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 in the Cornfields - Indoor Concerts, Bluegrass Jams, Bluegrass in the Cornfields Festival in August and who knows what the next great idea will be.

Festival in the Cornfields - Bluegrass

Mark your calendars for 2010 ....

Wednesday, July 21 - Saturday, July 24, 2010
             
Bands are booked, schedules are shaping up.  Check out the updates.

Bluegrass in the Cornfield 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. 

2010
January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1.   See you in the fall:  October 9, November 6, December 4

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 the summer of 2010 on a weekly basis with some "cool" music. 

Enjoy bluegrass music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere with Vernon, Kitty, John Arms (mando), Jim DeMoss (bass), and Kevin Hendrix (banjo).   Time:  7 to 9:00 pm      Admission:  $5     Location:  Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 US/OH 33, Wapakoneta, OH  45895

Admission: $5

When:  May 13, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24
Time:   7 to 9:00 pm
Cost:   $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     
 

"Strictly Bluegrass" Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jams at Wapak
WOBA (Western Ohio Bluegrass Association) hosts a weekly Wednesday evening jam session from 6 pm 'til 9. You'll find a fine group of musicians playing nothing but Bluegrass music.  Lots of good picking plus good refreshment on site.  Come, listen, play and  join us in some singing.  
Admission: donation  appreciated
 

Updated:  5/25/2010