The 2024 “First Mondays” lineup at the Salem Senior Center on Union Street has been announced. The family-friendly events are held by Gary John, who manages the “Mason Creek” bluegrass group, and Vicky Sword from the center. The bluegrass/acoustic shows are free, but a tip bucket will be passed around for donations to the musicians. Cake raffles and door prizes will be offered.
Monday, Jan 8:
7 p.m. – Mason Creek
8 p.m. – Blue Connection
Monday, Feb 5:
7p.m. – The Brothers Young
8 p.m. – Bubba Chandler & Mary Butterworth
Monday, March 4:
7 p.m. – Mark & Karen Templeton
8 p.m. – Seph Custer
Monday, April 1:
7-9 p.m. – Maynard & Lee Palmer
Monday, May 6:
7 p.m. – Mike Conner
8 p.m. – Rarely Available
Monday, June 3:
7-9 p.m. – Eastern Divide
Monday, July 8:
7 p.m. – Virginia-Carolina Band
8 p.m. – TBA
Monday, Aug. 5:
7-9 p.m. – Maynard and Lee Palmer
Monday, Sept. 9:
7-9 p.m. – The Guard
Monday, Oct. 7:
7-9 p.m. – Franklin Station
Monday, Nov. 4:
7-9 p.m. – Luv Buzzards
Monday, Dec. 2:
7-9 p.m. – The Bluegrass Brothers
-The Salem Times-Register