I met John of John Brown Flooring as a result of a waterline break at the house last February.  The water completely destroyed our newly installed laminate flooring and our Cincinnati Insurance Company agent suggested we contact John for replacement flooring.  John and his team did a top notch job for us!  In talking with him while the work was ongoing, I found out John is also a musician and plays in a band called Reasonable Doubt.  The band plays lots of local gigs and all the band members are very active in the local community.  An ongoing pet project is the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields in Fairfield, OH (https://nuxhallmiracleleague.org/). 

The mission of the Joe Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields is to provide the opportunity for adults and kids with disabilities to enjoy a unique and safe sports experience.  This recreation facility now includes baseball diamonds, a mini golf course, and a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round. 

The May 26, 2019 Concert for a Cause is part of the effort to promote awareness of and solicit financial support for the endeavor.  The Concert takes place at the John Michael Brown Farm, 6291 River Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014.  The event starts at 1pm and activities include live music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass playing bluegrass, Pete Grimes and Rock-a-Fella’s doing some blues, Reasonable Doubt on stage with classic.  Event admission is free.  A $10 donation gets you a  top notch spaghetti dinner and helps this worthy cause.  Show goes on Rain-or-Shine (tents are provided for seating area and the stage is covered).  Bring a lawn chair and join us!

WHEN                    Wednesdays, April 17, April 24, and May 1

WHERE                  Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252

WHO                       Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass

WHAT                    Join us for dinner and an evening of lively bluegrass music in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been!  The Vinoklet Winery at 11069 Colerain Ave in Cincinnati, OH  45252 is not only a working winery producing award winning wines.  Vinoklet is also a fine restaurant with a spectacular view overlooking the 30 plus acres of rolling hills.  Dine on the famous Vinoklet All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs buffet or select one of the other delicious Vinoklet menu items.  Music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass.  Free admission.  Reservations are strongly recommended:    513-385-9309 or vinokletwinery@fuse.net

PRICE                    free admission

TIME                      6:30pm – 8:30

CONTACT             513-385-9309 or vinokletwinery@fuse.net

WEB                        https://www.vinokletwines.com/

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WHEN                       April 26, 2019            (last Friday March thru Oct)

WHAT                       Bluegrass Night at Fibonacci Brewing

WHERE                     Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45231

WHO                          Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass

WHAT                       Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs.  Fibonacci Brewing Company is a nano brewery in Mt. Healthy serving a wide variety of craft beers.  Food Truck eats available on site during the show.  The Fibonacci folks are in the process of constructing their beer garden and indoor concert venue and hope to complete the project in 2019.  If you like beer, Fibonacci’s is the place to be!

PRICE                       free admission

TIME                         7pm til 9

CONTACT                513-832-1422

WEB                           http://fibbrew.com/

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WHEN                    April 27, 2019

WHERE                  Plain Folk Café, 10177 ST Rte 132, Pleasant Plain, OH  45162

WHO                       Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass

WHAT                    Enjoy an evening of driving bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs.  Serving good food, gourmet coffees, and craft beers in an historic 1913 two-room school house, Plain Folk Café is a community of plain folk looking to have a good time!

PRICE                    free admission

TIME                      7:30 pm

CONTACT             513-877-2526 or contactus@plainfolkcafe.com

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WHEN                    May 3, 2019

WHERE                  Butler County Coon Hunters Club, 200 Warwick Rd, Hamilton, OH  45013

WHO                       Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass

WHAT                    Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs.  Good food available on site.

PRICE                    admission free

TIME                      7pm – 9

CONTACT             513-410-3625

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WHEN                    May 4, 2019

WHERE                  Metamora Performing Arts Opry Barn, 19189 Pennington Rd, Metamora, IN  47030

WHO                       Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass and other fine regional bands

WHAT                       Fundraiser festival to the help pay for Opry Barn maintenance and improvements.  This year, the concert takes place inside the Opry Barn at 19189 Pennington Rd, Metamora, IN  47030.  Admission price is a Freewill Offering of whatever you can afford.  Showtime from noon til about 9pm.  Good food available for purchase on site.  Further information can be had at metamoramusic@gmail.com.

Check https://www.metamorampa.org/may-bluegrass-festival for updates.

So far, featured bands include:

Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass

The Wallens

Wake the Baby

Beans & Cornbread

Rated BG

My Brother’s Keeper

PRICE                    Freewill donation; whatever you can give is appreciated!

TIME                      noon til about 9pm

CONTACT             metamoramusic@gmail.com

WEB                        https://www.metamorampa.org/may-bluegrass-festival

Antibiotics are a wonderful thing!  Vernon has finally recovered enough from his respiratory ailment that he is now able to sing.  Sooooooo, Appalachian Grass will indeed be at Vinoklet tomorrow evening, January 16.  Showtime is 6:30pm.  Admission is free.

Join us if you can!

Howdy!

As I mentioned in a recent Newsy Newsletter, I am offering a How to Play in a Bluegrass Band Class at the Oxford Community Arts Center.  Our first meeting was just this past Tuesday and I was VERY happy with our progress.  I didn’t really know what to expect so had made some notes and divided them up into how much I thought we could cover in each of the 5 classes.  Well, let me tell you my estimates were misguided!  What I thought would take 3 meetings we covered in the first class!  These guys are on it!  We covered listening to a song to figure out the chord structure and how many beats to play of each chord.  That seemed to be a piece of cake for this class!  We made sure everyone could play the melody (we are using I’ll Fly Away) and could switch from playing melody to playing rhythm and back.  We talked about how to do a long G-run and where to put it.  They all nailed it! 

At our next meeting, I plan to continue our conversation about how to walk into and out of chords.  I also want to suggest some instrument specific background riffs and endings to make our arrangement of the tune way cooler.  In upcoming classes, we will discuss how to use scales and rhythms to make a simple melody fancier and more interesting.  I think I’ll use the old standard Boil Them Cabbage Down for that discussion.  I’ll keep you all posted about our progress.

Vinoklet Winery has invited us to continue our weekly Bluegrass Night throughout the winter.  Yehah!!  Located at 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252, Vinoklet has a spectacular view overlooking 30 plus acres of vineyards and rolling hills.  So, join us this Wednesday, October 10 from 6:30 til 8:30 for some lively bluegrass music while you dine on the famous Vinoklet All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs buffet or enjoy another featured special.  Seating is limited so we strongly suggest making a reservation; call 513-385-9309.

This weekend is a busy one for us.  Friday, October 12 takes us to the Fibonacci Brewery at 1445 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45231.  Fibonacci Brewing Company is a mom and pop brewery in Mt. Healthy serving a wide variety of craft beers.  Food Trucks eats are usually available on site.  If you like beer, Fibonacci’s is the place to be!  Check their website at fibbrew.com/.  Showtime 7pm; admission free.

Saturday, October 13, we’ll be at the Woodsongs Concert Series at Willis Music, 7567 Mall Rd, Florence, KY  41042.  Showtime is 7pm and I think admission is $8.  Join us if you can!

Mark your calendar for these upcoming showdates, too!

WHEN                       October 19, 2018       
WHERE                     Butler County BG Assoc, 200 Warwick Rd, Hamilton, OH  45013
WHO                          Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
WHAT                       Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass: lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs. 
PRICE                       donation requested
TIME                         7pm – 9

WHEN                       October 21, 2018       
WHERE                     Memorial Park, 228 E. South St., St. Marys, OH  45885
WHO                          Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
WHAT                       The St. Marys Kiwanis Club and Heritage Trails Park District invite you to enjoy the Miami and Erie Canal Towpath Trail at the Annual Walk With Nature Fall Festival on Sunday, October 21 at Memorial Park in St. Marys, OH.  Activities include a craft show, farmer’s market, tours of historical St. Marys, arts and crafts, a car show, and bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass from 2pm til 4:30.
PRICE                       free
TIME                         2pm – 4:30
CONTACT                Heather 419-394-0707           

WHEN           October 27, 2018
WHERE         Possum Saloon, 23903 Stateline Rd., Bright, Indiana 47025
WHO              Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
WHAT           Now under new management, the freshly renovated Possum Saloon in Bright, Indiana features weekly entertainment and first class wings, hoagies and pizza!  Join us for an evening of driving bluegrass with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs.  Good food available on site; admission is free.
PRICE           admission free
TIME             8pm – midnight
PHONE          812-637-1227 
WEB               https://www.facebook.com/The-Possum-Saloon-544806419215243/?ref=page_internal

WHEN                   November 3, 2018
WHERE                Haddix Hall (next to Hunters Pizzeria), 4165 St Rt 122, Franklin, OH  45005
WHO                      Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
WHAT                   Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs.  Good food available on site at Hunter’s Pizza-ria.  Vernon and I recently had a pizza there and it was GOOD!  Admission $5.  
TIME             6pm – 8
CONTACT    haddixmusic@yahoo.com
WEB               https://www.facebook.com/HaddixHall/

This show just confirmed.
WHEN                       Nov 17, 2018
WHERE                     Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 State Route 66, Oakwood, OH  45873
WHO                          Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
WHAT                       Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass; lighting fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs. 
PRICE                       $10
TIME                         7pm
CONTACT                (419) 594-2816

Can’t Stomp Us! Celebration
Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252
Saturday, September 15, 2018                  noon til 11pm            
Vinoklet Winery has regrouped after last weekend’s rain and is looking forward to their CAN’T STOMP US festival, this Saturday, September 15!  It will be a full day of family fun with lots of Music, Food, and Wine.  The Can’t Stomp Us festival starts at noon with Vinoklet’s famous Fried Chicken Special and bluegrass by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass.  Afternoon entertainment includes classic rock with Out on Bond and Vinoklet’s annual Grape Stomping, hosted by Chris and Janeen of WGRR radio (that ought to be a hoot!).  Grilled to Perfection dinner offered from 5pm til 8pm (reservations required).  Evening musical entertainment provided by Second Wind with ‘horn-charged Rock and Roll Soul’.  Of course, wine tasting goes on all day; make sure to sample some of Vinoklet’s award winning product.  Be there or be square!

Metamora Opry Barn
19189 Pennington Rd, Metamora, IN  47030
Saturday, September 15, 2018                    6pm – ?
Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music at the Opry Barn in the historic canal town of Metamora, IN.  Located at 19189 Pennington Rd, Metamora, IN  47030, the Opry Barn is a renovated tomato canning factory!  It is a neat venue in a beautiful setting.  House band at 6pm; Appalachian Grass at 7pm.  Good for available on site.  Admission $8.

Howdy!

I’m all excited!  Vinoklet Winery has kindly agreed to have us continue our weekly Bluegrass shows through December.  Sooooooo, make plans to join us on Wednesdays for dinner and an evening of bluegrass at 11069 Colerain Ave.

Dinner service starts at 5pm; we pick from 6:30 til 8:30.  Admission is free.  Wednesday’s menu features the famous Vinoklet All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs buffet but other choices are available; just ask your server.  Reservations are recommended; call 513-385-9309.  For additional details and other events, check their website at https://www.vinokletwines.com/. 

I am also looking forward to the Vinoklet Art and Wine Festival coming up this weekend, September 7 through 9.  I have never attended the Festival but have heard so much about it!  Appalachian Grass is part of the Friday evening entertainment lineup.  The Festival features lots of free

entertainment:  enjoy the beautiful setting with the charming hilltop restaurant & gazebo overlooking 30 acres of perfectly tended vineyards; sing, dance, and shop the wares offered by juried arts & crafts vendors; enjoy the Grape Stomping Contest pitting the Colerain Police Department against the Colerain Fire Department; plus there is lots of live musical entertainment throughout the weekend!  Good food and drink is available for purchase.  Vinoklet will, of course, offer wine tasting, a Fried Chicken dinner on Sunday, and their Grilled to Perfection dinner on both Saturday and Sunday.  Other food and drink options are offered by various food trucks and assorted beer vendors.  Find more details on their webpage at https://www.vinokletwines.com/single-post/2018/08/09/Art-Wine-Festival.

September 15 takes Appalachian Grass back to the historic canal town of Metamora, IN for an evening concert at the Metamora Opry Barn.  Located at 19189 Pennington Rd Metamora, IN  47030, the Opry Barn is a renovated tomato canning factory!  It is a neat venue in a beautiful setting.  Good food available for purchase on site.  Admission is $8; house band starts at 6pm.  Appalachian Grass comes on at 7pm.  Website:  https://www.metamorampa.org/bluegrass-nights-at-the-opry-barn.

Join us September 29 at Country Lane Treasures, 4790 Grubbs Rex Rd, Arcanum, OH  45304 for their Harvest Extravaganza!  Country Lane Treasures is a quaint little shop in the middle of nowhere offering home decor, antiques, candles, melts, signs, bereavement stones, and so much more.  Their Harvest Extravaganza features 75 unique vendors selling all kinds of handmade items, antiques, and lots of collectibles!  In case of hunger, food trucks are onsite.  We pick from 10am til 1:30.  Admission is free but a donation for parking is requested; funds are used to help local needy families.  Grab your friends and neighbors, bring a lawn chair and come out and spend the day with us!  For more info, call 937-475-5971.

For other upcoming events, check the Appalachian Grass calendar at https://www.fotmc.com/calendar/. 

Hope to see you soon!

Join us this evening, August 29, at Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., for an evening of bluegrass, good food, and good wine.  Hamilton County’s only working winery, Vinoklet produces award winning wines that are of course available to enjoy on site or to take home.   The onsite Vinoklet restaurant offers their Wednesday All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs buffet or another featured special of the evening.  Dinner service starts at 5pm; music from 6:30-8:30.  Join us if you can!

I am also excited about the upcoming Vinoklet Art and Wine Festival.  Opening Friday, September 7, the Festival runs all weekend and offers lots of free fun with dancing, singing, shopping, and live music!  Ticketed activities include Wine Tasting of the 12 Award Winning Vinoklet wines, lots of Food Booths, and several Beer vendors.  Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass is in the Friday, Sept 7 line up of entertainment; we pick about 7:15.  I’ve never been to one of the Vinoklet Festivals and am very much looking forward to it!

Check the Appalachian Grass calendar at https://www.fotmc.com/calendar/ for other upcoming showdates.  Most recently, we added October 27 and December 8 at the Possum Saloon in Bright, Indiana. 

Hope to see you at one or all events!

Howdy!

Saturday, August 25  –   Bluegrass Market, Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlington, KY
The Bluegrass Market, hosted at the Boone County Fairgrounds, is dedicated to delivering family friendly, entertaining activities and to using the proceeds to benefit both the Kentucky Equine Humane Society and the US Veterans.  The Market takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26.  Vendors include hand-crafted merchandise, antiques, and upcycled treasures.  There is a wide selection of food trucks on site, so you don’t have to go hungry.  The McIntyre Bluegrass Trio will be strolling through the Market from 11:30 til 2:30 on Saturday.  A performance by Boone County’s own Champion Elite Equestrian Drill Team is also scheduled for Saturday.  The Vintage/Classic car show is slated for Sunday.

General admission $5. Parking is free.  The Market is open 10am til 4pm; McIntyre Bluegrass Trio 11:30-2:30.  For details and updates either call Janet at 513-331-9545 or visit their website at http://www.thebluegrassmarket.com/home/ . 

Wednesday, August 29 and every Wednesday through October  –   Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252
Don’t forget our weekly show at Vinoklet Winery, , 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252.  Enjoy dinner and an evening of lively bluegrass music in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been!  The Vinoklet Winery is at 11069 Colerain Ave in Cincinnati, OH  45252 and has a spectacular view overlooking 30 plus acres of vineyards and rolling hills.  Dine on the famous Vinoklet All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs buffet or enjoy the featured special of the evening.  Dinner service begins at 5pm; music starts at 6:30.  We strongly suggest making a reservation; call 513-385-9309.

Friday September 7  –   Vinoklet Arts and Wine Festival, 11069 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH  45252
Enjoy an dancing, singing, shopping, playing, and generally having lots of free fun in one of the most beautiful places in Cincinnati!  Opening night of the Art and Wine Festival (September 7) features bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass.  Ticketed activities include Wine Tasting of the 12 Award Winning Vinoklet wines, lots of Food Booths, and several Beer vendors.  The Festival continues all weekend with more enjoyable activities.  Free admission & parking; food and beverages available for purchase onsite.  Check their webpage at https://www.vinokletwines.com/art-wine-festival-2018 for details.

Saturday, September 15  –   Metamora Opry Barn, 19189 Pennington Rd, Metamora, IN  47030
Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music at the Opry Barn in the historic canal town of Metamora, IN.  Good food available on site.  Admission $8.  Showtime:  house band 6pm; Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass 7pm.  For details, check their website at https://www.metamorampa.org/bluegrass-nights-at-the-opry-barn. 

Saturday, September 29, 2018  –   Country Lane Treasures, 4790 Grubbs Rex Rd, Arcanum, OH  45304
Country Lane Treasures is a quaint little shop in the middle of nowhere offering home decor, antiques, candles, melts, signs, bereavement stones, and so much more.  Their Harvest Extravaganza features 75 unique vendors selling all kinds of handmade items, antiques, and lots of collectibles!  In case of hunger, food trucks are onsite.  Bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass on Saturday, Sept 29 from 10am til 1:30.  Grab your friends and neighbors, bring a lawn chair and come out and spend the day with us!  Donation for parking requested.  Funds used to help local needy families.  For details call 937-475-5971.

Join us if you can!