About the Boston Bluegrass Union
The Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU) is an all-volunteer New England-based bluegrass music association promoting and supporting bluegrass festivals, concerts, jams, and bluegrass music education throughout the Northeast. Our premiere event is the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, bringing national bluegrass acts to the Boston area on President’s Day Weekend for 34 years.
Board Members
Sumner Blount
Gretchen Bowder
Nancy Harrowitz
Natalie Jensen
Gerry Katz
Janice LeBlanc
Jim McDonough
Timothy Parke
Chris Reckling
Mark Therieau
Tony Watt
Allen Wiegner
Gail Wiegner
Stan Zdonik
The Boston Bluegrass Union has almost 50 years of experience presenting bluegrass concerts, festivals, and educational activities. We pride ourselves on bringing the finest national touring artists to the area, promoting and supporting the wealth of regional bands, and assisting all other bluegrass activities throughout the region.
Membership is $15/year for solos, $25/year for duets.
The BBU is a 501(c)3 non-profit association dedicated to the promotion and education of bluegrass music in New England. Donate Today!
We are always looking for volunteers to help in many different ways. Here are a sample of the possibilities:
- helping out at concerts and festivals
- organizing, hosting, or helping out at jams, workshops, and other educational events
Got an idea for an event? Want to help organize one? We’re also looking for entrepreneurial types to create new events and programs, or become responsible for managing existing events and activities.
You can get involved by emailing info@bbu.org . Let us know what you like to do, and we’ll find a way to get you involved.
Heritage Awards are presented each year of the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival to honor those who have made substantial contributions to furthering bluegrass in New England.
Check out past honorees.