Blues

[Tickets $59+fees](https://www.wolftrap.org/show/26filene/060926/) This is a tribute show celebrating the songs of John Prine featuring many talented songwriters including Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Patty Griffin, I'm With Her, Lucius, Allison Russell, Hayes Carll, Jobi Riccio, Fancy Hagood, Tommy Prine. Produced by Wolf Trap Foundation in collaboration with the Prine Family and the Hello In There Foundation. This is not a tour but a one-off show produced by Wolf Trap. Some of our favorite songwriters will be part of this show. The pavilion is already sold out so join us on the lawn for a early June Tuesday night show.

**Do you want to learn some blues standards? We teach a new blues standard every other Thursday right before our weekly Blues Jam.** * You'll jam with the house band * Work on chops with a focused goal (solos, rhythm, listening and playing off others) * Learn some Blues Standards you can take anywhere \*\*$20 at the door\*\* **\*Members Get in free and receive other benefits\*** **[Become a Member](https://patreon.com/DoctorStrings?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- What we're working on this week: TBD \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Beginner to Pro Blues jam right after the Blues Lab 21+ only** This is a smaller more practice focused event at my shop. **Open to everyone and is a learning experience for most.** Just bring your instrument(Electric), no need to bring an amp we have all of that. Do not bring a pedal board with a bunch of pedals. The amps are dialed in for blues, trust me it's all there. Drums are here already, very basic kit. If you want to bring cymbals or any other drum gear, please show up early to set up. Also please be aware that other people are going to play the kit as well.

[RTC event](https://restontc.org/event/pat-mcgee-band-2/) Repeat of one of the best free shows from last year at RTC. Lets head out to Reston Town Center for another great free Saturday night show featuring one of our local favorites, the Pat McGee Band. Pat has been rockin the area for decades and always delivers a great evening of original music. [City Winery 2017 - Rebeca acoustic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8WvCGMT3tM&list=RDf8WvCGMT3tM&start_radio=1) [Baseball game 2010 - Elizabeth acoustic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opuO2l2DZV0&list=RDopuO2l2DZV0&start_radio=1) [Gues we were](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQuu4bEfdsg&list=RDYQuu4bEfdsg&start_radio=1)

**Do you want to play and grow with a band, without the commitment of starting a band? Join us for our Blues Jams. Great place to network with other musicians.** \*\*$10 for at the door\*\* \*\*Free for Singers and Drummers\*\* **\*Members Get in free and receive other benefits\*** **[Become a Member](https://patreon.com/DoctorStrings?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink)** **Beginner to Pro Blues jam 21+ only, BYOB. Every Thursday.** This is a smaller more practice focused event at my shop. **Open to everyone and is a learning experience for most.** Just bring your instrument(Electric), no need to bring an amp we have all of that. Do not bring a pedal board with a bunch of pedals. The amps are dialed in for blues, trust me it's all there. Drums are here already, very basic kit. If you want to bring cymbals or any other drum gear, please show up early to set up. Also please be aware that other people are going to play the kit as well.

***Come out to dance to the energetic music of Michael Sims! It's always Fun, Fun, Fun at Colvin Run!*** Plus, sign up for a special dance with Michael!! **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Foxtrot Lesson by Michael Sims** **8:30 - 11:00 PM: Ballroom DJ music by Michael Sims** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and scrumptious snacks Dress is "ballroom casual." Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://us.list-manage.com/xL8zod2I6OD?e=b1c73adaf2&c2id=7c845a995731eafff2e4e746b687f15d) or visit http://www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/ or contact Kathy.milks@colvinrun.org

***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker*** Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.** Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking. $15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments. ***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays** Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026 ***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall*** ***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!*** *Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org* *or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*