Boston Bluegrass Union

The Splinters at Essex County Land Trust
2025-06-13 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The full 5 piece band will be at the Art in the Barn fundraiser for the Essex County Land Trust – Greenbelt.
Art in the Barn is one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the exceptional work of more than 120 regional artists across a diverse range of media. This celebrated, juried show has been a tradition for more than 30 years and is held at Greenbelt’s headquarters in Essex — an iconic plein air painting location and the former studio of renowned muralist Allyn Cox.
Proceeds from this event benefit Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts, supporting the preservation of beloved landscapes throughout the region.

Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave
Essex, MA 01929

Alison Brown at Groton Hill
2025-06-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Alison Brown doesn’t play the banjo.Alison Brown plays music on the banjo.

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes to playing the banjo and the result is a sound that blends the rugged drive of bluegrass with the harmonic sensibilities of jazz.

https://grotonhill.org/concerts/alison-brown-25/

OTAF Old Time Jam at Russell Field
2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Russell Field Playground, 359 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States
Old-Time Almost Fridays jams will be moving to the Russell Field Playground near Alewife in N. Cambridge. It’s less than a quarter-mile from the end of Route 2, has ample parking, and is less than a five-minute walk from the Alewife T Station. The schedule of the jams will remain similar:
7:30 pm Beg/Int Old-Time Jam
8:30 pm Int/Adv Old-Time Jam
Weekly hosts will keep things moving along.
Here’s what we’ve learned about jamming at the Russell Field Playground:
(1) There are two parking lots on Rindge Ave. on either side of the little league park (Comeau Field): the lot with the cul-de-sac (to the west of the field) is usually full, but there’s tons of space in the lot to the east of the ballpark, which is the lot for the Francis J. McCrehan Swimming Pool at 359 Rindge Ave., in Cambridge, MA 02140 (please note this is not the same location as Russell Field, which is the football field next-door).
(2) We often jam near the sprinkler spot (a.k.a. splash pad) near the yellow canopy, which is between the pool, the playground, and the ball field.
(3) There are working port-a-johns right there, so everyone can have that true “festival experience”.
(4) Please bring a folding chair (preferably without arms).
(5) It’s not as well lit as some people might like, so if you have a small camping lantern, you might want to bring one.
(6) Mosquitos were mostly not an issue, but you still might want to bring bug spray or wear heavier clothes, as long as it’s not too hot.

Backbeat Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Backbeat Brewing, 31A Park, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
All pickers, singers and Bluegrass fans are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA. The jam starts at 7pm and runs until at least 10 (usually ends closer to midnight!)

There is plenty of on-street parking. (Meters run to 8pm in Beverly)

The taps offer many delicious brews ranging from NE IPA’s to genuine English style cask ales, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin crust pizzas (available in gluten free and vegan options).

Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop
2025-06-11 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-06-04 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-28 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.

Bluegrass Throedown at Nick-a-Nee's
2025-06-11 20:30 - 23:30, 2025-06-04 20:30 - 23:30, 2025-05-28 20:30 - 23:30 | Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South Street, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Every Wednesday in Providence, RI!
We are the only venue in Providence featuring LIVE BLUEGRASS music every week. We feature a different band every week. (Wednesday 8:30 -11:30).
Nick-A-Nee’s is located in the Providence Jewelry District…right around the corner from Rick’s Road House. The location is clean, comfortable and the street has many lights. The food and drink are VERY reasonably priced.
There is NO COVER CHARGE to attend. Nick-A-Nee’s: http://www.facebook.com/nickanees

Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session
2025-06-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-27 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.

Bluegrass Tuesdays at Lily P's
2025-06-10 17:15 - 23:00, 2025-06-03 17:15 - 23:00, 2025-05-27 17:15 - 23:00 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Jams and concerts every Tuesday at this Cambridge institution, going strong for over 25 years! Check the web site to join the mailing list and find out who is playing this week. https://bluegrasstuesdays.com/

5:15 pm – My Beginner-to-Intermediate Bluegrass Jam continues to meet nearly every Tuesday, but you’ll have to email me at tonywatt@gmail.com to be sure. This is a “teacher-directed” jam where we never know what songs we’re going to play, but we’re limited to no instrumentals and no very fast nor very complex songs.

6:30 pm – Kelley’s Intermediate Bluegrass Jam meets every week and is suitable for those who have some experience jamming already and can play songs and tunes, recognize chord changes, and play well with others.

6:45 pm – Ed’s Fiddle Tunes at 80 BPM Jam now meets in the hallway behind the kitchen, right by the stairwell to the garage. This jam focuses on classic bluegrass instrumentals played at very reasonable tempos.

7:00 pm – Wayne’s Intermediate-to-Advanced Bluegrass Jam typically evolves out of Kelley’s Intermediate Jam and then moves out back unless the weather is nice enough to play outside.

Plus, jamming throughout the restaurant until all hours!

For more information about any of these jams, please visithttps://bluegrasstuesdays.com/jams.html and email me at tonywatt@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Bluegrass Night at Remnant
2025-06-09 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-06-02 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-05-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
Bluegrass and roots bands every Monday night.
Remnant Satellite location in East Cambridge (This is the old Atwood’s place.)

Old Time Jam at The Bebop
2025-06-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-25 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Groovy old time jam every Sunday night, 7-10 pm.

Bluegrass Brunch at An Sibin
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | An Sibin, 1193 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Every Sunday! Hosted by BB Bowness (banjo) and Alex Rubin (guitar) and special guests each week.

Familiar Strangers - Princeton, MA
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 | First Congregation Church – Princeton, 14 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, United States
Princeton Arts Society event

Level Best & Mitch Greenhill at Club Passim
2025-06-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
Bluegrass and Americana with Level Best (James Field, Lisa Kay Howard, Wally Hughes, Joe Hannabach, and Ed Lick) and Mitch Greenhill at Club Passim!

Old Time Almost Friday
2025-06-05 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Every week through May at Lily P’s in Cambridge, MA. Weekly performances and jams all night at various levels, led by local players.

Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Long-running Bluegrass Jam hosted by Frank Drake. All levels welcome, but not a slow jam, per se.

Usually takes the summer off for festivals, etc. Contact Frank’s web site to get on the mailing list.

Long Lost String Band Springfest
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00
Long Lost String Band will be at the Brookline Springfest on Saturday May 31, 1-2 pm.
Join Brookline DPW at their fourth-annual Spring Fest on Saturday, May 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Olmsted Park’s Allerton Overlook. Spring Fest 2025 is a call for environmental action and we urge you to join us as we “Spring into Climate Action” Learn about the exciting community work that’s being done by our partners such as Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, Brookline Mothers Out Front, Brookline Rotary Club, and many others! The event will include environmental education activities, yard games, crafting stations, a tree ID walk, food, and music.
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