SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 11, 7 p.m. CentralPlaying While Gimpy! With Banjo Ben Clark!! A free YouTube Live discussion of moving forward in your playing even if you're one hand short!
Anywhere you have access to YouTubeBen and I will discuss how to keep your playing moving forward and how to stay encouraged when we all experience the inevitable health setbacks that are just part of life! We each have our left hands down for the count for a few weeks, so I'm sure that a great deal of our discussion will be about right hand practice. This is a free event accessible via YouTube Live! at the link above but we invite donations to two of our favorite charities.
Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7
Bill returns to New Hope West's Cowboy Church celebration in Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR: New Hope West Church, 2155 Bailey Hill RoadBill returns to New Hope West's incredible annual Cowboy Church celebration. Services on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and 8:00, 9:30 and 11:30 am Sunday services. All times Pacific.
Saturday, October 10, noon to 4 p.m.
Autumn Harvest Bluegrass Festival with the Lonesome River Band, Missy Raines & Alleghany and Bill & Babi Evans - admission is free!
Staunton, VA: Staunton Alliance Church, 560 New Hope RoadJoin Babi and me for this free outdoor event with food trucks, a children's play area and great music from LRB, Missy and Bill and Babi. Admission is free and all are welcome! Bill and Babi play from noon to 1 p.m.; Missy plays from 1:15 to 2:30 and LRB plays from 2:45 to 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, festival will be moved indoors to the church sanctuary. Food & coffee booths, kids activities, crafts & more!
Sunday, October 11, noon to 1:30 pm
Bluegrass Harmony Singing Crash Course Workshop at the Front Porch in Charlottesville, VA.
Charlottesville, VA: The Front Porch, 221 Water Street ENo prior experience necessary to join me for this super fun session where we'll learn everything there is to know about bluegrass harmony singing! Special note to prior participants: this time around, we'll be singing a new tune and exploring the different ways to arrange parts. All ages welcome. Just $30 tuition for a workshop that will change your life!
Saturday, October 11, 2 to 3:30 pm
Banjo Jam Survival Skills Workshop for all levels in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA: The Front Porch, 221 Water Street EDesigned for all levels, this is workshop is a hands-on-and-let's-pick session designed to help you feel confident playing banjo in your next jam or band rehearsal. Audio and/or video recording encouraged. $60. For more info, email Bill at billplaysbanjo@gmail.com.
Thursday to Saturday, October 15 to 17
Banjo Bens' Banjo-Only Camp with Banjo Ben, Alan Munde, Dave Dillard & Katy Lou Clark
Kilgore, TX: Banjo Ben's FarmJoin this All-Star teaching staff at this camp held right on Banjo Ben's beautiful east Texas farm. There will be plenty of brisket and banjo fun w/jamming, small group classes concerts and more! Lodging available in nearby hotels. Highly recommended!
Wednesday, November 11, 7 p.m. show
California Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, Mike Witcher, Nell Robinson & Max Schwartz at the Otter Opry in Monterey
Monterey, CA: United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad DriveTickets now on sale!
Friday, November 13, 8 p.m.
California Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, Mike Witcher, Nell Robinson & Max Schwartz
Sebastopol, CA: The Hopmonk - The Abbey, 230 Petaluma AvenueThe Reunion makes its Hopmonk Tavern North SF Bay Area debut!
Saturday, November 14, 8 pm show, 7 pm doors
California Bluegrass Reunion with Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Jim Nunally, Chad Manning, Mike Witcher, Nell Robinson & Max Schwartz
Berkeley, CA: The Freight & Salvage Coffeeehouse, 2020 Addison StreetSave the date! Tickets to go on sale soon - last year's show was sold out!
Sunday, November 15, 7 p.m. show
Calfiornia Bluegrass Reunion (Bill Evans, Jim Nunally, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, Mike Witcher & Nell Robinson) at the Side Door, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA: The Side Door, 2900 Franklin Blvd.The Bluegrass Reunion returns to Sacramento this fallLast year's show was sold out - purchase tickets early and come join us!
Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9
Bill returns to teach at Sore Fingers Bluegrass Week in the UK!!
Hampshire, England: Lord Wansworth CollegeYessir! I'm beyond thrilled to be returning for a fifth visit to my favorite camp in the entire world. Come join me!
Thursday, April 29 to Sunday, May 2
New Mexico Banjo Camp with Bill Evans, Riley Baugus, Alan Munde and an additional teacher TBA in early 2027.
Kingston, NM: The historic Black Range LodgeWith Alan Munde, Riley Baugus and a teacher TBA. Registration opens in early 2027 but contact Bill at bill@billevansbanjo.com for additional info and to be placed on our waiting list.