Banjo Brown Eyes: Margaret "Maggie" Bilby Memorial Concert
Date and Time
Saturday May 11, 2019
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Saturday, May 11, 2019
1pm-6pm
Location
Walker Tavern Complex/Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
13200 M-50
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Description
Head over to Cambridge Junction Historic State Park for a Gospel Bluegrass concert extravaganza on the lawn of Walker Tavern. This special memorial concert commemorates the amazing Margaret "Maggie" Bilby, who passed away in November 2018. Maggie served as the Friends of Walker Tavern president, taught music lessons in the community and was inducted into the Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Honor in 2017.
The concert will feature sets by Red, White and Bluegrass, Front Paige Band, and Out of the Blue. The event will conclude with an open jam session from 4-6 p.m.
Limited edition commemorative t-shirts are available for pre-order - be sure to order yours before they're gone! T-shirts will be available for pick-up at the concert.
~FAQs~
>Is parking available?
Free parking is available at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. Please be advised though, that a Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
>Will there be food available at the event?
Food and drink (hot dogs and Walker Tavern Root Beer) will be available for purchase onsite.
>What is the weather policy for this event?
The concert will take place rain or shine (we've got an extra large tent!), excepting cases of extreme weather. In cases of extreme weather, we will notify the public via Facebook and will email all who have registered for tickets via EventBrite.
>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Questions? Call site historian Laurie Perkins at 517-241-0731.