Winter Wheat! Join the Blue Water Ramblers, Hawks and Owls, An Dro and a host of other great groups at The Intersection, 133 Grandville SW in Grand Rapids. There will be musical performances on two stages and dancing.

$20 at the door. T-shirts and raffle tickets will be offered. For more information, surf to http://wheatlandmusic.org/

      Banjo-Jim, Bear, Tom and California Dan

Banjo-Jim is calling the squares and reels with the Blue Water Ramblers laying down a tuneful, solid beat. Wear your dancing shoes and cut the light fantastic with us at Wheatland in the Gladys Wernette Building. It will warm you up on a cold winter's night! $5 at the door.
      Banjo-Jim, Tom, Fiddlin' Bill, California Dan and Bear

It's the annual benefit for God's Kitchen, Soup's On for All. Sing with us at Dr. Grin's, enjoy fine soups from all the best restaurants and bid on fabulous items in the silent auction for the best cause.
      Banjo-Jim, California Dan and Bear

We sing This Land is Your Land, Songs of the Michigan Experience, at Canton's First Friday concert held in the Village Theater at Cherry Hill.
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

Banjo-Jim and pal Rick Novak will sing of the lakes and personal history in Port Huron. The Great Lakes Maritime Center is located at the junction of the Black and St. Clair Rivers at 51 Water Street. Call (810) 985-4817 for more information.
      Banjo-Jim and Ricky

Northern Michigan "Beyond the Straits" CD Release Concert at Howard City's Zellie's Opry House, 230 E. Edgerton, Howard City, MI 49329. We have written and recorded a suite of songs detailing our experiences real and imaginary over the last century from love to lumberjacks. Join us as we send these tunes out in to the world.

The musical tradition of Tennessee's Ryman Auditorium, Home of the Grand Ole Opry, is being kept alive in Howard City, Michigan. Like the Ryman Auditorium, Zellie's Opry House originally began as a church. Built in the 1860's, through the years the building has experienced change; however, original architectural details remain evident, including the wooden pew seating in the auditorium.

      Bear, Tom, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers present This Land is Your Land, Songs of the Michigan Experience, at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St. in South Haven. Box office: 800.838.3006. Foundry Hall, South Haven's home for original performance, music, and art. The century old building in the heart of downtown was extensively renovated in 2000-2001 from a former piston factory into a music hall and theatre. At the Foundry Hall, interaction through the arts and shared experiences is the key to a happy, healthy, and vibrant South Haven.
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

We're heading to the Detroit area to share This Land is Your Land, Songs of the Michigan Experience at Trinity House Theater in Livonia located at the northwest corner of I-275 and Six Mile Road, just east of Haggerty Road. Find out all the happenings at Trinity House Theater.
      Banjo-Jim, Tom and Bear

Sixties picking pal Rick Novak joins Banjo-Jim at The Living Room. Live! from the Living Room is an Acoustic Showcase created and hosted by Maggie Ferguson. Talented songwriters and acoustic musicians perform most every Friday evening at the Blue Note Cafe, 7 North Saginaw, Pontiac, MI.
      Banjo-Jim and Ricky

Sean and Seamus McGillicuddy-O'Rourke "They call us the Singin' Oyrish Twins" will hold forth with the best of the Irish-American repertoire at the Cottage Bar on LaGrave just off Fulton. Bring your best stories and songs to share.
      Sean and Seamus McGillicuddy-O'Rourke

Banjo-Jim and pal Rick Novak will sing of the lakes and personal history in Port Huron. The Great Lakes Maritime Center is located at the junction of the Black and St. Clair Rivers at 51 Water Street. Call (810) 985-4817 for more information.
      Banjo-Jim and Ricky

The Blue Water Ramblers are heating up our best bluegrass songs for a Friday evening stage show at the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association's May Fest. We love picking bluegrass and the WMBMA has it going all weekend. Check out wmbma.org. Camping and jamming are available.
      Banjo-Jim, Bear, California Dan and Tom

Kirtland's Warbler Festival, a celebration of nature in Roscommon. We'll be roaming the grounds of Kirtland Community College picking and singing right along with the warblers.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and Tom

Dance, sing, pick, try some traditional arts and crafts and even take a few music lessons at Traditional Arts Weekend at Wheatland Music Organization. The Blue Water Ramblers will be trading Humor in Traditional Music and are honored to once again join the Right Righteous Reverend Rockin' Roger Little's All Star Gospel Band for a Gospel Jam. Join us!
      Bear, Banjo-Jim, California Dan, Fiddlin' Bill and Tom DeVries

Grand Rapids' Festival of the Arts features creativity of all kinds every June. The Blue Water Ramblers will share our songs at the Outer Fringe Friday evening at 9:15.
      Bear, Tom, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

NorEast'r Music and Art Festival in Mio on the banks of the AuSable River at the Oscoda County Fair Grounds. Rustic camping is available and the food booths offer the best in town! We'll be singing, picking, jamming and having fun. We are performing four times.
      Bear, Califorina Dan, Tom and Banjo-Jim

We sing of the farmer at Historic Wagner Farm, the last working farm in Cook County, Illinois. If you're over that way, stop by for a farm breakfast, milking cows, lambs to pet and great agro-music.
      Banjo-Jim, Tom and Bear

We're playing a summer evening concert at the Dewey Canon Park Gazebo in Three Oaks, Michigan. Join us in this historic town in southwest Micighan just north of the Indiana border.
      Tom, Bear and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers are singing our songs under the pavilion at Irons Park on the west branch of the Rifle River in downtown West Branch.
      Tom DeVries, Bear and Banjo-Jim

Grand Haven is a beautiful harbor town and the Blue Water Ramblers are excited to sing our songs of the Michigan experience in Munincipal Park across from the library.
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

A Blue Water Rambler concert in the park in tranquill, historic Buchannan.
      Tom, Bear and Banjo-Jim

Sing of the Great Lakes and Michigan with us on the Straits of Mackinac in the bandshell at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City.
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration complete with an ice cream social, games for the children and fireworks on the back lawn of Crystal Mountain Resort near Thompsonville on M-115.
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

It's a Blue Water Rambler tradition to celebrate America's birthday every year at the Ada 4th of July Celebration on the Commons. Classic cars, a beautiful quilt raffle, lots of arts vendors, traditional American food and the folk song of Michigan, America and YOUR life.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and Tom.

Curtis is in between the gem-like Manistique Lakes in the U.P. The Erickson Center promotes music, drama and the visual arts in the region. Join the Blue Water Ramblers for an evening of our music of life in Michigan. We will be outdoors in the Erickson Center Park Gazebo.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and California Dan

We're on stage at the mall in Mackinaw City! Mackinaw Crossings has just about everything you want including Blue Water Rambler entertainment. If you are vacationing at the Straits, please join us for the folk song of Michigan, America and YOUR life. We'll be back again on August 19 and 20.
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

If you're vacationing in our beautiful Upper Peninsula, catch our shows and the other great performers at the Manistique Folk Festival and then explore Manistique. Don't miss the fine winery at the harbor.
      Banjo-Jim, California Dan and Bear

Sault Sainte Marie Summer Concert Series in Locks Park. We'll sing of Michigan past and present as the freighters are locked through the MacArthur and Poe locks.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and California Dan

Bayside Live on the Municipal Dock in St. Ignace. Vacation with us: Great music, great sights and a great city in the great north.
      Bear,Banjo-Jim and California Dan

We're entetaining the campers at Bay Furnace Campground just west of Christmas off M-28. Learn some mining history and enjoy Lake Superior in the Hiawatha National Forest. Then the next day we set up camp and perform at ...
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

Camp 7. From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 7.8 miles to the campground road on the left (north). We'll sing of the shanty boys on the shores of, you guessed it, Camp 7 Lake!
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

We're performing in Big Rapids in the band shell at the park. Watch this space for details.
      Banjo-Jim, Bear and Tom

Relive history at the Lumberman's Monument near Oscoda. We sing of the shanty boys and the sailors that carried Michigan lumber to market. Directions: 15 miles west of Oscoda on the River Road Scenic Byway, then north to Cooke Dam Pond on Monument Rd.
      Banjo-Jim, Bear and Tom

We drive over from Oscoda to Grayling's Wellington Farm, USA "Where it's always 1932" for some Saturday night barn jaming and a righteous gospel show Sunday afternoon. Details at http://www.wellingtonfarmpark.org/.
      Tom, Banjo-Jim and Bear

We are heading over to Coopersville to play our songs of life in modern Michigan in Veteran's Park. It's just a short hop west from Grand Rapids for an evening of fine live music.
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

Reed City in the heart of the north. We'll share our extraordinary folk music in the intimate setting of Rambadt Park. (Don't forget mosquito repellant!)
      Bear, California Dan and Banjo-Jim

The headline reads: Blue Water Ramblers Play Historic Log Cabin Outdoor Theater

We're heading up to Kaleva to share Michigan music. Join us for good tunes and interesting history. Check out the famous Bottle House when you are in town.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers and you will share songs all afternoon at Jam on the Grand at Riverside Park on Monroe Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. Look for a circle of smiling pickers near the Island Shelter.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and all of you!

Spring Lake is a lovely town and Mill Point is a fine performance venue. Thursdays at the Point is sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council. Get to the Point, already!
      Banjo-Jim, California Dan and Bear

FarmFest at Farmhouse Music near Johannesburg is a gem of a music festival. In between all the picking and jamming with our friends, we will be performing on Main Stage at 7:40 PM. Stacy Jo and Banjo-Jim will lead the Lighting of the Log of Last Year afterwards at the fire circle.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

We return to the stage at the mall in Mackinaw City for Friday and Saturday afternoon concerts. Mackinaw Crossings has just about everything you want including Blue Water Rambler entertainment. If you are vacationing at the Straits, stop on by and set for a spell.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise on the Whitefish Bay of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Is that not the perfect venue for enjoying our great state and the Blue Water Ramblers? 'Nuff said!
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers will fete Michigan and her fine citizens at the South Haven Municipal Marina. Start your Labor Day weekend with a Blue Water Rambler concert.
      California Dan, Bear and Banjo-Jim

We call it Heaven on earth for pickers. It's the annual Wheatland Music Festival on Wernette's farm just a mile southwest of Remus. Join us for the best traditional American music- folk, old time, blues, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel and much more. Moms and Dads: Practice up that precocious youngster and bring the child to Kid's Hill Open Mic at 5 PM Saturday. The next generation is taking the stage!
      Bear, Tom, California Dan, Fiddlin' Bill and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers hold forth in the Victorian Saloon (beer tent) of Northville's popular Victorian Festival. Party like your great, great grandparents did. See Northville.org for details.
      Banjo-Jim, Bear, Tom and California Dan

Join us in Columbus, Ohio as the pages of Country Living magazine come to life with the fourth annual Country Living Fair. The Blue Water Ramblers will entertain you with the best true country folk music as you shop the more than 100 exhibitor booths for antiques, vintage furnishings, crafts, gifts and collectibles. Enjoy food tastings, cooking demonstrations and the harvest/gourmet market. Attend decorating and crafting seminars and meet and mingle with the editors and contributors of Country Living for a weekend of fun family activities.

ADMISSION: One day $12 door or $10 advance; Weekend Pass $20 door or $15 advance; Early Bird Weekend Pass $30 advance only Enter any or all days at 9 a.m. and beat the crowds! Tickets go on sale June 1st

LOCATION: Ohio Village, A charming 19th century village conveniently located just off I-71 at Exit 11, across from Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio.

TICKETS and INFO: Stella Show Management: 1-866-500-FAIR or on the web www.stellashows.com

      Banjo-Jim and Bear

The Blue Water Ramblers are traveling to Alpena to sing songs of the Great Lakes and Michigan at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival. The four day event provides activities for the young and old including lighthouse tours (aerial, boat or personal vehicle), entertainment, and vendors. The festival boasts over 100 maritime related vendors including lighthouse preservation groups, artists, authors and more. Although the main site of activities occur at the Thunder Bay Recreational Center, 701 Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI., many additional activities are held throughout the community. From Saginaw to Mackinaw, lighthouses will be open for tours and visits!
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

Hawk Woods Nature Center Fall Festival in Auburn Hills. We're proud to be part of the festival for the tenth year now. Bring the kids and enjoy Rambler music, a petting zoo and pumpkin carving for Halloween.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Ramblers Square Dance Band is limbering up our dose do's for a Country Dance at LaGrave Avenue CRC.
      Banjo-Jim, Tom, California Dan and Bear

Banjo-Jim is calling the squares and reels with the Blue Water Ramblers laying down a tuneful, solid beat. Wear your dancing shoes and cut the light fantastic with us at Wheatland in the Gladys Wernette Building. It will warm you up on a November night!
      Banjo-Jim, Tom, Fiddlin' Bill, California Dan and Bear

Banjo-Jim is leading a holiday song sing at the annual Christmas party of the venerable Lowell Showboat Garden Club. These are the gardeners who make Lowell beautiful and teach master gardening skills to young and old. (Members and their guests only)
      Banjo-Jim