Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes “The Stable Hands” on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:30 PM The Stable Hands Band is unique in that it did not start out to be a band, it just happened. It all began with a friendship that grew naturally with an appreciation of the music, and a love and respect for each other. They practice music as an art form within the bluegrass genre and are excited to present their collection of original material. The band enjoys working with each other and collaborating with special emphasis on the fun part of arranging a new song and hearing it come to life. The Stable Hands are Rick and Janet Baskowski, banjo/guitar of North Brookfield, MA, and Sue and Tom Connolly, upright bass/ mandolin of Chatham, N.Y. They are two married couples that have grown into a family of close friends. You will laugh and cry as they deliver their “brand” of contemporary Acoustic Bluegrass. 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.

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000149 EndHTML:0000001851 StartFragment:0000000199 EndFragment:0000001817 StartSelection:0000000199 EndSelection:0000001817 Mole Hill Theatre presents contemporary bluegrass and folk music trio The Stockwell Brothers on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 pm. Bruce, Barry and Alan 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.

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.