Dusty Strings D25-B hammered dulcimer and accessories ($650 OBO) This full-sized hammered dulcimer had one owner, who used it to play Christmas carols once a year. It is solid wood with a black lacquer finish on the soundboard (hence the “B” in D25-B), and sounds lovely. The range is 15/14, and the folks at Dusty Strings confirmed that while the D25 is no longer made, it … Continue reading Great deals on dulcimers!
Club members enjoyed a musical treat, both vocal and instrumental, under the able leadership of the Dulci-Cats. This Charlottesville-based group hosted our gathering, May 17, 2025 at the Waynesboro Library, on a beautiful spring day. Our Jam tunes included Boatman and Mississippi Sawyer (excepts in the clip below) as well as Gray Cat on a Tennessee Farm, Spotted Pony, and Rosin the Beau. The Dulci-Cats’ … Continue reading Our Musical May!
Make sure these 2025 events are on your calendar! May 17, 2025 – Saturday, 10:30 am. – 12:30 pm – DULCI-CATS, Penny Reighart leader – Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980. Lower Level, Room A. June 21, 2025 – Saturday, 10:30 am. – 12:30 pm – RIVER CITY STRUMMING, Debbie Campbell – leader. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980. Lower Level, … Continue reading Save the dates in 2025
The Dulcimer Spirits provided special music for the Batesville Holy Cross Episcopal Church on March 23, 2025, beginning with an arrangements of Jacob’s Ladder, There is a Balm in Gilead and Be Still My Soul by Dinah Ansley, Jesus Love Me, arranged by Joe Collins, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, attributed to Bunk Johnson, arranged by Larry and Elaine Conger, and ending with the … Continue reading Sunday Sounds
Our March Gathering started with a springtime theme and continued with sharing some jam tunes and hearing some individual club member’s contributions. It was a joyous gathering with an almost standing room only crowd which included some welcome visitors! Mack Room B was filled to the brim! We look forward to our next session in May, in the Waynesboro Library! Heart Strings from the Woodstock … Continue reading Welcoming Spring!
Does your New Year’s resolution include MUSIC? Music is known to have many benefits! Read on (and click here to see some dulcimers that are for sale!). Reducing stress and anxiety: Listening to and playing music can lower stress hormones, blood pressure, and heart rate. It can also help reduce anxiety. Improving mood: Upbeat music can help you feel better. Music can also help regulate mood. Relieving pain: Listening to … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution?
The Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players welcomed Christmas once again with the season’s most popularly sung tune—JINGLE BELLS, as evidenced by members of the Bridgewater Retirement community. HEARTSTRINGS Group from Woodstock (above) directed our attention more inwardly with WHAT CHILD IS THIS and THE HOLLY BEARS THE BERRY. The DULCI-CATS of Charlottesville (above) invited the audience to sing-a-long as they played THE HOLLY AND THE … Continue reading Sharing Christmas at BRC
* Sunday, Nov. 17, 11:00 am – Woodstock Presbyterian Church – Heartstrings * Saturday, Nov. 23, 11:00 pm – Waynesboro Library – Dulcimers 4 You quartet * Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 am – Batesville Holy Cross Episcopal Church – Dulcimers 4 You quartet * Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:00 pm – Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown – Heartstrings * Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:00 am – Woodstock Moose Lodge Seniors … Continue reading Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM Grand Opening of the Appalachian Dulcimer Museum at Apple Attacha Cidery, 3 Josh Ben Lane, Sperryville VA (540) 423-8717 Tour one of the largest historic collections in the world. Learn about the history of a truly authentic American instrument. Springing from the Middle Ages and steeped in mystery, this instrument was brought over by early settlers and was … Continue reading Appalachian Dulcimer Museum Opening
Our Annual Fall picnic on Sept. 24, 2024 was a fun chance to visit together, play together and eat a scrumptious lunch together! Thanks to all who shared music and food! We enjoyed playing in one large circle, and were glad for the chance to visit with old friends and meet some new! The Studio was indeed a fine venue for an “indoor picnic”. Our … Continue reading Fall Fun
Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players Club 