Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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Grain Thief Residency

The Burren 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

Wednesday nights in The Front Room. 5 piece stringband playing everything from bluegrass to old time to cajun to plain ol' Americana.

Bluegrass Throedown at Nick-a-Nees

Nick-A-Nee's 75 South Street, Providence, RI

Bluegrass every week featuring local and touring bands from all over New England and beyond. Wednesdays 8:30 - Cash only bar, tip the band, too! Providence, RI's finest dive bar.

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Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop

The Bebop 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Bring your instrument and play some tunes with this talented bunch of bluegrass musicians! Or just come to eat and drink at The Bebop Boston. Every Wednesday 9-midnight.

The New Grown-Ups

The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint 175 Rivers Edge Drive, Medford, MA

The New Grown-Ups put a modern twist on American roots music, blending traditional folk, country, blues, celtic, old time, originals, and bluegrass into contemporary acoustic music.

Concord Open Bluegrass Jam

The Concord Conservatory of Music 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA

The Concord Open Bluegrass Jam is a weekly, community driven jam session that prides itself in being an open space for local musicians and music-lovers to socially engage and create music together. Maxfield Anderson leads the group through vocal songs and instrumental tunes from a variety of musical traditions, including bluegrass, old time, classic country and western, blues, swing, and beyond. Musicians are encouraged—never required—to bring in songs to play with the group. The Jam is open to acoustic musicians including voice, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dobro, bass, cello, harmonica, etc. and at all levels, as well as community members who wish to listen and enjoy the beautiful sanctuary. The Jam is open to the public. A $10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you. July 11, 18 August 1, 29

$10

Harry Smith Frolic

Camp Kiwanee Camp Kiwanee Road, Hanson, MA

Camping and old time jam weekend in Greenfield, MA On the Green River at Camp Keewanee, Greenfield, Mass. July 12-14, 2024 Friday 5pm through Sunday 5pm (No early birds! Day Camp in session weekdays) Suggested donation: $40/weekend or $20/day Summer day camp facilities including: •Unfurnished cabins to play music in (no beds) •Bathrooms and showers •Picnic pavilion & basketball court •Camping and parking on flat ground •Frolicking in the Green River •Swimming Pool open select hours Saturday Morning Secular River Immersions Potluck Saturday Night & Midnight Reenactment Vol. 2 Harry Smith Anthology This volume has everything: fiddle & string band tunes, cajun, gospel, blues, shape note. So study up!

$40
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Bluegrass Brunch at The Bebop

The Bebop 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Join us for some mimosa's and breakfast while listening to your favorite bluegrass tunes! Feel free to bring your instruments and join in! Hosted by Dan Africk.

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JP Jam

Mostly bluegrass jam at the Jamaica Pond boathouse when the weather is nice.

Old Time Jam at The Burren

The Burren 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

Long-standing, weekly Sunday night old time jam led by Alan Kaufman and friends in the Front Room.