Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News: Bill Evans & Megan Lynch Host Concerts and Workshops Jan 15-24

BMNN wrote: on Jan. 13, 2010:

National Champion fiddler Megan Lynch and well known banjoist Bill Evans return to the Pacific Northwest for a series of concerts and workshops. Their workshops are open to all levels of players and are "hands on, let's play" style sessions. Here's all you need to know:

Friday, January 15th: Chehalis, WA: House concert at the home of Jackie Lester. Phone 360-748-6068 for reservations. Megan and Bill are available for private fiddle and banjo lessons in the afternoon on this day as well. Contact Bill at bevans@nativeandfine.com for details.

Saturday, January 16th: Seattle, WA: Fiddle and banjo workshops at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Avenue North 98103. Bill teaches "Bluegrass Banjo Jam Survival Skills" and Megan teaches "Details! Details! Details! Become a Better Fiddler Right Now" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $35. Phone 206-634-1662 for reservations or visit www.dustystrings.com for more information.

Saturday, January 16th: Seattle, WA: BEML in concert for the Seattle Folklore Society, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $16, $2 discount for Society members, available only at the door. Phone 206-734-3718 for info or visit www.seafolklore.org

Sunday, January 17th: Bellingham, WA: BEML in concert at Nancy's Farm, 2050 E. Smith Road, 2 p.m., $12 suggested donation. Phone 360-647-0203 for reservations. This is our favorite Northwest venue - all of you folks from Vancouver, please come down and join us!

Sunday, January 18th: Bellingham, WA: Bill and Megan teach evening fiddle and banjo workshops. Bill teaches "Backup Essentials and Sounding Great At Your Next Jam" $35 and Megan teaches "Double Stops and Drones," $30, 8 to 10 p.m. For Bill's workshop, contact Len Helfgott at leonard.helfgott@wwu.edu or phone 360-647-0203 to reserve a spot. For Megan's workshop, contact Michael Hobart at hobart360@msn.com or phone 360-738-0666.

Wednesday, January 20th: Spokane Valley, WA: Bill and Megan teach evening fiddle and banjo workshops, sponsored by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association (http://www.spokanebluegrass.org/). Bill teaches "Earl Scruggs Essentials" and Megan teaches "Details! Details! Details!" Elks Club, 2605 N. Robie Road, 99206. $20.

Thursday, January 21st: Spokane Valley, WA: BEML in concert for the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association (http://www.spokanebluegrass.org/), 7 p.m., Elks Club, 2605 N. Robie Road, 99206. $10 admission.

Friday, January 22nd: Lake Oswego (Portland area), OR: BEML House Concert at the Griffin Home. $20 per person, children under 12 free. Light snacks and beverages provided. For reservations, please call 503-519-6386 or email Kerry Griffin at kerryg21@gmail.com

Saturday, January 23rd: Portland and Lake Oswego, OR: Bill and Megan teach fiddle and banjo workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Megan teaches "So What Does the Fiddle Do in A Jam Again?" $30 at the Griffin Home, 5136 Lower Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Conctact Kerry Griffin at kerryg21@gmail.com to register. Bill teaches "Backup Essentials and Sounding Great At Your Next Jam" at a home in NE Portland, $35. Contact Claire Levine at 503-282-0883 or clairell@aracnet.com to reserve a spot.

Saturday, January 23rd: Stayton, OR: BEML in concert at Cartwright's Music Repair Shop, 429 N. 3rd Aveue, 7 p.m., $12 admission. Phone 503-769-2778 or email MandoMedic@wvi.com for info and reservations.

Sunday, January 24th: Mt. Shasta, CA: BEML in concert at the Stage Door, 414 Mt. Shasta Blvd., 7 p.m. $15, 530-926-1050 for tickets. More info at http://www.stagedoorcabaret.com/.

Please visit the new official Bill Evans & Megan Lynch homepage at www.beml.info. We hope to see you soon!

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