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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/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Throedown at Nick-a-Nee's
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday in Providence\, RI! \nWe are the only venue in Providence featuring LIVE BLUEGRASS music every week. We feature a different band every week. (Wednesday 8:30 -11:30).  \nNick-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.  \nThere is NO COVER CHARGE to attend. Nick-A-Nee’s: http://www.facebook.com/nickanees
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-throedown-at-nick-a-nees-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Nick-A-Nee’s\, 75 South Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sal Sauco":MAILTO:salsauco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvery Wednesday 9-midnight.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-at-the-bebop/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:The Bebop\, 1116 Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T030628Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Friday Jam at PCA
DESCRIPTION:Featuring\, but not limited to Bluegrass music\nBring your Guitar\, Banjo\, Fiddle\, Bass\, Dobro\, Harp (all types)\, mandolin\,\nbones\, etc.. and come and enjoy a night of great music. \nThe Parish Center For The Arts (The PCA). 10 Lincoln Street Westford\, MA \nPCA is a BYOB facility\, so feel free to bring snacks\, a bottle\, whatever!\nPlease 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.\nThere are chairs and tables as needed.\nThis is a pass-the-hat event\, with proceeds going to the PCA to offset the cost of our usage.\nWelcome to players of all skill levels and audiences alike.\nFree parking \nMonthly on 3rd Fridays\, 7-10pm
URL:https://bbu.org/event/3rd-friday-jam-at-pca/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts\, 10 Lincoln St\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
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SUMMARY:South County (RI) Old-Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Mondays\, 7-9pm\nSouth County Museum\, 115 Strathmore Rd.\, Narragansett RI 02882\nhttps://www.facebook.com/southcountyjam\nAll levels invited! The South County Jam is a friendly and welcoming jam where newcomers are always welcome. We play a wide range of traditional fiddle tunes\, going around the circle so everyone has a chance to suggest a tune they know and set the tempo.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/south-county-ri-old-time-jam-2/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:South County Museum\, 115 Strathmore Rd.\, Narragansett\, RI\, 02882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20251022T185045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Whately Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Whately Old Time Jam takes place each month on the third Tuesday from 7pm-9pm-ish\, unless there is a special event preceding the jam such as workshop. We gather in Whately Town Hall Audititorium in Whately\, Massachusetts.\nThis is an Old Time jam\, keeping to tunes and songs in the Old Time repertoire. Speed and tunes will be up to those who attend. We’ll go round the circle so everyone can choose tunes and pace. Old Time chestnuts\, waltzes\, obscure and/or crooked tunes\, tunes that don’t resolve\, tunes with questionable chords\, tunes with weird numbers of A/B/C/D/E parts – all welcome if someone can lead it.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/whately-old-time-jam-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Whately Town Hall\, 194 Chestnut Plain Rd\, Whately\, MA\, 01093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20251006T151005Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/2026-08-26/
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:20260827T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T235959
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SUMMARY:Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festivals has something for all ages and it takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World to hear banjos\, fiddles\, and those high\, lonesome harmonies which features many National and Local bands from all over the world. Music happens every June and August. The First Blistered Fingers Festival was established in June of 1991 and 5 years later the decision was made to start the August festival. There are accommodations for Buses\, RV’s\, Campers\, Tents\, Day Attendees and 4 days of entertainment. Come early\, relax and enjoy!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/blistered-fingers-bluegrass-festival-2/
LOCATION:Litchfield Fairgrounds\, 30 Plains Rd\, Litchfield\, ME\, 04350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T230000
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SUMMARY:2nd and 4th Thursdays Bluegrass Jam at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly\, MA
DESCRIPTION: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!) \nThere is plenty of on-street parking. (Meters run to 8pm in Beverly) \nThe 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).
URL:https://bbu.org/event/2nd-and-4th-thursdays-bluegrass-jam-at-backbeat-brewing-in-beverly-ma/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Backbeat Brewing\, 31A Park\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20251218T170303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T170303Z
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SUMMARY:Old Time Jam at The Word Barn
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Jam hosted by Betsy Green first Tuesday of the month\, except August is the first Sunday.\n\n\n\nCome be part of The Word Barn’s monthly old-time jam session!\n\n\n\nAll levels and all instruments are welcome.\n\n\n\nBring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds.\n\n\n\nHeld every third Tuesday of the month. On warm evenings\, we’ll circle up in the Meadow around the campfire; on cooler evenings\, we’ll be cozy inside The Word Barn itself.\n\n\n\nDon’t play an instrument? Come on over\, kick back\, and enjoy the tunes!\n\n\n\nFree admission for all – donations accepted. Registration requested (space is limited).\n\n\n\nAfter catching up\, sharing a pint (or two)\, and choosing a key\, the music will begin\, with a last call for tunes coming around 8:45pm.\n\n\n\nSessions are led by uber talented fiddler\, Betsy Green.\n\n\n\n**Please note and watch the calendar – Old-Time Jam session dates are subject to shift from the 3rd Tuesday as needed due to holidays and conflicts.\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to the NH State Council on the Arts. Their support allowed the creation of this program\, and supports its continuation.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/old-time-jam-at-the-word-barn/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:The Word Barn\, 66 Newfields Road\, Exeter\, New Hampshire\, 03833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20250519T201602Z
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SUMMARY:Crooked River Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Crooked River Gathering is a celebration of the community built around bluegrass and old timey music\, farming\, homesteading\, and artisan creativity. It will feature live music\, vendors\, food trucks and craft beer\, and educational workshops\, community meetups\, and skillshares. \nHeld on land adjacent to the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds\, the event is brought to you by the North Atlantic Arts Alliance and friends who wanted a place to gather over Labor Day Weekend now that the Thomas Point Beach Festival is no more. All of the music\, activities and off-the-grid camping will be in the Crooked River woodlands\, but RV camping and some services will be on the fairgrounds. \nInformation\, the most current lineup details\, and tickets are available at CrookedRiverArts.org.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/crooked-river-gathering/
LOCATION:Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds\, 291 S. Hiram Road\, Hiram\, ME\, 04041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Atlantic Arts Alliance":MAILTO:info@ossipeevalley.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000
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CREATED:20251209T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T170202Z
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SUMMARY:Handsome Ladies jam
DESCRIPTION:A ladies bluegrass jam for all levels that occurs the first Thursday of each month from 7-9 PM at The Haven in Jamaica Plain\, MA \nNote – January jam is Jan 8.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/handsome-ladies-jam/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:The Haven\, 284 Amory St.\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20260204T235645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T235645Z
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SUMMARY:Wright Farm OT Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly jam at a farmhouse in Sudbury. Usually there is a potluck and several rooms to jam in. \nFirst Saturday of the month but check Facebook for the latest: Old Time Music in New England \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/wright-farm-ot-jam-2-2-2-2/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Wright Farm\, 157 Woodside Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20251006T150902Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-09/
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:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20250809T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T183730Z
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SUMMARY:Remnant Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Juliana Bernardi. All levels welcome but not a slow jam\, per se. \nLil’ summary: If you’ve played with me before PLEASE COME DOWN AGAIN I LOVE YOU ALL. If you haven’t\, this is a VERY chill Old-Time jam where everyone has the opportunity to call a tune or sing a song. Bring your instruments\, your vocals\, and all your lovely and quirky personalities that make the magical cesspool of weirdos and creatives we all love so much!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/remnant-old-time-jam/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Remnant Satellite\, 877 Cambridge St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20260327T223043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T223043Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam hosted by Familiar Strangers
DESCRIPTION:Second Wed of the month at Maynard Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center. \nOpen Bluegrass Jam hosted by Greg Young (Familar Strangers).\nAcoustic instruments only. Multiple spaces to jam so depending on the size and mix of skill levels and styles (e.g. bluegrass\, country\, “fiddle” tunes) we might split into 2-3 groups. \nBar will be open! \nStrange\, Yet Familiar…\nWith musical roots firmly planted in bluegrass\, Celtic\, country\, rock and everywhere between\, the Familiar Strangers bend the genres of well known tunes with each double stop of the fiddle\, strum of the guitar\, thump of the upright bass or slide of the dobro.\n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-hosted-by-familiar-strangers/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center – 82 Main Street Maynard\, 82 Main Street\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T220000
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CREATED:20260210T232253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T232253Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Open Jam
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic instruments only.   Multiple jam spaces available.  Depending on turnout\, skill level\, and musical flavors (bluegrass\, country\, fiddle tunes\, and neighboring territory)\, the jam may break into smaller groups so everyone gets a chance to play\, learn\, and stretch out.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-open-jam/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center – 82 Main Street Maynard\, 82 Main Street\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Young / Familiar Strangers":MAILTO:gdy21@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T163741
CREATED:20250709T135232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T135232Z
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SUMMARY:South County (RI) Old-Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Mondays\, 7-9pm\nSouth County Museum\, 115 Strathmore Rd.\, Narragansett RI 02882\nhttps://www.facebook.com/southcountyjam\nAll levels invited! The South County Jam is a friendly and welcoming jam where newcomers are always welcome. We play a wide range of traditional fiddle tunes\, going around the circle so everyone has a chance to suggest a tune they know and set the tempo.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/south-county-ri-old-time-jam/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:South County Museum\, 115 Strathmore Rd.\, Narragansett\, RI\, 02882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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