A roots-based, traditional arts non-profit housed at McDaniel College since 1994 CGOTH celebrates the good news cultivated in the traditional arts.

Joined November 2010
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention! Special thanks to our judges, volunteers and sponsors. bit.ly/3Q0i9AT
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Are you passionate about Common Ground on the Hill? Do you want to help move us into the future? Find out how you can get involved in a deeper way! bit.ly/4wNqTuR
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THIS SATURDAY, May 30 at the Carroll County Farm Museum: 55th Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention. Cash, Performance & Instrument prizes, shade tree picking, concert performances, picnicking. Bring the whole family! bit.ly/4duc9JB
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Common Ground on the Hill Acoustic Roots Songwriting Contest! bit.ly/4uWDrOB
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55th Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention - Sat., May 30. Compete, jam, picnic! Concert performances by the Black-Eyed Suzies & the Livebox; demo by Carroll County Cloggers. Lots of prizes. Family friendly - ticket discounts available! bit.ly/4fpDGgx
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Free jam Wed., May 6, 7-9 PM at the Carroll Arts Center. Bluegrass/old-time, blues/folk, Celtic. All skills levels, all ages, all instruments, singers & listeners welcome. bit.ly/4tdYta8
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Last chance to submit! Acoustic Roots Songwriting Contest DEADLINE: April 30 at MIDNIGHT EDT. Cash prizes! bit.ly/4uaWfJr
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Old-Time across generations THIS Saturday: Critton Hollow AND Benny Bleu-Dakota Karper at the Carroll Arts Center. PLUS Free Jam this Wednesday and save the date for the Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention! bit.ly/4ejV59U
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Looking for your Common Ground on the Hill summer catalog? It's online - but you can also receive a paper catalog. Let us know if you want one! bit.ly/3O0XM5F
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April's 1st Wednesday Jam is cancelled, but there is LOTS more to fill up your spring including concerts, contests, and Traditions Week planning! bit.ly/3Qa34w6
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The wait is over! Registration for Traditions Weeks 2026 opens TONIGHT! Don't forget that concerts & jams: THIS SATURDAY: High Horse, with free beer tasting event! AND 3rd Wednesday Jam TONIGHT at the Carroll Arts Center. SO MUCH MUSIC!! bit.ly/4dtN6GS
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Sharpen your pens and tune your instrument - it's time for the Common Ground on the Hill Acoustic Roots Songwriting Contest! Submissions accepted through midnight EDT on April 30, 2026. bit.ly/4se5uaU
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The blues in many colors at Common Ground on the Hill's Traditions Weeks this summer! bit.ly/4aW4ill
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Traditions Weeks sneak peek beyond the music! bit.ly/4qJyI03
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Concerts, jams and a sneak peek at Traditions Weeks! bit.ly/4aQvYJF
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Take a look at part of our Traditions Week Celtic lineup! bit.ly/4rS73et
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Legends of bluegrass and old-time at Traditions Weeks 2026 - get your sneak peek here! Much more to come! bit.ly/46bzprV
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Get your bluegrass here! Start with the Seldom Scene on Feb. 7 at the Carroll Arts Center. bit.ly/4k5R61G
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February music: Free jams & The Seldom Scene in concert. Get your tix before they're all gone! bit.ly/4qjALsq
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Looking for that perfect gift? We have one that's just the right size for everyone on your list! bit.ly/4pfjM9z
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