The BBMA

The Gone Kickers have registered as a member band – see their page at https://britishbluegrass.org/gone-kickers/ and also follow them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thegonekickers.

The BBMA will be holding our AGM on Saturday 15th June, but we are making a weekend of it. Friday 15th ‘til Sunday the 16th at Upton Barn campsite, Upton, Nr Nuneaton, CV13 6JS, which incorporates Joey’s Bar, a purpose built music venue.

We’ll join John Oswin’s Open Mic on Friday night when all genres of music will be played then on Saturday it’s Bluegrass. There is a concert on Saturday night which is free to BBMA members or £15 for non members.

Camping is available at £10 per person per night, or £15 with a hookup. You can stay Sunday night too. Site entry is from 10:00am and all pitches must be cleared by 3:00pm. No need to book just turn up.

Not long now until Bresfest on the weekend of June 28th to 30th.

We have received the following press release from the organisers;

The bi-annual “Black Mountain Bluegrass Picking Weekend” takes place at Baskerville Hall close to the small village of Clyro and a stones throw from Hay on Wye. Our hosts Christine Cleaton and June Ash have run this pick for years at various locations in and around Herefordshire.

Baskerville Hall is situated on the A438 Hereford to Brecon trunk road and for the sat nav operators, just dial in HR3 5LE and the technology will take you there.

So, what’s different? Well for a start, one is completely in control of entertainment. There are no distracting concerts, occasionally, workshops are hastily organised where someone suitable might be around. It’s totally democratic, you do and play what you want in the Hall rooms and gardens, in the camping field. A real chill out and being in the beautiful Wye Valley, a good walk by the river is an attractive thing to do for a couple of hours. There is even a swimming pool there!

The venue, Baskerville Hotel offer greet value rooms from dorm like to single rooms and of course camping. If looking hotel accommodation, it is wise to book early to make sure you get what you want.
Contact Baskerville hall and mention the Black Mountain Bluegrass Picking Weekend when booking.

The venue is at Clyro Court, Hay-on-Wye, Powys , HR3 5LE and you can contact the organisers on 01497-820033, by email at info@baskervillehall.co.uk or online at www.baskervillehall.co.uk.