yet, but save the date! Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, NY. Contact Kathy 315-682-1578; rhbamericana.com TBA he Lindsey Familyear friends, now from Donation