Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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The Gather Rounders

Featuring seasoned musicianship and improvisation, this Maine-based band offers a unique interpretation of traditional bluegrass and folk music through original and melodic compositions that showcase the wide range of their eclecticism and talents. The Gather Rounders’ dynamic instrumental textures take flight with grace while rooted in the soulful vocals of lead singer-songwriter, Caroline Cotter. Along with banjoist Ron Cody, flatpicking guitarist, Lincoln Meyers, fiddler, Eric Lee and upright bassist, Wendy Cody, this group is a powerhouse quintet. The band came to life in 2013, drawing from the members' shared love for all things acoustic, folk and bluegrass at a weekly gig at Gather Restaurant in Yarmouth, ME. With a repertoire of original bluegrass and folk and creative covers, the band has expanded to an ever-widening audience and bring a passionate energy to the stage. Individually and collectively they’ve shared stages with the likes of Darol Anger, David Wilcox, Tony Trischka, Peter Rowan, Bill Keith, Loudon Wainwright, John Gorka, Rushad Eggleston, and Jesse Brock, among others. Together, The Gather Rounders make a brand of modern folk and bluegrass music rooted in tradition yet infused with inventive verve.   band videos: https://youtu.be/U7dptsJ-diQ https://youtu.be/zI3hMj9dHeI   The Gather Rounders (www.thegatherrounders.com) based in Portland, ME, features both talented bluegrass and folk music veterans and exciting fresh faces.   Caroline Cotter (lead vocals) (www.carolinecotter.com) is a singer-songwriter based in Portland, ME. Her debut album, Dreaming as I Do, released in February 2015, reached #5 on the national Folk DJ charts with a #2 song, Bella Blue. Whether performing solo or with The Gather Rounders, Caroline’s captivating soprano voice lends itself to an eclectic repertoire of folk, bluegrass, swing, and world music.   Ron Cody (banjo)(www.roncody.com) is a genre-defying banjoist with recordings … Read More »

$10 – $20

Gospel Bluegrass Concert

Northfield Baptist Church - Main Auditorium 87 Main St, Northfield , MA

Ol' Delmers at it again! Come on by and take in the sounds of some ol' timey bluegrass music in the picturesque town of Northfield Massachusetts.

FREE
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notloB Music Rising Talent 4th Wednesday Series

Cafe - Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave , Somerville, MA

Arts at the Armory Cafe, notloB Music's 4th Wednesday and 4th Saturday (and occasional other dates) home. notloB Music presents rising acoustic student musicians from Boston-area music schools and conservatories at Arts at the Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. Intimate setting - 50 seats. Listening room environment. Sound system. Food! Sandwiches/wraps, soups, salads, pastries, coffee/tea, beer/wine! The full schedule will be posted on or about March 1. We will also be presenting a "professional" series in the same venue on the 4th Saturdays. Since 2007, notloB Music has presented close to 200 Folk, Old-Time, Blue Grass, Progressive String, Celtic and World concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area. For more information: Website - https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts Twitter - https://twitter.com/notlobpresents Eventbrite (tickets) - http://tinyurl.com/notlobtickets Mail Chimp (mailing list) - http://tinyurl.com/notlobmail

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VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAIN

First Parish Unitarian Church 7 Harrington Rd, , Lexington, MA

Ever wonder where Bluegrass and American Folk/Country Music come from?  Come to the source. Voices from the Mountain will take you on a musical journey to Appalachia to explore the Celtic roots of American folk music with songs, dance, and stories.  Retrace the steps of Olive Dame Campbell as she travels in 1907 to the wilds of Appalachia to interview the locals and collect their songs. She is thrilled to discover that the ballads originated in England, Scotland, and Ireland in the early 1700’s but, some 200 years later, were still being sung in the old ways.  

$12 – $20

10’th Caouette Music Scholarship Bluegrass/Country Music Benefit Show

Athol/Orange Elks 92 New Athol Road (Rte 2A), Orange, Massachusetts

Join us for a day of bluegrass music celebrating the life of Bernie Caouette who built Caouette banjo's and supported bluegrass music and people of bluegrass. Julie, along with her family, started this benefit right after Bernie passed away. They have raised money annually to fund the Caouette Music Scholarship program. They have awarded 30 music scholarships in Bernie's memory. This is the tenth and final year for Julie's fundraiser. She is donating the proceeds of the fund to be split between the BBU and Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival in support of future youth music needs. Food/Refreshments/Cash Bar are available all day! Raffle prizes including acoustic guitar, Festival Tickets 50/50 and more. Sound by Steve Abdu. MC - Mike Robinson

$15

VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAIN

First Parish Unitarian Church 7 Harrington Rd, , Lexington, MA, MA

Ever wonder where Bluegrass and American Country/Folk music come from ?  Come to the Source ! Voices from the Mountain will take you on a musical journey to Appalachia to explore the Celtic roots of American folk music with songs, dance, and stories.  Retrace the steps of Olive Dame Campbell as she travels in 1907 to the wilds of Appalachia to interview the locals and collect their songs. She is thrilled to discover that the ballads originated in England, Scotland, and Ireland in the early 1700’s but, some 200 years later, were still being sung in the old ways.

$12 – $20

South Carolina Broadcasters

Spaceland Ballroom 295 Treadwell Stret, Hamden, CT

Beautiful renditions of early bluegrass and old time music of Appalachia. Impeccable musicianship and harmony singing around a single microphone.

$15 – $25

The Whiskey Boys at The Blue Moon Coffeehouse in Rockland, MA on Saturday, May 7th

Blue Moon Coffeehouse 45 Webster Street, , Rockland, MA

On Saturday, May 7th, at 7:30 p.m., The Blue Moon Coffeehouse in Rockland features The Whiskey Boys. The Whiskey Boys are a modern Bluegrass and Americana band. They have sold out such notable venues as the Club Passim in Cambridge and the Firebox in Hartford. They have opened for national acts such as Lori McKenna, Man Man, and four-time Grammy nominated country artist, Trace Adkins. The Whiskey Boys have performed at the Berklee International Folk Festival, the Make Music New York Festival, the New England Americana Festival, the Jamaica Plain Music Festival, the North Branch Bluegrass Festival, the Bluegrass on the Bogs Festival and the Down Home Up Here Bluegrass Festival. In 2010, they were the featured entertainment at the National Governor’s Association annual conference held at Fenway Park and selected as the premiere country act at the Music Mountain Chamber Music Festival where, in 2012, they were joined by Banjo player Pete Kelly, formerly of Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. On the airwaves, they have been heard on programs such as “Tangled Roots” on WHUS and “In the Tradition” on WCUW, “Droppin Knowledge” on WMBR, and “The Boston Local Music Show” on Unregular Radio in MA. Their song “Washington is Coming” was featured on WICN of Worcester’s “Folk Revival” program during host Nick Nobel’s “Presidents” show. Tickets are $10 at the door; children 12 and under are free. The address is 45 Webster Street, Rockland, MA. For more information, visit the Facebook page or the website: www.thebluemooncoffeehouse.com.

$10 – $12

David Grier:Solo guitar concert and workshop

Spaceland Ballroom

3 time IBMA Bluegrass Guitarist of the Year and Grammy winner. His chops and creativity put him at the very top of the acoustic guitar world! "Unfettered explosive invention, that kicks flat-picking world in the pants." says Tim O’Brien.

$15 – $75

Claire Lynch Band

Riverwalk Cafe & Music Bar 35 Railroad Square, Nashua, NH

Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. She was the 2013 Female Vocalist of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and a 2012 recipient of the United States Artists Walker Fellowship. Her career has been decorated with many other accolades including two GRAMMY nominations and three International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist awards in 2010 and 1997. Recently, at the 2014 IBMA Awards, she received two trophies: "Song of the Year" and "Recorded Event of the Year.” Dolly Parton credits Claire with "one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today   Riverwalk Cafe and Music Bar is a unique venue and listening room, delivering "Craft Coffee, Craft Cocktails, and Craft Music" under a single roof.

$25