Winter Wheat means you don't have to wait until May for a dose of Heaven on Earth, Wheatland! Join the Blue Water Ramblers and a host of other great groups at The Intersection, 133 Grandville SW in Grand Rapids. We will open the day with a jam session, so bring your ax. Then there will be musical performances on two stages and dancing.

$15 at the door; advance sale from Wheatland. T-shirts and raffle tickets will be offered. For more information, surf to http://wheatlandmusic.org/

      Banjo-Jim, Bear, Tom and California Dan

Bluegrass, Blue Water Ramblers, pizza and beer: A perfect way to spend a winter's evening. We will pick and sing our own bluegrass songs and our favorite classics at Pietro's Back Door, 2780 Birchcrest SE, near 28th Street and the railroad. Please join us for some bluegrass fun!
      Banjo-Jim, Califoria Dan, Mando Tom and Bear

The Blue Water Ramblers are starting the new year with our bluegrass + show at the Grand River Folk Arts Society's Acoustic Saturday Night. Our compositions explore the vicissitudes and victories of life from the nineteenth century to today's news. The venue is the Wealty Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy SE just west of Fuller Avenue. Ticket Prices: $12 General, $10 seniors, students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 members, $3 2-12 year olds. For other information, please call (616) 246-6468 or (616) 361-9219. Door open at 7:30 and the shows start at 8.
      Bear, California Dan, Tom and Banjo-Jim

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 our songs of the Michigan Experience, at Canton's Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48187. Admission is $12 and ticket go on sale New Years day at the website or by calling 734-394-5300.
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

Bluegrass, Blue Water Ramblers, pizza and beer: A perfect way to spend a winter's evening. We will sing our own bluegrass songs and our favorite classics at Pietro's Back Door, 2780 Birchcrest SE, near 28th Street and the railroad. Please join us for some bluegrass fun!
      Banjo-Jim, Califoria Dan, Mando Tom and Bear

The Blue Water Ramblers present all our songs of life present and past 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 are proud to play Howard City's Zellie's Opry House, 230 E. Edgerton, Howard City, MI 49329. We will sing our songs detailing experiences real and imaginary over the last century from love to lumberjacks.

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

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

We're heading to the Detroit area to share our songs 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

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

Bluegrass, Blue Water Ramblers, pizza and beer: A perfect way to spend a winter's evening. We will sing our own bluegrass songs and our favorite classics at Pietro's Back Door, 2780 Birchcrest SE, near 28th Street and the railroad. Please join us for some bluegrass fun!
      Banjo-Jim, Califoria Dan, Mando Tom and Bear

Sixties picking pal Rick Novak joins Banjo-Jim for our Time Machine Show, our personal history of the folk rebellion 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

Craig Carrick raises money every year to provide young people guitars in a drawing at NorEast'R Fest in June. Join the Blue Water Ramblers and many other great pickers and help get the next generation of musicians going. The show will be at Callahans Music Hall, 2105 South Blvd in Auburn Hills. Bear and Banjo-Jim will be on at 4 PM followed by many fine musicians.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

Bluegrass, Blue Water Ramblers, pizza and beer: A perfect way to spend a spring evening. We will our bluegrass songs and our favorite classics at Pietro's Back Door, 2780 Birchcrest SE, near 28th Street and the railroad. Please join us for some bluegrass fun!
      Banjo-Jim, Califoria Dan, Mando Tom and Bear

We are heading north to Comins to help raise funds for NorEast'R Fest. We'll be picking and singing at the Open Mic Building. This is your chance to support on of Michigan's findest music festivals.
      Bear, Banjo-Jim, Tom and Califoria Dan

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

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 picking, singing, and leading workshops. We 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

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

Join the Blue Water Ramblers on the banks of the Little Muskegon River in Mecosta for a fine evening of fine music under bright late evening skies. The location is Bromley Park. In case of rain we will be at the Morton Township hall, also downtown. Mecosta is on M-20 16 miles east of Big Rapids, or 6 miles west of Remus. Information: mecostaonline.com
      Bear, Tom and Banjo-Jim

We sing of the farmer at Historic Wagner Farm, the last working dairy 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 and Bear

We're singing our songs in the heart of Houghton-Higgins Lakes country in the Gazebo outside the Community Center in downtown Roscommon.
      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 Riverbend Picnic Shelter. That'll be us!
      Bear, Banjo-Jim and all of you!

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.

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

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

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

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 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 are excited to be performing our music at the beautiful Dow Gardens in Bay City at the Lunchtime Concert Series.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

We will step back in time to perform at Meridian Historical Village in Okemos' Central Park.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

The Blue Water Rambler Trio will share our music at the gazebo in Middleville.
      California Dan, Tom 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

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

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

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

Port Sanilac is a beautiful harbor on Lake Huron. We will sing our songs of life in Michigan and the lakes at the harbor park.
      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

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 11th year now. Bring the kids and enjoy Rambler music, a petting zoo and pumpkin carving for Halloween.
      Bear and Banjo-Jim

We are setting up the Blue Water Rambler Square Dance Band at the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo for an evening of allemands and dose dos.
      Banjo-Jim, Bear, California Dan and Tom