Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

JD Williams has asked notloB Music to host his Berklee senior recital. Having presented his most excellent Berklee band, High Rock Mountain, how could we refuse? Sunday, May 3, 4pm Outpost 186 186 Hampshire Street, Inman Square, Cambridge We invite you to read his introduction...."after spending four years in the most diverse and amazing music college in the world, the time has come to graduate. Would you do me the honour of being in attendance as I celebrate my time here and the collaborations that I've been privileged to be a part of? This late afternoon show will feature...", then go on to read the rest in his own Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/1569864056611254/ This will be a fun matinee, please join us. Admission by free will offering (to cover the venue rental and musicians' travel expenses). Contact JD through his website - http://jdwilliams.synthasite.com/ - to get onto the door list. If not subscribed, others will be admitted first come/first served, but the space is small (just 35 seats), so reservations are recommended. Jeff Boudreau  notloB Music - Website ~ Blog ~ Facebook

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes Blackstone Valley Bluegrass to close out the season on May 9. Blackstone Valley Bluegrass has been tearing it up for over 16 years, playing a mix of traditional, contemporary and original bluegrass music.  The shows are energetic, entertaining, and just a good time all around.  Each member is an accomplished instrumentalist and singer and together they have created a unique sound that fills venues every year.  Dave Dick on banjo and guitar, Dan Nowlan on mandolin and guitar, Ken Taylor on bass and guitar, and Bob Dick on guitar, resophonic guitar and bass. The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA. Hot foods, beverages and desserts are available. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the church. Doors open at 6:45 and admission is $12/$10 seniors (60+), $5 students. For more information call 617-429-0347 or visit rockdalechurchonline.org.

Friday, May 29, 2015 Sandywoods Center for the Arts 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, RI 02878 401-241-7349 http://www.sandywoodsmusic.com/ Showtime 8:00 pm

Della Mae returns to Newburyport for their second appearance at the Belleville Roots Music Concert Series. Since its formation in 2009, Della Mae, the Boston bred, Nashville based outfit, has established a reputation as a charismatic, hard-touring live act, building a large and enthusiastic fan base while racking up critical acclaim for its first two albums. Members of the band are Celia Woodsmith-vocals, guitar, Kimber Ludiker-fiddle, vocals, Jenni Lyn Gardner-mandolin, vocals, Courtney Hartman-guitar, banjo,vocals, and Zoe Guigueno-bass, vocals.  

6:30-9:30 With Steve Smith, Stu Ervin, Tim Fiehler and Jackie Damsky

8:30 With Steve Smith, Stu Ervin, Jackie Damsky and Jeff Horton (sitting in for Tim Fiehler)