Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks

The summer is just about over.The outdoor camping season is packing up.Now Bluegrass music takes the indoor stages of the warm and cozy venues such as the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620 in Prince Frederick, MD.Jay Armsworthy is bringing in some of the most national known singers and pickers in Bluegrass music from all genders of life today.Starting Sunday October 6, David Parmley and his band take the stage starting at 2 pm.

Best known for his talent standing next to his Dad, Don Parmley, in a band that brought the new generation to their feet back in the 70’s when they made their move from California to the Washington, DC area.That band was the Bluegrass Cardinals.David Parmley has since led his own solo career with bands such as Continental Divide and the Cardinal Tradition.After a short break from the road, David has made a comeback with a new sound and new look asking the question, So Wha’d I Miss?”. Which happens to be the title of his latest recording on the 615 Hideaway Records.Keeping to his traditional roots David Parmley is really excited to start this new chapter in his career in music with an all-new traditional Bluegrass band.

The star-studded line up continues on November 17^th with the Larry Stephenson Band and December 15^th with the traditional Bluegrass sounds of Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers.After the holidays, 2025 opensup with the “Queen of Bluegrass Music” herself, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.A rare and special occasion show sure not to miss.The remainder of the series brings the return of fan favorites, Lonesome River Band on February 9^th., a double header in March with the hard-core mournful sound of the Junior Sisk Band March 2^nd and singer/songwriter Donna Ulisse making her 1^st time appearance on March 23^rd.Closing the Southern Maryland Concert Series will be 10-time award winning Bass Player of the Year in Bluegrass music, Missy Raines and her band Alleghany.

With another star-studded, award winning series of Bluegrass music, all shows start at 2:00 pm and the doors opening at Noon.Food will be available for sale at each show from Noon until 2:00 pm.To find out more information and how to get tickets for each show, go to www.somdbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004.The Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 is located at 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, Maryland.