Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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Beginning Jam Class w Tony Watt

Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA

Beginning Bluegrass Jamming Class (for all bluegrass instruments) -- Saturday, February 1st from 1:30 until 8:30 pm (dinner included) -- learn to jam on singing songs you may have never heard before -- the 7-hour-long class includes a catered dinner at 5:30-ish -- visit bluegrasstuesdays.com/about.html for FREE parking info -- this class will prepare students for most beginner/slow jams -- this class will include multiple opportunities to jam, especially later on -- $145 tuition includes handouts, MP3s, and a catered dinner Contact Tony Watt to enroll.

$145
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Monday Bluegrass and Brisket

Remnant Satellite 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

Remnant Satellite location with the Royer Family Band. Food and drink establishment. (This is the old Atwood's place.)

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Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session

The Old White Church, Center Tuftonboro, NH

The weekly Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass & Gospel Music Jam Session continues at the historic Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro every Tuesday from 6:30 until about 9:30 pm.  Fans of country, bluegrass and gospel music are invited to enjoy an evening of music. There is no admission charge, a donation is requested to help cover operational expenses.  The Church is located on Route 109A, just across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office.  Everyone is invited to attend the jam session while enjoying cookies and a cup of coffee.  For more info call Joe at 569-3861.

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Bluegrass Tuesdays at Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters

Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA

Bluegrass Tuesdays began in Central Square in Cambridge in September of 1993 and has since grown to host regional and national artists on stage and serve as a weekly gathering place for the local bluegrass community. For 27 years, Tuesday Night Bluegrass at The Cantab Lounge was hosted by Geoff Bartley, about whom reviewer Nate Dow wrote, “If Massachusetts were ever to appoint a Folk Laureate, the honor would have to go to the one and only Geoff Bartley." Geoff welcomed nationally-known bluegrass artists to the stage such as Dale Ann Bradley, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, David Grier, Missy Raines, Jim Hurst, Chris Jones, Molly Tuttle, and the late James King. Bluegrass Tuesdays have also been a place where many bluegrass musicians have met and “cut their teeth”, including members of The Infamous Stringdusters, Crooked Still, Della Mae, The Gibson Brothers, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Mile Twelve, and Joy Kills Sorrow. Bluegrass Tuesdays are now hosted by Tony Watt and held at chef Chris Parsons' restaurant Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters in Kendall Square in Cambridge.

Free
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OTAF Old Time Jam at Lily P’s

Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA

Growing out of the success of Bluegrass Tuesdays, Lily P's is now home to a new weekly night of traditional music in Cambridge every Thursday. Old-Time Almost Fridays, named in part because we're just so excited that it's almost the weekend, aims to bring the Lily P's magic to the Old-Time community.  The night will include performances and multiple jams hosted by many talented Old-Time musicians. Old-Time Almost Fridays are hosted by Tony Watt and held at chef Chris Parsons' restaurant Lily P's Fried Chicken & Oysters in Kendall Square in Cambridge. Feature band is at 7 pm then hosts a jam at 8 pm Hosted Jams in the Dining Room: Beginner friendly jam 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Jam 8:30-9:30

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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.

Southern Buffet & Bluegrass in Sudbury with Southern Rail

First Parish Sudbury 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA

Mardis Gras Night  featuring a Southern style home cooked dinner and a the high energy exuberance of  Southern Rail!   Snow date will be Sunday Feb. 9. Appetizers at 4:30.  Dinner 5-6.  Cash bar.  Concert 6-8.  A limited number of concert only tickets will be available.  Last year was a complete sell-out, so reservations highly recommended. Free parking is available at First Parish's Meetinghouse, 327 Concord Road, Sudbury, or across the street, behind Sudbury Town Hall

$6 – $45

BBU JamVal 2025

Sheraton Framingham 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham

The Boston Bluegrass Union is excited to announce JamVal 2025 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel over Presidents Day Weekend, February 14-16, 2025. Just like the original JamVal, this will be a weekend-long bluegrass “non-festival” focused on jamming. There will be dozens of workshops and jams hosted by loads of amazing musicians and teachers, and one big difference from usual festivals: no big stage show to distract from the picking! Stay tuned for ticketing and hotel info.