Come play along, learn and enjoy the vibrant sounds of bluegrass.
About the Event
Join AARP Kentucky and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a five-part series of virtual concerts featuring the music and instruments of bluegrass!
The 9/12 Bluegrass Music Kick-Off Concert features the Owensboro Bluegrass Band, AKA the staff of the hall of fame and museum, and the youth band "The Blue Bridge Boys."
The 9/19 Fiddlin Frenzy with Randy Lanham will explore the roots of fiddling and its place in bluegrass as well as offer up great music.
On 9/26, in Mandolin Mania with Scott Napier, learn about the mandolin and how “Father of Bluegrass Music” Bill Monroe changed the way it’s played.
The 10/3 concert, Guitar Get Down with Rick Faris, features the lead singer and guitar player of the Rick Faris Band.
The final concert on 10/10 - Banjo Breakdown with Chris Joslin - will explore different styles of banjo playing and present some lively examples.
BLUEGRASS MUSEUM VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE SWEEPSTAKES
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF TWO PRIZES:
Grand Prize (1 Winner)
1) One instrument of choice (Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar)
2) One-year subscription: Bluegrass Music Academy Lessons
3) One-year annual membership: Bluegrass Museum & Hall of Fame
Second Prize (5 Winners)
1) One-year subscription: Bluegrass Music Academy Lessons
2) One-year annual membership: Bluegrass Museum & Hall of Fame
Enter HERE for a Chance to Win!
How to Join (Virtual Concerts)
You may register for any or all of the concerts by selecting the ones you wish to attend. Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a link to the concerts before the events.
In Person: Thousand Oaks Library, San Antonio, TX 
