Bluegrass Mondays are back!! New location - 1165 Bank St in Old Ottawa South at the the brand new RED BIRD LIVE.Schedule:
7-Mar Bluegrass Monday's House Band - Garry Greenland, Pat Moore & Guests 14-Mar Bluegrass Monday's House Band - Garry Greenland, Pat Moore & Guests 21-Mar The Gladsome Gentlemen 28-Mar Bluegrass Junction 4-Apr The Monroe Sisters 11-Apr To Be Determined 18-Apr CR 5 Bluegrass 25-Apr Bill White and White Pine 2-May Grass Under Fire 9-May Concession 23 16-May The Blue River Band 23-May Handsome Molly 30-May Terry Joe Banjo and the Woodshredders 6-Jun County Road 44 Bluegrass Mondays starts off with a full house, an enthusiastic audience, and a beautiful new room. Every week a different regional band will be featured. Come to The Red Bird Live room to get your bluegrass fix.
Contact Pat Moore or Kate Greenland to ask about bringing your bluegrass band to play. |
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2021 AGM and Christmas Party was cancelled due to COVID keeping enough people from attending.
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION (VALLEY ‘GRASS) (pursuant to the Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act and OVBMA By-Law 1, Section 4.02)
Sunday, November 28, 2021, 4:00-4:45 pm
Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, Greely, Ontario
(with a planned virtual attendance option) For more information see our Events Page.
NOTE: Any member in good standing at February 1, 2020 is considered to be still in good standing.
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION (VALLEY ‘GRASS) (pursuant to the Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act and OVBMA By-Law 1, Section 4.02)
Sunday, November 28, 2021, 4:00-4:45 pm
Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, Greely, Ontario
(with a planned virtual attendance option) For more information see our Events Page.
NOTE: Any member in good standing at February 1, 2020 is considered to be still in good standing.
Canadian Bluegrass Has Lost An Icon - Rest in Peace Michael O'Reilly
June 1, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of the great singer, songwriter, entertainer, comedian, radio personality, actor, voice over actor, Michael O'Reilly. Mike was an active member of Valley Bluegrass, and instrumental in the development of the Renfrew Bluegrass Festival, as well as MC for several other festivals and events. Our condolences go out to his wife Rose, son Rylan, daughter Devon, and his mother, and all who loved him - there were many.
June 1, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of the great singer, songwriter, entertainer, comedian, radio personality, actor, voice over actor, Michael O'Reilly. Mike was an active member of Valley Bluegrass, and instrumental in the development of the Renfrew Bluegrass Festival, as well as MC for several other festivals and events. Our condolences go out to his wife Rose, son Rylan, daughter Devon, and his mother, and all who loved him - there were many.
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April 2021 - Shake the Winter Blues-Grass Jamboree
Sad News from the de Boer family (Wed May 20, 2020):The de Boer family would like to let everyone to know that our father of Bluegrass music, Tony de Boer, passed away this morning, RIP OUR Bluegrass Gypsy, we will always have you in our hearts
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The Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association extends our deepest sympathy to the de Boer family at the loss of their beloved patriarch, Tony de Boer. Tony will be remembered by so many at home, across this country, and internationally as a pillar in the bluegrass community; his contributions were immense.
For more information and to connect with the de Boer family, you can check the Northern Bluegrass Committee webpage and facebook page. Rest in Peace Tony de Boer. |
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