SCHEDULE
Friday to Sunday, May 18-20Bill teaches at Banjo Camp North!
Charlton, MA: Prindle Pond Conference CenterBill returns to teach at the Northeast's longest running and best banjo camp!
Saturday, May 19, 7 to 9 pm Pacific Time
"In Good Company" featured on SiriusXM Bluegrass Channel's Derailed with Ned Luberecki!!
Anywhere you have access to SiriusXM radio!Bill is Ned's special guest for the entire two hour show - they'll play every track from "In Good Company," discuss the making of the CD and much more!
Thursday, May 24, 8 to 10 p.m.
Bangers & Grass Bluegrass Session in Kensington, CA!
Kensington, CA (near Berkeley & El Cerrito): Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Avenue (at the CoOur almost monthly session featuring the best professional bluegrass musicians in Albany and El Cerrito: Bill with Chad Manning (Laurie Lewis, David Grisman) on fiddle; Jim Nunally (John Reishman, David Grisman) on guitar; Tom Bekeny (Kathy Kallick Band, High Country) on fiddle; Steve Pottier on bass. Tipping appreciated! Come enjoy great pub food and terrific UK and US beverages! Please note that seats are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED - NO RESERVED SEATING. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and get a seat!
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m. (pizza and potluck at 6 p.m.)
The Banjo in America in Olympia, WA for Music Up Close House Concerts!
Tumwater, WA, house concert (address given after reserving a seat)Join Bill for J. D. and Joanna Miller's wonderful Olympia, WA house concert series with pizza and potluck before the concert! Suggested donation is $15-20. RSVP to jmille2778@aol.com.
Friday, June 1, 8 p.m.
The Banjo in America at Empty Sea Studios, Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA: Empty Sea Studios, 6300 Phinney Ave. NEnjoy The Banjo in America in the intimate studio environment of Empty Sea - it's a totally unique (and great) venue! Tickets $15 in advance / $18 at the door. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited.
Saturday, June 2, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Banjo Jam Survival Guide Workshop in Bend, OR
Bend, OR at the home of Maggie JacksonFor all levels - and hands on session designed for those wanting to know more about how to have fun playing with others in jam sessions!
Saturday, June 2, dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
The Banjo in America comes to Bend, OR!
Bend, OR: Maggie Jackson's House Concert SeriesJoin Bill and all of this banjos in Bend, OR for Maggie's fantastic dinner and show series. For reservations, email musicmag@yahoo.com or phone 541-306-0797.
Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m.
The Banjo in America in a Portland, OR house concert!
West Linn, OR (Portland area)Bill returns to Portland for a summer house concert in the West Linn area. 2 p.m., $20 donation. Email kathsalt@sbcglobal.net for reservations - seating is limited!
Thursday, June 7 to Sunday, June 10
Bill teaches at the Midwest Banjo Camp!
Olivet, MI: Olivet CollegeBill returns to this fantastic Midwest camp with Ryan Cavanaugh, Janet Beazley, Matt Flinner, Cathy Fink, Gerald Jones, Bill Keith, Alan Munde and many others!
Sunday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 13
Bill teaches a band jam class at this year's CBA Father's Day Music Camp!
Grass Valley, CA: Nevada County FairgoundsJoin Bill in a new CBA Music Camp class open to all instrumentalists who are ready to gain more confidence playing music with others in jams and bands.
Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m.
The Banjo in America with Hot Buttered Rum at Marin JCC!
San Rafael, CA: Marin Osher Jewish Community Center, 200 North San Pedro RoadBill opens for the wonderful jam band Hot Buttered Rum outside at the Marin Osher JCC's incredible outdoor venue. Dinner available on site from Roadside BBQ!
Thursday, July 12, 8 p.m.
The Banjo in America in the Richmond, VA area!
Ashland, VA: Ashland Coffee & Tea, 100 N. Railroad AvenueInfo at 804-798-1702.
Friday, July 13, 8 p.m.
The Banjo in America in Charlottesville, VA!
Joan Fenton's downtown house concert series!Details TBA soon.
Saturday, July 14: 8 p.m. show, workshops during the day!
Bill performs at the 5th Annual Mike Seeger Commeorative Banjo Festival at the Birchmere, Arlington, VA!
Alexandria, VA: The Birchmere Restaurant, 3701 Mount Vernon AvenueBill performs with Cathy Fink & Marci Marxer, Adam Hurt, Evie Ladin and Carole Anne Rose at this annual old-time banjo festival. Phone 703-549-7500 for info and tickets.
Sunday, July 15 to Friday, July 20
Bill teaches at Camp Bluegrass in Texas!
Levelland, TX: South Plains CollegeBill returns to Texas' premiere bluegrass camp, with Steve Smith, Alan Munde, Dee Dee Wyland, Joe Carr, Tim May and many others.
Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3
NashCamp Bluegrass Week
Fairview, TN (Nashville area)NashCamp Bluegrass and Songwriting 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.
Friday to Sunday, August 10 to 18
Bill Evans & Friends (Tim May, Barbara Lamb & Todd Phillips) in Russia!
Bluegrass Festivals in Vologda, Tomta, Perm and Yekaterinburg!Sunday, August 26 to Friday, August 31
NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Workshop in Sorrento, BC, Canada!
Sorrento Centre, British Columbia, CanadaJoin me at one of my favorite camps, located in beautiful British Columbia!
Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2
The Banjo in America at the Mammoth Bluegrass Festival!
Mammoth Lakes, CA, The Village at MammothBill joins Chris Stuart & Backcountry and Jeff Scroggins & Colorado at this new Sierra bluegrass event! For info, email info@mammothbluegrassfestival.org.
Thursday to Sunday, September 6-9
Bill returns to the American Banjo Camp in WA!
Fort Flagler, WAThe American Banjo Camp is a three day event featuring instruction in bluegrass and old-time banjo for all levels. Teachers include Bill, Bill Keith, Gerald Jones, Alan Munde and Janet Beazley.
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 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 510-627-1215 for reservations. Seating is limited.
Friday to Sunday, October 5-7
Bill teaches at the Munich Banjo Workshop in Germany!
Munich, GermanyBill teaches at the Munich Banjo Workshop! Details TBA soon!
Friday to Sunday, October 19-21
NashCamp Sonny Osborne Banjo Camp
Camp Marymount, Fairview, TNA three day bluegrass banjo camp for all levels of players. This year's teachers include Tony Trischka, Ned Luberecki, Bill Evans, Sonny Osborne and Frank Neat with others TBA soon! Contact Cindy Sinclair at 615-957-4294 for info. Registration opens Jan 2, 2012.
Friday, November 16, 8 p.m.
Bill Evans, Bill Keith, Alan Munde, Ryan Cavanaugh & Friends at the Palms Playhouse, Winters, CA!
Winters, CA: The Palms Playhouse, 13 Main StreetFour great banjo players with John Reischman, Jim Nunally and Chad Manning - a night to be remembered. Info at 530-795-1825.
Saturday, November 17, 8 p.m.
First Annual Berkeley Banjo Extravaganza with Bill Evans, Bill Keith, Alan Munde & Ryan Cavanaugh!
Berkeley, CA: The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison St.Join Bill and banjo legends Bill Keith, Alan Munde & Ryan Cavanaugh for a day of workshops and an evening concert. Joining these great banjo players for the evening concert will be John Reischman, Jim Nunally and Chad Manning.
Thursday, November 29, time TBA
The Banjo in America at Stanford University's Continuing Studies Series!
Palo Alto, CA: Stanford UniversityJoin Bill as he brings The Banjo in America to the hallowed halls of Stanford University's Continuing Studies Series.