Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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The Stockwell Brothers

Mole Hill Theatre 789 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH

Mole Hill Theatre presents contemporary bluegrass and folk music quartet The Stockwell Brothers on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm. Bruce, Barry, Alan and Kelly Stockwell's music spans traditional and progressive styles, but their trademark acoustic sound features new singer/songwriter material recast with banjo, alternative rhythms and three-part harmonies.  They cover straight ahead bluegrass songs, finger picked acoustic guitar ballads, full tilt breakdowns and traditional mandolin tunes mixed in with more unusual fare - Americana melodies riding world beat grooves and Celtic, jazzy, even neo-classical instrumentals. Featuring 2005 Merlefest bluegrass banjo contest winner Bruce Stockwell, The Stockwell Brothers have performed alongside artists from Bill Monroe, Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs to Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Jonathan Edwards and Asleep At The Wheel, recorded with Mike Auldridge and Phil Rosenthal of the bluegrass supergroup The Seldom Scene, and toured throughout the United States and in Canada and Europe.  As a trio, they have released two albums, Stobro and Leave My Dreams Alone.  “Tasty arrangements; brotherly harmonies, perfectly blended instruments and great songs.” – Music Revue Mole Hill Theatre is located at 789 Gilsum Mine Road in Alstead, NH.  Tickets are $10 At the Door.  This is an all ages listening event.  BYOB.  For information, call 603-352-2585.  For more information, visit www. stockwellbrothers.com.

$10

The Deborah McDonnell Band at Harvest Grille

Harvest Grille 1 Princeton St., Jefferson, MA

Bluegrass, Country, Americana. With Jackie Damsky, Stu Ervin, Tim Fiehler and Steve Smith, each a veteran of the New England music scene.

Christmas in the Valley

Grass Roots Coffeehouse Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA

A night of acoustic styled Christmas music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass - Dave Dick, Dan Nowlan, Ken Taylor and Bob Dick along with Amy Gallatin, Karen Wilber, Roger Williams, Rick Lang, and Kristine Dick.  Traditional Christmas carols, modern and western flavored songs, and original songs penned by Rick Lang will fill the evening with the warmth, happiness and joy of the holiday season, and there will be lots of fun too!  This group of musicians has been performing together for many years, and there is a wonderful chemistry between them.  The concerts began as CD release parties for Bob Dick of Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and Rick Lang who in 2000 and 2003 respectively released Christmas albums.  Recently Rick Lang has released another CD of original Christmas music entitled "That's What I Love about Christmas".

$5 – $15

BBU Kids Jam

Unnamed Venue Brookline, MA

Monthly Kids Jams in Brookline, MA Our monthly jams are open to all school-age kids, through high school, of all levels of experience. Kids receive group instruction as well as an opportunity to participate in a musical community. Some of our regulars are pretty good players -- and they're welcoming to newcomers, whether beginners or more experienced. The jams are hosted by the kids' parents, and led by experienced, patient and professional educators. There is no fee for the Kids Jam. The Jam is an outreach program of the Boston Bluegrass Union, and is supported by the BBU and your donations.   They are all from 1-4 pm Please email [email protected] for the locations or additional information or call 617-738-8198 For the latest information, click here for the BBU Kids Jam Facebook Page  

Recurring

The Shepherds’ Singularity

Cambridge YMCA Theater 820 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

Come On Over Ensemble Theater presents the world premiere of THE SHEPHERDS' SINGULARITY, a collaboratively devised, physical-theater-driven, futuristic play-with-music featuring tales of hardship, terrible weather, time travel, technology, talking animals, miracles, angels, and singularities. THE SHEPHERDS' SINGULARITY is based on The Second Shepherds' Play, a medieval comedy featuring three English shepherds who time-travel to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus Christ.  Come On Over has incorporated this medieval legend into a futuristic play about the technological Singularity: the premise that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by 2030, rendering human beings obsolete.  Shepherds, technology experts, Bethlehem Pennsylvania, old-school computer games, angels, scorned wives, and sheep collide in this fantastic journey through time, space, and what it means to be human. Directed by Wanda Strukus Music Composed and Directed by Nate Tucker for hammered dulcimer, banjo, guitar, flute, and harmonica. December 3rd - December 13th Cambridge YMCA Theater 820 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA Wednesday - Friday at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm Sundays at 2pm Tickets are $25 for regular admission and $15 for students and seniors.

$15 – $25

Christmas on Minnechaug Mountain

Buckingham Congregational Church 16 Cricket Lane , Glastonbury, CT

A night of acoustic styled Christmas music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass - Dave Dick, Dan Nowlan, Ken Taylor and Bob Dick along with Amy Gallatin, Karen Wilber, Roger Williams, Rick Lang, and Kristine Dick.  Traditional Christmas carols, modern and western flavored songs, and original songs penned by Rick Lang will fill the evening with the warmth, happiness and joy of the holiday season, and there will be lots of fun too!  This group of musicians has been performing together for many years, and there is a wonderful chemistry between them.  The concerts began as CD release parties for Bob Dick of Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and Rick Lang who in 2000 and 2003 respectively released Christmas albums.  Recently Rick Lang has released another CD of original Christmas music entitled "That's What I Love about Christmas".

$10 – $15

Christmas in Brentwood

Pilgrim Church 197 Middle Road (Route 111A) , Brentwood, NH

A night of acoustic styled Christmas music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass - Dave Dick, Dan Nowlan, Ken Taylor and Bob Dick along with Amy Gallatin, Karen Wilber, Roger Williams, Rick Lang, and Kristine Dick.  Traditional Christmas carols, modern and western flavored songs, and original songs penned by Rick Lang will fill the evening with the warmth, happiness and joy of the holiday season, and there will be lots of fun too!  This group of musicians has been performing together for many years, and there is a wonderful chemistry between them.  The concerts began as CD release parties for Bob Dick of Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and Rick Lang who in 2000 and 2003 respectively released Christmas albums.  Recently Rick Lang has released another CD of original Christmas music entitled "That's What I Love about Christmas".  

$10 – $15

Christmas In Historic Newburyport

Belleville Congregational Church 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA

A night of acoustic styled Christmas music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass - Dave Dick, Dan Nowlan, Ken Taylor and Bob Dick along with Amy Gallatin, Karen Wilber, Roger Williams, Rick Lang, and Kristine Dick.  Traditional Christmas carols, modern and western flavored songs, and original songs penned by Rick Lang will fill the evening with the warmth, happiness and joy of the holiday season, and there will be lots of fun too!  This group of musicians has been performing together for many years, and there is a wonderful chemistry between them.  The concerts began as CD release parties for Bob Dick of Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and Rick Lang who in 2000 and 2003 respectively released Christmas albums.  Recently Rick Lang has released another CD of original Christmas music entitled "That's What I Love about Christmas".  

$10 – $15

Barn Burners String Band @ Wamsutta Salon Concert Series

Wamsutta Club New Bedford, MA

The Barn Burners String Band are back for a second time at the famous Wamsutta Club! High energy, beautiful voices, a myriad of instruments all played with expertise and zest. Doors open at 6. Food and beverage service from 6-9. Kid-friendly. The Club is wheelchair accessible.

$12 – $16