Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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Wrong is Right

Jake Howard - mandolin Sumaia Jackson - fiddle Mike Gaisbacher - bass https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wrong-Is-Right/775779195849012 As tune writers, arrangers, and transcribers, these three vibrant players met through a love of roots music at Berklee College of Music. With combined skill and finesse on their instruments they are paving a way through the acoustic scene as they explore the converging aspects of Bluegrass, Jazz and other roots music. Founded in 2007, notloB Music has presented more than 150 folk, old-time, blue grass, string band and Celtic concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area. Concerts in your home can be arranged. Website - https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts Twitter - https://twitter.com/notlobpresents Eventbrite (tickets) - http://www.eventbrite.com/o/notlob-music-6730833315 Mail Chimp (mailing list) - http://tinyurl.com/notlobmail Share this event - https://www.facebook.com/events/621154541351820/

$5 – $10

JD Williams’ Senior Recital

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

$5 – $10

Newfound Grass in Ashland, NH

The Common Man 60 Main Street, Ashland, NH

Newfound Grass will appear at The Common Man Restaurant, 60 Main Street in Ashland, NH on Saturday, May 16th from 8 to 11 PM. http://www.thecman.com/restaurants-and-menus/common-man-restaurants/common-man-ashland.aspx (603) 968-7030 http://newfoundgrass.com/

Newfound Grass in St. Johnsbury, VT

Newfound Grass will appear at The Catamount Bluegrass Jam in St. Johnsbury, VT on Saturday, May 9th from 7 to 10 PM. Catamount Arts Center 115 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819 802.748.2600 http://www.catamountarts.org/ http://newfoundgrass.com/

Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes Blackstone Valley Bluegrass

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

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.

$5 – $12

Della Mae in Concert in Newburyport on Friday, June 5th at 8PM

Belleville Stage 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA

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.  

$30

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival

Litchfield Fairgrounds 30 Plains Rd, Litchfield, ME

One of the largest family musical events in New England. Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival takes place Wednesday till Sunday. Come Experience the Welcome Home feeling. Kids Music Academy, Camping, FREE Hot showers, Food Vendors, Extra Large Tent. Gates open 8:00 am for Early Bird camping Sunday June 14, 2015.Gibson Bros, Little Roy, Dan Paisley, The Cleverlys, Baker Family & Many more

$15 – $80