Boston Bluegrass Union

The Bottom Dollars at the Oyster River Folk Concerts
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Oyster River Folk Concerts, 20 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH, 03824, United States
Oyster River Folk Concerts
Durham Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
7:00 PM
Tickets sold at the door – Doors open at 6:30
Adults $20 Students $5 – Cash Only
20 Madbury Rd Durham, NH
https://www.facebook.com/OysterRiverFolk

Tex's Troubadours at The Grass Roots Coffeehouse
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Grass Roots Coffeehouse, Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA, 01534, United States
Tex’s Troubadours featuring, Dave”Tex”Orlomoski, Bob Dick, Ellen Carlson and John Stey playing a mix of old Country Music & Bluegrass.Doors open at 6:00, food & beverages are available.

Bluegrass Open Jam
2026-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center – 82 Main Street Maynard, 82 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754, United States
Acoustic instruments only. Multiple jam spaces available. Depending on turnout, skill level, and musical flavors (bluegrass, country, fiddle tunes, and neighboring territory), the jam may break into smaller groups so everyone gets a chance to play, learn, and stretch out.

Littleton, NH Bluegrass Jam
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock, 35 Mill St, Littleton, NH, United States
The Littleton Bluegrass Jam gets together on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the
month from 3-5pm at the Loading Dock music venue in Littleton, NH: 35 Mill
St, Littleton, NH
https://www.facebook.com/LittletonBluegrassJam

RIBA Bluegrass Concert
2026-03-21 21:00 - 23:30 | Bally’s Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI, 02865, United States
Blue Highway, Rock Hearts and Four Bridges to perform at Bally’s Lincoln Casino Resort in lieu of the Bluegrass Bash!

The show will be held in Bally’s Lighthouse Bar beginning at 9:00 pm. Blue Highway will be followed by two bands from the Bluegrass Bash lineup: Rock Hearts and Four Bridges. There will be no cover charge or ticket required.

The Cody Sisters
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, United States
The Cody Sisters band is the very heart of contemporary acoustic Folk and Bluegrass in Colorado, the United States, and the UK. Their propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies combine to grip the listener. Along with bass player Will Pavilonis, sisters Megan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Maddie (guitar, banjo, vocals) have forged a new sound that has no equivalent match in the acoustic world today.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
7:00 PM 9:00 PM

The Word Barn 66 Newfields Road Exeter, NH, 03833USA

Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, United States
Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection
Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection is a five-piece band featuring some of the finest musicians in New England. The band features award winning fiddler and singer Erica Brown, Matt Shipman on mandolin, Lincoln Meyers on guitar, Eli Gilbert on banjo and Kris Day on bass. A fun and energetic band, they incorporate a unique and diverse blend of original and traditional music from their Bluegrass, Folk and Country influences. As a band of renowned and respected musicians in their own right, together they form a bluegrass powerhouse of vocal and instrumental expertise that have delighted audiences all over the Northeast and Canada.
Friday, March 27, 2026
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
The Word Barn
66 Newfields Road
Exeter, NH, 03833

The Bottom Dollars at MrSippy BBQ
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | MrSippy BBQ, 184 South Main Street, Rochester, NH, 03867, United States
The Bottom Dollars are a dynamic New England trio featuring Betsy Green, Dave Shaw, and Tim FitzPatrick. Known for their spirited performances, the group brings fresh energy to bluegrass by blending overlooked gems, original compositions, and lively traditional tunes. With tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, and soaring fiddle lines, the Bottom Dollars are a sure bet!
bottomdollars.net

Bluegrass Music Association Of Maine‘s Birthday Bash!
2026-04-11 15:00 - 21:00 | 317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth, ME, 04097, United States
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at the Bluegrass Music Association Of Maine‘s Birthday Bash! Join us for jams, fellowship, and some fantastic performances.
April 11, 2026
317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth, Maine 04097

3:00 PM Guided Jams- all levels welcome!
3:00 PM Songwriters Circle with Ted Demille
5:00 PM Cake and Cheers to 30 Years!
6:00 PM Performances by Old Eleven, the BMAM Board All- Star Band, and the Katahdin Valley Boys performing in their final season.
Door Prizes! Trivia! And More!
Fox & the Fiddle Cafe will be open serving food & beverages.
Tickets available at https://www.mainebluegrass.org/bmam-birthday-bash/
send questions to info@mainebluegrass.org

Homegrown Coffeehouse presents Southern Rail
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | HOMEGROWN COFFEEHOUSE, FIRST PARISH CHURCH, 23 DEDHAM AVE., NEEDHAM, MA, United States
Bluegrass and the world’s best homemade Carrot Cake! What could be better?
Southern Rail brings their upbeat brand of Bluegrass and happy mayhem to the Homegrown Coffeehouse on Saturday April 11 at 7:30 pm
This promises to be another packed house, featuring high-energy exuberant bluegrass with lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar and mandolin.
Come early before the Carrot Cake runs out!

Down Home Up Here Festival
2026-04-18 00:00 - 2026-04-19 23:59 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
Bluegrass and Old Time Festival at Club Passim. Bands all day and night!

Tony Trischka's EarlJam featuring Michael Daves
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
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.
Tony will be honoring the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, or, in Tony’s opinion, in any genre. Trischka recently came into possession of extremely rare recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford, and he has transcribed and recorded Scruggs’s note-for-note solos from a number of these…many songs that Earl had never recorded. His latest album, EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, was nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album and features some of the biggest names in bluegrass. “Earl is my North Star, a lifetime pathway”.
Opening for Tony will be Farayi.

The Bottom Dollars at the Gardner Ale House
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Gardner Ale House, Gardner, MA, United States
Wednesday April 22, 2026

The Bottom Dollars at the Gardner Ale House

6:30-08:30 pm
Gardner Ale House Moon Hill Brewing Co
74 Parker Street Gardner, MA 01440
https://www.moonhillbrewing.com/

Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents Southern Rail
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Linden Tree at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Southern Rail brings their exuberant brand of upbeat bluegrass and happy mayhem to the Linden Tree Coffeehouse. Southern Rail’s concerts feature lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. The annual Bluegrass bash is not to be missed! Tickets go fast, so reserve yours today!
Expect awesome home baked goodies, hot cider and coffee and a packed house!
Note the new location and time: Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield. Sunday 2-4

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2026-05-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is stepping into the spotlight. After several years of wowing audiences as the fiddler for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, the 2x IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year is striking out on her own – fronting a band for the first time and bringing her voice to the forefront. Known for her fiery fiddle playing and pure, rootsy singing, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ debut vocal album ‘I Built A World’ earned her a Grammy nomination this past February, and American Songwriter calls her “a world-class fiddler with a golden voice.”

Bruce Molsky
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Bruce Molsky transports audiences to another time and place with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for his work on the fiddle, Bruce’s banjo, guitar and his distinctive, powerful vocals also resonate with listeners. His combination of technical virtuosity and relaxed conversational wit makes a concert hall feel like an intimate front porch gathering.

Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
2026-06-18 00:00 - 2026-06-21 23:59, 2026-08-27 00:00 - 2026-08-30 23:59 | Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Rd, Litchfield, ME, 04350, United States
Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festivals has something for all ages and it takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies which features many National and Local bands from all over the world. Music happens every June and August. The First Blistered Fingers Festival was established in June of 1991 and 5 years later the decision was made to start the August festival. There are accommodations for Buses, RV’s, Campers, Tents, Day Attendees and 4 days of entertainment. Come early, relax and enjoy!

Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival
2026-06-25 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | JENNYBROOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, TUNBRIDGE VERMONT FAIRGROUNDS, TUNBRIDGE, VT, United States
EVERY JUNE, THE ROAD LEADS BACK TO JENNY BROOK…Held each June in scenic Tunbridge, Vermont, the Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival welcomes you home to four days of bluegrass music, camping, workshops, jamming, and family-friendly fun. Featuring top national and regional artists and the charm of Vermont’s countryside, Jenny Brook creates an unforgettable festival experience for all ages. It’s a place where the music is strong, there’s something for everyone, and you’re always part of the Jenny Brook family—making memories that last a lifetime.

Harry Smith Frolic
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59 | Camp Kiwanee, Camp Kiwanee Road, Hanson, MA, 02341, United States
Old Time Music jamming weekend with a Saturday, midnight rendition of Harry Smith Anthology Vol 3 this year.
Starts Friday at 5 pm thru Sunday 1 pm-ish.
https://www.sacrasoft.com/HarrySmith/

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
2026-07-15 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59 | Grey Fox, 1 Poultney Road, Oak Hill, NY, 12460, United States
Gathering of Bluegrass, Newgrass, and Roots Music
Music. Community. Friends. Family. Enjoy the best in bluegrass in the beautiful Catskill region of New York.
“It’s all about community. Once you go, you know.”

Ossipee Valley Music Festival
2026-07-23 00:00 - 2026-07-26 23:59 | Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 S. Hiram Road, Hiram, ME, 04041, United States
Ossipee Valley is a music festival in Maine. The festival features five stages, food trucks, craft beer, yoga, barn dances, workshops, kids activities, artisan craft vendors and RV and tent camping. It is dreamily situated on the banks of the Ossipee river, amongst tall pines and goat barns, in southern Maine, under an hour from Portland or North Conway, and 2.5 hrs NW of Boston. The event sells out, so don’t wait to grab your tickets!

The festival is known for featuring ascendant acts in roots, bluegrass, americana, folk, world, and blues music, but it is about more than just the music: Ossipee Valley is a community where all are welcome. Moon dancers, flatpickers, gangs of kids on bikes, barefoot granolas and retired RV grandmas, wallflowers, instigators, listeners, players, makers and shakers unite under the fresh summer sky. Come join us.

Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival
2026-08-13 00:00 - 2026-08-16 23:59 | Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival, 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, 05255, United States
A music festival featuring a variety of bluegrass, roots, and Americana music from both icons of the industry and innovative up-and-coming artists. Featuring multiple stages, camping, local food trucks, Vermont craft beer and wine, and a magical Green Mountain setting!
https://www.greenmountainbluegrass.com/mission
Artists include Watchhouse, Molly Tuttle, Peter Rowan, The Steeldrivers, and many more!

Crooked River Gathering
2026-09-03 00:00 - 2026-09-06 23:59 | Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 S. Hiram Road, Hiram, ME, 04041, United States
The Crooked River Gathering is a celebration of the community built around bluegrass and old timey music, farming, homesteading, and artisan creativity. It will feature live music, vendors, food trucks and craft beer, and educational workshops, community meetups, and skillshares.
Held on land adjacent to the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, the event is brought to you by the North Atlantic Arts Alliance and friends who wanted a place to gather over Labor Day Weekend now that the Thomas Point Beach Festival is no more. All of the music, activities and off-the-grid camping will be in the Crooked River woodlands, but RV camping and some services will be on the fairgrounds.
Information, the most current lineup details, and tickets are available at CrookedRiverArts.org.
