Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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Jim Hurst in Concert

Acoustic Artisans 594 Congress Street, Portland, ME

Going strong on his own, Jim Hurst combines savvy guitar picking, board vocal range and a musical eclecticism culminating in jaw-dropping performances.

$15

Jim Hurst in Concert

Club Passim Cambridge, MA

Going strong on his own, Jim Hurst combines savvy guitar picking, board vocal range and a musical eclecticism culminating in jaw-dropping performances.

$13 – $15

Barn Burners String Band at THE BLOCK: Beverly Main Streets Block Party

THE BLOCK: Beverly Main Streets Block Party 248 Cabot St, Beverly, MA

BBSB will be playing the awesome Beverly Main Streets Block Party on Saturday, July 30th from 7 - 8 PM. THE BLOCK will take place in Beverly, MA on Cabot Street from Pond Street to Federal Street where guests can walk around, meet up with friends, listen to live music and enjoy street food and drink. Come on up an join us!!

Free

Bluegrass on the Lawn

Bluegrass on the Lawn at Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA

Highfield Hall in Falmouth, MA is holding its sixth annual “Bluegrass on the Lawn” concert on Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Two bands will be on hand: Boston-based Chasing Blue (www.chasingblueband.com) playing at 4:00 and 6:00 and Mile Twelve (www.miletwelvebluegrass.com) at 3:00 and 5:00 pm. Please visit www.highfieldhall.org for more information or directions. Chasing Blue plays a mixture of original and traditional bluegrass material with unique arrangements and a hard-driving style. Mile Twelve is a four-piece bluegrass band that plays both traditional and contemporary bluegrass, emphasizing tight vocal harmonies and lively instrumentals. The rain or shine concert suggests a freewill offering.

Goodwill offering

Barn Burners at Queset Garden Music Series

Queset Garden at Ames Free Library 51 Main Street, North Easton, MA

Join the Barn Burners String Band for a midsummer jam on the beautiful lawn at the Queset Garden in North Easton, MA! BBSB brings you raucous acoustic music, inspired by bluegrass, Americana, folk, and rock & roll (with a little smattering of Irish music every once in a while...). Bring a picnic meal and make sure you wear yer foot stompin' shoes, yer gonna need 'em!

Free

DELMER MULHAN at Mim’s Market Northfield MA

Mim's Market 60 Main St, Northfield, MA

Old timey music and the best sandwiches in town! Come on by and relax on the porch of Mim's Market, eat your lunch, and listen to the boys play the old timey songs. Ol' Delmer is at it again!

Oldtone Roots Music Festival

Cool Whisper Farm 1011 Co. Rd 21, Hillsdale, NY

Traditional mountain fiddling, bluegrass, hot swing, classic country, brass, Cajun and contra music. A family-friendly full camping festival with kids activities, dancing, hands-on instrument workshops led by world-class musicians,  instrument and band contests, Hudson Valley farm-to-table food, libations,  and exceptional national & regional acts on our main, dance, & workshop stages. Cost: Camping or Day tickets available from $10-$100 THE CURRENT LINEUP: Foghorn Stringband Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters Danny Paisley and Southern Grass Tony Trischka Two Man Gentleman Band Brad Lee Folk & Bluegrass Playboys Jese Lege & Bayou Brew Mike Compton Michael Daves Raya Brass Band Run Mountain Tuba Skinny Lucky Five Mail the Horse The Hayrollers The Russet Trio The Farwells Bear Minimum Bash Bish Bluegrass Band Easy Ridin Papas More to be announced, watch the website. More info and tickets: Website: http://www.oldtonemusicfestival.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldtoneMusicFestival

$10 – $100

Lowell Banjo & Fiddle Contest

Boardinghouse Park 40 French St., Lowell, MA

Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in 9 contest categories: Old Time Fiddle, Old Time Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle, Bluegrass Banjo, Ethnic Fiddle, Banjo (Other Styles), Twin Fiddle, Banjo & Fiddle Duet, Youth (14 and under). Contest preceded by workshops: Old Time Fiddle Bowing (Alan Kaufman), Old Time Banjo (Jim Bollman), Bluegrass Fiddle (Art Schatz), Bluegrass Banjo (Rich Stillman), Twin Banjo (Don Borchelt & Ed Britt), French Canadian Fiddle (Adrienne Howard), Clogging (Michael Resnick with Mike Roguska & Dave Fox). Workshops start at 10 am; Bluegrass and Old Time jams start at 11 am; Contest starts at Noon.

Free