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Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA

“Once again, Tony has set the world afire with his banjo and his storytelling skills…”— Bluegrass Today Tony Trischka is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians with the many voices he has brought to the instrument. His show honors the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, or, in Trischka’s opinion, in any genre. Trischka recently came into possession of extremely rare recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford, and he transcribed and recorded Scruggs’s note-for-note solos from a number of these, including many songs that were never recorded. Together with his ace band — Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, fiddler Alex Hargreaves and bassist Jared Engel — Trischka will trace the story of Scruggs from his childhood to his final years. “The depth of his genius becomes ever more apparent when I transcribe his solos, which I’ve been doing my entire musical life and with renewed vigor,” says Trischka. “Discovering new twists and turns in his playing is pure joy and, in fact, the inspiration for this tribute show and album.” The show debuted at Joe’s Pub in New York City which drew lots of interest, including an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, a rarity for a banjo player these days. “Earl is my North Star, a lifetime pathway. And I’m not alone,” says Trischka, a banjo innovator and educator who has influenced everyone from Béla Fleck to Steve Martin. “Through his music, this shy kid from Flint Hill, North Carolina went on … Read More »

$37 – $57

Kaïa Kater

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA

“You want some authenticity in your folk music or bluegrass – I give you Kaïa Kater.” – No Depression Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaïa Kater’s jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR’s Tiny Desk, The Guardian, Rolling Stone and No Depression. Kaïa draws on influences rooted in Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia, all of which reflect the diversity of her background; her family’s deep ties to the Canadian folk music scene; her college years spent soaking up Appalachian music in West Virginia and her father’s experience growing up in Grenada, arriving in Canada in 1986, after the U.S. invasion. Kaïa released her first EP Old Soul (2013) when she was just out of high school. Since then, she’s gone on to release three more albums, Sorrow Bound (2015), Nine Pin (2016) and Grenades (2018).  For the JUNO-nominated and Polaris Music Prize long-listed Grenades, Kaia leaned into a wide array of sounds and styles in order to convey a broad range of emotions and topics, most notably her Caribbean ancestry and her father’s experience as a refugee in Canada.  In 2020, Kaïa took part in the Slaight Music Residency at the Canadian Film Center, released a new single, and wrote original music for The Porter (BET+ 2022).

Southern Rail at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth

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

Popular summer series in Falmouth at the lovely Highfield Hall and Gardens. Enjoy a rousing afternoon of high spirited bluegrass and sweet harmonies.

$35 – $45

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Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop

The Bebop 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA

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.

Golden Rod Bluegrass Festival

Golden Rod Bluegrass Festival 625 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, NH

The Goldenrod Bluegrass Festival-2024 will be held on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Goldenrod Grange Hall located at 625 Olde Homestead Highway in Swanzey New Hampshire. Returning are Southern Rail, The Splinters and The New Englanders and for the first time in Swanzey, Mr. Bill.  People of all ages will enjoy a day of traditional bluegrass including standards, originals and gospel tunes. Inside the Goldenrod Grange Hall, patrons will find the Goldenrod Coffee Shop serving coffee and goodies, the gift shop selling clothing including tee shirts as well as mugs and other items related to the festival.  Seating for the BBQ will also be available. Tickets are 40.00 each and include: the day long music festival,  Firefighter's open fire chicken BBQ.  Field Picking near the grounds and plenty of parking at any of the town's school lots conveniently located across the street from the Grange Hall.

Bluegrass Brunch at The Bebop

The Bebop 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Join us for some mimosa's and breakfast while listening to your favorite bluegrass tunes! Feel free to bring your instruments and join in! Hosted by Dan Africk.

JP Jam

Mostly bluegrass jam at the Jamaica Pond boathouse when the weather is nice.

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Monday Bluegrass and Brisket

Remnant Satellite 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

Remnant Satellite location with the Royer Family Band. Food and drink establishment. (This is the old Atwood's place.)

Grain Thief Residency

The Burren 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

Wednesday nights in The Front Room. 5 piece stringband playing everything from bluegrass to old time to cajun to plain ol' Americana.