Essex-Kent Bluegrass Oldtime and Folk Music Association

Description and Service Details
For the preservation of backporch pickers and accoustic traditional music

  • holds pickin' sessions twice a month
  • fundraising concerts one or two times a year at the Essex Retirees Center
  • A yearly bluegrass concert series featuring bands from the USA, with proceeds to a local charity
  • celebrates "May Is Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month" with a free concert featuring Association members at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion
  • August performance at Belle River in the Lakeview Park Pavilion

    • Dates: Sep-Jun
    Meetings: Pickin' Night: 1st Tue;
    Meeting and Pickin' Night: 3rd Tue 7 pm-10 pm September through June at Essex Retirees Center, 32 Russell St, Essex

    Areas Served
    Essex County ; Kent County

    Eligibility
    all ages; accoustic musicians; whether you play or not

    Languages
    English ; French - upon request

    Fees
    Membership - $15 annually per family

    Agency Information: Established 1988

    Site Information
    Located In Community
    Essex (Town of)
    Intersection, Russell and Centre (Essex Retirees)
    Mailing Address
    c/o Bev MacAulay
    24 Gosfield Townline W
    Essex, ON N8M 1Y7

    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible

    Other Details
    Print Material Bi-monthly newsletter

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    Board of Directors
    Position Name Phone Email
    President Stan Sullivan 519-733-2934
    Secretary Treasurer Bev MacAuley 519-776-8716
    Event Producer David Blakney 519-975-2792 Email