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                Featured SWBA Member Band: Backroad Ramblers

The Backroad Ramblers may seem like a new group, but they have actually been around for several years, in one form or another. Initially, Sy Neilson, Marcia Bruno, Dennis Harmon, and Larry Holt made up Ihe band. Then, things got pretty quiet for a while when Sy moved to Vegas, and Dennis turned up with a debilitating ailment. Time passed, Kevin Rhue joined the group, Dennis recovered, Larry took up banjo, Mike Mills joined the group, Kevin moved on, Marcia moved on, and the current roster is Larry, Dennis and Mike. This may seem confusing, but the band immune to personnel changes hasn't been invented yet. All you really need to know is, these guys are all about straight ahead  bluegrass ..... and tIiey do it well.  Click HERE to find our how you can read more about them in the current issue of our newsletter, The Bluegrass Soundboard.  Click their picture to the right to visit their web site.

Backroad Ramblers "My Heart Skips a Beat" Click Above to Hear

Bluegrass at the Rancho January 26, 2012

8PM-11PM, Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Ave., Northridge, CA 91324.An evening of Bluegrass Music with the great Chicago based band The Special Consensus with Greg Cahill, brought to you by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC).

Call: 818-221-4680, E-mail: harley.tarlitz@socalbluegrass.org

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Join SWBA or renew membership online -  It is now easier than ever to join SWBA, or renew membership via the internet. 

Donate to SWBA Bluegrass in the Schools Program - You may now contribute to this program that brings bluegrass to kids in school, teaching the how to play and sing bluegrass.  To find our how

Purchase SWBA merchandise online - The new SWBA Cookbook and SWBA member band CD now can be purchased online. 

• January 20, 2012: The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) announces their 38th Annual Midwest Bluegrass Music Awards  - The All American Bluegrass Band captured the Entertaining Group of the Year while Jeff Hardin captured Entertainer of the Year honors.  Click HERE for the full list and further informationJanuary 19, 2012: California Bluegrass All-Stars Play the Music of Flatt and Scruggs - Flatt & Scruggs Tribute BandOne of bluegrass banjo artist Bill Evans' projects that he's involved with in northern California is something called the Flatt and Scruggs Tribute Band. Featuring many of our region's best traditional musicians, they present an evening of music from Lester & Earl, dressed in hats & ties and have a whole lot of fun playing this great repertoire of songs. For more info on this band, click HERE.

• December 21, 2011: SWBA announcers "Members Only" section on website - Current members of the association can now login to this special area, where they can read and download the latest issues of the SWBA newsletter, The Soundboard.  Members who have yet to register may do so above, and those who aren't members can join (we'd love to have you!).  Click HERE to read more about The Soundboard.

• October 23, 2011: Guitarist Blog/website offers free information for guitar players  - This relatively new online resource provides considerable information for guitar pickers.  Click HERE for more information.

• June 3, 2011: World's First Online Bluegrass Academy Up and running - Artistworks BluegrassBluegrass fans around the world are now able to learn fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, and guitar online directly from some of the biggest names in bluegrass music with the launch of the new Academy of Bluegrass. The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass consists of: The School of Banjo with Tony Trischka, School of Guitar with Bryan Sutton, School of Fiddle with Darol Anger, School of Bass with Missy Raines and School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall. Each school contains hundreds of high quality beginner, intermediate and advanced video lessons.  Click HERE for more information.

SWBA MEMBER BANDS APPEARING SOON

• The Brombies - Monday, January 30, 2012:  Viva Fresh Cantina at 900 Riverside Dr. in Burbank, 8 PM - 11 PM

• The Murphy Family Band - Saturday February 4, 2010: Tanner’s Coffee Company, 4342 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230, 8:00 pm-9:30 pm, (310)636-2727

• Virtual Strangers Bluegrass Band - Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Urban Solace Restaurant, 3823 30th Street, San Diego, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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7th Annual Bluegrass in the Park January 28, 2012

West Wetlands Park, 1st St. & 12th Ave., Yuma, Arizona, 85365. Featuring The Bluegrass Brothers, The Special Consensus, Mark Phillips & IIIrd Generation, Thomas Porter & Copper River  This Is An Outdoor Event ~ Please Bring Your Own Chairs For Audience Grass Seating ~ Food, Beverage And Craft Vendors Will Be Available For Your Shopping Pleasure ~ PETS Are Allowed In The West Wetlands Park, Absolutely NOT In The Audience Seating Areas. This Event Will Be Held Rain Or Shine. Adult Ticket Prices ~$15 Advanced $18 At Gate (per person) Purchase At Gate with Cash or Check Only Purchase Advanced With Heritage Festivals Office In Yuma, AZ. ~ 928-782-5712.www.landspromotions.com/yumahome.htm

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