About HLS and Membership

High Lonesome Strings is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who want to discover and share bluegrass and other forms of traditional music. High Lonesome Strings is supported by memberships and by your generous donations.  High Lonesome Strings is a 501(c) corporation and your donations and dues are tax deductible.

Come join us! We welcome everyone who plays, promotes or just enjoys listening to bluegrass and traditional music. If you would like to be a member, please download the High Lonesome Strings Membership Form

Your Membership in High Lonesome Strings supports and includes:

•  Monthly Publication of “The G Run” Our newsletter which supplies you with Bluegrass related information such as a calendar and free classified ads. Sent via your preference of email or regular mail.
•  Monthly Meetings showcasing a Bluegrass band followed by jam sessions for all levels of musicians. Meetings are held at various locations (check your monthly G-Run Calendar or HLS Website and Facebook Page for specific location):
  • Barber Park, Greensboro NC
  • Hagan-Stone Park, Pleasant Garden NC
  • Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, Whitsett NC
  • Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
  • Stonefield Cellars Winery, Stokesdale NC
  • Triad Stage Cabaret Room, Greensboro, NC
• Annual Free Bluegrass Festival (in May)
•  Discounts on some HLS Merchandise
•  Access to the Members Only HLS Facebook Group
• Bluegrass Jam Sessions at the following locations:
  • Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie, (1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday 7-10pm)
  • Tunes on Tuesday Bluegrass jam at Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC Hwy 68 N, Stokesdale NC (2nd Tuesday from 7-10 pm)
  • First Thursday Bluegrass jam at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Rd, Whitsett NC, (1st Thursday from 7-10 pm)

• Your Band Name highlighted in the G-Run Calendar and included on the HLS Band Referral List

• Your Band eligible for HLS sponsored performance at IBMA

• Youth Scholarships/Eligibility

• Voting Privileges (Voting for the HLS Board of Directors)

For more information about High Lonesome Strings, e-mail us at HLSBluegrass@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook

Joining High Lonesome Strings may not make your banjo bigger but you’ll sure have a BIG time!

This page has the following sub pages.

• Officers/Board of Directors
• HLS “Instrumental” Donors
• HLS Archives
• PITP Youth Scholarships