SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 19, 3:10 p.m.The Jazzschool Institute's Bluegrass Ensemble Plays Live on KPFA, Berkeley!
KPFA-FM radio, 94.1 in the San Francisco Bay Area and streaming online!Bill and his eight-piece Jazzschool Institute bluegrass ensemble performs live on Ray Edlund's "Pig in A Pen" show as part of KPFA's spring fund drive.
Wednesday, May 22, 8 p.m. concert, doors open at 7 p.m.
Bill's Jazzschool Bluegrass Ensemble at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA: Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetBill's eight-piece Jazzschool Institute bluegrass ensemble plays with the Jazz Fusion Ensemble and the Gypsy Jazz Ensemble in an evening of student virtuosity. Tickets $10.50 advance / $12.50 at door. Phone 510-644-2020 for info.
Wednesday, May 29, 8 - 10 p.m.
Bangers & Grass at the Kensington Circus Pub, CA
Kensington, CA: Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa AvenueJoin Bill, Jim Nunally (guitar), Chad Manning (fiddle), Tom Bekeny (mandolin) and Steve Pottier (bass) but don't forget to either arrive early to grab dinner and a seat or come later for the second set at 9:15 p.m. Admission is always free.
Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9
Bill teaches at the Midwest Banjo Camp!
Olivet, MI: Olivet CollegeBill returns to this fantastic Midwest camp.
Sunday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 12
Bill teaches at the CBA Father's Day Music Camp!
Grass Valley, CA: Nevada County FairgoundsBill teaches the advanced banjo class - sorry, but class is already full for this year!
Sunday, June 16 to Saturday, June 22
Bill returns to Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp!
Maryville, TN: Maryville CollegeBill teams up with Gary Davis, Ned Luberecki and Bill Keith for a great week of instruction in east Tennessee!
Sunday, June 30, 4 p.m.
The Banjo in America for Concerts Off the Circle, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA: Concerts off the Circle, 1614 Visalia AvenueBill brings his banjos to this very intimate house concert series in north Berkeley. Seating limited to 30 - so reservations are a must! Email to brad@concertsoffthecircle.com.
Friday, July 5: 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. door
Bill with Melody Walker & No Lonesome at the Freight with Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line
Berkeley, CA: The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetTickets $14.50 in advance / $16.50 at the door. Phone 510-644-2020 for info.
Saturday, July 6: 3 - 5 p.m set
Bill with Melody Walker & No Lonesome at Bluegrass & Beerfest at Northstar Tahoe
Truckee, CA: Northstar Village, 5001 Northstar DriveFriday and Saturday, July 12 and 13
Bill + The Hard Road Trio at High Mountain Hay Fever in Colorado!
Westcliffe, CO at the west end of Main Street, junction of Colorado Highways 69 and 96.Bill performs with The Hard Road Trio (Steve Smith, Chris Sanders & Anne Luna) at this great southern Colordo festival hosted by Dry Branch Fire Squad.
Sunday, July 14 to Friday, July 19
Bill teaches at Camp Bluegrass in Texas
Levelland, TX: South Plains CollegeBill returns to Texas' premiere bluegrass camp, with Steve Smith, Alan Munde, Joe Carr and many others. This year, Camp Bluegrass celebrates the music of Flatt & Scruggs!
Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.
The Banjo in America at the Piedmont Piano Company, Oakland!
Oakland, CA: Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo AvenueBill performs for this prestigious concert series featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the world! Info at 510-547-8188.
Saturday, August 3, 8 pm
"Fine Times At Fletcher's House" CD Release Concert at the Barking Legs Theater, Chattanooga, TN!
Chattanooga, TN: The Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds AvenueIt's a special one-time only event! Bill & Fletcher Bright and the Dismembered Tennesseans in one unforgettable evening!
Monday to Friday, August 5 - 9
NashCamp Bluegrass Week in Fairview, TN!
Fairview, TN (Nashville area)NashCamp Bluegrass Week is a week long bluegrass instructional camp for high beginners through advanced students on all instruments (and singers too!). The week culminates in a spectacular student concert performance at the World Famous Station Inn in downtown Nashville.
Saturday and Sunday, August 24 & 25
Bill + The Hard Road Trio at the Santa Fe Bluegrass Festival!
Santa Fe, NM: Santa Fe County FairgroundsWith the Claire Lynch Band, Foghorn Stringband and many others.
Friday-Sunday, August 30 - September 1
The Hard Road Trio + Bill Evans and The Banjo in America at the Mammoth Bluegrass Festival
Mammoth Lakes, CA, The Village at MammothTuesday, September 3, 8 p.m. show, doors open at 7 p.m.
Bill + The Hard Road Trio at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA: Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetBill joins long-time music friends Steve Smith, Chris Sanders & Anne Luna for a night of original music. This is the only Bay Area appearance of the band this year!
Tuesday, September 3, 8 p.m. show, doors open at 7 p.m.
Bill + The Hard Road Trio at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA: Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetBill joins long-time music friends Steve Smith, Chris Sanders & Anne Luna for a night of original music. This is the only Bay Area appearance of the band this year!
Thursday to Sunday, September 5-9
Bill returns to the American Banjo Camp in WA
Fort Flagler, WABill returns to this wonderful Northwest banjo event. Details TBA soon!
Saturday, September 21
The Banjo in America at FreshGrass, North Adams, MA
North Adams, MA, Mass MoCa (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art), 87 Marshall StreetFriday to Sunday, October 4-6
Bill teaches at the Munich Banjo Camp, Germany
Munich, Germany in Aschau im ChiemgauBill returns to this beautiful camp near the Alps, with Rudiger Helbig, Jimmy Heffernan and many others!
Friday to Monday, October 11-14
Bill teaches at Walker Creek Music Camp, Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA: Walker Creek RanchBill teaches a bluegrass ensemble class open to all instruments and singers at a wonderful camp located just 2 miles from the Pacific Coast!
Friday, October 18, 8 p.m.
The Banjo in America on the USS Potomac
Oakland, CA, Presidential Yacht Potomac, 540 Water Street, Jack London SquareHear "The Banjo in America" in the downstairs saloon on the spectacular USS Potomac as part of the 2012 Pickin' on the Potomac Concert Series. Proceeds benefit youth programs on the Potomac. Tickets $25. Potomac opens for tours at 6:30 p.m. Phone 510-627-1667 for reservations. Seating is limited.
Friday to Sunday, October 25-27
NashCamp Sonny Osborne Banjo Camp in Fairview, TN!
Camp Marymount, Fairview, TNA three day bluegrass banjo camp for all levels of players produced by Bill Evans, Sonny Osborne and Cindy Sinclair. Registration opens early January 2013. Contact Cindy at 615-952-4040 or nashcamp@comcast.net for info.
Friday, November 15, 8 p.m., doors at 7:30 p.m.
The 2nd Annual California Banjo Extravaganza with Tony Trischka
Winters, CA: The Palms Playhouse, 13 Main StreetBanjo legends in concert with a great backup band: John Reischman (mandolin), Jim Nunally (guitar), Sharon Gilchrist (bass) and Chad Manning (fiddle). A night to be remembered! Info at 530-795-1825.
Saturday, November 16, 8 p.m. show, doors at 7 p.m.
The 2nd Annual California Banjo Extravaganza with Tony Trischka
Berkeley, CA: The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetJoin banjo legends J. D. Crowe and Tony Trischka, along with Bill Evans, John Reischman, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning and Sharon Gilchrist as we celebrate the banjo with a day of banjo workshops and an unforgettable evening concert. 510-644-2020 for info.
Sunday, November 17, 7 p.m.
The 2nd Annual California Banjo Extravaganza with Tony Trischka
Felton, CA: 6275 Highway 9Join these banjo legends in concert with a great backup band: John Reischman (mandolin), Jim Nunally (guitar), Chad Manning (fiddle) and Sharon Gilchrist (bass). Info at 831-603-2294.