Due to circumstances beyond our control, Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival 2020 has been CANCELED. See Facebook page for further details and information about purchasing T-shirts. https://www.facebook.com/hardtimesbluegrass
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MRBA Bluegrass Campout
Come join us May 12th, 13th 14th (THE DATE IN NEWSLETTER WAS INCORRECT) for our annual Bluegrass Campout. Free camping, biking, 4 wheeling, swimming (for the brave), camp fires, hiking, pot-lucks at 6pm, lots of jamming and visiting with friendly folks. We’ll have heated wall tents for late night jamming and pop-ups for shade and rain protection.
Directions– go aprox 4 1/2 miles south of Darby—-turn right up the West Fork Highway—– go around left side of Painted Rocks Lake——just past 29 mile marker turn left up Hughes Creek…. go aprox 1 mile and turn right on Thunder Mtn Road.. We are on the left…. All Bluegrass Lovers Welcome… Mike and Tari
Memorial Weekend Bluegrass Campout
Hi.. Things are still up in the air about our Memorial Weekend Campout. Tari and I will be there but we’ll just have to wait to see what the government gathering restrictions will be then… Keep your fingers crossed… Mike and Tari
Sorry for the emails
Dear MRBA Members,
I’m writing to apologize for the spam that came through from the MRBA website today. The problem with the spammer has been resolved and you should not be receiving any more of these. Hopefully everyone is keeping safe during the pandemic and keeping your wits about you with some bluegrass music.
Your trusty webmaster,
Phyllis Erck

MRBA Festival
The April 18th MRBA Bluegrass Festival has been RESCHEDULED for Sept 26th… Spread the word.. Mike
Masonic Lodge jam CANCELED
Just heard there are 4 confirmed cases of Corona Virus in Mt… Tomorrows jam (March 14th, 2020) is CANCELED. Ne sense in taking chances.. Mike
MRBA jam and potluck Feb 8th
MRBA potluck and jam this saturday at the Masonic Hall in Missoula (126 East Broadway). Free harmony workshop at 3-4 pm, free slow jam workshop at 4:30- 5:30. Potluck at 6 pm. 4-5 different jam circles. Lots of friendly folks, come join in the fun.. Mike (head potluck sampler guy)
2020 MRBA Bluegrass Festival
The 2020 MRBA Old-time Bluegrass Festival and Fundraiser with be starting at 12 noon at the Lone Rock School on Saturday, April 18th. Many bands will play. Come join in the fun and support the MRBA
January Bluegrass Events
Jan. 7: Bluegrass Jam, VFW, Whitefish, 6-9 pm
Jan. 11: Yonder Mountain String Band, Top Hat, Missoula
Jan. 11: MRBA Winter Jam Series, Missoula (Masonic Hall, 126 East Broadway
Street). Doors open at 2:00, Harmony Workshop from 3:00 to 4:00, Slow Jam from
4:30 to 5:30. Potluck at 6:00. Pickin’ and grinnin’ at all times.
Jan. 24: Lochwood, Top Hat, Missoula, 6-8 pm
Christmas Party, Meeting, and Jam.. Dec 14th.
Come to our Annual Christmas Party, annual meeting, and gift exchange, Saturday- Dec 14th, at the Masonic Lodge – 126 East Broadway Street in Missoula. Meeting at 3 pm, pot-luck at 6 pm, and gift exchange after dinner. Tari is cooking two big hams so please bring a side dish and a small gift…Lots of friendly folks. —ALL BLUEGRASS LOVERS WELCOME
For folks renting a motel Saturday night, after much research, we like the Fairbridge Inn on Brooks Street. Good prices, nice rooms and nice beds, allow pets and free breakfast. 1-866-476-7002. See you there—Mike and Tari