Past Bluegrass Related Events

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Liz Longley

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA

Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. With her deeply emotional music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Her self-titled debut album received critical acclaim, being described as “something more; a cleverness, a wit and a mix of musical styles” (Dallas Morning News) and “stunning” (HuffPost). Her follow up album Weightless, released in 2016, was praised as “a thing of beauty” (Pop Dose) and “packed with instantly memorable pop rock songs…” (Popmatters). The Berklee College of Music grad worked alongside 5-time Grammy-nominated producer, Paul Moak, on her much awaited sixth album, Funeral For my Past. The journey of her self-release made music industry headlines when her devoted fanbase raised over $150,000 to help her purchase the rights to and independently release the album. Longley became the #4 most funded solo female musician in Kickstarter history – a story covered by Billboard Magazine. Embraced by the press and music fans alike, Funeral For My Past was described as a “…stunning new album!” (Forbes), “…from Americana to gospel-flavored soul to shimmering pop anthems” (Billboard), and included in “100 Albums Released in 2020 to Put on Your Radar” (Newsweek). The Nashville-based musician has found a loving give-and-take with listeners: Longley shares her music with the world, enriching fans’ lives, and in return, they provide her with the means necessary for her to make music on her own terms. Opener: Brooke Annibale Not confined by any one genre, Brooke Annibale's expressive and beautifully thoughtful songwriting creates a dreamy, dark, and enticing sonic landscape. She has been a favorite among music supervisors and featured in such media as Stereogum, Under The … Read More »

$20 – $25

Hello Stranger: The Songs of Hazel & Alice feat. Hazel Royer, Rachel Sumner, & Maxfield Anderson, Micah John opens

Club Passim Cambridge, MA

Rachel Sumner & Hazel Royer recreate the high, lonesome bluegrass sounds of pioneering women Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerard at Club Passim. With the help of multi-instrumentalist Maxfield Anderson, this trio will transport you to the Appalachian mountains with songs about mining, early feminist anthems, lost parents, and heartbroken lovers. Micah John opens.

The Honey Dewdrops

GuitartownCT at Cafe Amici 1640 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT

Baltimore-based Americana duo, with heartfelt original songs, gorgeous harmonies, and stellar guitar and banjo playing.  Come early for dinner.

$35

Christmas in New England

Grass Roots Coffeehouse Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA

Christmas in New England features original, contemporary and classic Christmas music performed by some of New England's finest musicians. Karen Lincoln Wilber, guitar & vocals Dave Dick, banjo, mandolin, guitar and vocals Amy Gallatin, guitar and vocals Roger Williams, dobro and vocals Krissy Dick, vocals Bob Dick, bass, dobro and vocals This is our 18th year performing together.  More info can be found on our website www.chirstmasinnewengland.net Hope to see you!  Enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season!!!!

$15.00

Mountain Stage hosted by Kathy Mattea, featuring Rosanne Cash

Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA

NPR Music’s Mountain Stage radio show—produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting—comes to Berklee Performance Center with a star-studded showcase celebrating the talented women of the Americana, folk, and bluegrass traditions. Hosted by Kathy Mattea and featuring Rosanne Cash, with other extraordinary artists to be announced.

Christmas in New England

United Church of Christ Boxboro 723 Mass Ave, Boxboro, MA

Christmas in New England features original, contemporary and classic Christmas music performed by some of New England's finest musicians. Karen Lincoln Wilber, guitar & vocals Dave Dick, banjo, mandolin, guitar and vocals Amy Gallatin, guitar and vocals Roger Williams, dobro and vocals Krissy Dick, vocals Bob Dick, bass, dobro and vocals This is our 18th year performing together.  More info can be found on our website www.chirstmasinnewengland.net Hope to see you!  Enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season!!!!

$15.00

Bluegrass Jam Sunday Dec 11, Gloucester, MA, 2-5pm

Diamond Cove Music 57 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA

This is happening at Diamond Cove Music.  Please check out their website to learn more.  www.diamondcovemusic.com

$5

Bull Run presents Southern Rail

The Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Road, Shirley, MA

Wildly popular concert series with an awesome diner menu.  Dinner starts serving at 6.  Performance 8pm in the Ballroom.  Seating is limited, so reserve your seats today!

$20

Joe Walsh Band

Cafe Amici 1640 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT

Contemporary string band with bluegrass roots. Joe Walsh mandolin and vocals, Darol Anger fiddle, Grant Gordy guitar, Brittany Karlson bass, John Suntken percussion.

$35

Chris Thile

Sanders Theatre 45 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA

When Chris Thile takes the stage with his mandolin, you never quite know what you’re going to hear. Classical, bluegrass, originals, and covers are all fair game, and he plays everything with flair and conviction. He will perform selections from his most recent release, Laysongs; the album is a solitary reflection on faith, doubt, devotion, and community—it's his most personal work to date.