For over thirty years, Patent Pending has been performing and recording bluegrass music. The bands tight harmonies and energetic picking were honed through the early years in the Washington, DC music scene, where they held weekly gigs at some of the areas top bluegrass venues. During the 1980s, Patent Pending r ecorded four albums and played extensively. By 1984 the band had b ought a bus and played festivals and shows in twenty-two states. D oors open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. The series at the park's V isitor Center is sponsored by the Friends of Frying Pan Park and V ienna hardwoods in cooperation with the Fairfax County Park A uthority. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $15 i n advance, $18 at the door.

This Sunday performance series, held at Frying Pan Farm Park's Visitor Center, showcases some of the best of local and regional Bluegrass musicians. Food and beverages are available. Doors open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the door the night of the show. All sales are final. Season Pass guarantees reserved seating for all shows. Please contact Frying Pan Park staff at 703-437-9101 to make your selections. Artists include Springfield Exit, East of Monroe, Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, April Verch Band, Special Consensus, Patent Pending, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, and the Spinney Brothers.