The purpose of this website,
is to make public the upcoming events organized by the Clare Bluegrass Association.
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 society are to promote the appreciation of Bluegrass
music, develop local musicanship in the field of bluegrass, establish contacts between muscians of all levels, showcase local
bluegrass muscians, fund proftessional bluegrass band appearances, create social gatherings for all association members and
their guests through pot lucks, camp-outs and jam sessions.
Another Object of the association was to establish
and maintain the "Vernon J Robicheau Memorial Fund". The memorial fund helps young aspiring musicians by offering
music lessons for acoustic instruments with Vic Mullen. The 1st annual memorial concert was held on October 12, 1997 and the
first set of music lessons began in October, 1998.
