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Since 1971 the Seldom Scene has thrived by playing bluegrass a little differently than other bands, adding in a dobro and covering modern rock and folk classics rather than the old time standards. This urban approach to bluegrass has continued to entertain audiences for more than fifty years. The initial quartet composed of John Duffy, Ben Eldridge, John Starling and Mike Auldridge named themselves after their performance schedule which consisted of once a week performances in Maryland and then northern Virginia at the Birchmere. The first albums from the band including Act 1 and Live at the ...

Diesel Train Cry, Cry Darlin' Ain't No Better, Ain't No Worse Blue Highway · Somewhere Far Away Through the Bottom of the Glass The Seldom Scene · Long Time Play Hank's Song Once Again The Boys From Indiana · Good Time Blues Winter's Come and Gone Dailey & Vincent · Brothers From Different Mothers The Oaks, They Do Entwine Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones · Old Tin Beautiful River of Life I Don't Know About Tomorrow Julie & John Pennell · Keep On Walkin' If You Sign Up for the Kingdom Thomm ...

Music fans around our area are very familiar with The Seldom Scene, as the popular American bluegrass band has been performing around Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., since it first formed in Bethesda, Md., back in 1971. The group has been instrumental in starting the progressive bluegrass movement as their shows often include bluegrass versions of country music, rock and even pop. On New Year’s Eve, The Seldom Scene will be playing at The Birchmere, in a show that starts at 7:30 p.m., due to restrictions that necessitate the venue close before midnight hits. Still, the band promi...

How to ‘celebrate’ that 2020 is finally, finally over Fritz Hahn © Matt McClain/The Washington Post Ed Hurd and his wife, Paula Hurd of Phoenix, Az., center, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a mostly empty Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Alexandria Tuesday. “What’re you doing New Year’s Eve?” has always been a loaded question, but this year, we know exactly where most people will be when the clock strikes midnight: Home. The District, Maryland and Virginia have all issued orders that end alcohol consumption at 10 p.m. in restaurants and bars...