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Detailed Performance Schedule

 

     We fully realize that what little musical ability we do possess, is a gift and a blessing from God.  We uplift, and give him thanks for allowing us to share those blessings with you.  We would like to thank each and every individual who attends any of our performances.   We appreciate you very much.  May God richly bless you and your family.

     Make sure that you have the correct time zone for each desired event.  The times listed below, for each event, will be the local time for that particular location.  Different time zones may cause confusion when traveling to our performances from state to state.

     Don’t forget to regularly check the schedule below.  The list is frequently updated as our scheduled dates change.  Unless otherwise specified, scheduled dates are for 1 performance only.

     If you know of an event, or have an event of your own, and you would like to see Common Ground perform there, please send the contact information to the “Booking” e-mail link shown below, and we will see what we can do.  Also, mention to the event organizer that you would like to see us appear there, and give him the information concerning this web site, so he or she may contact us about possible bookings.

EFFECTIVE: Saturday, May 10, 2008/ 2:46:55 AM

 

DATE: Saturday, May 10, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President.

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com.

 

DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2008.

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: Norman, Indiana.  Norman Conservation Center.

DETAILS: 2008 Spring Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, May 24, 2008.  (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)

(FEATURING IBMA’S FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR MICHAEL CLEVELAND ON FIDDLE)

SHOWTIME: 02:00-PM to 02:45-PM local time.  Renfro Valley Sounds Of Bluegrass Show.

SHOW TIME: 07:00-PM to ??:??-PM local time.  Renfro Valley Historic Barn Dance Show.

LOCATION: Renfro Valley, Kentucky  Renfro Valley Historic Old Barn Theater.

Renfro Valley is located just off of Interstate 75, at Exit 62 (U. S. 25), just 120 miles North of Knoxville, Tennessee, and 50 miles South of Lexington, Kentucky. 

DETAILS: Renfro Valley Sounds Of Bluegrass Show followed by the Historic Renfro Valley Barn Dance Show.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Renfro Valley

Phone: 800-765-7464 Toll Free

Phone: 606-256-2638 Local

E-mail: info@renfrovalley.com

Web: http://www.renfrovalley.com

 

DATE: Saturday, June 07, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 04:00-PM to 04:45-PM local time.

SHOW TIME: 09:00-PM to 09:45-PM local time.

LOCATION: Batesville, Indiana.  Happy Valley.

     These directions are based on a point starting at the McDonald’s located at the intersection of US-50/US-421/IN-129 in Versailles, Indiana.  Versailles is located about 20 miles East of North Vernon, Indiana on US-50 East and 20 miles North of Madison, Indiana on US-421 North.  Travel toward Cincinnati on US-50 East/IN-129 North 3.9 miles.  Turn Left onto IN-129 North/CR-400 East.  Continue to follow IN-129 North 16.1 miles to Batesville, Indiana.  You will cross the railroad tracks twice.  IN-129 North becomes 300 East for less than 0.1 miles as you come into Batesville.  Turn LEFT onto IN-46 West and travel 1.4 miles.  Turn right onto IN-229 North.  Cross over Interstate-74 and travel 2.6 miles to Oldenburg, Indiana.  Turn right onto IN-229 North/Main Street.  Continue to follow IN-229 North 3.7 miles.  Turn right onto Hickory Road.  Travel 2.6 miles.  19081 Hickory Road is the address of the gentleman who puts on the festival.  The festival location is right across the road from his home.  Total estimated time from Versailles: 42 minutes.  Total estimated distance from Versailles: 31.23 miles.

DETAILS: 2008 Happy Valley Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, June 14, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 02:40-PM to 03:20-PM local time.

LOCATION: Hayden, Indiana.  Hayden Performing Arts Building.

   The Hayden Performing Arts Building is located in Hayden, Indiana, next to the Hayden Historical Museum Building.

DETAILS: 2008 Hayden Indiana Junefest Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, June 14, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 07:00-PM to 07:45-PM local time.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:45-PM local time.

LOCATION: Everton, Indiana.  The Harvest Time Bluegrass Restaurant.

1 mile south of Connersville, Indiana, about ½ of a mile east out on East Everton Road.  3814 East Everton Road.

DETAILS: The Harvest Time Bluegrass Restaurant weekly bluegrass performance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Wesley Wells/Owner

Phone: 765-825-0092 Concert Line

Web: http://www.htrestaurant.com

 

DATE: Sunday, June 15, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 03:00-PM to 03:50-PM local time.

LOCATION: Orleans, Indiana.  Orleans Town Square.

DETAILS: 2008 Lotus Dickey Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, June 28, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, July 05, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Edinburg, Indiana.

DETAILS: 2nd Annual 2008 Common Ground Double Y Saddle Club Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ronnie Deaton

   Phone: 812-689-4637

   E-mail: common_ground@verizon.net

 

DATE: Saturday, July 26, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, August 02, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, August 09, 2008.

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s 2nd annual 2008 Charlie & Marie Cleveland Memorial Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, August 23, 2008.

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.  Coming 2-4 weeks prior to festival!

LOCATION: Arocola, Illinois.  Rockome Gardens.

Rockome Gardens is located 5 miles West of Arocola, Illinois on Interstate 57 at Exit 203.

DETAILS: 2008 14th Annual Bluegrass In The Gardens.

-FEATURING: Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, The Wright Sisters, The Harmans, The Bankester Family, Common Ground, Diamond Hill Station, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, and Cornfields & Crossroads.

-2 Day Pass All shows both days.  $20.00

-Daily Pass All shows.  Noon to 6:00 P.M.  $12.00

-Children 4-12 years.  Half price.

-Children under 4 years.  Free with adult.

-Come to Illinois Amish country and experience a beautiful theme park with a touch of the simple life from the past, and relax in the present with authentic bluegrass music from area and regional bands.  The 20 acre park has beautiful flower gardens, rock formations, saw mill, a lake for fishing, restaurant, rides, fresh baked goods and candy for an enjoyable weekend.  Rough camping is available.  Check out the website shown below.

http://www.rockome.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terry Lease

Phone: 217-243-3159 Midwest Bluegrass

P. O. Box 456

Jacksonville, Illinois 62651

E-mail: info@bluegrassmidwest.com

Web: http://www.bluegrassmidwest.com Bluegrass Midwest

Web: http://www.rockome.com Rockome Gardens

 

DATE: Saturday, August 30, 2008.  (LABOR DAY WEEKEND)

SHOW TIME: 07:00-PM to 07:45-PM local time.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:45-PM local time.

LOCATION: Versailles, Indiana.  Samples Family Farm.

DETAILS: Samples Family 2008 Labor Day Celebration And Reunion.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Monday, September 01, , 2008.  (LABOR DAY WEEKEND)

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: Saline City, Indiana.  Graves Field.

Graves Field is located on Clay County Road 125 South, just south of the junction of Indiana 46 and 59.

DETAILS: 3rd Annual Bluegrass For Billy Benefit Bluegrass Festival

COST: Admission and parking are FREE.

DONATIONS: Donations will be accepted to benefit the Bill Reed Music Scholarship fund and the American Cancer Society.

COMMENTS: Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, and their musical instruments for parking lot jam sessions.

There will be a slow jam for individuals who are just starting out in bluegrass music.  It’s intention is for those who can’t quite keep up with faster bluegrass tunes.  Everything will be played at a much slower, comfortable  pace so that they may join in, practice  and learn.

BLUEGRASS FOR BILLY SCHEDULE:

To Be Announced.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Web: http://www.bluegrassforbilly.com

 

DATE: Saturday, September 06, 2008.

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: Utica, Indiana.  Hidden Hills Nursery.

DETAILS: 2008 Hidden Hills Nursery Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, September 06, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, September 27, 2008.

SHOWTIME: 02:00-PM to 02:45-PM local time.  Renfro Valley Sounds Of Bluegrass Show.

SHOW TIME: 07:00-PM to ??:??-PM local time.  Renfro Valley Historic Barn Dance Show.

LOCATION: Renfro Valley, Kentucky  Renfro Valley Historic Old Barn Theater.

Renfro Valley is located just off of Interstate 75, at Exit 62 (U. S. 25), just 120 miles North of Knoxville, Tennessee, and 50 miles South of Lexington, Kentucky. 

DETAILS: Renfro Valley Sounds Of Bluegrass Show followed by the Historic Renfro Valley Barn Dance Show.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Renfro Valley

Phone: 800-765-7464 Toll Free

Phone: 606-256-2638 Local

E-mail: info@renfrovalley.com

Web: http://www.renfrovalley.com

 

DATE: Thursday, October 02, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 07:00-PM to 07:45-PM local time.

LOCATION: Seymour, Indiana.  Down Town Seymour.

DETAILS: 2008 Seymour Indiana October Fest.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, October 04, 2008.

SHOW TIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: Versailles, Indiana.  Versailles Indiana State Park.

DETAILS: Ripley County Tourism’s annually held 2008 Versailles Indiana State Park Bluegrass Festival.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ripley County Tourism

Phone: 812-689-7431

 

DATE: Saturday, October 04, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, November 01, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, November 08, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, December 06, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:00-PM to 08:30-PM local time.

LOCATION: Madison, Indiana.  The Jefferson County 4H Fairgrounds.

     The fairground entrance is located on the south side of 256, about ¼ of a mile west of the stoplight at the intersection of 256 and 62, between Austin and Madison.

DETAILS: Jefferson County Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

DATE: Saturday, December 13, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, December 27, 2008.

SHOW TIME: 08:30-PM to 09:00-PM local time.

LOCATION: Henryville, Indiana.  Henryville Community Building.

   Henryville Indiana Community Building.  Formerly the American Legion Post located on Highway 31.  Just off of exit 19, North of Louisville on I-65.

DETAILS: Southern Indiana Bluegrass Music Association’s monthly held Bluegrass Jamboree.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gayle Bays/President

Mail to: ernabays@aol.com

 

DATE: Saturday, February, 28, 2009.

SHOWTIME: To Be Announced.

LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri.  Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel.

I-270 exit 16 - A Page Ave.  Turn right and follow west port signs.

DETAILS: 18th Annual Gateway City Bluegrass Music Festival.

-24 Hour Pickin Rooms

-8,300 SQ FT Concert Room

-Guitar Show

-Book rooms on line at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/bluegrass9

FEATURING: To Be Announced.

PROGRAM: Day, Time, Price.

-Friday Night 7:00 PM $15.00

-Saturday Morning 10:30 AM $5.00

-Saturday (3 shows) 10:30 AM, 1 PM, and $20.00

-Saturday Evening 7:00 PM $20.00

-Sunday 10:00 AM $5.00

-Weekend Pass (General Admission) $35.00

-Weekend Pass (Reserved Seating as Available) $40.00

-Ages 13-18 Half Price

-Ages 12 & Under Free

SCHEDULE: Saturday: 10:30 am to Noon - Bluegrass Talent Contest - $50 First Place.  Audience to judge. Bands-Vocals-Fiddle-Guitar-Banjo, etc. and Open Stage

Friday, February 27th

To Be Announced.

07:00 PM

07:30 PM

08:15 PM

09:00 PM

09:45 PM

Saturday, February 28th

To Be Announced.

10:30 AM Open Stage Showcase-Talent Show

01:00 PM

01:40 PM

02:20 PM

03:00 PM <<Announcements>>

03:05 PM

03:45 PM

07:00 PM

07:40 PM

08:20 PM

09:00 PM<<Announcements>>

09:05 PM

09:45 PM

Sunday, March 1st

To Be Announced.

10:00 AM

10:40 AM

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Terry Lease/Bluegrass Midwest

Phone: 314-878-1500 local festival number

Phone: 217-243-3159 Midwest Bluegrass

P.O. Box 456

Jacksonville, Illinois 62651

E-mail: info@bluegrassmidwest.com

Web: http://www.bluegrassmidwest.com