In 1925 Pop & Mom Lewis (Roy and Pauline) married and began their family. And then came...

It's simply amazing to think of one of SEBA's most visible ambassadors and supporters, Little Roy Lewis as being 70 years old. It's more like 70 years young. The lifelong entertainer, prodigy of Mom and Pop Lewis entertains and works harder than men half his age and many who are much younger. His vigor is inspiring to entertainers, musicians and simply awesome to his legions of fans that span coast to coast and across multiple generations.

Now performing with the beautiful and talented Lizzy Long, the duo has released a brand new, CD Tradition With A Twist (Click on their CD to learn more)

And this month you can show your appreciation for Little Roy Lewis byhis month you can show your appreciation for Little Roy Lewis by attending his 70attending his 70attending his 70attending his 70thth Birthday Party held in his honor. Birthday Party held in his honor.

The youngest memberof the Lewis family from Lincolnton, Georgia, he began playing banjo at age six and won his first talent contest at age eight. A popular member of his Lewis Family Band, Little Roy is known for his on stage exuberance and comical sound effects like in the fan favorite "Honey in the Rock.."

Happy 70 th

BirthdayLittle Roy!

SEBA has another New Chapter

The Board of directors met in January and voted to charter it's 12th chapter. And there may be more on the way. It looks like we're gonna have to order new banners for em'.

Learn more page 3

SEBA Publications breaks the 5,000 mark

Since it's roll out in the fall of 2010, the on line version of the SEBA Breakdown newsletter many were slow to respond and visit the site to view it. As the months passed E-memberships and visitors increased, we became more hopeful. Fast forward to January 2012. Evidently folks have 'latched on' to the idea of electronic newsletters. Most of you know that the online version is available to all active members of SEBA regardless of their level of membership. On January 5th the visitation counter rolled over the 5,000 mark giving us validation that the program is a success. As of this printing we've seen over 500 hits for the January issue alone. Congratulations to the current and past members of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors for making the SEBA publications on line newsletter and E memberships a reality and a great success..

SEBA Classified Ads Now Available to PublicGiving added value to our members and the community, SEBA classified ads are now on line for everyone to see.

read more on page 2

Bear on the Square

the popular mountain fest ival draws

thousands each year But th is year may be

very d ifferent.SEBA has learned the the Board of Directors for Bear on the Square has made some very welcomed changes for this year's three day event. In addition to the Friday pre-event workshop and festivities They have made an extraordinary announcement. A major change in the operation of the festival this year is that admission to the Main Stage concert tent in Hancock Park will now be FREE.

Check out their ad on page 5

Stone Mountain Georgia's Mr. Jack Sartain wanted to remind everybody about the last Saturday in March, which is the B I I I G Bluegrass Roots and Art Festival in Stone Mountain with 150 exhibitors and Lord only knows how many Bluegrassers. Check out the SEBA fliers page on the web. More info next month

February 2012 Volume 28 Number 2

“Mr. John” Colburn & Johnny's Lakeside Resort hosts Little Roy Lewis' 70th Birthday Party in Foley Alabama. And SEBA has a special surprise for it's ambassador of bluegrass. Yes

some SEBA officials and some of you members are traveling to the event to provide something very special for the 'Birthday Boy' Y'all come and join us it's gonna be a blast! Contact John on line at http://bluegrassdownsouth.com/ Call 251-604-2867

See this month's flier/insert for all the details

“Little Roy”“Little Roy”

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From the Editor’s DeskFrom the Editor’s Desk Wow! Just when we think we can sit back and relax, the new season is avalanching all over us. SEBA is already receiving more requests, fliers and postings on our site than previously seen in a long while. Our efforts are starting to pay off for the communities as we grow to 12 SEBA chapters. In January SEBA held it's first Board of Directors meeting of the calendar year. Traditionally this is when we elect and appoint the officers that will serve you for the year. And this year we've got a 'cracker jack' of a team for you. The Board elected and appointed the following people to serve you and the community in 2012. Congratulations to all.

All candidates were elected for 2012 at the December meeting/election. Dickson Lester has consented/approved to be Events committee Chairman. Rebecca Lawson appointed/approved as Chairman of Education Committee.Don Simons will continue/approved as Finance Committee and Membership Committee Chairman.Dan Daniels was thanked on behalf of the organization for his efforts as Chairman of Chapters Committee 2011 and agreed to continue in same for 2012.Charlie Robinson currently chairs Publications (website) and SEBA Inventory Committee and will chair same in 21012/approved.Chairman of the Board election tabled for future meeting (to be discussed by all committee members). COB duties will fall to President until position filled.** Note by Dan Daniels: Board reserves right to nominate and elect Chairman of Board at future meeting if board so desires. President (CEO) currently filled by Charlie Robinson. Charlie nominated by Dan Daniels for 2012 term, 2nd by Rebecca, approved and accepted.Charlie Robinson would like for all board members to actively seek out additional board members and volunteers to help committee chairs to do work.

The Board of Directors also is very proud to welcome your new Secretary/Board member Danette Kellner. Our first impressions are that Danette is going to prove to be much more than a valuable asset to SEBA than we yet realize. You have just read a sample of her work.While we are very pleased with all the folks serving, your help (even in small ways) is still needed. Working together. You win, SEBA wins, and Bluegrass Wins.

C.S. “Charlie” RobinsonSEBA President & CEO

Until next month keep posting those events atUntil next month keep posting those events at http://www.sebabluegrass.org/events/wpw/submit.php

Letters to the Editor Letters to the editors are always welcomed. We want your thoughts, ideas and comments. Your opinion counts and we are ready to listen. We are looking forward to hearing from you in future editions of your Breakdown newsletters.______________________________________________________________________________________________The SEBA Web Store yields better than expected results over the holiday seasonThe SEBA Web Store yields better than expected results over the holiday season . We want to thank everyone for donating to SEBA for the great number of items we shipped. Our hope is that you a pleasantly surprised and happy with your choices. Watch for new offerings as we approach the festival season. We've got big ideas!!!!

Glad we're back in business! Robert Fritz

SEBA Classified Ads go publicSEBA Classified Ads go publicSEBA has always offered FREE classified ads to our active members. And encourage you to use them to buy, sell, swap or advertise your bluegrass related items or services. What you may not have realized is that the ads were seen by SEBA members only. We think you deserve more. So now all SEBA want ads are posted on the SEBA Publications site with the fliers/inserts for you and the general public to view. Your ads will be seen by more people than ever. And for those of you who are wondering? Our policy has not changed. Only SEBA members can use the Classifieds,. If you want to place an ad You've gotta JOIN SEBA. See the current classified ads on line at

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Contributors to this month's issueDan Daniel Bonnie Lewis

John Miller Jimmy 'Duck” Adkins John Colburn Michelle Justice

Charlotte & Harold Kirkland Bonnie Robinson Richard “Sarge” Burch

We're still looking for your name on ourcontributions list too!

2012 SEBA Board of Directors Don Simons Charlie Robinson

Rebecca Lawson Dan Daniel Dickson Painter Lester

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New New SEBA SEBA Blairsville,GA Blairsville,GA NewNew Mark Cox 706 745-5888

SEBABlairsville@sebabluegrass.org Blairsville's Historic Hole In The Wall Diner

12 Town Square Blairsville GA 3rd Friday 6 – 9 pm

SEBA CALHOUN, GASEBA CALHOUN, GAHoward Withrow hwithrow@bellsouth.net

Harris Arts Center 212 S. Wall StreetCalhoun, GA 30701 2nd Sunday 3 - 6pm

SEBA CENTRAL (Atlanta Metro)SEBA CENTRAL (Atlanta Metro)John Miller 404 831-2676canoe4ever@gmail.com

Emory Presbyterian Church 1886 N. Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30307 2nd Sunday 3 - 6pm

New New SEBA Columbus, GASEBA Columbus, GA NewNew Michelle Justice 706-587-6012

mishfiddle@hotmail.comLake Pines RV Park & Campground

6404 Garrett Road Columbus, Georgia 31820

SEBA DAHLONEGA, GASEBA DAHLONEGA, GARaymond Busbee

busbee@marshall.edu Dahlonega, GA 30533

3rd Sun 3 - 6pm

SEBA ELLIJAY, GASEBA ELLIJAY, GAAl or Dana Henderson 706 635-3786

danaalhndrsn@aol.comGilmer County Senior Center 111 Gilmer Street Ellijay, GA 30540 2nd Thurs. 6:30 - 9pm

SEBA FAYETTEVILLE, GASEBA FAYETTEVILLE, GATommy Johnston 770-964-3473

danielemail@comcast.net Fayette Community Church 405 Fayette Place Fayetteville, GA 30214

3rd Sunday 3 - 6pm

SEBA FOOTHILLS, SCSEBA FOOTHILLS, SCDon Acevedo 864 376-1482

acvdonald@aol.comBreazeale's Grocery Bluegrass 5109 Liberty Hwy Pendleton, SC 29670 4th Saturday 6:30 - 11pm

SEBA MARIETTA GA SEBA MARIETTA GA Dan Daniel 770 971-2154danielemail@comcast.net

Church Of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Hwy,Marietta, GA 30066 1st Sunday 2:30 – 5:30pm

SEBA Middle Georgia Bluegrass Macon GaSEBA Middle Georgia Bluegrass Macon GaSam Whaley 478-258-4818

samwhaley@att.net 6361 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31220

1st Monday 6pm -9pm

SEBA TAG (Chattonooga, TN)SEBA TAG (Chattonooga, TN)Carson Madewell 423-624-3063

cmadewell@aol.com Silverdale CumberlandPresbyterian Church, 7407 Bonny Oaks Drive,Chattanooga, TN. 37421 3rd Sunday 2 -5pm

SEBA WINDER, GASEBA WINDER, GAScott & Elizabeth Weber 770-207-9223weberfamilybluegrass@cleaninter.net

St. Anthony's Episcopal Church 174 St. Anthony's Dr Winder, GA 30680

1st Sunday 3 - 6pm

Well known banjo picker Kevin Decker Seriously Ill When Kevin and wife Amy Decker moved to Foley Alabama from Branson Misouri to help care for Amy's parents, little did they know that the well known Kevin would fall seriously ill. Now after two months of devastating medical bills and no income they need help from the community. Please try to help these folks out by donating to or attending a special benefit for Kevin to be held at 7pm Saturday February 18th. At Johnny's

Lakeside Resort in Foley Alabama. With a northern style fried fish dinner available prior to the event at 5pm, we hope you can attend, if not you may want donate to help out the Deckers. To learn more about Kevin go to. http://www.facebook.com/groups/301435799898373/members/#!/groups/301435799898373/ SEBA is offering a FREE 1 year electronic membership (only) to anyone who donates $100. Call or Contact President@SEBAbluegrass.org

YOUR SEBA CHAPTERSYOUR SEBA CHAPTERS, , VICE PRESIDENTS, LOCATIONS & MEETING DATESVICE PRESIDENTS, LOCATIONS & MEETING DATESFor more information go to www.sebabluegrass.org

Want to start a new SEBA chapter? Contact ChaptersCommittee@sebabluegrass.org

SEBA Calhoun gets New Vice President

Outstanding SEBA Calhoun chapter Vice President Steve Dyrda has served his community well. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond his control made it necessary for him to step away from his position, but not from his chapter or music community. And, fortunately SEBA member Howard Withrow has stepped up to replace him. Withrow is the current president of the Georgia Mountain Music Club (another great organization), but we know him as a giving and caring member of his SEBA chapter. We wish him great success and all the best . SEBA is proud to have great volunteers like Howard Withrow.

Congratulations SEBA Calhoun you've got a good one!

Howard Withrow

First Meeting Jan 29First Meeting Jan 29thth asas SEBA charters Chapter #12 SEBA charters Chapter #12

“I've wanted to do this for over 2 years” said new Columbus, Ga chapter Vice President Michelle Justice. The very talented fiddle player and vocalist in the The Justice Family Bluegrass Band couldn't find the time nor a suitable location. Well, we are happy to report she has done both.“Situated on 20 acres of pine forest, Lake Pines RV Park & Campground welcomes

visitors with a family-centered retreat away from the busy world.” And now they are the hosts of SEBA's 12th chapter. We couldn't have hoped for more for the bluegrass community in the Columbus/ Pheonix City, AL area.” said SEBA president Charlie Robinson. So many wonderful opportunities lie

ahead for the fans and musicians in all of SEBA's chapters. We are most grateful for the hard work of Michelle, her friends, and a special shout out to Chapter's Committee chairman Dan Daniel for making this wonderful new

chapter a reality. Y'all come on out and support these great folks. Meeting from 3 to 6 pm. We'll be lookin for ya!

Learn more about Michelle Justice and the The Justice Family Bluegrass Band visit her at http://www.facebook.com/justicefamilybluegrass And for more about the Lake Pines Campground at http://www.lakepines.net/Welcome.html or call Andy Gilbert at 706-315-6500

Columbus Vice President Michelle Justice

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The Passing of yet another Bluegrass BrotherShorty Eager a remembrance by Dan Daniel

I met Shorty many years ago and had the pleasure of jamming with him. He was a fine Banjo Player and always fun to pick with.But like so many of my Bluegrass Friends through the years he is gone. I know in my heart he will be missed by many.He was born on Feb 13,1941 in Pennsylvania. There he was a member of the Log Cabin Boys and also played on WSAN in Allentown Pa.He took his Band down to Maggie Valley NC. and played there at Terry Suttons "Old Country Store" in Maggie Valley. He also played for a time with Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys.On of his bands was Shorty Eager and the Eager Beavers. He formed another group with his wife called "Elaine & Shorty and the GrassKats" this group was based out of Atlanta Ga. They played many shows and Festivals. Shorty and Elaine were part of the original founders of SEBA in 1984. and were inductees in the Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Honor in 2007. Edward William "Shorty" Eager passed from this life on Dec 19, 2011 But his memory will live on and you will be missed my friend like so many Bluegrass Brothers that have passed on before you.

Jody Rainwater, aka Charles Edward ‘Chuck’ Johnson, spent two years in the early 1950s working for Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs as a Foggy Mountain Boy and worked for many years on country music radio.Rainwater made his first recordings with the Foggy Mountain Boys on October 20, 1950, cutting a dozen songs, several of which are bluegrass classics, including: Doin’ My Time, Pike County Breakdown, Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Take Me In A Life Boat, Pain In My Heart, Preachin’ Prayin’ Singin’ and Back to the Cross, on which Rainwater plays

mandolin.Just a month later they were in Nashville for their first Columbia session, which included Rainwater’s original song, I’m Waiting to Hear You Call Me Darling. Other tracks included Head Over Heels In Love With You, The Old Hometown, We Can’t Be Darlings Anymore and I’ll Stay Around.

Their two sessions in 1951 produced 14 songs. Rainwater sang the bass vocal part on the three gospel quartets, I’m Working on a Road, Get in Line Brother and Brother, I’m Getting Ready to Go.Rainwater remained with Flatt & Scruggs until June 1952.In 1998 Rainwater told ibluegrass.com…

“Earl and Lester treated me like a king, there was just about nowhere east of the Mississippi where we didn’t play. Bluegrass music was known as hillbilly music back when I first started playing. We were out more than we were home, but it was a living back then, not a lot of money though, but we got by.”

Legendary bass player Jody Rainwater passed away in his sleep on the evening of Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Jody Rainwater was 92 years old.

SEBA Proud! SEBA Proud!

David BelcherDavid Belcher What can you say about a guy who is like the gift that just keeps giving? David plays a lot of roles in his bluegrass community, not just a great fiddle. The SEBA Central member helps out with his chapter, post's pictures on the SEBA Facebook Pages, works with his own Bluegrass Bonanza Band often playing free for charitable benefits, and runs his own community themed web site. Is there nothing this guy can't do?Well, let's add one more credit to the list. As reported by his chapter VP John Miller, “We did want to holler out a special thank you to Mr David Belcher for his having donated a nice wood and canvas music stand for sale and it had sold for $40 cash which was donated to big SEBA to support their larger operations as we seem to have been pretty much supporting any local costs locally as it were” Kinda makes you proud to be part of a great organization where volunteers give of their time and resources, don't it? Thanks David, you are appreciated more than you can know.

To learn more about this great SEBA member and his work visit his web site at http://davidbelcher.net

David Belcher

Precious MemoriesPrecious Memories c Charles (PaPa) Fouts, age 73 of Griffin, GA

passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 after a sweet time of fellowship with his wife Nell, their children and their grandchildren Christmas Eve. A special time for this family to treasure. He loved attending the Hollonville Opry House and was known for his love for cooking, fishing and hunting. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends, but especially at the Hollenville Opry House.

Precious MemoriesPrecious Memories Edward William "Shorty" Eager age 70, of Dallas, Ga., passed away Dec. 19, 2011. He is survived by wife, Elaine and 16 grandchildren. Happy memories flood our hearts as we remember good times shared with Shorty and Elaine. It has been said “He never met a stranger and no stranger ever forgot him.” He touched so many through the ears of our hearts. Thanks Shorty.

Precious MemoriesPrecious Memories Charles Edward Johnson aka Jody Rainwater age 92 of Crewe, VA died on December 24, 2011 A noted American bluegrass pioneer, musician and radio personality "He was a man of deep Christian faith, but never preachy. He didn't have to be preachy. He set his example by the way he lived."

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WRFG Peachblossom Bluegrass FestivalWill be held Sat April 21st in Clarkston, GA despite rumors to the contrary. It's true, they

lost the venue but have secured it again Yeah! WRFG Radio 89.3 FM Atlanta

The American Legion has always been a civic minded organization, so when contacted by Rich Phillips saying, Post 112 in Dalton, Ga was going to put on shows for charity the 1st & 3rd Saturday every month, we were delighted. Still better, they wanted to use mostly SEBA bands to do it. And in fact had already started the process by booking SEBA bands Steel String Session and Rabon Creek for their first event on February 4 th. Heck! They've even got the SEBA logo on their fliers. Sounds like these folks are big time SEBA supporters. So if you can, let's get out and support these folks and their community too. FAMILY BLUEGRASS at the American Legion Post 112

1118 N.GLENWOOD AVE. DALTON, GA. FEBRUARY 4, 2012 ADMISSION $5.00 12 & UNDER FREE DOORS

OPEN AT 6:OOPM SHOW STARTS AT 7PM February 18, 2012 NEXT IN LINE Bluegrass,Comedy & Magic FAMILY FRIENDLY SMOKE FREE NO ALCOHOL FREE PARKING CONCESSIONS: BBQ SANDWICH,BEANS,CORNBREAD & MOREFOR INFO: 706-483-9999 www.backporchproduction.com

From The Kitchen of Little Roy & Bonnie Lewis

King RanchKing Ranch ChickenChicken

CasseroleCasserole

1 large fryer chicken, stewed, boned, and cut into bite-sized pieces* 1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped1 pkg. tortillasStock from chicken½ lb. grated cheddar cheeseCombine chicken, onion, and green peppers. Layer alternately in shallow 3-qt. buttered casserole with tortillas which have been dipped into hot stock just long enough to soften. Top with grated cheese and sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt. Add in order: chicken soup, mushroom soup, and tomatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Serves 8-10.* For an inexpensive substitution that provides ready-made stock, use two cans (3 lb. 4 oz) whole chicken.

Bonnie & Little Roy Lewis with grandson Bennett (now 14 and

quite the musician in the family )

1 ½ tsp. chili powderGarlic salt to taste1 can (10½ oz.) cream of chicken soup1 can (10½ oz.) cream of mushroom soup1 can (10 oz.) crushed RoTel (Mexican-style) tomatoes

Bluegrass Jamming Class taught by Jim "Duck" Adkins Bluegrass Jamming Class taught by Jim "Duck" Adkins Wednesdays Feb 15-Mar 21, 7-9:30pm in Marietta, GA

(Click here for class info)

Hello, Atlanta area pickers! Pete Wernick here, with word of a unique new opportunity to learn to play bluegrass, coming to Marietta very soon. Informal jamming is an important goal for almost any beginning bluegrass picker, and yet isn't addressed in traditional types of instruction. Starting in the 1990s I developed ways of teaching jamming and applied them at music camps nationwide. Last year, I started building a network of teachers trained and certified to conduct classes using my methods -- the Wernick Method.Jim "Duck" Adkins is among the first I've certified as a Wernick Bluegrass Method

teacher. Jim has performed throughout the United States and around the world, including Lincoln Center in New York, the San Francisco Wharf, and the International House of Music in Moscow. Jim has been teaching banjo and leading jams since 1975. He is also a world-class duck impressionist -- thus his nickname "Duck." Jim makes his home in Marietta, GA and performs with two bands,Cedar Hill and Atlanta BlueGrace.

Jim's students say: ... great at facilitating jams ... generous, patient, kind, and fun to be around ... good at bringing out the best in people ... very knowledgeable about bluegrass and jamming ... good with those of us that are new and coming along--I think he is great!

The class will be held at the Banjo.com showroom in Marietta from 7-9:30pm, beginning Feb 15 and running for six Wednesdays. The extended format is intended to give everyone a chance to digest the new content each week, and practice jam skills between sessions.

If you've ever wished you could be part of a bluegrass jam, or have friends who would like to but might need a push start, I strongly recommend this class with Jim. As in every Wernick Method class, everyone will be jamming at the first session! And if you can already jam but want to brush up on your picking and singing and meet new music buddies, you're welcome too.

For more info about Jim's class, click here. Or call 770 433 2750For more info about the Wernick Bluegrass Music Method, click here.

Bruce & Cathy White are very active in the bluegrass community and we hope you will keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Cathy's cancer has returned and we all hope for her speedy recovery.

Good News Bad NewsGood News Bad NewsFrom SEBA supporter andFrom SEBA supporter and

promoter Chuck Siteropromoter Chuck SiteroThis year we will not be hosting shows @ Matildas on Friday nights. Instead of two shows a week we will be hosting only one concert a week. This will be our 8th season and we expect to have an even better year this year. I have already started booking dates for the 2012 season and can't wait to be back under the pines. See ya soon!

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1968 Fender JazzMaster Electric Bass Good condition Call Jamie 770 653-3649

Guitars For Sale: Martins--1956, D-18, $8,000; 1957, D-28, $9,000; 1979, D-28, Custom, $6,000. Carl McAlvin, 706-654-7088.

1979 Engelhardt Upright Bass model C1.In good condition asking $ 1,500 ask for Naomi 423-263-1146 Polish fiddle An antique hand-crafted and hand-detailed fiddle; good condition, no bow, no strings. $400.00 Antonio Stradivarius Cox fiddle, made in West Germany, very old, good condition with bow and hard case, needs new strings $500.00 Call Anne 770-948-9427AKAI Model X1810 (Reel-to-Reel)3 Head, 3 Motor Stereo Tape Recorder/Cartridge. All original. Great warm sound. $400 OBO. 770-381-5955 JoeGibson RB250 flattop banjo for sale, serial number 889746, I have $2300 in it and would like to sell it for that. It is a very nice banjo, and was set up by Buddy Looney of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. I can also send pictures of it.Don McWhorter 478 731-38881948 Gibson tenor conversion banjo, 1948 RB 100 tenor banjo has been converted to a five string, it has the original 5 ply pot, with a custom McPeak tone ring. It has a beautiful "Bill Sulivan" neck with the flying eagle inlay as well as the "Gibson" This banjo is

immaculate the resonator is original without a scratch and looks as good as the day it was sold new. A steal at $ 3000.00 478-258-4818 2011 "Whaley" Mandolin, this mandolin is a Master Liberty model, this mandolin like all Whaley's have a unique tone, solid Anirondak spruce top, with Sitka spruce tone bars. It is built with Red sugar maple cut on the slab, (like the loars), ebony peghead overlay, and fingerboard. finger board extension is indian rose wood. It has 1 3/16 nut with a slender neck, this is a fast and serious professional bluegrass instrument. A beautiful cherry burst instrument some of Sam's finest work. The new cost on this instrument was 6500.00 the customer forfeited their deposit, and declined possesion, 5000.00 obo 478-258-4818CANDOLINS - Genuine "Washtub John" Candolins. Perfect gift for the beginner to the musician who plays everything. Almost 2 octaves from ONE string. Easy to play. $25. Call 770-607-9027

Music InstructionMandolin Lessons in your home by Stephen Cagle. Cities are: Mtta, Kenn, Powder Springs, Dalls/Hiram, Acw, Emerson, Cartersville, Euharlee, Kingston, White, Adairsville, Rome. Please call/email me regarding pricing and your area if not listed. (cell) 678-429-1186 or email me at stephencagle1530@yahoo.com thanks, Stephen Cagle MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS - Play music for fun at Gerry Hall's home studio. I teach Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Steal Guitar and coach vocals. Will work with bands on vocal arrangements and harmony singing. I recently received the Education Award from the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. 770-422-0220.GUITAR LESSONS Available in Calhoun/Gordon Co. area from Marty Parmer. I'm now accepting new students for beginner through intermediate guitar lessons. I teach country, gospel, and bluegrass and include jamming, flatpicking, and backup instruction. Call Marty at 706-680-6630BANJO LESSONS - available in East Atlanta area from Geoff Hohwald, author of the Banjo Primer Book and DVD. Beginners to advanced. Includes instruction on playing backup and jamming. Free lessons available at freebanjovideos.com. If you wish to take private or group lessons call 404 218 8580 or geoff@cvls.com.

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Dec 6-Mar 27 Tue-Tue BLUEGRASS TUESDAYS, Johnny's Lakeside RV Resort, Foley, AL, 7pm - 9pm, http://www.palmlakerv.com/, John Colburn, john-colburn@att.net, (251) 604-2867Feb 1 Wed Alan Munde Banjo Workshop, BANJO.COM, Marietta, GA, 6:30 till 9:30 PM, http://www.banjo.com/Bluegrass_Banjo_Workshop_by_Alan_Munde_p/wsam1.htm, Call Store, helpdesk@banjo.com, 678-594-7042Feb 2 Thu Bremen Bluegrass Jam, LifeGate Church, Bremen, GA, 7:00 PM, Virgil C. Seagle, virgil.seagle@gmail.com, 678.378.5158Feb 4 Sat STEEL STRING SESSION, AMERICAN LEGION POST 112, DALTON, GA, DOORS OPEN @ 6:OO SHOW STARTS @ 7:00, TOM PHILLIPS, backporchproduction@yahoo.com, 706-483-0284Feb 4 Sat Steel String Sesssion and Rabon Creek, American Legion Post 112, Dalton, GA, DOORS OPEN @ 6:OO SHOW STARTS @ 7:00, http://www.backporchproduction.com, TOM PHILLIPS, backporchproduction@yahpp.com, 706-483-0284Feb 11 Sat "Timbre Fox Band", Dam Deli, Ocoee, TN, 7.pm to 9 pm, Daniel Parkin, daniel.parkin@rocketmail.com, 423 584 1481Feb 11 Sat A Mid-Winter Bluegrass Concert, The Outpost Music Barn, Waco, GA, 7:00pm EST, Kenneth Newell, dudds2@bellsouth.net, 678-982-8685Feb 11 Sat Ken Scoggins @ Miller's Creek, Everett's Barn, Suwanee, GA, http://www.KenScoggins.Com, Ken Scoggins, mail@kenscoggins.com, 803-230-9523Feb 12 Sun SEBA Central Jamb, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm, http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/, John Miller, canoe4ever@gmail.com, 4048312676Feb 24 Fri The LITTLE ROY & LIZZY Show, Johnny's Lakeside RV Resort, Foley, AL, 7pm - 10pm, http://www.palmlakerv.com/, John Colburn, john-colburn@att.net, (251) 604-2867Mar 9-10 Fri-Sat Barbwire Bluegrass, Newell Lodge Bluegrass Festival, Folkston, GA, 12pm-12am, http://www.newellresort.com/bluegrass.htm, Ricky Ponder, jimmy.ross@gtri.gatech.edu, 678/251-8210Mar 11 Sun SEBA Central Jamb, Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 3pm-6pm, http://www.emorypresbyterian.org/, John Miller, canoe4ever@gmail.com, 4048312676

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FEB 2-5 Winter Heritage Festival in the Smokies, http://www.smokymountains.org/winter-heritage.html Townsend, TN 865-448-6134 FEB 16-18 Palatka Bluegrass Festival, http://www.aandabluegrass.com Palatka, FL 706-864-7203 FEB 18 John F. Studdard Memorial Gospel Concert, http://www.EtowahArts.org Etowah, TN 423-263-7608 MAR 1-4 ANNUAL SABAL PALM OLD COUNTRY & BLLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, HTTP://WWW.SABALPALMRV.COM PALMDALE, FL 863-675-1778 MAR 8-10 Newell Lodge Bluegrass Festival, http://www.newellresort.com FOLKSTON, GA 912-496-2838 MAR 10 Bluegrass & Gospel Music Show, sgrounds@bellsouth.net Dallas, GA 770-943-7617 MAR 10 Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival, http://www.EtowahArts.org Etowah, TN 423-263-7608 MAR 10-11 Cowboy Gathering, docs@boothmuseum.org Cartersville, GA 770-387-1265 MAR 15-18 Suwannee Banjo Camp, http://www.suwanneebanjocamp.com High SPrings, FL 352 672 3025 MAR 16-17 Top of Georgia Bluegrass Jamboree, http://wwwgabluegrassjamboree.com Dillard, GA 706-746-2690 MAR 30-Apr 1 Sertoma Spring Grass Fest, http://www.sertomayouthranch.com Brooksville, FL 863-984-8445 MAR 31 BLUEgrassroots and Arts Festival, http://stonemountainvillage.gov Stone Mountain Village, GE 770 856 1377 APR 21 WRFG Peachblossom Bluegrass Festival, http://www.wrfg.org Clarkston, GA 770-356-2533 MAY 4-5 Townsend Spring Festival, http://www.smokymountains.org/info/spring_festival/springfestival.html Townsend, TN 865-448-6134 MAY 10-12 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival, http://www.farmpark.com Denton, NC 336-859-2755 MAY 10-12 Great Southern Music Festival, http://www.pickersparadisepark.com Ochlocknee, GA 229-221-5467 MAY 17-19 Cherokee Jubilee Gospel Singing, info@happyholidayrv.com h ttp://www.happyholidayrv.com Cherokee, NC 828-497-9204

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