Boston Bluegrass Union

The Splinters at Brookline Music Series
2024-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Brookline Private Home, Brookline, MA, United States
Come out to hear the Splinters at Fisher Hill Reservoir Park in Brookline, MA.
100 Fisher Ave Brookline, MA 02445

Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop
2024-08-07 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-08-14 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-08-21 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-08-28 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-09-04 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-09-11 21:00 - 23:30 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
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.

Concord Conservatory Open Bluegrass Jam
2024-08-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Open Bluegrass Jam is back!
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the sanctuary
Open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, singers – join Max Anderson as he calls the tunes, posts the charts, and leads the group (at a manageable speed) through the great repertoire of tunes and songs from the bluegrass tradition.
Open to musicians and those who just want to listen and observe.
Jam dates:
December 2, 9, and 16, January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, and 17, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, 14, and 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26
$10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated to support the program.

Della Mae at Lookout Farm
2024-08-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Lookout Farm, 89 Pleasant St, Natick, MA, 01760-5669, United States
TCAN presents DELLA MAE live and in concert, outdoors at Lookout Farm in South Natick, MA.
The Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick, established in 1651, is one of the oldest continuously working farms in America. Sited on 180 scenic acres, patrons will be seated at spaciously distanced picnic tables that are sanitized between use. Guests can enjoy farm-crafted beer, hard cider, and New England cuisine while enjoying a live concert by Della Mae.
Della Mae is a Grammy-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn.
Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries, spreading peace and understanding through music.
Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance.

Old Time Jam at The Bebop
2024-08-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Groovy old time jam every Sunday night, 7-10 pm.

Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session
2024-08-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-27 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-10 18:30 - 21:30 | 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.

3rd Friday Jam at PCA
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Featuring, but not limited to Bluegrass music
Bring your Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Bass, Dobro, Harp (all types), mandolin,
bones, etc.. and come and enjoy a night of great music.
The Parish Center For The Arts (The PCA). 10 Lincoln Street Westford, MA
PCA is a BYOB facility, so feel free to bring snacks, a bottle, whatever!
Please bring whatever you need, and be sure to police up everything when we go. I ask you to leave no trash, garbage, bottles, cans, etc behind.
There are chairs and tables as needed.
This is a pass-the-hat event, with proceeds going to the PCA to offset the cost of our usage.
Welcome to players of all skill levels and audiences alike.
Free parking
Monthly on 3rd Fridays, 7-10pm

Low Lily at MrSippy
2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | MrSippy BBQ, 184 South Main Street, Rochester, NH, 03867, United States
Ticketed Show
With the release of their new record ‘Angels in the Wreckage’ (produced by Dirk Powell), the Vermont-based American Roots band LOW LILY brings their infectious sound to a new level. With the energy of fiddle music, the introspective quality of contemporary folk, the precision of bluegrass, and the drive of Americana, the members of Low Lily (Liz Simmons, Flynn Cohen, and Natalie Padilla) combine their individual talents into one stunning soundscape.
Low Lily has shared their signature sound with enthusiastic audiences throughout North America and the UK, garnering two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Award wins. In 2018, the band released a full-length album with 2X award-winning title track “10,000 Days Like These” and their original song “Hope Lingers On”, which has been sung by choirs around the world as an anthem for peace and justice.

High Horse at Passim
2024-08-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. A mix of celtic and classical music, it’s a band of brothers playing alternative rock on acoustic instruments, it’s a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals.
Comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl Henry, guitarist G Rockwell, and bassist Noah Harrington; the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions.
High Horse is based in Boston, collecting the skills and artistry learned from their education at the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.
Their debut album will be released in 2024, produced by world-renowned mandolinist Jacob Jolliff and engineered by sound wizard Dave Sinko.

Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival
2024-08-29 - 2024-09-01 | Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, 29 Meadow Rd, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The 2024 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival is a second-generation Bluegrass Festival, and 2024 marks 45 Years of Bringing Bluegrass Music and Family to the shores of Mid-Coast Maine. The festival is a 4-Day event, starting August 29th, 2024. It features world-renowned acts and legendary late-night picking. It truly is a can’t-miss event, where the Music Meets the Sea!

GuitartownCT Presents Kenny and Amanda Smith
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:30 | GuitartownCT, 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT, 06517, United States
For twenty-three years, this duo has been thrilling audiences around the world with their singing and guitar playing. Multiple IBMA award winners, including several best guitar player wins for Kenny, and best vocalist for Amanda. They played at GuitartownCT twice, the last time in 2018, and we are thrilled to have them back!
Bring chair and refreshments.
Outdoor concert at 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT. Tickets $35 at https://www.guitartownct.com.
In case of bad weather we will move inside.

Sierra Ferrell
2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Roadrunner Boston, 89 Guest St, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. Since the arrival of Long Time Coming (her acclaimed debut LP for Rounder Records), the West Virginia-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has earned the Emerging Act of the Year prize at the Americana Honors & Awards, collaborated with the likes of Margo Price, the Black Keys, Shakey Graves, Zach Bryan, Diplo, and Old Crow Medicine Show, and enchanted audiences all over North America and Europe with her high-spirited and dazzling live performance. On her new album Trail OfFlowers, the Nashville-based artist expands her sound while deepening the urgency of her songs, often revealing a wealth of wisdom within her wildly imaginative storytelling.
