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We are a society of local residents dedicated to the preservation and promotion of regional traditional and contemporary folk music and dance.
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In an effort to save expenses we are now emailing our monthly newsletter to all members. Not a member? You can still download our newsletter by going to our newsletter page. Members can also continue to get our newsletter by US mail. Members have to sign up for this service. To do so,go to our newsletter page.
May / June 2013 is now available.
Other News:
If you're not currently a member, or would like to renew your membership, we have good news. Starting this month, the Board has voted to make everyone's membership run concurrent with the fiscal year of the organization, which is January 1 to December 31. This will make managing the memberships easier, and make it simpler to remember when your membership ends. And, if you join in November or December, we'll carry your new membership over to 2012, so consider joining now by filing out and sending in our membership form.
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Jam Sessions
Our Jam Sessions of acoustic, old time and traditional music resumes at the Old Mill in Bushwood, MD. Musicians and friends are invited to gather around 7 p.m. on the 2nd Friday and at 4 on the last Sunday of each month for music, conversation and lots of fun.
"The Bushwood Mill Jam Sessions" has it's own Facebook following. Keep up with events and jam sessions by clicking on the Facebook icon.
Songs to practice...(YouTube Examples)
Boatman
June Apple
Greasy Coat
Julianne Johnson,
Shooting Creek,
Wind that Shakes the Barley
Marcing Through Georgia
(more information...)
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Contra Dance
June 8th 2013
Our next Contra is scheduled for
the 2nd Saturday of the month at ...
Christ's Church Hall
Chaptico, MD.
CALLERS: Elgin Perry & Elaine Syzmkowiak
Live Music by
Southern Maryland Open Band
Contra dancing is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it!Beginners are more than welcome, and instruction will be provided in a friendly atmosphere.
Dancing lessons start at 7 p.m. with the band striking up at 7:30. Admission is $8 for non SMTMD members, $6 for members (band members are free). There will be an ice cream social following the dance.
For a complete listing of scheduled Contra dances in the Washington DC area go to:
Contradancers.com |
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Click on the AGENDA tab in our calendar to see
events, times, and directions. You can also add
your comments.
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SMTMD is a non-profit 501 (c-3) membership organization.
Email us at: info@smtmd.org
Peter Schaefer, Webmaster
(email peterjs@comcast.net)
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 June 28th
OPEN MIC NIGHT
 Our Open Mic Night provides an opportunity for talented local singers, songwriters, and musicians to hone their crafts in front of an enthusiastic, friendly audience. You’ll be entertained by a wide variety of folk styles and acoustic instruments.
Each Open Mic is unique. Everybody always has a great time. For addtional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net
Doors Open at 7PM
Music starts at 7:30PM
Admission Fee: Musicians, free; $5 members;
Previous Concerts and Links
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Local Area Events |
Country and Bluegrass Open Jam
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Country and Bluegrass Open Jam
Saturday mornings
Building H at the Farmer's Market,
Charlotte Hall, MD
$2 donation suggested
For further info contact George Hughes at The Rite Note Guitar Shop 301-643-9640
 Open Mic Night in LaPlata, MD
at
Casey Jones Tavern
Tuesday Nights
Contact Keith Grasso
Island Music Company
301-392-3960
www.IslandMusicCo.com
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