Itinerary

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BandDate / TimeLocationDetails
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY with Joy Ward on fiddle. Sun, Mar 19, 2023
2:00 - 4:30 PM
Farmer'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 and Kristie Black, Mark Clark and Joy Ward. Wed, Mar 22, 2023
11:15-12:00 noon
MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.
Bob & Kristie Black, Paul Roberts, Mark Clark & Joy WardSat, April 1, 2023
2:00 PM
Wheatland, Iowa.
Private Event.
Bob and Kristie Black, Mark Clark and Joy Ward Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PMBRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Bob and Kristie Black, Mark Clark and Joy Ward Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 11:15-12 Noon.MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.
BOB & KRISTIE BLACK, Paul & Julie Roberts, and other fine bluegrass musicians. Sun, April 30, 2023, 2-4 PMOld Fashioned HYMN SING: St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook, Iowa. 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 & Banjoy with Joy Ward on fiddleSaturday, May 13, 2023
Music: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Market: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kalona Mother's Day Market
Shop with or for the mothers in your life this Saturday in downtown Kalona. We’ll have live music, food, plants, crafts, and more! The time together and the treasures you find will all hold something special.


Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY, Straightback Chair, The Great Bluegrass Herons, and Kirk BrandenbergerSunday Afternoon, May 14, 2023
1-3:30 PM
BLUEGRASS SPRINGTIME, A Special Mother's Day Treat. Trinity Methodist Church: 2330 Plank Road, Keokuk, IA. See flyer on events/news page!


Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy WardWed, May 17, 2023
11:15-12 Noon.
MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.


BOB & KRISTIE BLACK and FRIENDS Sun, June 4, 2023
1-3 PM
Harlan, IA
Log Cabin Day
Shelby County Historical Museum, Harlan, Iowa. 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan, Iowa 51537. See flyer on Events/News Page or go to: Shelby County Historical Museum Facebook page. [email protected] 712-755-2437.
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY with Joy Ward on fiddle. Sun, June 11, 2023Keota, Iowa 150th Town Celebration
Commemoration of Veteran's Memorial - 11:30 AM
Also: Ice Cream Social Concert on Main Street at 2:45 PM.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy WardSun, June 14, 2023
11:15-12 Noon.
MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.
WILLIAM LAWSON with Bob and Kristie Black & Addie Lawson Sat, June 17, 20238th Annual Hampton Bluegrass and Country Music Festival
Franklin County Fairgrounds 1008 Central Ave West, Hampton, Iowa
See Flyer on Events/News page!
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOYSun, June 18, 2023HARDT'S SAWMILL - OPEN HOUSE
North of Keota, IA at 15600 330th Ave
Free Food at 12 Noon!
Music: 1 PM
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy WardWed, June 21, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PMBRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY. Sun, June 25, 2023*Sharon Center Bluegrass Festival*
Sharon Center United Methodist Church:
2804 520th St. SW, rural Kalona, Iowa between Iowa City and Kalona, south and east of Sharon Center.
Outdoors, weather permitting.
Lunch: 11:30 AM
Band Performances start at 12:15 PM.
No admission fee / Free will offering.
See flyer on events/news page!

Bob & Kristie Black, Mark Clark, Joy Ward Tues, July 4, 2023. 10-11 AM.Private Event, Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg, IA.
Bob and Kristie Black & Banjoy with Joy Ward on fiddleSaturday, July 8, 2023
Music: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Market: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kalona Farmers' Market
Shop with your friends and loved ones this Saturday in downtown Kalona. We’ll have live music, food, plants, crafts, and more! The time together and the treasures you find will all hold something special.
Bob and Kristie Black & Banjoy with Joy Ward on fiddleFriday, July 14, 2023
Pizza starts at 5:00 pm
BANJOY: 6-8 pm.
Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza
3297 320th St, Wellman, IA
(319) 530-3239
BANJOY and many other Bluegrass Bands, including: The Paul Family, The Anderegg Family, The Sodbusters, The Iowa No Mountain Boys, and The McPunk Brothers Fri-Sun, July 21, 22, 23, 2023
37TH 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)
More details TBA
Bob Black, Keith Yoder, Paul Roberts, Daryl Yoder, Scott Amos, and Bill Cagley.Wed-Fri, July 26, 27, 28, 2023

Strawberry Jam Camp, Strawberry Point, Iowa. To sign up or get directions, contact: facebook: strawberryjamcamp
SEE FLYER ON EVENTS/NEWS PAGE
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY with Joy Ward on fiddleFri- Sun, July 28, 29, 30, 2023

BACKBONE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Strawberry Point, Iowa
SEE FLYER ON EVENTS/NEWS PAGE
Bob Black with WHEEL HOSS, including Joe and Coleen Peterson, Dan Brown.Sat, Aug 5, 2023. HOOVER'S HOMETOWN DAYS, West Branch, Iowa.11 AM - 12:30 PM, at the West Branch Main Street Stage.
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOY.Sat, Aug 5, 2023 BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FESTIVAL.Viola, Iowa. Music from 1-5 PM. Location: Viola United Methodist Church, 221 Center St., Viola, Ia.
The Great Bluegrass Herons / Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY.NEW DATE:
Sun, Aug 6, 2023
The Great Bluegrass Herons: 4:30-5:45 PM.
BANJOY: 6:00-7:45 PM.
BLUEGRASS UNDER THE SUMMER SKY
NEW LOCATION: Koru Aronia Berry Farm and Wedding Events Center: 1681 U Ave. Homestead, IA. 4-7 PM. Website:
Bob and Kristie Black with Will Lawson and Addie Lawson.Sat, Aug 12, 2023 Adel, IA
7 - 10 PM
Private Event
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOY.Sun, Aug 20, 2023. 10 AM.West Liberty, Iowa. First Church United - 1100 N Calhoun St.- Sunday morning service.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, August 23, 2023, 11:15am-12 noon.MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, August 23, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PMBRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOYSat, Aug 26. 3:20 PM.Kalona Gospel Sing, Kalona, IA. Windmill Ridge Campground,
2 mi. S. of Kalona, IA on Hwy 1,
then 1 mi. W. (2114 140th St). FYI: THE GREAT BLUEGRASS HERONS will be performing at the Gospel Sing on Fri, Aug 25.
Bob and Kristie Black & BANJOYSat, Sept. 30. KALONA FALL FESTIVAL. 12-2 PM.Kalona, IA. See Flyer on Events/News page.
Bob & Kristie Black and Addie Lawson with THE WILL LAWSON BAND Fri, Oct 20, 2023 - 7:00 PMCedargrass Music Festival
Fri, Oct 20 – Sat, Oct 21
Cedar Falls Community Theatre, 103 Main St
Cedar Falls, IA. Tickets Or call: 319-277-5283. See Flyer on Events/News page.
Bob and Kristie Black, and BANJOY. Also: Alice's Gospel Band.Sat, Oct 21, 2023 - 7 PM.What Cheer Opera House
102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, IA 50268
641-634-2696
[email protected]
This is a Freewill Donations show. See Flyer on Events/News page.
BOB & KRISTIE BLACK, Paul & Julie Roberts, and other fine bluegrass musicians.Sun, Oct 22, 2023.Old Fashioned HYMN SING: St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook, Iowa. 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 Mark and Joy WardWed, Oct 25, 2023, 11:15- 12 noon.Millersburg, Iowa, Senior Dining Site
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, Oct 25, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PMBRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa
Bob & Kristie Black and BANJOY, STRAIGHTBACK CHAIR, THE GREAT BLUEGRASS HERONS.Sat, Oct 28, 2023.Coggon Opera House, 209 E Main Street
Coggon, IA 52218. (319) 435-2071.
Bob and Kristie Black, Mark Clark and Joy Ward Wed, Nov 15, 2023, 11:15-12 noon.MILLERSBURG, Iowa. Senior Dining Site.
Bob & Kristie Black and Joy WardSat, Dec 2, 9:30-11am.Christmas in Kalona. On the Street Corner in downtown Kalona or indoors in case of inclement weather!
Bob and Kristie Black and BANJOYSun, Dec 3, 2-4:30 pm.The Great Bluegrass Herons and Friends Acoustic Christmas Program, with BANJOY, Meg Merckens, Mary Rathje, and the Great Bluegrass Herons. FARMER'S MERCANTILE HALL, 100 W Main, Garrison, Iowa.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 11:30-12 noon.Millersburg, Iowa, Senior Dining Site.
Bob and Kristie Black, and Mark and Joy Ward Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 2:30-3:30 PMBRIARWOOD CARE CENTER, 605 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City, Iowa

 

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