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The Clare Bluegrass Association
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Clare Bluegrass
Association  117
Connector Road, Meteghan, Nova Scotia (map on next page) Just off Exit #31, in Meteghan, Nova Scotia (signs will be posted near the Meteghan exit)
The Clare Bluegrass Association was founded
in 1997 in memory of one of the Clare's finest banjo players,
Vernon J. Robicheau.
The
objects of the association are to promote the appreciation of Bluegrass
music, develop local musicianship in the field of bluegrass, establish
contacts between musicians
of all levels, showcase local bluegrass musicians and create social gatherings
for all association members
and their guests.
The memorial
fund helps young aspiring musicians by offering music lessons for acoustic
instruments. The 1st memorial concert was held on October 12, 1997
and the first set of music lessons began in October, 1998. These lessons are held in Meteghan and
still going strong, twice a year once in the Spring and again in the fall.  Clare Bluegrass Association are still holding their annual music lessons to young children... Lessons consists of 10 lessons, 30 minutes each in the Fall and again in the Spring. To reserve your spot or details on which instruments will be taught, contact the number below. 902-649-2708
Our Association's mailing address: Clare Bluegrass Association PO Box 103,
Meteghan Centre, N.S. B0W 2K0 Our region is situated along St.Mary's Bay (Baie Sainte-Marie) halfway between the ferry towns of Yarmouth and Digby in southwestern Nova Scotia. For
more information about our beautiful area of "Clare"
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Memberships are only $10 per person. To join our association
and receive our newsletters please send us an email. .
We will send you the form via
email, print & complete the form and return with the membership fees to the address on the form.
If interested in volunteering at our Bluegrass Festival,
please state that on the Membership Form also.
Thank You
