Buddy Merriam: Calendar

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Mirablle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

LIVE Bluegrass, casual attire in this beautiful historic tavern at the Three Village Inn. Fine food, bar menu, wine specials.

Friday, March 9th, 2012

BACCA Performing Arts Center

Call for reservations. 631-587-3696

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Live Bluegrass, casual attire at the historic Three Village Inn. Wine specials, bar menu

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Great Neck Library

A whole NEW show of live bluegrass! Bring the family for this wonderful afternoon show. A MIGHTY TIME for all!

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

LONG Island Bluegrass Festival

This year:

Bobby Osborn, Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, workshopes, childrens activities and more!!!

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Mirablle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Live bluegrass with our friends at the historic Three Village Inn. Casual attire, wine specials, bar menu.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! BLuegrass in the Tavern.

Plan and "Extra-Special" Holiday Party at  Mirabelle Tavern with live bluegrass! Tis the season for to be jolly. Come out and make merry with some live bluegrass, great food and drink in an exceptional atmosphere!

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Come out and make merry. A great Gathering place for your friends and a great start to the holiday season!

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Grey Horse Tavern

Please join us for 2 BIG sets to celebrate 31 years of live bluegrass with Buddy Merriam & Back Roads AND Buddy's newest creation The Mandolin Experience. Special guests for a special night to remember!

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

PRIVATE PARTY

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Checkmate Inn

LIVE MUSIC to take the chill off! One of our favorite hometown places. Thanks to Dave for supporting live music all these years! Great brews and relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

BACCA AWARDS

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Jamesport Vineyards

Please see website for details

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Garden of Eve Organic Farm

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Come on out for a fun night with Buddy Merriam and his Mandolin Experience!!!

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The Long Island Fair at Old Bethpage Village

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Garden of Eve Organic Farm

Back Roads Trio!

Rain date: Sunday Sept 25 10 a.m.-12 noon

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

The Long Island Fair at Old Bethpage Village

Bring The Family!! Live music, Contra dancing, childrens activities and goodl old fashioned races, exhibitions: flowers, domestic arts, hobbies, culinary, Corn Husking,Cross Cut Sawing, 

See the Rough Riders near the Williams Farm; Teddy Roosevelt on the Fairgrounds; our mime; and traditional craftsmen in the Village – Decoy carving behind the Conklin House and Blacksmithing south of the crossroads, Games of Skill Clown Knockdown and Ring Toss, Puppet Show, magic show

Livestock, Building and Horse Sheds
Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Farmer-for-a-Day - Children's activity on Saturday and Sunday

 Old Time Baseball - Noon, Saturday and Sunday

Guess the weight of the Giant Pumpkin - Agricultural Building
Prize - $100

Guess the number of Beans (Agricultural Building)
Prize - $25

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

North Shore Public Library

Discover the sounds and experience of two mandolins, guitar & bass playing original compositions by Long Island Bluegrass Legend & composer Buddy Merriam.

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Islip Arts

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Jamesport Vineyards

Please visit thier website for more info!

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Long Island Bluegrass Festival

http://www.babylonarts.com/festivals.html for all the info!!

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Jamesport Vineyards

TODAY's SHOW has been cancelled due to the rain

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Riverhead Summer Concerts in the Park

The debut of the Mandolin Experience at the Riverhead Townscape series!!!

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Islip Arts at The Grange

Concert location:  on the corner of Montauk Hwy and Broadway Ave., 1 mile east of train trestle in Sayville.  In Case of Rain location: concert will move to The Theatre at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street. Islip

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Agawam Park

Back Roads is back this year for a show in beautiful Agawam Park! Bring a lawn chair/picnic and get ready for a great night of bluegrass! 2 sets starting @ 6:30

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Jamesport Vineyards

Spacious backyard with tables and chairs that are available on a first come, first serve basis. We are dog friendly with discretion. Dogs must be on leashes at all times. Live music starts at 1PM

Coolers, picnic baskets, shopping bags, grocery bags and other outside food and drink is prohibited. We have cheese, crackers, cured meats, and non-alcoholic beverages available to buy in our tasting room. We also offer a raw bar every weekend serving the freshest local oysters and clams.

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Private Party

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Rain or Shine! 6-11 pm.

Unliimited BBQ & Bluepoint Brewing Company Beer $50/adults

kids 12 &  under $15 includes BBQ, lawn games & S'Mores pit!

Reservations 751-0555

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Riverhead Summer Concerts in the Park

Bring an lawn chair, picnic dinner and sit back or dance toBLUEGRASS with Buddy Merriam & Back Roads

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Jamesport Vineyards Wine, Beer & Oyster Festival

 With Special Guests

Kevin Griffin & Jimmy Fleming

 Bluepoint Brewing Company

Rain or Shine 

 No coolers or food allowed in. You may bring chairs & lawn blankets

http://jamesportwines.com/PDFs/BeerFestival2011.pdf

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Mirablle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Fine Bluegrass, dining, bar and selction of wines with your hosts Mariah, Chef Guy & the Davids

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Bellmont Race track

Bluegrass in a time honored tradition strolling in the park. A great day of excitement at Bellmont Race Track

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

FINE bluegrass in a FINE atmosphere. Casual attire, fine dining, wines & bar

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Checkmate Inn

INside/outside seating bar with that real home town feel.

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Bellmont Race track

LIVE Bluegrass in the park. Bring a picnic or food available. Watch the races, playground for the kids.

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Live the EXPERIENCE-the Mandolin Experience.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Fine bluegrass in a historical setting. Fine wines, bar & food

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Checkmate Inn

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

The Be-In's Festival 5th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration

An Acoustic Jam and Poetry Slam!

Featuring the Music of...
...
Jack's Waterfall!
The Acoustix (The Electrix!)!

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience (Buddy & Greg!)

P'fesser Rubadub (KC!) and The Lovedrops!
Sweet Suzi and John Puglisi!
Rorie Kelly!
Yellow Birds!
Mosaica (feat. Mike O'Rourke!)!

All this plus a 50/50 Raffle and a food and clothing drive for The Congregational Church of Patchogue's Food Pantry. Our low admission prices continue into 2011: $8.00 - 21 & over, and get $1.00 off with a food or clothing donation! We hope to see you down there supporting The Be-In Festival, Fadeley's and great charities like the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or JDC ("The Joint" is the world's leading Jewish humanitarian aid organization. Among all charity organizations, they were 1st on the ground in Japan with a 24-hr. turnaround) and The Congregational Church of Patchogue's Food Pantry.

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

The Checkmate Inn

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Buddy Merriam's Mandolin Experience at Mirabelle Tavern

Buddy's got a new show featuring his original tunes with double mandolins with Greg Butler (Free Grass Union). New grooves & never before heard rendiditons of his classics. A memorable night of music!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

MIrabelle Tavern

Get out of the cold into the warm and inviting historic Mirabelle Tavern at the old Three Village Inn in Stony Brook Village. Lots of comfortable seating for you and your friends. A great place to meet! Call and find out about thier wine special that night.

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

South Huntington Library

Come on in out of the cold and get ready to get rid of the winter blues with some hard driving bluegrass! Bring the family!

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Mirablle Tavern at the Three Village Inn

We'll be playing every month on the 2nd Wednesday! Mark your calendars. Fine food & bar in a casual atmosphere

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Emelin Theater

Buddy Merriam will return once again to the Emelin Theater for tickets & info, with newly emerging artists & family band Gold Heart: http://goldheartbluegrass.com

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Checkmate Inn

Our last show of 2010 at our favorite Home town place!! Special guests & plenty of picking!!

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Checkmate Inn

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

30th Anniversary Extravaganza!

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Private Party

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Arts Harvest Southampton

www.artsharvestsouthampton.org

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Garen of Eve Organic Farm & Market

Long Island's only Garlic Festival, a two-day celebration of the wonders of "Garliciana," organic foods and local agriculture, with  festival vendors featuring a wide variety of garlic inspired foods, crafts, live  music, and just plain garlic. Admission just $3 per person, children under 6 
free. Farm tours and hayrides will be offered throughout the day so that
visitors can learn about organic farming, and our "organic village" will 
feature information on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), renewable 
energy, recycling and composting, Long Island's environmental 
organizations, and more! Proceeds from the cookoff will benefit the Citizens Campaign for  the Environment, a NY state nonprofit working to protect our air and water
resources.   www.GardenofEveFarm.com

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Checkmate Inn

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Maritime Museum Bradstock Festival

Come one, come all to this all day event at the Maritime Museum. Proceeds go to the museum and other LI charities. Bring a non-perishable food for Long Island Harvest to help feed LI's needy! Live music all day. visit www.Bradstock.org for more info and lineup!!!

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

LONG Island Bluegrass Festival

MOre info to come on this annual festival on the beautiful Great South Bay at Tanner Park!

Featuring Buddy Merriam & Back Roads & more to come!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

MIrabelle Tavern

We're Back! Great sound in this old tavern now home to MIrabelle-fine cuisine & selction of fine wines and beer.!

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Bellport Summer Concert

Bring the family, bring a lawn chair and enjoy a great night of bluegrass under the stars!

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Riverhead Summer Concerts in the Park

Join us for an evening with Buddy Merriam on mandolin and his band swinging & strumming songs from the old days in a new way PLus many of his own original compositions. A treat for the whole family!

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Checkmate Inn

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Port Jefferson Harborside Concert

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Sayville Common Ground

Bring a lawn chair & relax under the stars listening to live bluegrass!

Buddy will have his new CD and NEW! Canvas Tote Bags!!! available for purchase.

Keep it green! (All except for the music, that is.....we prefer our grass blue)

If it rains the show will take place at Islip Town Hall 655 Main Street, Islip, NY

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Make your plans now to be at the #1 Summer Bluegrass Extravaganza in the Northeast.

Music Stage, Workshops, Dance Tent, Kids Academy, food, vendors, camping, jamming & lots of fun!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Riverhead Summer Concerts in the Park

Bring your favorite lawn chair and a picnic for a wonderful evening on the grounds of the East End Arts Council. Plenty of bluegrass to enjoy for all ages!

This event will Cancel if rain

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Garden City Summer Concert

Bring a lawn chair & the kids!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Checkmate Inn

Sit down and have a brew and stay for a set or two!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Belmont Race Track

Bring the family for a beautiful day in beauitiful Belmont Park!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The Checkmate Inn

Stop on by for a shake & howdy, a cold beer & fun night of bluegrass at our favorite hometown spot!

We've got  some new tunes & a whole lot of bluegrass to play

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Belmont Race Track

Join us for an afternoon of bluegrass and races at beautiful Belmont Park! Bring a picnic,. food/drink vendors, playground for kids, TV screens so you can watch the races and relax in the park

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The Checkmate Inn

Join us for a great night of bluegrass and get ready to ring in Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Folk Music Society of Huntington

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Private Party

Bluegrass & Square dance

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Hillside Public Library

Please join us for a fun afternoon of bluegrass!

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Private Party

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

The Checkmate Inn

down home hospitality, live bluegrass & your favorite brew

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The Checkmate Inn

Join us as we return for our first show of 2010 at our favorite hometown place!
no cover

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

This intimate workshop features Buddy as he tells stories about his experiences with the Father of Blue Grass, Bill Monroe; featuring tunes Bill wrote and gave to Buddy and tunes Buddy wrote about Bill.

http://www.bbu.org/jvhome.htm

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

http://www.bbu.org/jvhome.htm

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Giorgios

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Checkmate Inn

OUr last show of the year 2009 at the Checkmate Inn. Come in and start your holiday celebration with Buddy Merriam & Back Roads over a warm fire and your favorite cold brew.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Eastport American Legion Hall

Please call to reserve your ticket-limited seating for this big show!

We will feature a preview of our new season-new songs and tunes from Buddy's new CD.

We appreciate your support through out the years! Please join us for this special night!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Private Party

Friday, November 6th, 2009

PRIVATE PARTY

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Checkmate Inn

First Tuesday of the Month!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

MIrabelle Tavern

Join us for a final night of the season at this historic landmark venue. Fine wines, food.