Itinerary

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BandDate / TimeLocationDetails
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, Feb 21, 2024 11:30-12 noonMillersburg, Iowa, Senior Dining Site.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, Feb, 21, 2024 2:30-3:30BRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOYSun, Mar 17, 2024Farmer's Mercantile
Garrison, Iowa. Special St. Patrick's Day Program!
100 W Main St.
2 - 4:30 PM, Admission: $12
Refreshments by Garrison Library.
SEE FLYER ON EVENTS/NEWS PAGE
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark Clark 11:15 AM - 12 Noon. Wed, Mar 20, 2024.

Also: !:30 - 2:30 PM.
Millersburg, Iowa Senior Dining Site.

Also: North English EV Care Center.
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOYSat, Mar 23, 2024

MARENGO, IA PUBLIC LIBRARY. 2 PM, no admission!
Presented by the Friends of Marengo Public Library
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark Clark Wed, April 17, 2024

Millersburg, Iowa Senior Dining Site, 11:15 AM - 12 Noon.
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark Clark Wed, April 17, 2024.Iowa City, Briarwood Care Center. 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
BOB & KRISTIE BLACK, Paul & Julie Roberts, and other fine bluegrass musicians. Sun, April 28, 2024. Old Fashioned HYMN SING: St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook, Iowa. 2-4 PM. 7 miles south of Amana Interchange on I-80. Contact: Steve Hanson - 319-936-8674
Free Admission. Everyone Welcome. Come sing along! SEE FLYER on events/news page.
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOYSat, May 4, 2024

"The Kinnick Derby". Stead Family Children's Hospital Fundraiser. Marriott Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa. See flier on Events/News page. For Reservations, go to The Kinnick Derby
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOYSat, May 11, 2024

Kalona Mother's Day Farmer's Market (which runs from 9 AM till 1 PM). Banjoy Performance: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark Clark Wed, May 15, 2024

Millersburg, Iowa Senior Dining Site, 11:15 AM - 12 Noon.
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark Clark Wed, May 15, 2024

North English, Iowa EV Care Center. 1 PM.
Bob & Kristie Black, Joy Ward & Mark WilsonMon, May 27, 2024

Holbrook, Iowa, Old St. Michael's Church Hall. The 25th Annual Holbrook Homecoming. ALL IRISH MUSIC! 12 Noon - ? Food catered by Sweetings- free will donation.
Bob and Kristie Black and FriendsSun, June 2, 20241-3 PM. Harlan, Iowa, Log Cabin Day. Shelby County Historical Museum. 1805 Morse Ave. See: Shelby County Historical Museum, Facebook. [email protected] 712-755-2437.
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSat, June 8, 2024. 2 Performances: approx 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.9th Annual Hampton Bluegrass and Country Music Festival
Franklin County Fairgrounds 1008 Central Ave West, Hampton, Iowa. Festival runs from Wed-Sat, June 5-8. Will Lawson Band performs on Sat the 8th.
See Flyer on Events/News page!
Bob and Kristie Black with JOY WARD-FiddleFriday, June 14, 2024; 10-11:30 AM.Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg, Iowa. ANTIQUE CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW.
Bob and Kristie Black with JOY WARD-fiddleSun, June 16, 2024. Noon until sunsetMUSIC AT THE MILL: Hardt Sawmill Open House. North of Keota, IA at 15600 330th Ave
Music and Food, Freewill Donation. Starts at 12 Noon!
Music by Bob and Kristie and many other musicians!
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward and Mark ClarkWed, June 19, 2024.Iowa City, Briarwood Care Center. 2:30-3:30
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward Thur, June 20, 2024.FARMER'S MARKET, Swisher, Iowa. 4:30-6:30 PM
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward Fri, June 21, 2024. 3-5 PM.Iowa City, Iowa: FRIDAY FOLK ARTS AT THE CABINS. The performance will be held outdoors on the grounds near the City Park Cabins which are near shelter #4 in Upper City Park.
Bob and Kristie Black with THE WILLIAM LAWSON BAND.Sat, June 29, 2024. 3 sets: 11:30-12 noon (outdoor stage); 3-4 (indoor stage); 7:30-8 PM (outdoor stage).Kenaston's Country Music Show, Schuyler, Nebraska.
Oak Ballroom, City Park, Campground. Contact Sharon Kenaston at 402-936-0638 for questions or details!
Bob Black with WHEEL HOSSFriday, July 5, 2024 3-5 PMIowa City, Iowa: FRIDAY FOLK ARTS AT THE CABINS. The performance will be held outdoors on the grounds near the City Park Cabins which are near shelter #4 in Upper City Park.
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward and Mark ClarkWednesday, July 10Millersburg, Iowa Senior Dining Site, 11:15 AM - 12 Noon.
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward and Mark ClarkWednesday, July 10, 1:30 PM. North English, Iowa.North English Senior Care Center.
Bob Black with THE BURLINGTON STREET BLUEGRASS BANDWednesday, July 10, 7:00 PM.WILDWOOD SALOON, 4919 Walleye Drive SE
Iowa City, IA 52240
Bob Black with THE WILLIAM LAWSON BANDFri, Sat, July 12-13, 2024.
BOB WILL PLAY WITH THE WILL LAWSON BAND ON JULY 12 (3:00 PM and 8:30 PM) AND JULY 13 (3:00 PM and 8:30 PM). See Flyer on Events/News Page!
CEDAR SPRINGS BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST, Nashua, IA. River Ranch Camping, 2575 Cheyenne Ave, Nashua, IA. Entire festival runs Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, July 11-14, 2024. See flyer on Events/News Page!
Banjoy: Kristie Black, Joy Ward, Mark Wilson, and Paul Roberts. (Bob Black will not be there due to a scheduling conflict)Sat, July 13, 2024Kalona Farmer's Market (which runs from 9 AM till 1 PM). Banjoy Performance: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bob and Kristie Black with JOY WARD, fiddleSun, July 14, 2024. 2 PM.150th Anniversary Gritter Creek Country School Program, Performance, and Ice Cream Social.
Presented by the Iowa County Historical Society. See Flyer on Events/News Page. Bring lawn chairs!
Directions: 3306 J Ave. North English, IA. Go West of North English on F-67. Just west of the golf course turn left on 336th St. and go 2 miles. Then turn north on J Ave, go 1 mile and advance to Gritter Creek Country School.
BANJOY, The WILL LAWSON BAND, The BLUEGRASS BLONDIES, The McPUNK BROTHERS, CASTLE RIDGE, The FERALINGS, NEW LEGACY, and The BURLINGTON STREET BLUEGRASS BAND. Fri, Sat, Sun July 19-21, 202438TH ANNUAL KALONA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Kalona, Iowa - Windmill Ridge Campground,
2 mi. S. of Kalona, IA on Hwy 1,
then 1 mi. W. (2114 140th St,
Kalona, Ia) Admission: Fri. $20; Sat, $25; Sat after 5, $20; Sun, $5. Weekend Pass, $30. Under 14 Free. Bring Lawn Chairs, Food Available. No Alcoholic beverages. See Flyer on Events/News Page!
Bob Black, Keith Yoder, Paul Roberts, Daryl Yoder, Scott Amos, and Bill Cagley.Wed, Thur, Fri, July 24-26, 2024Strawberry Jam Camp, Strawberry Point, Iowa. To sign up or get directions, contact: facebook: strawberryjamcamp
SEE FLYER ON EVENTS/NEWS PAGE!
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSat, July 27, 2024.Cedar Falls, Private Event.
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSun, Aug 11, 2024The IOWA STATE FAIR: Pioneer Hall, 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON Band.
Thur, Fri, Aug 15 and 16, 2024.Southeastern Minnesota Bluegrass Association (SEMBA) Bluegrass Festival. Festival runs from Aug 15 through 18. Cushon's Peak Campground, Houston, Minn. See Flyer on Events/News Page!
Bob and Kristie Black, Joy Ward and Mark Clark.
Wed, Aug 21, 2024.Iowa City, Briarwood Care Center. 2:30-3:30
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY
Fri, Sat, Aug 23, 24Kalona Gospel Sing. BANJOY will perform on one of these 2 days---further information to be announced. Windmill Ridge Campground.
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSat, Aug 31, 2024. The WILL LAWSON BAND will be performing from 8:30-9:30 PM.Farmington, Iowa Bluegrass Festival and Jam. Festival takes place on Fri, Sat, Aug 30, 31. We play on Sat. Location: Indian Lake Park, Farmington, IA. 28163 Willow Ave, Farmington, IA.
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY.Sunday, Sept 8, 2024. 4-6 PM.Muscatine, Iowa. Outdoor show at the Musser Public Library, 408 E 2nd St., Muscatine. 563-263-3065.
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSun, Sept 15, 2024Conrad and Beaman United Methodist Barn Church Service.
At the Dielschneider Barn, 16465 310th St, Conrad, IA.
Approx. 9:30 AM
Bob and Kristie Black with the WILL LAWSON BandSept 27, 28, 2004Fremont, Nebraska: FREMONT COUNTRY AND MORE FESTIVAL. More info to be announced.
Bob Black with the WILL LAWSON BandDATES - October 3-6, 2024
LOCATION - Camp Blodgett Loeks Retreat Center / West Olive, MI
MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES MUSIC CAMP. DATES - October 3-6, 2024
LOCATION - Camp Blodgett Loeks Retreat Center / West Olive, MI

1. Instructor showcase with the other instructors.
2. "Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast" with Kieth Billik on SATURDAY OCT 5 at 12noon.
3. "Fireside Chat with Bob Black of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys": A Q&A where students ask questions, hear some stories, etc. Maybe a big group jam of a Bill Monroe number!
Bob and Kristie Black with Joy Ward and Mark Clark.Wed, Oct 16, 2:30-3:30 PM.
Iowa City, Briarwood Care Center.
Bob and Kristie Black with Joy Ward and Mark Clark.Wed, Dec 18, 2:30-3:30 PM.
Iowa City, Briarwood Care Center.

 

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