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SUMMARY:FreshGrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:FreshGrass features roots music traditionalists and innovators on four stages and platforms throughout the MASS Moca museum’s 16-acre campus. Festival programming also includes FreshGrass commissions and world premieres; instrument and industry workshops; pop-up performances and retail; and local Berkshire food and spirits vendors. \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/freshgrass-festival/
LOCATION:MASS MoCA\, 1040 MASS MoCA Way\, North Adams\, MA\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
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SUMMARY:Newfound Grass in Loudon\, NH Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Newfound Grass will be at Meadow Ledge Farm on Saturday September 20th from noon to 3.\n612 Route 129\, Loudon\, NH\n(603) 798-5860\nhttp://www.meadowledgefarm.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=newfound%20grass\n\n\n“Come for the doughnuts\, stay for the music” or is it “Come for the music\, stay for the doughnuts”?
URL:https://bbu.org/event/newfound-grass-in-loudon-nh-saturday/
LOCATION:Meadow Ledge Farm\, 612 Route 129\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Shaw":MAILTO:davjengab@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
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SUMMARY:The Splinters at Portico Brewing
DESCRIPTION:The Splinters\, a 5 piece bluegrass band featuring sweet 3 part harmonies\, plays at Oktoberfest! Come get your leiderhosen on with some groovy bluegrass! \nsplintersmusic.com \nCome celebrate Portico’s Second annual Oktoberfest! We’ll be offering up German beers and food specials\, outdoor games\, live music and Steinholding competitions in our Somerville taproom. Lederhosen and drindls welcomed\, nay\, encouraged! \nLive music starts at 3pm\, food specials ‘til 8pm. Free entry! \n🍻 German beers include: Bauhaus Festbier\, Hurkle Durkle Dunkel\, alongside mainstay Two Point Pils \n🥨 Pretzels and German food specials from Taqueria El Barrio \n🪕 Live Music \n🍺 Steinholding competitions will be held twice throughout the day – sign up and compete to win some sweet prizes! (It’s a thing) \nSee you there!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-splinters-at-portico-brewing/
LOCATION:Portico Brewing\, 101 South Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T213000
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CREATED:20250916T002947Z
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SUMMARY:The Bottom Dollars at Gardner Ale House
DESCRIPTION:Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St\, Gardner\, MA 01440\, USA\n\n\n\nhttps://www.moonhillbrewing.com/
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-bottom-dollars-at-gardner-ale-house/
LOCATION:Gardner Ale House\, Gardner\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T220000
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SUMMARY:Grain Thief Weekly at The Burren
DESCRIPTION:Grain Thief and friends hold forth in the front room at the Burren every Wednesday night. \nNot a concert per se\, but a good hang in this cozy bar in Davis Sq listening to good music.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/grain-thief-weekly-at-the-burren/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled this week - Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
DESCRIPTION:Long-running Bluegrass Jam hosted by Frank Drake. All levels welcome\, but not a slow jam\, per se. \n\n\n\nUsually takes the summer off for festivals\, etc. Contact Frank’s web site to get on the mailing list.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-at-the-burren-3/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
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SUMMARY:Grain Thief on the Cape
DESCRIPTION:House of the Dog- Country and Bluegrass by Grain Thief\nJoin us on Sep 27\, 730pm for a performance by Boston quintet\, Grain Thief\, as they perform their newest work\, House of the Dog\, a masterful blend of country music and bluegrass. House of the Dog is a testament to perseverance\, friendship\, and the simple perfection found between friends\, acoustic instruments\, and a microphone. It is a record that unfolds with effortless grace\, full of brand-new tunes you’re sure you’ve heard before\, and feels as comfortable as broken-in denim. Thematically\, House of the Dog continues the Grain Thief tradition by sharing deep musings on the human experience and wrapping them in everyday tales. This album is destined to take its rightful place in the canon of American music. \nTonight\, Grain Thief will deliver another showstopping performance that will leave viewers wanting more. $25 Members\, $30 Not-Yet-Members. For tickets\, visit www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St.\, South Yarmouth.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/grain-thief-on-the-cape/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:The Roll on Buddies at Smith Orchard
DESCRIPTION:The Roll on Buddies are: \nDave Shaw (banjo) \nGary Darling (mandolin) \nGary Hutchins (bass) \nTim FitzPatrick (guitar)
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-roll-on-buddies-at-smith-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Smith Orchard\, 187 Leavitt Road\, Belmont\, NH\, 03220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
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CREATED:20250925T181251Z
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SUMMARY:The Splinters at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sep 28\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT\nCider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Ave\, Amesbury\, MA 01913\, USA\nRelax on the farm this weekend. Take in free live music from 1-4 pm\, visit our hard cider bar from 12 – 4 pm and grab some farm snacks at the food truck from 11 am – 4 pm. Non-alcoholic sparkling cider available.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-splinters-at-cider-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Ave\, Amesbury\, MA\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T213000
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CREATED:20250903T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T201828Z
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SUMMARY:Luke Bulla and Michael Daves
DESCRIPTION:at Groton Hill Music.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/luke-bulla-and-michael-daves/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Bluegrass & Old Time Country Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Town Hall Bluegrass & Old Time Country Open Mic \nThe Town Hall Bluegrass & Old Time Country Open Mic is back for the 2025/2026 season! Join us at the Chester Town Hall\, 556 Elm Street\, Chester\, VT\, for a full day of live acoustic music\, community\, and fun. Bring your instruments\, your friends\, and your love for bluegrass and old-time country music. \nSeason Dates: \n\n\nOctober 4\, 2025 \n\n\nNovember 1\, 2025 \n\n\nDecember 6\, 2025 \n\n\nJanuary 3\, 2026 \n\n\nFebruary 7\, 2026 \n\n\nMarch 7\, 2026 \n\n\nApril 4\, 2026 \n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\nStage Sign Up & Open Jam: 11:00 am – 11:30 am \n\n\nOpen Mic: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm \n\n\nWrap-Up Jam: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n11:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\nAcoustic instruments only – all musicians and spectators welcome \n\n\nHomemade food\, desserts\, and beverages available for purchase \n\n\nAdmission is FREE – donations appreciated \n\n\nCome play\, sing\, tap your toes\, or just soak up the music and the friendly atmosphere. Help us spread the word so we can pack the hall and keep the music alive all season long! \nContact:📞 802-380-4106✉️ townhallbluegrassopenmic@gmail.com🌐 facebook.com/townhallbluegrassopenmic
URL:https://bbu.org/event/town-hall-bluegrass-old-time-country-open-mic/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 556 Elm Street\, Chester\, VT\, 556 Elm Street\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candi Sawyer":MAILTO:candi@jennybrookbluegrass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T220000
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SUMMARY:Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand w/ Chris Sartori
DESCRIPTION:over the past twenty years Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand have been bringing their brand of original folk music to festival stages\, concert halls\, dance floors and living rooms all over North America and beyond. \nAs teenagers\, they helped define a new generation of contra dance music with their family band The Great Bear Trio and even appeared on the nationally syndicated public radio program A Prairie Home Companion. \nSince then they’ve established themselves as virtuosic multi-instrumentalists and insightful songwriters\, drawing from a wide range of genres including Bluegrass and Appalachian\, Celtic and Quebecois\, Swing and Jazz. \nAndrew and Noah are often on tour with progressive folk roots band The Faux Paws but you can still occasionally catch them performing as a duo\, exploring their deep repertoire and love for American folk music.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/andrew-noah-vannorstrand-w-chris-sartori/
LOCATION:Sadie’s Salon & Speakeasy\, Winchester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Saltojanes":MAILTO:sadie@sadies-salon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T200000
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CREATED:20250819T144419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T144419Z
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SUMMARY:Nippo Lake Bluegrass Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday night from 6-8 pm. Dinner reservations encouraged. \nOverlooking New Hampshire’s Blue Hills mountain range\, Nippo Lake Golf Club continues their Nippo Lake Bluegrass Series which runs from October to April each year.\nThe restaurant is open to the public\, serves very good food at reasonable prices\, and is conveniently located in Barrington\, NH approximately 10-15 minutes north of the University of New Hampshire in Durham\, NH.\nWe hope to see you there. \nFacebook Page
URL:https://bbu.org/event/nippo-lake-bluegrass-series/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Nippo Lake Restaurant\, 550 Province Rd\, Barrington\, NH\, 03825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T213000
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SUMMARY:The Gibson Brothers
DESCRIPTION:There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record. The same thing that led David Ferguson and Grammy Award winning producer and Black Keys frontman DanAuerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such as Hank Williams Jr. and Dr. John: the Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder\, and\, if that’s not enough\, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-gibson-brothers/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
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CREATED:20251006T150902Z
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SUMMARY:Berlin OT Jam
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Friendly old time jam at the 19 Carter community center.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/berlin-ot-jam/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:19 Carter\, 19 Carter St\, Berlin\, MA\, 01503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20250923T010125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T010125Z
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SUMMARY:Nora Brown - Narrow Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nNora Brown was introduced to traditional music by chance as a six year old. What her parents assumed would be standard ukulele lessons were an inconspicuous window to the world of old-time music. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn\, the late Shlomo Pestcoe\, a historian and old-time musician taught Nora old time tunes on the ukulele and through his continued instruction other traditional instruments– the fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar and banjo. \nNora now plays traditional Appalachian music with a focus on banjo playing from Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. Along with mentors in the northeast like the late John Cohen she also has traveled and learned directly from master musicians including Alice Gerrard\, George Gibson and the late Lee Sexton.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/nora-brown-narrow-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251006T151005Z
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SUMMARY:Berlin OT Jam
DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Friendly old time jam at the 19 Carter community center.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/berlin-ot-jam-2/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:19 Carter\, 19 Carter St\, Berlin\, MA\, 01503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251006T184516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T161008Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Marshall house concert
DESCRIPTION:Mike Marshall\, an early member of David “Dawg” Grisman’s N-tets\, and Psychograss\, is playing a house concert with mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg in Woods Hole MA at 7:30 PM on October 22. Details and tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/mike-cat-2025
URL:https://bbu.org/event/mike-marshall-house-concert/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251016T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T154428Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiration\, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with bluegrass musician Rachel Sumner
DESCRIPTION:Winchester Community Music School is offering a special opportunity for bluegrass enthusiasts: a songwriting workshop with award winning singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner. This 90-minute workshop is for any musician who wants to explore songwriting for the first time or expand on their existing songwriting skills. Rachel will offer participants a look into her own creative process: where she finds inspiration\, how she transforms a creative spark into a song\, and more. Participants will also learn specific strategies for editing\, deep listening\, and using familiar songs as jumping-off points for their own original compositions. Open to ages 14 and up. Workshop fee: $15.  For more information or to register\, visit www.winchestermusic.org or call 781-721-2950. 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/inspiration-process-craft-songwriting-workshop-with-bluegrass-musician-rachel-sumner/
LOCATION:Winchester Community Music School\, 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Community Music School":MAILTO:wcms@winchestermusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T220000
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SUMMARY:Sam Grisman Project at Rockport Music
DESCRIPTION:The music that Sam Grisman’s father\, David Grisman\, and his close friend\, Jerry Garcia\, made in the early 90s (in the house that Sam grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded\, it also triggers Sam’s oldest and fondest musical memories. What Sam finds most inspiring about this material is the way their camaraderie and their love and joy for the music simply oozes out of each recording. It is also impressive how deeply they get beneath their favorite songs—whether they are originals\, covers\, or traditional/old time tunes—and how expertly that material was curated.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/sam-grisman-project-at-rockport-music/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T220000
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SUMMARY:The Del McCoury Band
DESCRIPTION:Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists\, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks\, rural schoolhouse stages\, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams\, Del is the living link. On primetime and late-night television talk shows\, there is Del. From headlining sold-out concerts to music festivals of all genres\, including one carrying his namesake\, there is Del. Where audiences number in the tens of thousands\, and admirers as diverse as country-rock icon Steve Earle and jamband royalty Phish count as a few among hundreds\, there is Del.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-del-mccoury-band-3/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20250923T031902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T031902Z
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SUMMARY:DellaValla Trio At Stone Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The DellaValla Bluegrass Trio is made up of siblings Molly (guitar) Joseph (banjo) and John (fiddle)\, playing in and around our neck of the woods and beyond. Growing up playing music\, they have a unique togetherness that only family bands can master. And don’t let their youthful faces fool ya … they are all pro and blossoming. They have recently started branching out into other genres making it a special night for all kinds of fans. \nClick to Order Your Ticket Securely Online
URL:https://bbu.org/event/dellavalla-trio-at-stone-mountain/
LOCATION:Stone Mountain Arts Center\, Brownfield\, ME\, 695 Dugway Road\, Brownfield\, ME\, 04010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251017T130539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T130539Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Concert: “Fiddle Traditions”
DESCRIPTION:Join Winchester Community Music School for a celebration of toe-tapping fiddle tunes! WCMS faculty member Molly Tucker<https://www.winchestermusic.org/faculty/molly-tucker/> and guest artist Casey Murray will present a concert of original and traditional fiddle tunes in the New England\, Celtic\, and Old Time styles. As dance musicians\, they will share music that inspires movement and joy\, in addition to songs they love and original compositions.\nFree admission—all are welcome. A suggested $20 donation supports our concerts and performers. Presented live in Nichols Performance Hall at WCMS and also streamed live on our YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WCMSVideo> and Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/winchestermusicschool> channels. For more information\, visit www.winchestermusic.org<http://www.winchestermusic.org> or call 781-721-2950. 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/faculty-concert-fiddle-traditions/
LOCATION:Winchester Community Music School\, 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251101T181756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T181756Z
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SUMMARY:Tray Wellington Band - Taffeta Music Hall
DESCRIPTION:with The Cody Sisters and Jean-Baptiste Cardineau\nThursday\, November 06\, 2025\, 8:00pm\n122 Western Ave\, 140\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, US \nBanjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner\, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess\, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument. It’s a feat that’s all too rare in these roots genres that seem to value emulation and regurgitation over all else. Instead\, Wellington has time and time again reasserted that his playing style\, and all of the many varied and disparate parts that combine within it\, is wholly his own – and it’s unconcerned with tradition. \nTaffeta Music Hall – Lowell\, MA
URL:https://bbu.org/event/tray-wellington-band-taffeta-music-hall/
LOCATION:Taffeta Music Hall\, 110 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251028T210746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T210746Z
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SUMMARY:Fiddling Workshop with Molly Tucker
DESCRIPTION:Are you a string player who is curious about the art of fiddling? Whether you’re brand new to fiddling or have explored this art form before\, this workshop is for you! In this 90-minute session at Winchester Community Music School\, teaching artist Molly Tucker will lead participants through learning a fiddle tune and exploring what styling can make your playing sound like fiddle playing. The group will also explore chordal and rhythmic ideas to bring the tune to life in their own way. \nThis workshop is open to all intermediate-to-advanced string players. Free for WCMS students; $15 for the general public. For more information or to register\, visit www.winchestermusic.org or call 781-721-2950. 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/fiddling-workshop-with-molly-tucker/
LOCATION:Winchester Community Music School\, 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Community Music School":MAILTO:wcms@winchestermusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20250903T202107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T202107Z
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SUMMARY:Damn Tall Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Based in Brooklyn\, this seasoned trio—Max Capistran\, Sasha Dubyk\, and Avery Ballotta — has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording. With a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle\, guitar\, and bass arrangements\, they embody a unique blend of Americana roots and contemporary style. From intimate local venues to larger global stages\, their captivating performances leave a lasting impression on audiences around the globe.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/damn-tall-buildings-2/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251028T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T210809Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam at Winchester Community Music School
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Winchester Community Music School for an afternoon of spontaneous\, relaxed bluegrass playing! Open to all ages; participants should be able to play simple chords in time. You’ll get an introduction to the world of bluegrass jamming and learn about the kinds of songs you’ll encounter in your local jam scene. Limited to 12 participants\, advance registration required. Acoustic only. Free admission. Hosted by Aiden Schnell\, Guitar & Contemporary Music Department Chair. For more information\, visit www.winchestermusic.org or call 781-721-2950. 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-at-winchester-community-music-school/
LOCATION:Winchester Community Music School\, 407 Highland Avenue\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Community Music School":MAILTO:wcms@winchestermusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251103T231214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T231214Z
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SUMMARY:Fiddle Hell
DESCRIPTION:For many years\, the Fiddle Hell Massachusetts Festival has been a yearly gathering of fiddlers\, cellists\, mandolin & guitar & banjo players\, and singers to meet\, jam\, learn\, listen\, and have fun. It’s both friendly and diverse\, and covers many traditional musical styles. This year\, it’s Nov 13-16\, 2025\, in Westford\, MA\, at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center. \nAs a registered attendee\, you’ll have an amazing choice of 300 workshops\, 20 concerts\, and 40 artist-led jam sessions. Teaching at Fiddle Hell is primarily by ear although sheet music is sometimes available. There are many informal jam locations in the hallways.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/fiddle-hell/
LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn\, Westford\, MA
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Jams and Picking Parties
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Reiner":MAILTO:davereiner88@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251110T222555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T222555Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Bluegrass Band
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Bluegrass Band is an intermediate level ensemble\, ideal for folks who are looking to play bluegrass music in an organized band setting. This ensemble experience will hone in on each instrument’s role as a member of a bluegrass band and give folks the opportunity to sing and pick their favorite bluegrass standards. The course will culminate in a short performance. Let’s pick!  \nParticipants should be familiar with several songs tunes in the style\, play their instrument at an intermediate level\, and hold their own in a jam session. If you’re unsure whether this class is a good fit\, please email Student Services Manager Emma Huggard with a description of your background and we’ll help you.  \nThis is open to all voices and acoustic string instruments. In keeping with authenticity\, the ensemble will fit no more than two of any instrument with an overall capacity of 6 members. 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/concord-bluegrass-band/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, 1317 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:info@concordconservatory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165337
CREATED:20251103T212638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T212638Z
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SUMMARY:Joe K. Walsh and Matt Flinner
DESCRIPTION:Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh present a concert of somewhat\, kinda\, partially bluegrass-derivative mandolin\, mandola\, octave mandolin\, mandocello\, and banjo music in a Woods Hole living room on Friday\, November 14\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM. Details and tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/walsh-flinner-2025
URL:https://bbu.org/event/joe-k-walsh-and-matt-flinner/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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