2008 SCHEDULE ....so far.....

SCHEDULE NOTES:
• The performances listed below are all open to the public. The dates open may or may not be already booked for a private function. We are available for private parties • weddings • and other private events.
• All Shows are in New York State unless otherwise noted.
• Because the band is acoustic • it's perfect for a party at your home. Why not have a Blue Grass Christmas or Birthday/Anniversary Party! If you are interested in having a solo • duo • trio or full band at your private function • please call 631-744-2911 for availability.

Jan 1
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Feb 5
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Feb 10 Patchogue Medford Library • 54 East Main St. • Patchogue • 631-654-4700 2:00 pm
Feb 27 PRIVATE Bluegrass in the Schools Concert, Hartsdale 11:00 am
Mar 4
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Mar 16 Longwood Library • 800 Middle Country Rd • Middle Island • 631-924-6400 2:00 pm
Apr 1
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
May 3 PRIVATE Kentucky Derby Day Party, Easthampton 6:00 pm
May 6
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
May 26 Belmont Racetrack • Elmont 12:00 pm
Jun 3
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Jun 7 Belmont Stakes @ Belmont Racetrack • Elmont, Queens 12:00 pm
Jun 28 Millbrook NY Concert • 845-677-5084 • millbrooknyonline.com/sources/arts.html TBA
Jun 21 Sayville Common Ground • Sayville • 631-224-5420 2:00 pm
Jun 27 43rd Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival • Chapin Rainbow Stage
Heckscher Park • Huntington • huntingtonarts.org		 8:30 pm
Jul 1
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Jul 11
Riverhead Concert • East End Arts Council Property • Riverhead • 631-727-1215
7:00 pm
Jul 26 Seaford Public Library • Outdoor Concert • Seaford • 516-221-1334 7:30 pm
Aug 1 Bellport Bandshell • Bellport Lane • Bellport • 631-286-0327 8:00 pm
Aug 5
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Aug 9 PRIVATE Wedding, Old Field 2:00 pm
Aug 15
Blue Midnight Riverhead Concert • East End Arts Council • Riverhead • 631-727-2112
7:00 pm
Aug 16
LI Bluegrass Festival • Tanner Park • Copiague • 631-661-7558 • bacca.com
TBA
Sep 2
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Sep 14
Massbluegrass Jamboree • E. Wareham, MA • 508-866-1028 • massbluegrass.org
TBA
Sep 20 Hudson River Arts Festival • Poughkeepsie • hvbluegrass.org TBA
Sep 27-28
Palmer Vineyards • Sound Ave • Aquebogue • 631-722-9463 • palmervinyards.com
1:00-5:00
Oct 7
Checkmate Inn • North Country Road • Setauket • 631-751-9240
9:30 pm
Oct 11, 12, 13
Palmer Vineyards • Sound Ave • Aquebogue • 631-722-9463 • palmervinyards.com
1:00-5:00
Oct 25-26
Palmer Vineyards • Sound Ave • Aquebogue • 631-722-9463 • palmervinyards.com
1:00-5:00
Every first Tuesday of each month ... Buddy Merriam & Back Roads! Full Band!
Checkmate INN • North Country Rd • Setauket • NY
Take Nicolls Road north (Exit 62 north off LIE) till the end. Take a right on Rt. 25A East. Make a left at the
first traffic light onto North Country Rd. The CheckMate Inn is on the left before the first stop sign.