Bluegrass MUSIC "live"at Wapak

One of Vernon’s longtime dreams has been to have his own concert hall and festival site.  In 2001, Vernon and Kitty purchased a 20,000 square foot show/retail facility in Wapakoneta, Ohio.    The concert hall, called Boatwhistle Memorial Hall in honor of Vernon’s father, can seat 500 people,  plus the property has 8 acres of level parking for festivals.  Add a food service facility operated by the fine folks at "Margaret's Kitchen" and you have all you need for a great time.

Every month brings an exciting variety of 'Live" Bluegrass Music to Famous Old Time Music Company at Wapakoneta and the Boatwhistle Memorial Hall.  Look for .... Bluegrass Indoor Concerts, Bluegrass Jams, Bluegrass in the Cornfields Festival in September and who knows what the next great idea will be.

Festival in the Cornfields - Bluegrass

Mark your calendars for 2012 ....

                                         September 5 - 8, 2012
             
Bands are booked, schedules are shaping up.  Check out the updates.

Bluegrass Indoor Concerts
Enjoy fine Bluegrass music from September to May here at the Boatwhistle Memorial Hall.  Music starts at  3 pm with open stage entertainment.  Featured bands start at 4 pm with music filling the auditorium until around 9 pm.  Host band, Vernon McIntyre's APPALACHIAN GRASS will always be the cornerstone of the evening.  Admission: $10  (Discount for WOBA members)  Dinner specials, sandwiches and soup are available on site from the fine folks of Margaret's Kitchen. 

Dates for 2012:  March 10, April 14, June 9, July 14, October 13, November 10, December 8

For more details, click here.

Bluegrass Cafe'
Starting last January as a way to "warm up" with good bluegrass music, the Cafe' will continue through 2011 on a weekly basis (as the schedule permits) with some "cool" music. 

Enjoy bluegrass music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere with Vernon, Kitty, John Arms (mandolin), Jim DeMoss (bass), and various guest artists on banjo.

UPCOMING DATES:  
2012:  January 12 and 26 only; February 2, 9, 16, 23;  March 1, 8,15, 22, 29; April 12 and 26 only;
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
 

Time:   7 to 9:00 pm
Admission:  $5

Where:  Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US/OH 33, Wapakoneta, OH  45895
For more information:  Contact Kitty McIntyre by email:  fotmc@iglou.com     Phone:  419-568-1220
     

Bluegrass Jams at Famous Old Time Music Company at Wapak
The WOBA spnsored Bluegrass Jams have moved to the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month. The  Jams start promptly at 6pm and will conclude at 9pm. Sessions are informal and everyone is encourage to attend. We'll strive to maintain a Bluegrass venue each week. Whether you pick or simply wish to observe is of little importance, as everyone is made welcome. Lots of good picking plus good refreshment on site.  Come, listen, play and  join us in some singing.  

Admission: donation  appreciated
 

Updated:   January 4, 2012