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Jay Armsworthy

Music / Sound, Performance

To preserve Maryland’s living cultural tradition of Bluegrass Music in Southern Maryland.

About the Artist

From California Maryland……… A school bus driver by day, Jay Armsworthy has made it his life’s passion to keep the flame of Southern Maryland’s Bluegrass heritage as a bandleader, radio host, and promoter.  Jay has spanned over 2 decades with his radio show, Bluegrass on the Bay, heard on 7 stations.  He hosts many concert series, fundraisers, and festivals in Southern Maryland.  Jay Armsworthy and his band, Eastern Tradition are beloved performers throughout the Chesapeake Bay region and along the East Coast.  To date, they have 4 CD’s including their most recent all recording on the Patuxent Music Record label, titled, "My Best Friend". 

Jay Armsworthy website A Bluegrass Band-Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition Jay Armsworthy website Word Press: Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Traditon Jay Armsworthy website MSAC Artist Registry: Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition

Artist's Statement

2019 Maryland Traditions Heritage Award from the Maryland State Arts Council Lifetime member of IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association Member of the Class of 2005 Leadership Bluegrass from IBMA

Featured Work

Photos

Band & Promo photo of Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition

Videos

Music/Audio

Written Works

Booking

Booking Price: $1,001-$2,000

Jay Armsworthy
301-737-3004
jaychelle1@verizon.net
or
https://www.gigsalad.com/jay_armsworthy_eastern_tradition_california

4 Vocal Mics
5 Instrument Mics
1 DI
4 Floor Monitors

Available Sunday through Saturday, days or evenings.
Travel distance to include all of Maryland and surrounding areas.

National Council of the Traditional Arts
Blaine Waide, Associate Director
8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 450
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-0654

Medstar St. Mary's Hospital
Kathryn Franzen, Director, Hospice of St. Mary's
P.O. Box 625
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 994-3023

Leadership Institute
Deirdre Hackleman, Director of Events
Steven P.J. Wood Building
1101 North Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-2000

The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, Inc
Sarah Brenzo, Director
P.O. Box 209
Prince Frederick, MD 20678