Choice Acoustic Music at Hard Bargain Farm
This concert series is supported by the Alice Ferguson Foundation
* Proceeds benefit the education program of Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center *

2009 Season

June 14 *Sun., 7 PM	Jazz, swing and standards with Steve Wolf, "Big Joe" Maher, Rick Whitehead Each of these award winning, "first call" musicians is a well known band leader in his own right. Rick Whitehead, guitarist, is a former leader of perhaps the finest service band in the country, The Airmen of Note. He now leads one of DC's most exciting jazz combos. "Big Joe" Maher has toured and recorded internationally with his group The Dynaflows and is well respected for his soulful vocal renditions of American standardand classic blues as well as his impeccable drum grooves. Steve Wolf, bass, has toured internationally with many of the regions finest bands, and for the last 18 years has led the popular Swing Speak quartet.
July 11 Sat., 8 PM	Bluegrass with the Randy Barrett Trio If you like bluegrass, country and swing, you'll love the Randy Barrett Trio. Randy is a formidable songwriter and singer and has won five Washington Area Music Awards. He's appeared at the Kennedy Center, The Birchmere, The Washington Folk Festival and the Library of Congress, among other venues. Bring the whole family to this entertaining show!
August 23 *Sun., 7 PM	Jazz and standards with Mac Walter, Steve Wolf and Barbara Martin An evening of jazz, blues, and standards featuring award-winning local musicians Mac Walter (guitar), Steve Wolf (bass) and Barbara Martin (vocals). Come hear some of the best musicians around do their thing.
September 12 Sat., 8 PM	Folk music with Grace Griffith & Lynn Hollyfield Grace Griffith and Lynn Hollyfield celebrate the interconnectedness of life and nature through their music that touches and lifts the human spirit. From original songs penned by Hollyfield and other contemporary writers to old ballads in the folk tradition collected by Griffith, they weave lovely harmonies with just the right touch of humor for an entertaining evening.

Admission: Saturday shows begin at 8 PM, Sunday shows begin at 7 PM. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and AFF Members, and $5 for Kids under twelve.

For more information, contact Doris Sharp (301-292-5665 or ) or Lynn Hollyfield (301-292-1139).

Concerts are held at Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater (an outdoor amphitheater). Comfortable clothing and bug spray are highly recommended. In case of inclement weather concerts will be moved indoors. Please follow signs.