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    Dead Girl Songs is an Appalachian-style trio named after the tragic ladies of many a murder ballad. Tracy Jo (on mandolin), Kelly (on banjo), and Hannah (on banjito and guitar) sing traditional and less traditional bluegrass songs in close harmony.  Over the years, Dead Girl Songs has performed with musical friends and family at shows and festivals in Georgia, Nova Scotia, and the Houston, Texas area. 

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    Nov11

    Putting Down Roots 2023

    Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 10:00AMSat, Nov 11, 2023 @ 10:00AM

    Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX 77484

    Dead Girl Songs will be joined by talented friends Nils d’Aulaire, Tristan Young, and Davey Frank. It’s an event for planting grasses in the prairie, so you can come out, eat a hot dog, plant some grass, dance to some bluegrass, maybe pick up a washboard and play along. For more events played by this group of musicians, see https://fireantsbluegrass.com/

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    Putting Down Roots 2023 @ Indiangrass Preserve on Nov 11, 10:00AM

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    New Voices Showcase

    New Voices Showcase

    Friday, June 2, 2023 @ 6:30PMFri, Jun 2, 2023 @ 6:30PM

    Kojak's Fine Foods, 1912 W 18th, Houston, TX 77008

    Dead Girl Songs will be playing some originals at the New Voices Showcase. This time they will be joined by brilliant musician friend Nils d’Aulaire on guitar and vocals.

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    New Voices Showcase @ Kojak's Fine Foods on Jun 2, 6:30PM

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    Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve

    Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve

    Friday, April 7, 2023 @ 7:00PMFri, Apr 7, 2023 @ 7:00PM

    Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX 77484

    Tracy, Kelly, Tom, and John put on a kid-friendly show on the prairie. Instruments are provided for anyone who wants to join in!

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    Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve @ Indiangrass Preserve on Apr 7, 7:00PM

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    Jul15

    Jordan Falls Summer Band

    Friday, July 15, 2022 @ 7:00PMFri, Jul 15, 2022 @ 7:00PM

    Ship's Galley Pub and Eatery , 156 Water Street, Shelburne, Nova Scotia

    Tracy, Kelly, and Tom will play with Nova Scotia friend and musician extraordinaire Pat Melanson!

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    Jordan Falls Summer Band @ Ship's Galley Pub and Eatery on Jul 15, 7:00PM

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    Summer Concert Series

    Summer Concert Series

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022 @ 2:00PMWed, Jul 13, 2022 @ 2:00PM

    The Old Meeting House Museum, 2401 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington, Nova Scotia B0W 1E0

    Tracy and Kelly will be joined by Kathleen Glauser for a Nova Scotia - Texas mashup in an 18th century meeting house.

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    Summer Concert Series @ The Old Meeting House Museum on Jul 13, 2:00PM

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    Jul9

    Jordan Falls Summer Band at South Shore Bluegrass Music Association

    Saturday, July 9, 2022 @ 7:00PMSat, Jul 9, 2022 @ 7:00PM

    The Double SS Bluegrass Park, 140 Samuel Mader Road, New Canada, Nova Scotia

    Come see us play with Tom Barnwell and Pat Melanson at the bluegrass park!

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    Jordan Falls Summer Band at South Shore Bluegrass Music Association @ The Double SS Bluegrass Park on Jul 9, 7:00PM

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    Jul7

    Guild Hall Summer Arts Series 2022

    Thursday, July 7, 2022 @ 7:00PMThu, Jul 7, 2022 @ 7:00PM

    Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne, Nova Scotia

    Tracy, Kelly, and Tom will put on a 2 hour show in various configurations with Nova Scotia friends Dianne Tipert, Kathleen Glauser, Pat Melanson, and Patricia DeMolitor.

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    Guild Hall Summer Arts Series 2022 @ Guild Hall on Jul 7, 7:00PM

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    Armuchee Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival

    Armuchee Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival

    Thursday, May 26, 2022 — Sunday, May 29, 2022Thu, May 26, 2022 — Sun, May 29, 2022

    Armuchee Music Park, 899 Turkey Mt. Road, Armuchee, GA

    Come see us at our favorite home-away-from-home festival! Tracy Jo, Kelly, Tom, and musical friends will be jamming and playing on stage all weekend.

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    Armuchee Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival @ Armuchee Music Park on May 26

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    May13

    Bluegrass Music Knight Out

    Friday, May 13, 2022 @ 8:00PMFri, May 13, 2022 @ 8:00PM

    Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, Texas

    We will play a few as part of the "Second Friday Bluegrass Music Knight Out Show/Jam." on the second Friday in November. There is no charge. Tracy, Kelly, and John will be joined by Tom Barnwell and Natasha Peake on stage.

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    Bluegrass Music Knight Out @ Weekley Community Center on May 13, 8:00PM

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    Sep3

    Armuchee Labor Day Bluegrass Festival 2021

    Friday, September 3, 2021 — Saturday, September 4, 2021Fri, Sep 3, 2021 — Sat, Sep 4, 2021

    Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, 899 Turkey Mountain Road, Armuchee, GA 30105

    Heading back to Georgia for Armuchee this Labor Day. Tracy Jo and Kelly will be with Tom and friends for “the best jammin’ around!”

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    Aug20

    Dead Girl Songs at Canary Cafe

    Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 7:00PMFri, Aug 20, 2021 @ 7:00PM

    Canary Café, 4928 Fulton St, Houston, Texas 77009

    Come have a bite and a drink and enjoy a lovely evening out with us at Canary Cafe! Natasha and Tom will be on stage as well. Fully vaccinated — Our first public performance since the pandemic!

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    Dead Girl Songs at Canary Cafe @ Canary Café on Aug 20, 7:00PM

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    Dec14

    The Houston Mountaintop Band at Lights in the Heights

    Saturday, December 14, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 7:00PMSat, Dec 14, 2019 @ 6:00PM — 7:00PM

    Highland St, Houston

    Catch Kelly, Tracy, Natasha, Tom, and John as The Houston Mountaintop Band at this year’s Lights in the Heights! You can find us on Highland street between Reagan and Northwood. We will play from 6 (at the latest) until 7.

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    The Houston Mountaintop Band at Lights in the Heights on Dec 14, 6:00PM

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    Nov8

    Bluegrass Music Knight Out

    Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 6:30PMFri, Nov 8, 2019 @ 6:30PM

    Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, Texas

    We will play a few as part of the "Second Friday Bluegrass Music Knight Out Show/Jam." on the second Friday in November. There is no charge. More info at https://www.bluegrassrising.net

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    Bluegrass Music Knight Out @ Weekley Community Center on Nov 8, 6:30PM

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    Apr20

    BABA Monthly Show

    Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 8:00PMSat, Apr 20, 2019 @ 8:00PM

    Johnny Arolfo Civic Center , 400 W. Walker, League City, Texas

    The Bay Area Bluegrass Association Monthly show is a free event at the Arolfo Civic Center in League City.

    We go on at 8 p.m., but the stage show begins at 6 p.m. and jamming starts earlier in the afternoon.

    Food and beverages (no alcohol) available in the kitchen.

    More info: http://bayareabluegrass.org

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    BABA Monthly Show @ Johnny Arolfo Civic Center on Apr 20, 8:00PM

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    Aug11

    Jordan Falls Summer Band with Dead Girl Songs

    Saturday, August 11, 2018 @ 7:00PMSat, Aug 11, 2018 @ 7:00PM

    Shelburne Exhibition, John St, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0

    Our first show at the Shelburne Ex! Come see us play with Tom and Aina Jo Barnwell, together with Pat Melanson! Find out where when you get to the fair…

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    Jordan Falls Summer Band with Dead Girl Songs @ Shelburne Exhibition on Aug 11, 7:00PM

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    At the Music Barn

    At the Music Barn

    Friday, August 3, 2018 @ 7:00PMFri, Aug 3, 2018 @ 7:00PM

    Lockeport Cottages and Campground, 3318 Highway 3 Lydgate, Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0

    We will be playing at the Music Barn at Lockeport Cottages Friday, August 3, together with Pat Melanson, Kayla Bolivar, and Tom and Aina Jo Barnwell. We start at 7, but music goes all day. $5 gets you in!

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    At the Music Barn @ Lockeport Cottages and Campground on Aug 3, 7:00PM

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    Armuchee Labor Day Bluegrass Festival

    Armuchee Labor Day Bluegrass Festival

    Thursday, August 31, 2017 — Sunday, September 3, 2017Thu, Aug 31, 2017 — Sun, Sep 3, 2017

    Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, 899 Turkey Mountain Road, Armuchee, Georgia 30105

    We will be performing at Armuchee! Details to come.

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    Armuchee Labor Day Bluegrass Festival @ Armuchee Bluegrass Festival on Aug 31

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    Music Barn

    Music Barn

    Saturday, July 8, 2017 @ 7:00PMSat, Jul 8, 2017 @ 7:00PM

    Lockeport Cottages and Campground, 3318 Highway 3 Lydgate, Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0

    A fun evening of music in the barn at the Lockeport campground! Tom and Aina Jo Barnwell will be backing us up! We start at 7. Come on out!

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    Music Barn @ Lockeport Cottages and Campground on Jul 8, 7:00PM

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    Sep1

    Armuchee Labor Day Festival

    Thursday, September 1, 2016 — Sunday, September 4, 2016Thu, Sep 1, 2016 — Sun, Sep 4, 2016

    Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, 899 Turkey Mountain Road, Armuchee, Georgia 30105

    Find us at Armuchee!

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    Lockeport Campground Music Barn

    Lockeport Campground Music Barn

    Friday, July 24, 2015 @ 7:30PMFri, Jul 24, 2015 @ 7:30PM

    Lockeport Cottages and Campground, 3318 Highway 3 Lydgate, Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0

    Come out to the campground in Lockeport for a great show with Tom and Aina Jo Barnwell along with some other good friends!

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    Lockeport Campground Music Barn @ Lockeport Cottages and Campground on Jul 24, 7:30PM

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    Join us for Chickenskin

    Tune in for a mix of bluegrass, folk, blues, cajun, and other odds and ends as Kelly, Tracy Jo, and Nicolas Castellanos host the Chickenskin radio show, Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on KTRU. Listen in town on FM 96.1 or from anywhere online at ktru.org.

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