Bluegrass Ramble Concert schedule
WOSU 89.7 Bluegrass Ramble
Music Showdates.
Last Update April 26, 2024
Please send updates or corrections to Chris Johnston via email at johnstonteam@hotmail.com Since schedules can change due to cancellation or weather., before traveling to an event please call to confirm with the show venue that the show is still a go. Although COVID restrictions have been lifted, please note that schedules could be tentative should the virus return. Not responsible for errors and omissions.
Standing Date Shows:
Third Friday through October—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Fibonacci Brewing Company 1445 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231. 7-9 pm. Free
Every Thursday (except holidays) TNT Bluegrass at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH 7-9 pm
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Frosty Morning at American Legion Post 285, 108 Waters Street, Hebron, OH. Music begins at 6:30.
First and Third Monday each month. Doug Fox and the Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys at VFW Banquet Hall, 1131 Sugar Grove Road, Lancaster, OH. 6:30-9:00 pm.
Every Wednesday Vern McIntyre's Appalachian Grass at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 6:30-8:30 pm.
3rd Sunday of every month, Wahlhalla Ramblers at Combustion Brewery and Tap Room, 2971 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 3-6 pm.
Jams:
Every Monday, 6-9 p.m. Jam Central Ohio at Summit Music Hall, 2210 Summit St., Columbus.
Every Thursday Jam at Dick’s Den, 2147 N. High Street. Call 614-268-9573 for details and time.
Every Wednesday (except the 3rd Wednesday of the month) 6-9 p.m. Linden Aerie Eagles 2252 at 3800 Westerville Road, Columbus.
Every Thursday each month 6-8 p.m. slow jam at Violet Church, 8345 Blacklick Eastern Road, Pickerington.
Third Saturday each month 11 a.m.-5 p.m. jam and music workshops at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave., Columbus.
Every Saturday: Bluegrass Musicians Supply, 1370 South High Street, Columbus, OH. 10 am - 3 pm
Every Tuesday: Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree in Mt. Sterling. 5-7 pm
Second Thursday of the month: First Baptist Church of Richwood, fellowship hall, 101 East Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 6 pm
Shows with specific dates:
Apr. 26—Slate Ridge at Byrne’s Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave, in the Grandview area of Columbus. 7-9 pm
Apr. 26—Farm Hands with opening act Pinnacle Ridge at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. Music at 7 pm
Apr. 26—Poverty String Band at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH. 7-10 pm
Apr. 27—Farm Hands at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938.
Apr. 27—Lincoln Highway at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Apr. 27—Blue Diggity at Henmick Farm & Brewery, 4380 N. Old State Rd, Delaware, OH. Free Event.
Apr. 28—Bluegrass Jam at Greg Gilders Farm, 17680 Mill School Road, Guysville, OH (near Athens). In the event of rain the event will be held at a church located at 17505 South Canaan Rd, Athens, OH. Jamming from 2-5 pm. Dinner served featuring burgers and hotdogs. Others encouraged to bring food for potluck.
Apr. 30 - May 2—Rhonda Vincent & The Rage at Amish Country Theater, 4369 SR 39, Berlin, OH. Apr. 30 features country music. May 1 features bluegrass. May 2 features gospel. Music begins at 7pm each day except May 2 which begins at 10 am. Entire show can be incorporated as a “land cruise”. Details at 888-988-7469.
May 3—Other Brothers at Byrnes Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave, Columbus, Ohio - 7PM
May 3—Seth Mulder and Midnight Run with opening act Old Hometown at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. Music at 7 pm
May 3— Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at First United Methodist Church, 120 South Broad Street, Middletown, OH Noon to 1 pm
May 3— McIntyre Bluegrass Trio at Hamilton Urban Backyard Taproom, 501 Main Street, Hamilton, OH. 7-10 pm. Free. Info at 513-893-9482.
May 4— Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938.
May 4—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
May 4-5—Central Ohio Folk Festival at Highbanks Metro Park, Route 23 in Lewis Center, Oh. A solid 2 days of folk and acoustic music. See schedule at link. https://www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/schedule-of-events.html
May 7—Vern McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass at Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH. 12:10-12:50 pm. Free event. Info: 513-842-2066.
May 9—Henhouse Prowlers at OSU Marion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion, OH 7:30 pm
May 10—Wood Pickers at Byrnes Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave, Columbus, Ohio - 7PM
May 10—Dry Branch Fire Squad at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938.
May 10—Henhouse Prowlers at GAR Music Hall, 1785 Main Street, Pennisula, OH 8 pm
May 10—Robbie Fulks at Kent stage, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH. Americana & Bluegrass music. Opening act Scott Miller. (Not bluegrass) Doors open at 6:30.
May 11-12—Appalachian Festival, Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH featuring Ron Thomason & Dry Branch Fire Squad, Danny Burton & The Thunderbirds, Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge, Sammy Adkins & Sandy Hook Mountain Boys, Wayfarers, Vernon McIntyre and Appalachian Grass, Forest Hills Bluegrass Band, Red Idle Rejects........... and regional favorites. See website for additional information.
May 11—Fast Track at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
May 15—Old Time Jam at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH. Instruction begins at 6:30. Open jam at 7:30.
May 17—Brothers Randall & Friends at Pennyroyal Opera House, I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, OH. Music at 7 pm
May 17— Ramblin Bluegrass at Byrnes Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus. 7-9 pm
May 18—Dailey & Vincent at Twin Cities Opera House, downtown McConnelsville, OH Two shows 4 & 8 pm.
May 18—Carson Peters & Iron Mountain at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938.
May 18—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
May 18—Wrygrass at South Branch Columbus Metropolitan Liberay, 3450 South High Street, Columbus, OH. 2 pm.
May 19—Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley at Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd, Pomeroy, OH 4 pm
May 23—Appalachian Swing with special guest Keith Billie at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH Doors open at 6:30. Music begins at 7:30.
May 24—Grassinine at Byrnes Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave, Columbus, Ohio - 7PM
May 24-26—Mitch & Cindy’s Bluegrass Festival, 899 Everett Cortland Hull Rd., Cortland, OH feauturing Friday Kenny & Amanda Smith, Crabgrass, Coney Carver and The Clay Hess Band. Saturday Lincoln & Heather, Russell Smith, Muddy Krick. And a special surprise band. Sunday morning gospel music. Sunday evening Speed Limit. Info at mitchandcindysbluegrass@gmail.com
May 25—New Mountain Heritage at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938.
May 30-June 1—Cancelled WOBO Bluegrass Bash, Clemont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street, Owensville, OH. Featuring Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Edgar Loudermilk Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and Harboutown. Other bands to be named.
May 31—Hillbilly Chic at Byrnes Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave, Columbus, Ohio - 7PM
June 1—Bluegrass and Barbecue at Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe Street, Plain City, OH featuring Echo Valley, Kentucky Heritage, Appalachian Swing, Bill Purk & Reed Jones, Lonesome Lost & Foggy and Jenny Walker & Spellbound. Music from Noon to 8 pm.
June 1—Nicole’s 28th Chapter at The Old Barns at Dry Run, 20521 Pherson Pike, Williamsport, OH. Doors open at 5. Music begins at 6. Info: 614-323-6938
June 1—Blue Diggity at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
June 2— Ramblin Bluegrass at Combustion Brewing, 80 West Church Street, Pickerington, OH 4-7 pm.
June 14—Larry Sparks & The Lonesime Ramblers at Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH 7 pm
June 14-15—Highland County Bluegrass Festival, Highland County Fairgrounds, 7335 Fairgrounds Rd., Hillsboro, OH. Featuring Friday: Willow Creek Band and Union Town. Saturday: Pinnacle Ridge, Poplar Ridge and 7 Mile Bluegrass Band. Music begins at 4 Friday. 2 Saturday.
June 21—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH 7-9 pm
June 22—Silver Grass Band at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
June 22 & 23—Billy Strings, part of the lineup at Buckeye Country Superfest, OSU Stadium, Columbus, OH. Tickets and additional info at buckeyecountrysuperfest.com
June 29—Bluegrass at the Farm featuring Kauffman Road, Slippery Creek, and Drivin’ 23 at Blystone Farm, 8677 Oregon Road, Canal Winchester, OH Music begins at 11 am.
June 29— Ramblin Bluegrass at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 7-10pm
June 29—My Brother’s Keeper at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
July 5— Ramblin Bluegrass at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 7-10pm
July 5—Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at Sonnycalb Fireworks Festival, Shawnee Park, 591 South Park Drive, Xenia, OH 7 pm
July 7—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W Church St. Pickerington, OH - 4PM
July 9—Old Crow Medicine Show, Rose Music Center, Huber Heights, OH 8 pm
July 10— Hayseed Dixie (Rockgrass) at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH Doors open at 6:30. Music Begins at 7:30.
July 11—Berachah Valley at Montgomery County Fair, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, OH. 1 pm
July 12-13— Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival, 4774 Jarvis Rd, Guysville, OH featuring Friday- Hillbilly Chic, Waverly Run, Shortline Junction, Kauffman Road and Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys. Saturday- Open Rail, String Therapy, Open Highway, Appalachian Swing, Forked Run Bluegrass Band and Red Brush. Info: 740-590-6077.
July 13—Blue Note at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
July 20—Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at the Ohio Valley Opry, 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH (Twin City Opera House). Two shows. 4 & 8 pm.
July 20—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
July 25-27—7 Mile Bluegrass Festival, Pickaway County Fairgrounds, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH featuring Grascals, 7 Mile Bluegrass Band, Williamson Branch, Dave Adkins, Larry Gillis, Kauffman Road, Little Roy & Lizzy, Tim Coffey & Elk Ridge, Kevin Prater, Roger Brown & Borrowed Time, Drivin’ 23, Junction 144, Deeper Shade of Blue, Mudnight Storm, Ma Crow, Union Town, Burns & Moore, Slippery Creek, My Brothers Keeper, Paul Bryant & Kentucky Border. More info at 740-801-0834 or 7milebluegrass.com
July 27—Sugar Creek Bluegrass at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Aug. 2—Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Travelin’ McCourys and The Slocan Ramblers at Bluegrass & Brew, Main Street Commons, 103 West Main Street, Fairborn, OH 6 pm
Aug. 2-4—Grassfire Festival, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, OH featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Del McCoury Band, Leftover Salmon, Peter Rowan Band, Travelin’ McCoury’s, Donna the Buffalo, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Becky Buller, The Steel Wheels, Slocan Ramblers, Fireside Collective, David Mayfield Parade, Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band, Desert Hollow, Whiskey Drinks, Flyin Jays, The Chatfield Boys, Sugar Mules and more.
Music begins at 8 am each day. Pop up camping is available. RV camping sold out.
Aug. 3—Willow Creek at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Aug. 4—Berachah Valley at City of Beavercreek Summer Concert Series, Dominick Lofino Park Amphlitheater, 640 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek, OH 7 pm
Aug. 4—Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater, 5968 Marietta Road, Chillicothe, OH. Doors open at 6 pm.
Aug. 8-10—Cutting Up The Creek Bluegrass Festival, Elkins Creek Horse Camp, 223 Twp. Rd. 225 East, Pedro, OH. Feauturing Thursday Union Town and Drivin’ 23. Friday Kody Norris Show, Hammertown, The Next Page, Pickin’ Pair and 7 Mile Bluegrass. Saturday Lonesome River Band, Fenced In, Crabgrass, Poverty String Band and New Outlook. Info: 740-643-2416.
Aug 9—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Byrnes Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave, Columbus, Ohio - 7PM
Aug. 10—Lafferty Pike at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Aug. 16—Ramblin Bluegrass at Byrnes Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus. 7-9 pm
Aug. 16-18—Little River Bar & Grill Bluegrass Festival, 5627 Oregonian Rd, Oregonia, OH. Band lineup being finalized.
Aug. 17—Bill Purk & Friends at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Aug. 18—WOSU presents Bluegrass at the Barn, Linden Aerie Eagles, 2252 Westerville Road, Columbus, OH. Featuring IIIrd Tyme Out, The Kody Norris Show & Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. Jamming too. Begins at 1 pm.
Aug. 28- Sept.1—Sam Jam Bluegrass Festival, Pike County Fairgrounds, Pikeville, OH featuring Thursday: David Mayfield Parade, Dave Adkins Band, Lonesome River Band, The Grascals And Gary Nichols Band. Friday: Tidalwave Road, Turning Ground, Tim Shelton Syndicate, Tim Shelton Syndicate (with Ronnie Bowman), Balsam Range and Scythian. Saturday: Drivin' 23, Blue Mafia, Amanda Cook Band, The Goodwin Brothers, The Steeldrivers and Sideline Revisited(Featuring Steve Dilling, Skip Cherryholmes,Troy Boone, Bailey Coe, and Daniel Greeson). Sunday: Wild Son
(Other performances TBD). Music begins each day at 1 pm.
Aug. 30—Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out at Boneyfiddle. 112 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH. 8 pm
Aug. 30—Ramblin Bluegrass at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 7-10pm
Sept. 3—Mark Whitt & Truegrass at Miami University Hamilton Campus, 221 High Street, Hamilton, OH. 7 pm
Sept. 6—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH 7-9 pm
Sept. 7—Rocky Creek at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Sept. 12-14—Mohican Wilderness Bluegrass Festival, Mohican Wilderness Campground, 22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH featuring Thursday: Northwest Territory, Hunter Skeens and The Forerunners and Deeper Shade of Blue. Friday: Lincoln Highway Bluegrass Band, Caroline Owens, Crabgrass and Bourbon Revival. Saturday: Echo Valley, David Mayfield Parade, Kristy Cox & Grasstime, Breaking Grass and The Cleverlys. Music begins at 3 Thursday, 2 Friday and noon Saturday.
Sept. 14—Laurel Mountain at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Sept. 28—Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at Back Yard Jamboree, Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Rd., Xenia, OH 4 pm
Sept. 28—Pinnacle Ridge at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Sept. 29—Kevin Prater Band along with Five for the Gospel at General Assembly of God, 2021 East River Road, Newton Falls, OH. 12 noon. Free event.
Oct. 5— Ramblin Bluegrass at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 7-10pm
Oct 18— Ramblin Bluegrass at Byrnes Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus. 7-9 pm
Oct.19—Kentucky Heritage at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Oct. 26—Daniel Dye & The Miller Road Band at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Nov. 1—Gipson & Fitz at Byrne’s Pub Bluegrass Happy Hour, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH 7-9 pm
Nov. 2—Kevin Prater Band at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Nov. 9— Ramblin Bluegrass at Loose Rail Brewing, 37 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester. 7-10pm
Nov. 9—Blue Note at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Nov. 16—Berachah Valley at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Dec. 7—New Mountain Heritage
at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music begins at 7 pm.
Dec. 13— Ramblin Bluegrass at Byrnes Pub, 1248 West 3rd Ave., Columbus. 7-9 pm
Dec. 14—Lafferty Pike at Clifton Opera House, 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, OH. Music from 2-4 pm.
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Jan. 10—Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, Burnside Family Life Center, 207 S. Court St., Marysville, OH. Doors open at 6. Music begins at 7. Info: 937-642-4712.
Mar.14—Rhonda Vincent & The Rage at the Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series, Cornerstone Global Methodist Church, Burnside Family Life Center, 207 S. Court St., Marysville, OH. Doors open at 6. Music begins at 7. Info: 937-642-4712.