Great Plains
Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association
Omaha, Nebraska
Helping preserve old-time and bluegrass music and providing education about its traditions
Meets the first Sunday of each month, October through May
2 to 5 pm


American Legion Hall Post #1
7811 Davenport, Omaha NE
2 Blocks North of Dodge barely west of 78th Street
Most months there is a concert by a local band during the first hour followed by an open jam.
Admission is $3/members and $5/non-members
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Jam and Bread
An open Acoustic Jam
Hosted By
Western Historic Trails Center
Council Bluffs, IA
Thursdays 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Dick Zion - Jam Master




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Big Muddy Fiddle Club
4th Saturday of each month
3:00 - 6:00pm
All Skill Levels Welcome
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  We have adjourned for
summer.  Keep watching the site for summer fun.

By the way, want to have
a jam and invite the club members?

Let us, know.    We will help you get the word out.
       
April 2007 Photos
Contacte Earline "Pete" Peterson with ideas for our monthly Newsletter petearline@hotmail.com

May 2007 Photos
October 2007 Photos
LEARNERS CIRCLE AT MEETINGS
For those who haven't played as long or who are working on learning a 2nd or 3rd instrument or thoses who are looking for something less intense.
Jam will be led by various experienced club members.   Don't leave those banjos, mandos and fiddles in the car they want to be played too!
A Special Thanks to Kent Martens
for the great club photos!
December 2007 Photos
January 2008 Photos
February 2008 Photos
This page was last updated on: May 12, 2008
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2008
2008
March & April 2008 Photos

May 24 - Barley Street Bar in Benson - Southpaw Bluegrass Band - approx. 9pm

May 25 - Winestock - Southpaw Bluegrass Band & several other bands - afternoon time t.b.a.
               Sugar Clay Winery, Thurmon, Iowa

May 29 - Goofyfoot (downtown Omaha) - Southpaw Bluegrass Band opening for Lonesome                      Traveller Bluegrass Band   time t.b.a.

June 13, Trails & Rails, Kearney NE, The Acoustic Tradition  evening show

June 14 - Wagons West Music Show - Lester's Choice & Several bands perform all day.                               Railroad Museum Kearney, NE

June13- 15 Lewis & Clark State Park, Onawa Ia. 1820's rendezvous  Roundhouse Band12:00-06:00
 
                       
June 19 (Thurs.) - Lawnchair Concert Series  Downtown Park Columbus, NE
                                  Lester's Choice performs 7:00 to 8:30

June 20 & 21   Brown County Breakdown Bluegrass Fest Fairview Ks  Bluegrass Playground
                        
June 28 - Wahoo Country Music Festival - Lester's Choice Show times TBA
                            Fairgrounds Wahoo, NE

July 6, Antique Tractor Show, Nebraska City, The Acoustic Tradition afternoon     
    
July 11, Eagle Days, Eagle NE, The Acoustic Tradition evening show  
      
July 25 - Mo Valley Music Show - Lester's Choice performs 6:30 to 7:30
                        Fairgrounds  Missouri Valley, IA
                   
August 9 Lincoln farmers Market at the Train depot  Plain Label String Band  Sat. 9-11am

Aug. 16 &17 Pipestone, Mn Civil War Reenactment  Roundhouse Band 12:00 AM-06:00 PM

Sept 7, Catholic Church Festival, Carter Lake, The Acoustic Tradition afternoon

Sept. 27 & 28 Pawnee City, Ne Civil War reenactment  Roundhouse Band 08:00am-06:00pm



Check out the "Link" page for a new link to the "Bluegrass Newsletter" featuring an interview with Bobby Hicks
May 2008 Photos