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WCNY Classic FM Supports Bill Knowlton’s 51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic
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July 18, 2024
WCNY Classic FM, Central and Northern New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, invites you to attend the 51st edition of Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the oldest bluegrass concert event in New York and New England. Central New York’s “Mr. Bluegrass,” Bill Knowlton, is co-producer and emcee of the Picnic. Since 1973, Bill has hosted the “Bluegrass Ramble” radio show, Sunday nights on Classic FM.
The Bluegrass Ramble Picnic takes place at Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is free to the public. Attendees will enjoy live music from 16 bluegrass acts, all of whom donate their musical services. Jam sessions will also take place around the venue. Food will be available for purchase, but picnic-goers are also welcome to their own. Additionally, there will be a raffle featuring a brand-new guitar generously donated by Ithaca Guitar Works as the prize.
Bill recommends picnic-goers bring their own lawn chairs and plan to stay the whole day. The concert takes place under a large tent in the park.
Dwyer Memorial Park Address:
6799 Little York Lake Road
Preble, NY 13141
2024 Bluegrass Ramble Picnic Bands:
• Acoustic Desserts
• Atta Boys
• Delaney Brothers (Host Band)
• Gospel Way
• Joe Davoli & Harvey Nusbaum
• Joe LaMay & Sherri Reese
• Kubick’s Rubes
• Lonesome Road Ramblers
• New Snip City
• Northwater
• Orleans County String Band
• Playing in Traffic
• Plexigrass
• Salmon River Boys
• Simmerin’ Stew
• The Atkinson Family
For more information, please visit wcny.org/radio/shows/ramble. Members of the media interested in covering the event, please contact Bill Knowlton at udmacon1@hotmail.com or (315) 457-6100.
About WCNY
WCNY was founded in 1965 as The Educational Television Council of Central New York. Today, it is a public communications organization that produces content across multiple platforms, including television and radio programs, dynamic web and targeted email content, the WCNY CONNECT magazine, and social media. Through its media platforms, in-person and virtual events, WCNY brings local coverage and educational services to Central New Yorkers. WCNY operates four digital, pledge-free broadcast television channels and three radio stations. Classic FM is one of the few radio stations in the world dedicated to locally programmed classical music, and Community FM features local people and local perspectives on immigration, education, veterans, health, arts, science and culture. Learn more at wcny.org.
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