If you would like to contact Bob & Kristie Black, please call us at: 319-330-2462
| Band | Date / Time | Location | Details | |
| -CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR- NEXT YEAR'S DATE: JULY 16, 17, 18, 2121. BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, THE GREG BLAKE BLAKE BAND, THE ROE FAMILY SINGERS, THE BRIGGS FAMILY, FINE LINE BLUEGRASS, THE ANDEREGG FAMILY , THE McPUNK BROTHERS, and THE GREAT BLUEGRASS HERONS. | -CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR- NEXT YEAR'S DATE: JULY 16, 17, 18, 2021. Fri-Sun, July 17, 18, 19, 2020. Showtimes: Fri - 7 PM, Sat - 1 PM & 7 PM, Sun. - 10 AM (Hymn Sing to follow) (See flyer on Kalona Bluegrass Festival page or on Events/News page). Camping Info: 318-656-4488. Festival Info: Bob Black: 319-330-2462 or 319-330-2413. Email: bob@banjoy.com | -CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR- NEXT YEAR'S DATE: JULY 16, 17, 18, 2021. 34TH 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. $15; Sat, $20; Sat after 5, $15; Sun, $5. Weekend Pass, $25. Under 14 Free. Bring Lawn Chairs, Food Available. No Alcoholic beverages. (Sound: James Yoder: 319-936-7763) | ||
| -CANCELLED- BOB BLACK, KEITH YODER, PAUL ROBERTS, DARRELL YODER, SCOTT AMOS, and BILL CAGLEY | -CANCELLED- Wed-Fri, July 22-24, 2020. | -CANCELLED- STRAWBERRY JAM CAMP - Strawberry Point, Iowa - To sign up or get directions Contact: More Info (facebook): strawberryjamcamp | ||
| -CANCELLED-STRAWBERRY JAM CAMP INSTRUCTOR BAND: BOB BLACK, KEITH YODER, PAUL ROBERTS, DARRELL YODER, SCOTT AMOS, and BILL CAGLEY | -CANCELLED- Fri-Sun, July 24-26, 2020. | -CANCELLED- BACKBONE BLUEGRASS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Strawberry Point, IA. Facebook: backbonebluegrass Website coming soon: backbonebluegrass.com | ||
| -BANJOY will not be playing at this festival but it will still take place as a ticketed event on VIMEO- BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | -BANJOY will not be playing at this festival but it will still take place as a ticketed event on VIMEO- Fri, Sat, Aug 7-8, 2020. Where: Cedar Springs Camp and Retreat, 1260 River Road, Floyd, Iowa. Phone: 641-832-7963. www.midwestgospelministries.org | -BANJOY will not be playing at this festival but it will still take place as a ticketed event on VIMEO- CEDAR SPRINGS BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST. Festival runs from Aug 6-9 (we play on 7, 8) | ||
| -CANCELLED-RESCHEDULED TO Aug 20-21, 2021 REBOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | -CANCELLED-RESCHEDULED TO Aug 20-21, 2021 Fri, Sat, Aug 21-22, 2020 | -CANCELLED-RESCHEDULED TO Aug 20-21, 2021 VOICES OF PEACE GOSPEL FEST, Hilbert, Wisc. More Information to come! | ||
| -CANCELLED- BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | -CANCELLED- Sun, Aug 23, 2020. Christ the King Lutheran Church service, Sherwood, Wisconsin. | -CANCELLED- 9 AM. | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY | Fri-Sat, Aug 28-29, 2020 | THE KALONA GOSPEL FESTIVAL, Windmill Ridge Campground, Kalona, IA. BANJOY will be performing on one of these days and THE GREAT BLUEGRASS HERONS will be performing on the other. More information will be posted here as it becomes available. | ||
| -CANCELLED- BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | -CANCELLED- Sun, Sept 6, 2020. Lake Iowa Park, near Ladora, Iowa, in Iowa County. | -CANCELLED- LAKE IOWA POLLINATOR FESTIVAL. An entire day devoted to all things pollinators. Monarch demonstrations and tagging, beekeeping seminars, honey tasting, live music, crafts, and vendors. Starts at 10 am. www.facebook.com/lakeiowapark | ||
| -CANCELLED- BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | -CANCELLED- Fri, Sept 18, 2020. Middle Amana, Iowa. Evening. | -CANCELLED- Private Event. | ||
| -POSTPONED TO SUN, OCT 11, 2020 BOB & KRISTIE BLACK, Steve Hanson, Paul & Julie Roberts, and other fine bluegrass musicians. | -POSTPONED TO SUN, OCT 11, 2020 2-4 PM. In keeping with social distancing, this will be held outside, east of the Hall instead of inside the church. Be sure to bring lawn chairs! Call Ahead to confirm: Contact: Steve Hanson - 319-936-8674 | -POSTPONED TO SUN, OCT 11, 2020 Old Fashioned HYMN SING: Outside of HALL, west of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook, Iowa. 7 miles south of Amana Interchange on I-80. Contact: Steve Hanson - 319-936-8674 Community Hymn Sing. Free Admission. Everyone Welcome. Come sing along! | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with JOY WARD on fiddle | Sat, Oct 10, 2020. 2PM/3PM. Geyer's Oven, 1259 Rohret Road SW, Oxford, Iowa. http://landalliancefolk.com http://facebook.com/landalliance/ Website | Drive-in Bluegrass Concert on the farm. Straightback Chair: 2 PM; Banjoy: 3 PM. Reminisent of the drive-in theaters of 50-plus years ago, Straightback Chair and Banjoy will perform a drive-in concert of bluegrass, gospel, and Americana tunes and songs. While performing live and onstage, the concert will be broadcast to your car radio, allowing you to remain in your cars while enjoying the show. $10 per person donation suggested. Parking open at 1:30. Restrooms available. | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK, Steve Hanson, Paul & Julie Roberts, and other fine bluegrass musicians. | Sun, Oct 11, 2020 2-4 PM. In keeping with social distancing, this will be held outside, east of the Hall instead of inside the church. Be sure to bring lawn chairs! Call Ahead to confirm: Contact: Steve Hanson - 319-936-8674 | Old Fashioned HYMN SING: Outside of HALL, west of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook, Iowa. 7 miles south of Amana Interchange on I-80. Contact: Steve Hanson - 319-936-8674 Community Hymn Sing. Free Admission. Everyone Welcome. Come sing along! | ||
| BANJOY | Thur, Dec 3, 2020 | Private Event | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, Fiddle | Thurs, April 22, 2021 | Newton, Iowa - BAR NONE COWBOY CHURCH 7 PM. - I-80 Exit 164, website: barnonecowboychurchofiowa.com | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, Fiddle | Fri, July 9, 2021 | STUMPTOWN TRACTOR RIDE SUPPER, Lone Tree, Iowa American Legion. | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle - along with other great Midwestern Bluegrass Bands to be announced! | Fri, Sat, Sun, July 16, 17, 18, 2021. Showtimes: Fri - 7 PM, Sat - 1 PM & 7 PM, Sun. - 10 AM (Hymn Sing to follow) (See flyer on Kalona Bluegrass Festival page or on Events/News page). Camping Info: 318-656-4488. Festival Info: Bob Black: 319-330-2462 or 319-330-2413. Email: bob@banjoy.com | 34TH 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. $15; Sat, $20; Sat after 5, $15; Sun, $5. Weekend Pass, $25. Under 14 Free. Bring Lawn Chairs, Food Available. No Alcoholic beverages. (Sound: James Yoder: 319-936-7763) | ||
| Bob Black, Keith Yoder, Paul Roberts, Daryl Yoder, Scott Amos, and Bill Cagley. | Wed, Thur, Fri, July 21, 22, 23, 2021. | Strawberry Jam Camp, Strawberry Point, Iowa. To sign up or get directions, contact: facebook: strawberryjamcamp | ||
| Strawberry Jam Camp Instructor band: Bob Black, Keith Yoder, Paul Roberts, Daryl Yoder, Scott Amos, and Bill Cagley. | Fri, Sat, Sun, July 23, 24, 25, 2021. | Backbone Bluegrass Festival, Strawberry Point, Iowa. Facebook: backbonebluegrass | ||
| Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle | Fri, Sat, July 30, 31, 2021. Cedar Springs Camp and Retreat, 1260 River Road, Floyd, Iowa. 641-832-7963. | Cedar Springs Bluegrass Gospel Festival. www.midwestgospelministries.org | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | Fri, Sat, Aug 20, 21, 2021. | VOICES OF PEACE GOSPEL FESTIVAL, Hilbert, Wisc. | ||
| BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and BANJOY with Joy Ward, fiddle. | Sun, Aug 22, 2021. | Church Service. Time and place to be determined. |