Rick Jones and Doug Kriess of Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Band
28 April 2014:
News from Sara Shock and Darlene Harris
The sign of a healthy and vibrant bluegrass community is its measure of outreach to its ailing Family Members. 2013/2014 has been an unusual year of illnesses, heart attacks, and injuries, all complicated by a winter that never seemed to end. I returned from Maine yesterday. The temperature was 36 degrees at night with still no daffodils and the willow trees just starting to show some green - it's April 27th! After seemingly months of bad news, then came the news of Rick Jones and Joyce Sitzes losing their home, garage, and a lot of their possessions to a fire. Rick was injured but is recuperating nicely. Rick plays banjo for Foggy Hollow and the Maryland bluegrass community is responding in kind to assist Rick and Joyce. A benefit has been shaping up for a few weeks under the direction and organization of Sara Shock, Darlene Harris, and a number of volunteers. Beyond the assistance to Rick and Joyce, the event should be quite a 2014 highlight for the Maryland bluegrass community. Here are the particulars:
Date: May 24th, 2014 Place: Darlington/Dublin VFW Post #10146, 3440 Conowingo Road, Street, Md. 21154. Admission: $15.00 per person Time: 1:00 till the fun ends!
Food and entertainment is included in the cost of admission, but drinks will have to be purchased separately from the VFW, since the VFW is donating the Hall for the entire day. Any one familiar with the Darlington/Dublin VFW Post knows it continues to provide some of the best traditional bluegrass entertainment in Maryland. Food, desserts, auction and raffle items and all give-aways will be donated along with the talents of Danny Paisley, Hank Snow, Northern Connection, Fastest Grass Alive, Bluestone, Short Notise, and tentatively, Blades of Grass.
Following a full day of music, the Hall will remain open for an "Open Mic" session for any musician who wants to keep the fun going. And of course, there will be a donation bucket for Rick and Joyce.
Food, money, and donation items are being accepted and coordinated by Sara and Darlene. Sara is also keeping a quick count of expected numbers. If you would like to donate please contact Sara or Darlene. I'll leave their numbers below. The initial head's up is very encouraging and will continue to grow toward May 24th. Look for more flyers, e-mails, and Facebook information as time progresses.
Sara Shock: 717-916-8318
Darlene Harris: 443-299-9705
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