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<title>Nov 21 - &lt;br>&lt;b>&lt;font color="##FF0000"> OBex Norfolk! &amp;nbspLet's Play! &amp;nbspLet's Dance!&lt;/font>&lt;/b></title>
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<description>&lt;b>OBeX in Norfolk&lt;/b>&lt;br>
Open Band eXperience with Herschel Nelson, caller&lt;br>
First Lutheran Church&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Norfolk&amp;state=VA&amp;address=1301+Colley+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1301 Colley Avenue, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Sponsored by &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/Sponsor.htm">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">TRADiN': TRAditional Dance in Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Get the OBeX Tunebook &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://sites.google.com/site/tunebookclerk/Home/obex_tune_book">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">here!&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> &lt;br>
&lt;br>
There is a parking lot at the rear of the church, off Maury Avenue if coming from Colley, or Baldwin Avenue if coming from Hampton Boulevard (these side streets are one-way.) The church is just down the street from the NARO Theater. &amp;nbspEnter at the back of the church, from the parking lot.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Please bring a separate pair of soft-soled non-street shoes in which to dance. &amp;nbspWe must take extra care not to scratch or otherwise damage the floor.&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>FROM RICHMOND AND THE PENINSULA &lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
1. Take I-664 South through the Monitor/Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel.&lt;br>
2. Take Exit 9 and merge onto VA-164 East toward Portsmouth.&lt;br>
3. After crossing the long West Norfolk bridge, stay in left lane and take US-58 East (Midtown Tunnel).&lt;br>
4. After going through the Midtown tunnel, bear left onto Hampton Boulevard (VA-337 East).&lt;br>
5. Turn right onto Princess Anne Road.&lt;br>
6. Turn left onto Colley Avenue.&lt;br>
7. The church is on the left, at the corner of Maury and Colley Aves. &lt;br>
8. Turn left onto Maury Avenue to access the parking lot in the rear.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>FROM THE INTERCHANGE (I64/I-264 IN NORFOLK/VIRGINIA BEACH) &lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
1. Take I-264 West toward Norfolk.&lt;br>
2. Take Exit 10, City Hall Avenue&lt;br>
3. Stay straight to go onto E. City Hall Avenue.&lt;br>
4. Turn right onto St. Pauls Boulevard. St. Pauls Boulevard becomes Monticello Avenue.&lt;br>
5. Turn left onto Princess Anne Road.&lt;br>
6. Turn right onto Colley Avenue.&lt;br>
7. The church is on the left, at the corner of Maury and Colley Aves. &lt;br>
8. Turn left onto Maury Avenue to access the parking lot in the rear.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Check out other traditional dance events in the seven-city Southeastern Virginia area &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/consched.htm">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">here!&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Saturday, November 21, 2009. &amp;nbspWorkshop at 6 p.m., dance 7:30-10:30 p.m.  $7 for TRADiN' members, $8 for others.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-21T23:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 22 - &lt;br>Contra Dance Norfolk</title>
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<description>&lt;b>TRAditional Dance in Norfolk (TRADiN')&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://norfolk.folkdancer.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.stjohnnorfolk.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">St. John Lutheran Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/Locations.htm#St%20John">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">8918 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>TRADiN'&lt;/b> formed in 1992 when the Virginia Beach International Folk Dancers group, led by Ben Allbrandt, decided to sponsor a contra dance series in Norfolk.  This mature contra dance series is still going strong!&lt;br>
&lt;br>
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&lt;tr>&lt;td>Mar 21 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Jack Mitchell   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Live Music   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>Apr 18 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Ben Allbrandt   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.lauralight.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Laura Light &amp; the Avant Gardeners&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>May&amp;nbsp16 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Gwyn&amp;nbspWilliams   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Hummingbirds (Carol Downing)   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>May&amp;nbsp26 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/dncschedw.htm#Norge">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Norge Community Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;td>   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.swallowtail.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Swallowtail&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>Jun 20 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>David Glick   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Whistlestop   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
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&lt;br>
For information, please call 757-930-4253, 757-890-1190, or 757-596-3480&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Check the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://norfolk.folkdancer.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Tidewater Community Dance Council&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> web site for current locations!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
3rd Saturdays, instruction 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., $7 members, $8 others</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-22T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 22 - &lt;br>Cary Street Café</title>
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<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carystreetcafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Cary Street Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2631+West+Cary+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2631 West Cary Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
On Cary just east of Boulevard&lt;br>
353-7445&lt;br>
Mostly old time, some bluegrass&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.  (Space is limited.  Come early to get a seat.)</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-22T19:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 22 - &lt;br>McMahon's Irish Pub</title>
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<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">McMahon's Irish Pub and Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Warrenton&amp;state=VA&amp;address=380+Broadview+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (on the old Business 29 bypass)&lt;br>
540-347-2700&lt;br>
From James:  Youre invited to Irish Sessions at McMahons Pub in Warrenton whenever youre in the neighborhood.  Sessions will be held every Sunday until further notice, but we will feature bands once a month if possible.  I am particularly interested in featuring groups at these sessions each month, and modest travel expenses may be available for groups that agree to show up, form the "core" instruments, and be able to play some of their own songs.  This is intended as a showcase for local musicians. &lt;br>
For more info, call James Brown at 540-522-6431 or visit the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.aonband.com/index.php">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">AON Band web site&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-22T22:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 24 - &lt;br>C-FOOT in C'ville</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-24;EventID=3957477</link>
<description>&lt;b>Charlottesville Friends of Old-Time Music&lt;/b>&lt;br>
During 2008, this decades-old jam lost its decades-long home.&lt;br>
Since then, it's moved to a number of C'ville area locations as the principals seek a new home base.&lt;br>
Contact Dick Harrington at 434-981-4214 for current location and other info&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>&lt;br>
LATEST LOCATION (November 2008)&lt;br>
ENRICHMENT CENTER OF VIRGINIA&lt;br>
(Above Studio Art Shop)&lt;br>
1106 West Main Street, C'ville&lt;br>
(Just east of Kane Furniture)&lt;br>
Park on the east side of building.&lt;br>
First door on Main Street. Upstairs.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-24T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 24 - &lt;br>Williamsburg's Weekly Irish Sessions</title>
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<description>The Williamsburg Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBLocationAndContactView?langId=-1&amp;storeId=17554&amp;catalogId=10001">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=345+W+Duke+Of+Gloucester+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">345 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
On Merchants Square ... at the corner of Henry &amp; Duke of Gloucester Streets&lt;br>
757-564-0687&lt;br>
&lt;br>
These will be &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music_session">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Irish traditional music sessions&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  the one constant is that it's nearly all Irish music in the traditional Irish style. &amp;nbspOn the 1st, 3rd, and those occasional 5th Mondays (odd weeks), we'll play at an intermediate to fast tempo. &amp;nbspAnyone who knows the music is welcome. &amp;nbspThe 2nd and 4th Mondays (even weeks) will be "slow session" time for beginner and intermediate players, as well as any experienced players wanting to slow down and work on technique.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
We hope you and other lovers of Irish music show a reasonable measure of appreciation to Barnes &amp; Noble for hosting us.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contact Daniel Jackson at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>757-565-0542&lt;/b>&lt;/font> or at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>plantune|AT|Verizon|DOT|net&lt;/b>&lt;/font> for information.&lt;br>
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&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>REGULAR SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>SLOW SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)</description>
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<title>Nov 24 - &lt;br>Byrd House Market</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-24;EventID=3957465</link>
<description>&lt;a target=_blank href=http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/">Byrd House Market&lt;/a>&lt;br>
William Byrd Community House&lt;br>
&lt;a target=_blank href=http://www.mapquest.com/maps/224+Cherry+Street+Richmond+VA/">24 Cherry Street&lt;/a> (South Linden and Idlewood Avenue), Richmond&lt;br>
Anything acoustic!  Could be Old Time, or Celtic, or bluegrass, other  the jammers pick the musical genre.&lt;br>
643-2717&lt;br>
4th Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.&lt;br></description>
<dc:date>2009-11-24T22:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 24 - &lt;br>JMU BG &amp; OT Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-24;EventID=5266311</link>
<description>JMU Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jam at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.va-usfa.org/venues/jmumem.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU's Memorial Hall&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (the former Harrisonburg High School)&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=395+South+High+Street,+Harrisonburg+VA">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">395 South High Street, Harrisonburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
For more information call 540-209-3540 or e-mail &lt;a target="_blank" href="don@meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Hosted by &lt;a target="_blank" href="www.meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Martha Hills &amp; Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, members of &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://oldtimemusic.tipzu.com/america039s-oldtime-country-music-hall-fame">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Sponsored by the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.jmu.edu/music/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU Music Department&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> and the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.svbotma.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Association&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Acoustic bluegrass and old-time instruments only. &amp;nbspMusicians at all levels and music lovers are welcome.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Every Tuesday during JMUs academic year, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  &lt;b>FREE!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2009 Schedule: &amp;nbspEvery Tuesday 9/15/09 through 12/15/09 and 1/12/10 through 5/11/10.</description>
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<title>Nov 25 - &lt;br>&lt;b>Roots Music Radio&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-25;EventID=4696933</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=76">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Edge of Americana&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, &lt;b>hosted by Josh Bearman&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.wrir.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">WRIR, 97.3 FM&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;b> in River City&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;i>Folk Music and such on Richmonds Own Indie Radio Station&lt;/i>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Your host Josh&lt;/b> says, I play all forms of American traditional and novelty music, focusing on the stringband tradition of the 1920s-50s, early bluegrass, jugband music, and all things banjo-related. &amp;nbspI shy away from the ultra clean sounds of modern recordings, but they will occasionally make their way into the playlist. &amp;nbspI tend, however, to favor rawer, grittier sounds. &amp;nbspThe show is sometimes themed and sometimes merely a smorgasbord of plinks and plunks.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
There you have it! &amp;nbspThe WRIR broadcast signal may not reach all of the Richmond listening area, but its worth a try on Tuesday evenings  and their &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.serverroom.us:7722/wrir.m3u">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">MP3 audio stream&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> works just fine, thank you.&lt;br>
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Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.</description>
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<title>Nov 25 - &lt;br>English &amp; Scottish Country Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-25;EventID=4618221</link>
<description>British Isles Dancers  English &amp; Scottish Country Dancing&lt;br>
Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church , Norfolk&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Norfolk&amp;state=VA&amp;address=6901+Newport+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enter the church via the courtyard entrance.  Come up the stairs and turn left  take the next right and go to the end of the hall.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The British Isles Folk Dance Group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.  We generally have English dancing one week, Scottish the next.  Please come alone or bring a friend or two.  New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.  All dances taught and walked through, with dancing to recorded music.  This is partner dancing, but you don't need to bring a partner to attend.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enjoy a smoke-free and alcohol-free traditional dance experience.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Please call 757-423-8536 for more information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $2 members, $3 others.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-25T00:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 26 - &lt;b>Thanksgiving Day&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=3967630</link>
<dc:date>2009-11-26T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 26 - &lt;br>Rapunzel's, Lovingston&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=4107764</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rapunzel's Coffee and Books&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Open Acoustic Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lovingston&amp;state=VA&amp;address=924+Front+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">924 Front Street, Lovingston&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (southwest of Charlottesville, just off US 29)&lt;br>&lt;br>
Rapunzels offers live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from the blues, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary singer-songwriter, jazz, old-time, American folk music, and Americana genres.&lt;br>&lt;br>
434-263-6660&lt;br>
Contact &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:rapunzelscoffee@yahoo.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Bob Taylor&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info&lt;br>
Every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Nov 26 - &lt;br>Rosie Connolly's</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=4003769</link>
<description>&lt;b>AWAITING WORD ON WHETHER ROSIE'S WILL BE OPEN THE EVENING BEFORE THANKSGIVING DAY&lt;/b>&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rosieconnollys.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rosie Connolly's Pub &amp; Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=16+North+17th+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1548A East Main Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
Faces the 17th Street Farmers Market&lt;br>
Next to Havana 59 restaurant&lt;br>
343-1063&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. or 11 p.m. or so</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-26T01:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 26 - &lt;br>Mount Pleasant Baptist Church</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=3962865</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/E+Ellerslie+Ave+and+Conduit+Road+Colonial+Heights+VA/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Mount Pleasant Baptist Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass and "Early Country" Jam&lt;br>
At the corner of &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/East+Ellerslie+Avenue+and+Conduit+Road+Colonial+Heights+VA/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">East Ellerslie Avenue and Conduit Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Colonial Heights&lt;br>
526-0816&lt;br>
"Early Country" includes Hank Williams, Sr., Ernest Tubb, and the like&lt;br>
4th Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-26T11:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 26 - &lt;br>White Hawk Music Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-26;EventID=4000494</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.whitehawkmusiccafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">White Hawk Music Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=White+Hawk+Cafe&amp;address=1940+Sandy+Hook+Road&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1940 Sandy Hook Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
556-3388&lt;br>
Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-26T23:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 27 - &lt;b>Thanksgiving W/E&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-27;EventID=3967631</link>
<dc:date>2009-11-27T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 28 - &lt;b>Thanksgiving W/E&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-28;EventID=3967629</link>
<dc:date>2009-11-28T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 28 - &lt;br>Walkerton Tavern</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-28;EventID=3962911</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.co.henrico.va.us/rec/walkerton.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Walkerton Tavern&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass and Old Time Jams&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Glen+Allen&amp;state=VA&amp;address=2892+Mountain+Rd">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2892 Mountain Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Glen Allen&lt;br>
Historic Walkerton Tavern is owned and managed by Henrico County Recreation and Parks&lt;br>
Cookies, coffee, and tea served&lt;br>
Last Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-28T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 29 - &lt;b>Thanksgiving W/E&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=3967632</link>
<dc:date>2009-11-29T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 29 - &lt;br>TADAMS Contra Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=4618196</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Traditional American Dance and Music Society of Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.lewisginterrecreationassoc.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Lewis Ginter Recreation Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;address=3421+Hawthorne+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>From the TADAMS web site:&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Most of all, contra dance is &lt;b>fun&lt;/b>!  Thousands have been contra dancing for hundreds of years.  With a little courage and a sense of adventure, you too can enjoy this traditional social activity.  You do not need to know how to dance or bring a partner.  All dances are taught and prompted by a caller with a live band playing lively traditional jigs and reels.  &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Learn more about contra dancing here&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
You become part of a living tradition passed on by experienced dancers helping newcomers.  The dancers, the musicians, and caller aim for an evening of low-pressure and often energetic camaraderie.  &lt;b>Come alone or with others.&lt;/b>  We suggest changing partners every dance, although dates who attend together and significant others might dance with each other more than once.  Sometimes you choose a partner and sometimes you get chosen.  It's acceptable for women to ask men to dance.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contra dancing is an evening of fun, featuring dancing in "sets" of about a dozen couples.  You interact with your partner and everyone else in the set, dancing with easy walking steps to energetic music.  A caller works with live musicians to guide dancers through a variety of dances.  The caller teaches each dance before it is actually performed to music.  This walk-through helps you know what to expect so movements can be easily done.  The caller calls the dances as they are being performed to the music, so dancers are able to make each movement in time with the music. When dancers appear to have mastered a dance, the caller may stop calling, leaving the dancers to enjoy the movement with music alone.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Much more appears on TADAMs web site.  Please call Herschel Nelson at 804-748-6602 for more information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Saturdays, beginners workshop at 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., $5 members, $5, students, $8 others.</description>
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<title>Nov 29 - &lt;br>Cary Street Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=3961776</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carystreetcafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Cary Street Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2631+West+Cary+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2631 West Cary Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
On Cary just east of Boulevard&lt;br>
353-7445&lt;br>
Mostly old time, some bluegrass&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.  (Space is limited.  Come early to get a seat.)</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-29T19:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Nov 29 - &lt;br>McMahon's Irish Pub</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-11-29;EventID=4025836</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">McMahon's Irish Pub and Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Warrenton&amp;state=VA&amp;address=380+Broadview+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (on the old Business 29 bypass)&lt;br>
540-347-2700&lt;br>
From James:  Youre invited to Irish Sessions at McMahons Pub in Warrenton whenever youre in the neighborhood.  Sessions will be held every Sunday until further notice, but we will feature bands once a month if possible.  I am particularly interested in featuring groups at these sessions each month, and modest travel expenses may be available for groups that agree to show up, form the "core" instruments, and be able to play some of their own songs.  This is intended as a showcase for local musicians. &lt;br>
For more info, call James Brown at 540-522-6431 or visit the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.aonband.com/index.php">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">AON Band web site&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-11-29T22:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 1 - &lt;br>Williamsburg's Weekly Irish Sessions</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-01;EventID=5324770</link>
<description>The Williamsburg Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBLocationAndContactView?langId=-1&amp;storeId=17554&amp;catalogId=10001">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=345+W+Duke+Of+Gloucester+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">345 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
On Merchants Square ... at the corner of Henry &amp; Duke of Gloucester Streets&lt;br>
757-564-0687&lt;br>
&lt;br>
These will be &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music_session">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Irish traditional music sessions&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  the one constant is that it's nearly all Irish music in the traditional Irish style. &amp;nbspOn the 1st, 3rd, and those occasional 5th Mondays (odd weeks), we'll play at an intermediate to fast tempo. &amp;nbspAnyone who knows the music is welcome. &amp;nbspThe 2nd and 4th Mondays (even weeks) will be "slow session" time for beginner and intermediate players, as well as any experienced players wanting to slow down and work on technique.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
We hope you and other lovers of Irish music show a reasonable measure of appreciation to Barnes &amp; Noble for hosting us.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contact Daniel Jackson at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>757-565-0542&lt;/b>&lt;/font> or at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>plantune|AT|Verizon|DOT|net&lt;/b>&lt;/font> for information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>REGULAR SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>SLOW SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-01T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 1 - &lt;br>JMU BG &amp; OT Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-01;EventID=5266311</link>
<description>JMU Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jam at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.va-usfa.org/venues/jmumem.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU's Memorial Hall&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (the former Harrisonburg High School)&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=395+South+High+Street,+Harrisonburg+VA">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">395 South High Street, Harrisonburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
For more information call 540-209-3540 or e-mail &lt;a target="_blank" href="don@meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Hosted by &lt;a target="_blank" href="www.meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Martha Hills &amp; Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, members of &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://oldtimemusic.tipzu.com/america039s-oldtime-country-music-hall-fame">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Sponsored by the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.jmu.edu/music/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU Music Department&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> and the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.svbotma.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Association&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Acoustic bluegrass and old-time instruments only. &amp;nbspMusicians at all levels and music lovers are welcome.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Every Tuesday during JMUs academic year, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  &lt;b>FREE!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2009 Schedule: &amp;nbspEvery Tuesday 9/15/09 through 12/15/09 and 1/12/10 through 5/11/10.</description>
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<title>Dec 2 - &lt;br>&lt;b>Roots Music Radio&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-02;EventID=4696933</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=76">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Edge of Americana&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, &lt;b>hosted by Josh Bearman&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.wrir.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">WRIR, 97.3 FM&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;b> in River City&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;i>Folk Music and such on Richmonds Own Indie Radio Station&lt;/i>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Your host Josh&lt;/b> says, I play all forms of American traditional and novelty music, focusing on the stringband tradition of the 1920s-50s, early bluegrass, jugband music, and all things banjo-related. &amp;nbspI shy away from the ultra clean sounds of modern recordings, but they will occasionally make their way into the playlist. &amp;nbspI tend, however, to favor rawer, grittier sounds. &amp;nbspThe show is sometimes themed and sometimes merely a smorgasbord of plinks and plunks.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
There you have it! &amp;nbspThe WRIR broadcast signal may not reach all of the Richmond listening area, but its worth a try on Tuesday evenings  and their &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.serverroom.us:7722/wrir.m3u">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">MP3 audio stream&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> works just fine, thank you.&lt;br>
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Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 2 - &lt;br>Jahnke Road Baptist</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-02;EventID=3962823</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=Jahnke+Road+Baptist+Church&amp;address=6023+Jahnke+Road&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">6023 Jahnke Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond
&lt;br>
South of James River, near Chippenham Hospital&lt;br>
Optional cash donations requested&lt;br>
Most jams are bluegrass (Central Virginia Bluegrass Family) with Old Time upstairs&lt;br>
1st Tuesday, 7 10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 2 - &lt;br>English &amp; Scottish Country Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-02;EventID=4618221</link>
<description>British Isles Dancers  English &amp; Scottish Country Dancing&lt;br>
Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church , Norfolk&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Norfolk&amp;state=VA&amp;address=6901+Newport+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enter the church via the courtyard entrance.  Come up the stairs and turn left  take the next right and go to the end of the hall.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The British Isles Folk Dance Group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.  We generally have English dancing one week, Scottish the next.  Please come alone or bring a friend or two.  New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.  All dances taught and walked through, with dancing to recorded music.  This is partner dancing, but you don't need to bring a partner to attend.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enjoy a smoke-free and alcohol-free traditional dance experience.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Please call 757-423-8536 for more information.&lt;br>
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Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $2 members, $3 others.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-02T00:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 3 - &lt;br>Rapunzel's, Lovingston&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-03;EventID=4107764</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rapunzel's Coffee and Books&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Open Acoustic Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lovingston&amp;state=VA&amp;address=924+Front+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">924 Front Street, Lovingston&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (southwest of Charlottesville, just off US 29)&lt;br>&lt;br>
Rapunzels offers live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from the blues, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary singer-songwriter, jazz, old-time, American folk music, and Americana genres.&lt;br>&lt;br>
434-263-6660&lt;br>
Contact &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:rapunzelscoffee@yahoo.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Bob Taylor&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info&lt;br>
Every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 3 - &lt;br>White Hawk Music Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-03;EventID=4000494</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.whitehawkmusiccafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">White Hawk Music Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=White+Hawk+Cafe&amp;address=1940+Sandy+Hook+Road&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1940 Sandy Hook Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
556-3388&lt;br>
Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-03T23:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 3 - &lt;br>The Good Cherry</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-03;EventID=4127530</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/home.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">The Good Cherry&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Appalachian and Related Old-Time Music Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/directions.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">14805 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> &lt;br>
(in the &lt;b>Forest Square Shopping Center&lt;/b> on U. S. Route 221)&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The inaugural jam convened on Thursday, August 7.  Its original announcement says that the focus will be on Appalachian old time and closely related traditional music.  Jammers will stick with traditional and public domain music.  Over the course of the evening, different "lead" fiddlers will pick and start the tunes and songs.  The Good Cherry is a new establishment and the folks at the Good Cherry are excited about the jam.  Check out their web site for photos, a great &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/about_us.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">coffee slideshow&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, coffee and food menus, and other information.  They will provide complementary house coffee or tea for musicians, and you can (of course!) purchase their specialty drinks, food, and deserts.&lt;br>&lt;br>
Call &lt;b>434-525-1333&lt;/b> or &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:thegoodcherry@gmail.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">e-mail The Good Cherry&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info. &lt;br>&lt;br>
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-03T23:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 5 - &lt;br>Java Jodi's Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-05;EventID=3962831</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.javajodiscoffeecafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Java Jodis Coffee Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time and Celtic Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2918+River+Road+West&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2918 West River Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
15 miles west of Route 288 and Route 6 (Patterson Avenue)&lt;br>
804-556-7979&lt;br>
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-05T17:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 6 - &lt;br>Cary Street Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-06;EventID=3961776</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carystreetcafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Cary Street Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2631+West+Cary+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2631 West Cary Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
On Cary just east of Boulevard&lt;br>
353-7445&lt;br>
Mostly old time, some bluegrass&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.  (Space is limited.  Come early to get a seat.)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-06T19:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 6 - &lt;br>McMahon's Irish Pub</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-06;EventID=4025836</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">McMahon's Irish Pub and Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Warrenton&amp;state=VA&amp;address=380+Broadview+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (on the old Business 29 bypass)&lt;br>
540-347-2700&lt;br>
From James:  Youre invited to Irish Sessions at McMahons Pub in Warrenton whenever youre in the neighborhood.  Sessions will be held every Sunday until further notice, but we will feature bands once a month if possible.  I am particularly interested in featuring groups at these sessions each month, and modest travel expenses may be available for groups that agree to show up, form the "core" instruments, and be able to play some of their own songs.  This is intended as a showcase for local musicians. &lt;br>
For more info, call James Brown at 540-522-6431 or visit the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.aonband.com/index.php">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">AON Band web site&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 6 - &lt;br>Fluvanna Contradance&lt;br>2009-10 Season</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-06;EventID=5245938</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://contracorners.com/Schedule_Fluvanna.aspx">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Fluvanna Contradances 2009-10 Season&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> &lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Fork+Union&amp;state=VA&amp;address=8880+James+Madison+Highway">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, Virginia&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
Held in the Carysbrook Gymnasium&lt;br>
Workshop at 6, dance 6:30 to 9:30. General admission $6, students $3, 12 and under free.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>FROM KYMBERLEE:&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009&lt;br>
&lt;b>Gaye Fifer&lt;/b> calling to &lt;b>Tom and Friends&lt;/b> (Bob Wadsworth on hammered dulcimer, Tom Groseclose on fiddle, Henry Hubbard on bass, Stuart Groseclose on guitar)&lt;br>
&lt;br>
OCTOBER 4, 2009&lt;br>
&lt;b>Caller needed&lt;/b> for calling to &lt;b>The Rivanna River Chiggers&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
NOVEMBER 1, 2009&lt;br>
&lt;b>A caller and a band are both still needed, who can help?&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
DECEMBER 6, 2009&lt;br>
&lt;b>Tom Hinds&lt;/b> calling to &lt;b>Highlander String Band&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
JANUARY 3, 2010&lt;br>
&lt;b>A caller and a band are both still needed, who can help?&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
FEBRUARY 7, 2010&lt;br>
&lt;b>Denise Lair&lt;/b> will be calling but &lt;b>she needs a band&lt;/b>, any volunteers?&lt;br>
&lt;br>
MARCH 7, 2010&lt;br>
&lt;b>Gwyn Williams&lt;/b> calling to &lt;b>The Toad Mamas&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
MORE INFO&lt;br>
April 4 and May 1 will be the last two dances  but as they are into the warm months  I am happy to drop them if we can fill the empty slots above.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>If your band volunteers for a date and feels they can handle sound, please let me know.  Otherwise I will need some help from folks familiar with sound.  Fluvanna has equipment, just not the expertise needed to run it!&lt;/b></description>
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<title>Dec 8 - &lt;br>Williamsburg's Weekly Irish Sessions</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=5324770</link>
<description>The Williamsburg Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBLocationAndContactView?langId=-1&amp;storeId=17554&amp;catalogId=10001">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=345+W+Duke+Of+Gloucester+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">345 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
On Merchants Square ... at the corner of Henry &amp; Duke of Gloucester Streets&lt;br>
757-564-0687&lt;br>
&lt;br>
These will be &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music_session">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Irish traditional music sessions&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  the one constant is that it's nearly all Irish music in the traditional Irish style. &amp;nbspOn the 1st, 3rd, and those occasional 5th Mondays (odd weeks), we'll play at an intermediate to fast tempo. &amp;nbspAnyone who knows the music is welcome. &amp;nbspThe 2nd and 4th Mondays (even weeks) will be "slow session" time for beginner and intermediate players, as well as any experienced players wanting to slow down and work on technique.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
We hope you and other lovers of Irish music show a reasonable measure of appreciation to Barnes &amp; Noble for hosting us.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contact Daniel Jackson at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>757-565-0542&lt;/b>&lt;/font> or at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>plantune|AT|Verizon|DOT|net&lt;/b>&lt;/font> for information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>REGULAR SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>SLOW SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-08T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 8 - &lt;br>Beaver Dam Baptist</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=3957363</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="www.beaverdambaptist.org">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Beaver Dam Baptist Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Troy&amp;state=VA&amp;address=1794+Richmond+Rd/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1794 Richmond Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, (US Route 250), Troy&lt;br>
Sponsored by the Piedmont Fiddle and Banjo Association&lt;br>
Mostly BG, some OT and Folk&lt;br>
As about 2 miles east of Boyd's Tavern on 250&lt;br>
Between I-64 Exit 129 (Virginia Route 616) and I-64 Exit 136 (Zion Crossroads, US Route 15)&lt;br>
1st Monday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-08T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 8 - &lt;br>Virginia Horse Center Jam &amp; Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=4362915</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://horsecenter.org/view.asp?id=home">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Virginia Horse Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://horsecenter.org/view.asp?id=directions">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">487 Maury River Road, Lexington&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> &lt;br>
&lt;br>
LIVE from the Work Horse Café in the Centers &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://horsecenter.org/view.asp?id=coliseum">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Anderson Coliseum&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Appalachian mountain music jam session honoring our mountain heritage.  Musicians welcome to play and audience encouraged to dance the Virginia reel, called by Mr. Olin Bare, and sing along.  Concessions available.&lt;br>
&lt;br>	
Call 540-464-2950 for more information.&lt;br>
2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 8 - &lt;br>JMU BG &amp; OT Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-08;EventID=5266311</link>
<description>JMU Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jam at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.va-usfa.org/venues/jmumem.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU's Memorial Hall&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (the former Harrisonburg High School)&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=395+South+High+Street,+Harrisonburg+VA">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">395 South High Street, Harrisonburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
For more information call 540-209-3540 or e-mail &lt;a target="_blank" href="don@meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Hosted by &lt;a target="_blank" href="www.meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Martha Hills &amp; Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, members of &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://oldtimemusic.tipzu.com/america039s-oldtime-country-music-hall-fame">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Sponsored by the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.jmu.edu/music/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU Music Department&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> and the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.svbotma.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Association&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Acoustic bluegrass and old-time instruments only. &amp;nbspMusicians at all levels and music lovers are welcome.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Every Tuesday during JMUs academic year, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  &lt;b>FREE!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2009 Schedule: &amp;nbspEvery Tuesday 9/15/09 through 12/15/09 and 1/12/10 through 5/11/10.</description>
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<title>Dec 9 - &lt;br>&lt;b>Roots Music Radio&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-09;EventID=4696933</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=76">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Edge of Americana&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, &lt;b>hosted by Josh Bearman&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.wrir.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">WRIR, 97.3 FM&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;b> in River City&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;i>Folk Music and such on Richmonds Own Indie Radio Station&lt;/i>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Your host Josh&lt;/b> says, I play all forms of American traditional and novelty music, focusing on the stringband tradition of the 1920s-50s, early bluegrass, jugband music, and all things banjo-related. &amp;nbspI shy away from the ultra clean sounds of modern recordings, but they will occasionally make their way into the playlist. &amp;nbspI tend, however, to favor rawer, grittier sounds. &amp;nbspThe show is sometimes themed and sometimes merely a smorgasbord of plinks and plunks.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
There you have it! &amp;nbspThe WRIR broadcast signal may not reach all of the Richmond listening area, but its worth a try on Tuesday evenings  and their &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.serverroom.us:7722/wrir.m3u">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">MP3 audio stream&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> works just fine, thank you.&lt;br>
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Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 9 - &lt;br>English &amp; Scottish Country Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-09;EventID=4618221</link>
<description>British Isles Dancers  English &amp; Scottish Country Dancing&lt;br>
Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church , Norfolk&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Norfolk&amp;state=VA&amp;address=6901+Newport+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enter the church via the courtyard entrance.  Come up the stairs and turn left  take the next right and go to the end of the hall.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The British Isles Folk Dance Group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.  We generally have English dancing one week, Scottish the next.  Please come alone or bring a friend or two.  New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.  All dances taught and walked through, with dancing to recorded music.  This is partner dancing, but you don't need to bring a partner to attend.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enjoy a smoke-free and alcohol-free traditional dance experience.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Please call 757-423-8536 for more information.&lt;br>
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Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $2 members, $3 others.</description>
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<title>Dec 10 - &lt;br>Rapunzel's, Lovingston&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-10;EventID=4107764</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rapunzel's Coffee and Books&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Open Acoustic Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lovingston&amp;state=VA&amp;address=924+Front+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">924 Front Street, Lovingston&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (southwest of Charlottesville, just off US 29)&lt;br>&lt;br>
Rapunzels offers live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from the blues, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary singer-songwriter, jazz, old-time, American folk music, and Americana genres.&lt;br>&lt;br>
434-263-6660&lt;br>
Contact &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:rapunzelscoffee@yahoo.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Bob Taylor&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info&lt;br>
Every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 10 - &lt;br>Rosie Connolly's</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-10;EventID=4003756</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rosieconnollys.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rosie Connolly's Pub &amp; Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=16+North+17th+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1548A East Main Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
Faces the 17th Street Farmers Market&lt;br>
Next to Havana 59 restaurant&lt;br>
343-1063&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. or 11 p.m. or so</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-10T01:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 10 - &lt;br>White Hawk Music Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-10;EventID=4000494</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.whitehawkmusiccafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">White Hawk Music Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=White+Hawk+Cafe&amp;address=1940+Sandy+Hook+Road&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1940 Sandy Hook Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
556-3388&lt;br>
Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-10T23:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 12 - &lt;br>Scottsville Acoustic Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-12;EventID=4616250</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.scottsvilleartsnature.org/victoryhall.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Victory Hall Theatre&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.scottsvilleartsnature.org/jams.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Acoustic Jam&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.scottsvilleartsnature.org/aboutus.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Scottsville Center for Arts and Nature&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.scottsvilleartsnature.org/directions.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">401 Valley Street, Scottsville&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>&lt;i>About this community event&lt;/i>&lt;/b>  The Victory Hall Theatre was alive with music and dance mixed with a fantastic community spirit. &amp;nbspWe owe it to the musicians who have dedicated their second Friday evening of the month to the jam. &amp;nbspAnd, we owe it to Scottsville and beyond for coming out in all weather conditions to share the evening with us.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
For information call 434-286-2806 or &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:info@scottsvillecenter.org">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">e-mail the Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2nd Fridays, 7 p.m. &amp;nbspDonation requested.  (&lt;i>Music lovers ... Lets help em keep the lights on and the HVAC hummin!&lt;/i>)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-12T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 12 - &lt;br>Rapunzel's in Lovingston&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-12;EventID=4107757</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rapunzel's Coffee and Books&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Open Mic&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lovingston&amp;state=VA&amp;address=924+Front+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">924 Front Street, Lovingston&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (southwest of Charlottesville, just off US 29)&lt;br>&lt;br>
Rapunzels offers live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from the blues, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary singer-songwriter, jazz, old-time, American folk music, and Americana genres.&lt;br>&lt;br>
434-263-6660&lt;br>
Contact &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:rapunzelscoffee@yahoo.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Bob Taylor&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info&lt;br>
Second Fridays, 8 p.m. (sign-up at 7 p.m.)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-12T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 12 - &lt;br>Fork Union Bluegrass Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-12;EventID=4618541</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Fork+Union&amp;state=VA">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Fork Union Community Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass Jam&lt;br>
Fork Union, Virginia&lt;br>

The Community Center is located on U. S. Route 15 about 2 miles north of the Village of Fork Union. &lt;br>
&lt;br>
Local amateur musicians are invited to attend a regular bluegrass music jam session. &amp;nbspAll skill levels are welcome. &amp;nbspImprove your skills, learn new songs and enjoy the supportive encouragement of other musicians. &amp;nbspNon-musicians are welcome to visit and just enjoy the music.&lt;br>
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2nd Saturdays, 3-5 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-12T20:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 12 - &lt;br>Longstreet's Deli&lt;br> Irish Session</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-12;EventID=4325230</link>
<description>&lt;b>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/longstreets-delicatessan-fine-wines-and-spclty-cffs-petersburg">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Longstreet's Deli&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Celtic Session&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Petersburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=302+N+Sycamore+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">302 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (corner of West Bank &amp; North Sycamore Streets)&lt;br>
804-722-4372&lt;br>&lt;br>
Casual come-as-you-are décor, roomy place with good, affordable food, drink, coffees, and an exceptional selection of wines and beers&lt;br>
This session was inaugurated Saturday, December 6, 2008.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Directions from I-95&lt;/b>&lt;br>
Petersburg Exit 52 (Downtown/Washington Street/Wythe Street)&lt;br>
Follow signs toward Washington Street&lt;br>
Turn right on Washington Street (US 460 West)&lt;br>
Turn right on Sycamore Street&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Heidi's Ground Rules&lt;/b>:  Karen and I want a format that &lt;b>welcomes all levels of players&lt;/b>.  We invite 'sheet-music-trained' musicians to bring their stands and whatever Celtic music they want to play.  We intend to pace most tunes to let the newcomers have a chance at learning them, to some degree, whether by reading or by ear.  By all means, though, there will definitely be a time when we let the horse hair fly!  The only stipulation Kathy and I have is that &lt;b>we want to keep this Celtic&lt;/b>.  I'm hoping some of the Rosie Connelly group will stop in and help me provide some leadership.  Some of my friends love Celtic music, want to join us, but don't know any tunes.  I hope the real musicians will accept the idea of some folks reading the tunes; I and many others just don't have time to learn tunes any other way.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>2nd Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.&lt;/b></description>
<dc:date>2009-12-12T22:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 13 - &lt;br>TADAMS Contra Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-13;EventID=4618196</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Traditional American Dance and Music Society of Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.lewisginterrecreationassoc.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Lewis Ginter Recreation Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;address=3421+Hawthorne+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>From the TADAMS web site:&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Most of all, contra dance is &lt;b>fun&lt;/b>!  Thousands have been contra dancing for hundreds of years.  With a little courage and a sense of adventure, you too can enjoy this traditional social activity.  You do not need to know how to dance or bring a partner.  All dances are taught and prompted by a caller with a live band playing lively traditional jigs and reels.  &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Learn more about contra dancing here&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
You become part of a living tradition passed on by experienced dancers helping newcomers.  The dancers, the musicians, and caller aim for an evening of low-pressure and often energetic camaraderie.  &lt;b>Come alone or with others.&lt;/b>  We suggest changing partners every dance, although dates who attend together and significant others might dance with each other more than once.  Sometimes you choose a partner and sometimes you get chosen.  It's acceptable for women to ask men to dance.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contra dancing is an evening of fun, featuring dancing in "sets" of about a dozen couples.  You interact with your partner and everyone else in the set, dancing with easy walking steps to energetic music.  A caller works with live musicians to guide dancers through a variety of dances.  The caller teaches each dance before it is actually performed to music.  This walk-through helps you know what to expect so movements can be easily done.  The caller calls the dances as they are being performed to the music, so dancers are able to make each movement in time with the music. When dancers appear to have mastered a dance, the caller may stop calling, leaving the dancers to enjoy the movement with music alone.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Much more appears on TADAMs web site.  Please call Herschel Nelson at 804-748-6602 for more information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Saturdays, beginners workshop at 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., $5 members, $5, students, $8 others.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-13T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 13 - &lt;br>Cary Street Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-13;EventID=3961776</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carystreetcafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Cary Street Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2631+West+Cary+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2631 West Cary Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
On Cary just east of Boulevard&lt;br>
353-7445&lt;br>
Mostly old time, some bluegrass&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.  (Space is limited.  Come early to get a seat.)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-13T19:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 13 - &lt;br>McMahon's Irish Pub</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-13;EventID=4025836</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">McMahon's Irish Pub and Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Warrenton&amp;state=VA&amp;address=380+Broadview+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (on the old Business 29 bypass)&lt;br>
540-347-2700&lt;br>
From James:  Youre invited to Irish Sessions at McMahons Pub in Warrenton whenever youre in the neighborhood.  Sessions will be held every Sunday until further notice, but we will feature bands once a month if possible.  I am particularly interested in featuring groups at these sessions each month, and modest travel expenses may be available for groups that agree to show up, form the "core" instruments, and be able to play some of their own songs.  This is intended as a showcase for local musicians. &lt;br>
For more info, call James Brown at 540-522-6431 or visit the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.aonband.com/index.php">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">AON Band web site&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-13T22:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 15 - &lt;br>The Harold Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-15;EventID=4732776</link>
<description>&lt;b>The Harold Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thevirginiahome.org">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">The Virginia Home&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;address=1101+Hampton+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1101 Hampton Street, Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (just east of The Boulevard by Byrd Park)&lt;br>
804-359-4093&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The World-Famous &lt;b>Harold Jam&lt;/b> celebrates the musical mastery of fiddler Harold Hausenfluck, who now resides at The Virginia Home. &amp;nbspLed by &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://markccampbelloldtimefiddle.com/index.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Master Fiddler Mark Campbell&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, this jam is a favorite among Harolds former students. &amp;nbspFormerly located at Morningstar in the West End, the inaugural session for The Harold Jam at its new Virginia Home location is Monday, June 8, 2009.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2nd Mondays, 7-8 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-15T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 15 - &lt;br>C-FOOT in C'ville</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-15;EventID=3957477</link>
<description>&lt;b>Charlottesville Friends of Old-Time Music&lt;/b>&lt;br>
During 2008, this decades-old jam lost its decades-long home.&lt;br>
Since then, it's moved to a number of C'ville area locations as the principals seek a new home base.&lt;br>
Contact Dick Harrington at 434-981-4214 for current location and other info&lt;br>
2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>&lt;br>
LATEST LOCATION (November 2008)&lt;br>
ENRICHMENT CENTER OF VIRGINIA&lt;br>
(Above Studio Art Shop)&lt;br>
1106 West Main Street, C'ville&lt;br>
(Just east of Kane Furniture)&lt;br>
Park on the east side of building.&lt;br>
First door on Main Street. Upstairs.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-15T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 15 - &lt;br>Williamsburg's Weekly Irish Sessions</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-15;EventID=5324770</link>
<description>The Williamsburg Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBLocationAndContactView?langId=-1&amp;storeId=17554&amp;catalogId=10001">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=345+W+Duke+Of+Gloucester+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">345 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
On Merchants Square ... at the corner of Henry &amp; Duke of Gloucester Streets&lt;br>
757-564-0687&lt;br>
&lt;br>
These will be &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music_session">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Irish traditional music sessions&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  the one constant is that it's nearly all Irish music in the traditional Irish style. &amp;nbspOn the 1st, 3rd, and those occasional 5th Mondays (odd weeks), we'll play at an intermediate to fast tempo. &amp;nbspAnyone who knows the music is welcome. &amp;nbspThe 2nd and 4th Mondays (even weeks) will be "slow session" time for beginner and intermediate players, as well as any experienced players wanting to slow down and work on technique.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
We hope you and other lovers of Irish music show a reasonable measure of appreciation to Barnes &amp; Noble for hosting us.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Contact Daniel Jackson at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>757-565-0542&lt;/b>&lt;/font> or at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>plantune|AT|Verizon|DOT|net&lt;/b>&lt;/font> for information.&lt;br>
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&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>REGULAR SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>SLOW SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)</description>
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<title>Dec 15 - &lt;br>JMU BG &amp; OT Jam</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-15;EventID=5266311</link>
<description>JMU Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jam at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.va-usfa.org/venues/jmumem.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU's Memorial Hall&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (the former Harrisonburg High School)&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=395+South+High+Street,+Harrisonburg+VA">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">395 South High Street, Harrisonburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
For more information call 540-209-3540 or e-mail &lt;a target="_blank" href="don@meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Hosted by &lt;a target="_blank" href="www.meandmartha.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Martha Hills &amp; Don DePoy&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, members of &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://oldtimemusic.tipzu.com/america039s-oldtime-country-music-hall-fame">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Sponsored by the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.jmu.edu/music/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">JMU Music Department&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> and the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.svbotma.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Association&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Acoustic bluegrass and old-time instruments only. &amp;nbspMusicians at all levels and music lovers are welcome.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Every Tuesday during JMUs academic year, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  &lt;b>FREE!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
2009 Schedule: &amp;nbspEvery Tuesday 9/15/09 through 12/15/09 and 1/12/10 through 5/11/10.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-15T23:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 16 - &lt;br>&lt;b>Roots Music Radio&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-16;EventID=4696933</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=76">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Edge of Americana&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, &lt;b>hosted by Josh Bearman&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.wrir.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">WRIR, 97.3 FM&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;b> in River City&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;i>Folk Music and such on Richmonds Own Indie Radio Station&lt;/i>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>Your host Josh&lt;/b> says, I play all forms of American traditional and novelty music, focusing on the stringband tradition of the 1920s-50s, early bluegrass, jugband music, and all things banjo-related. &amp;nbspI shy away from the ultra clean sounds of modern recordings, but they will occasionally make their way into the playlist. &amp;nbspI tend, however, to favor rawer, grittier sounds. &amp;nbspThe show is sometimes themed and sometimes merely a smorgasbord of plinks and plunks.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
There you have it! &amp;nbspThe WRIR broadcast signal may not reach all of the Richmond listening area, but its worth a try on Tuesday evenings  and their &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wrir.serverroom.us:7722/wrir.m3u">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">MP3 audio stream&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> works just fine, thank you.&lt;br>
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Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 16 - &lt;br>Brett-Reed Presbyterian Church</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-16;EventID=4994066</link>
<description>Brett-Reed Presbyterian Church&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=West+Point&amp;state=VA&amp;address=29680+King+William+Road&amp;zipcode=23181-3209 ">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">29680 King William Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, West Point&lt;br>
Route 30 in King William County&lt;br>
Enter lower level on right side of church, door near the rear&lt;br>
Contact Mel Hughes (769-4809 or dianmel@rcn.com) for info&lt;br>
3rd Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 16 - Brandermill Church</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-16;EventID=3957445</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.brandermillchurch.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Brandermill Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time and Bluegrass Jams&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=&amp;address=4500+Millridge+Parkway&amp;city=Midlothian&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=23112-4916">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">4500 Millridge Parkway&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Midlothian&lt;br>
Just west of US 360 &amp; Virginia Route 288&lt;br>
Optional cash donations requested&lt;br>
Old time and bluegrass jams are in separate rooms in the basement&lt;br>
3rd Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 16 - &lt;br>English &amp; Scottish Country Dance</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-16;EventID=4618221</link>
<description>British Isles Dancers  English &amp; Scottish Country Dancing&lt;br>
Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church , Norfolk&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Norfolk&amp;state=VA&amp;address=6901+Newport+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enter the church via the courtyard entrance.  Come up the stairs and turn left  take the next right and go to the end of the hall.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The British Isles Folk Dance Group is under the auspices of Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.  We generally have English dancing one week, Scottish the next.  Please come alone or bring a friend or two.  New and experienced dancers enthusiastically welcomed.  All dances taught and walked through, with dancing to recorded music.  This is partner dancing, but you don't need to bring a partner to attend.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Enjoy a smoke-free and alcohol-free traditional dance experience.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Please call 757-423-8536 for more information.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $2 members, $3 others.</description>
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<title>Dec 17 - &lt;br>Rapunzel's, Lovingston&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-17;EventID=4107764</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.rapunzelscoffee.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rapunzel's Coffee and Books&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Open Acoustic Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Lovingston&amp;state=VA&amp;address=924+Front+Street">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">924 Front Street, Lovingston&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (southwest of Charlottesville, just off US 29)&lt;br>&lt;br>
Rapunzels offers live music on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from the blues, gospel, bluegrass, contemporary singer-songwriter, jazz, old-time, American folk music, and Americana genres.&lt;br>&lt;br>
434-263-6660&lt;br>
Contact &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:rapunzelscoffee@yahoo.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Bob Taylor&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info&lt;br>
Every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 17 - &lt;br>Legend Brewing Co.</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-17;EventID=3962839</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.legendbrewing.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Legend Brewing Co.&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=321+West+7th+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">321 West 7th Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond (Old Manchester, just south of the James)&lt;br>
Great view of downtown from the deck&lt;br>
232-3446&lt;br>
Old Time Fiddler Extraordinaire Mark Campbell plays lead fiddle&lt;br>
3rd Wednesday, 8-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 17 - &lt;br>White Hawk Music Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-17;EventID=4000494</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.whitehawkmusiccafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">White Hawk Music Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=White+Hawk+Cafe&amp;address=1940+Sandy+Hook+Road&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">1940 Sandy Hook Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
556-3388&lt;br>
Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 17 - &lt;br>The Good Cherry</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-17;EventID=4127530</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/home.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">The Good Cherry&lt;/font>&lt;/a>  Appalachian and Related Old-Time Music Jam&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/directions.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">14805 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> &lt;br>
(in the &lt;b>Forest Square Shopping Center&lt;/b> on U. S. Route 221)&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The inaugural jam convened on Thursday, August 7.  Its original announcement says that the focus will be on Appalachian old time and closely related traditional music.  Jammers will stick with traditional and public domain music.  Over the course of the evening, different "lead" fiddlers will pick and start the tunes and songs.  The Good Cherry is a new establishment and the folks at the Good Cherry are excited about the jam.  Check out their web site for photos, a great &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.thegoodcherry.com/the_good_cherry/about_us.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">coffee slideshow&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, coffee and food menus, and other information.  They will provide complementary house coffee or tea for musicians, and you can (of course!) purchase their specialty drinks, food, and deserts.&lt;br>&lt;br>
Call &lt;b>434-525-1333&lt;/b> or &lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:thegoodcherry@gmail.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">e-mail The Good Cherry&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> for more info. &lt;br>&lt;br>
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-17T23:30:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 18 - &lt;br>Morningside Jam&lt;br>&lt;b>3rd Thursday in Oct/Nov/Dec 2009&lt;/b>&lt;br>Usually 4th Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-18;EventID=5245507</link>
<description>USUALLY THE 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH.  ONE WEEK EARLIER IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2009.&lt;br>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.morningsideassistedliving.com/communities/details.aspx?PropertyKey=129&amp;PageView=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Morningside in the West End&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=&amp;address=3000+Skipwith+Road&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">3000 Skipwith Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
Formerly "The Harold Jam"&lt;br>
Just south of Parham Road near intersection of Parham &amp; Broad&lt;br>
&lt;br>
The Harold Jam has moved to The Virginia Home on the the second Monday of each month, starting June 2009. &amp;nbspSee the separate listing on the calendar for more information about The Harold Jam. &amp;nbspMeanwhile, although Harold has moved, the good people at Morningside asked that jams continue there, and you'll never find a more appreciative audience or nicer setting. &amp;nbspLed by Master Fiddler Mark Campbell.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
4th Thursday, 7-8 p.m. (except November and December, to accommodate holidays ... watch this calendar for those dates)</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-18T00:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 18 - &lt;br>Crossroads: Blackwell Family Bluegrass</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-18;EventID=4494250</link>
<description>&lt;b>Blackwell Family Bluegrass at Crossroads&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.crossroadsrva.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br> 
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;address=3600+Forest+Hill+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">3600 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br> 
231-2030&lt;br>
&lt;br>
&lt;b>The Blackwell Family and Friends&lt;/b> present olde time bluegrass at C&amp;IC.&lt;br>
&lt;br>
3rd Thursdays, 8-9:30 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-18T01:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 18 - &lt;br>Rivermont Presbyterian</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-18;EventID=3962886</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2021+East+Hundred+Road+Chester+VA/#a/maps/l::2021+E+Hundred+Rd:Chester:VA:23836-3503:US:37.330619:-77.322821:address:Chesterfield+County/m::14:37.330618:-77.322821:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Rivermont Presbyterian Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass and "Early Country" Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2021+East+Hundred+Road+Chester+VA/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2021 East Hundred Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Chester&lt;br>
"Early Country" includes Hank Williams, Sr., Ernest Tubb, and the like&lt;br>
530-2300&lt;br>
3rd Friday, 6:30-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 18 - &lt;br>1st Christian Church</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-18;EventID=3962809</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/First+Christian+Church:301+E+South+Blvd+Petersburg+VA+23805-2734/#a/maps/l:First+Christian+Church:301+E+South+Blvd:Petersburg:VA:23805:US:37.205899:-77.38192:address:/m::12:37.205898:-77.38192:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">First Christian Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass and "Early Country" Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/301+East+South+Boulevard+Petersburg+VA/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">301 East South Boulevard&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Petersburg&lt;br>
"Early Country" includes Hank Williams, Sr., Ernest Tubb, and the like&lt;br>
733-6922&lt;br>
3rd Friday, 6:30-10 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 19 - &lt;br>Walkerton Tavern &lt;b>EXPECTED ALTERNATE DATE&lt;/b></title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-19;EventID=4124638</link>
<description>&lt;b>Walkerton jams usually fall on the last Friday of the month.  Because the last Friday in December 2009 is Christmas Day, we expect Henrico Parks &amp; Rec will reschedule to this date.  Please check ahead to ensure that the December jam actually falls on this evening!&lt;/b>&lt;br>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.co.henrico.va.us/rec/current_programs/walkerton.html">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Walkerton Tavern&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Bluegrass and Old Time Jams&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Glen+Allen&amp;state=VA&amp;address=2892+Mountain+Rd">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2892 Mountain Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Glen Allen&lt;br>
Historic Walkerton Tavern is owned and managed by Henrico County Recreation and Parks&lt;br>
Cookies, coffee, and tea served&lt;br>
Last Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 19 - &lt;br>Java Jodi's Café</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-19;EventID=3962831</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.javajodiscoffeecafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Java Jodis Coffee Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time and Celtic Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2918+River+Road+West&amp;city=Goochland&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2918 West River Road&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Goochland&lt;br>
15 miles west of Route 288 and Route 6 (Patterson Avenue)&lt;br>
804-556-7979&lt;br>
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.</description>
<dc:date>2009-12-19T17:00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dec 20 - &lt;br>Contra Dance Norfolk</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-20;EventID=4618215</link>
<description>&lt;b>TRAditional Dance in Norfolk (TRADiN')&lt;/b>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://norfolk.folkdancer.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Tidewater Community Dance Council, Inc.&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.stjohnnorfolk.org/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">St. John Lutheran Church&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/Locations.htm#St%20John">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">8918 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
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&lt;b>TRADiN'&lt;/b> formed in 1992 when the Virginia Beach International Folk Dancers group, led by Ben Allbrandt, decided to sponsor a contra dance series in Norfolk.  This mature contra dance series is still going strong!&lt;br>
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&lt;tr>&lt;td>Mar 21 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Jack Mitchell   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Live Music   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>Apr 18 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Ben Allbrandt   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.lauralight.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Laura Light &amp; the Avant Gardeners&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>May&amp;nbsp16 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Gwyn&amp;nbspWilliams   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Hummingbirds (Carol Downing)   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>May&amp;nbsp26 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/dncschedw.htm#Norge">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Norge Community Center&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;td>   &lt;/td>&lt;td>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.swallowtail.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Swallowtail&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
&lt;tr>&lt;td>Jun 20 '09   &lt;/td>&lt;td>St. John Lutheran, Norfolk   &lt;/td>&lt;td>David Glick   &lt;/td>&lt;td>Whistlestop   &lt;/td>&lt;/tr>
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For information, please call 757-930-4253, 757-890-1190, or 757-596-3480&lt;br>
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&lt;b>Check the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://norfolk.folkdancer.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Tidewater Community Dance Council&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> web site for current locations!&lt;/b>&lt;br>
3rd Saturdays, instruction 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., $7 members, $8 others</description>
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<title>Dec 20 - &lt;br>Cary Street Café</title>
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<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carystreetcafe.com/">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Cary Street Café&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  Old Time Jam&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href=" http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;addtohistory=&amp;cat=&amp;address=2631+West+Cary+Street&amp;city=Richmond&amp;state=VA&amp;zipcode=">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">2631 West Cary Street&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>, Richmond&lt;br>
On Cary just east of Boulevard&lt;br>
353-7445&lt;br>
Mostly old time, some bluegrass&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m.  (Space is limited.  Come early to get a seat.)</description>
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<title>Dec 20 - &lt;br>McMahon's Irish Pub</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-20;EventID=4025836</link>
<description>&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mcmahonsirishpub.com">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">McMahon's Irish Pub and Restaurant&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Warrenton&amp;state=VA&amp;address=380+Broadview+Avenue">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a> (on the old Business 29 bypass)&lt;br>
540-347-2700&lt;br>
From James:  Youre invited to Irish Sessions at McMahons Pub in Warrenton whenever youre in the neighborhood.  Sessions will be held every Sunday until further notice, but we will feature bands once a month if possible.  I am particularly interested in featuring groups at these sessions each month, and modest travel expenses may be available for groups that agree to show up, form the "core" instruments, and be able to play some of their own songs.  This is intended as a showcase for local musicians. &lt;br>
For more info, call James Brown at 540-522-6431 or visit the &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.aonband.com/index.php">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">AON Band web site&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>.&lt;br>
Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m.</description>
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<title>Dec 22 - &lt;br>Williamsburg's Weekly Irish Sessions</title>
<link>http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/roots.music.virginia?Date=2009-12-22;EventID=5324770</link>
<description>The Williamsburg Irish Session&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://wm.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBLocationAndContactView?langId=-1&amp;storeId=17554&amp;catalogId=10001">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Williamsburg&amp;state=VA&amp;address=345+W+Duke+Of+Gloucester+St">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">345 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>&lt;br>
On Merchants Square ... at the corner of Henry &amp; Duke of Gloucester Streets&lt;br>
757-564-0687&lt;br>
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These will be &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music_session">&lt;b>&lt;font color="#2E37FE">Irish traditional music sessions&lt;/font>&lt;/b>&lt;/a>  the one constant is that it's nearly all Irish music in the traditional Irish style. &amp;nbspOn the 1st, 3rd, and those occasional 5th Mondays (odd weeks), we'll play at an intermediate to fast tempo. &amp;nbspAnyone who knows the music is welcome. &amp;nbspThe 2nd and 4th Mondays (even weeks) will be "slow session" time for beginner and intermediate players, as well as any experienced players wanting to slow down and work on technique.&lt;br>
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We hope you and other lovers of Irish music show a reasonable measure of appreciation to Barnes &amp; Noble for hosting us.&lt;br>
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Contact Daniel Jackson at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>757-565-0542&lt;/b>&lt;/font> or at &lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>plantune|AT|Verizon|DOT|net&lt;/b>&lt;/font> for information.&lt;br>
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&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>REGULAR SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays, 7-9 p.m.&lt;br>
&lt;font color="#009900">&lt;b>SLOW SEISIÚN&lt;/b>&lt;/font> - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)</description>
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