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SUMMARY:Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the heart of bluegrass bliss at the only multi-day bluegrass festival in Connecticut! Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Litchfield County\, this annual event stands as a beacon for bluegrass enthusiasts\, drawing together musicians\, fans\, and families for an unforgettable celebration of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. With a rich tapestry of sounds echoing through the hills\, Podunk transforms Goshen into a vibrant hub of toe-tapping rhythms and harmonious melodies. From seasoned bluegrass veterans to emerging talents\, the festival promises a weekend filled with stellar performances\, jam sessions\, kids activities\, round the clock field pickin’ and the warm camaraderie of a community brought together by a shared love for this timeless genre. Join us in this musical journey where the spirit of bluegrass finds its home in the heart of Connecticut! \nhttps://podunkbluegrass.com/
URL:https://bbu.org/event/podunk-bluegrass-music-festival/
LOCATION:goshen fairgrounds\, 116 Old Middle St\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
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SUMMARY:Tony Trishka's Earl Jam
DESCRIPTION:Live on the Lawn \nBring your cooler\, blanket\, chair\, friends\, and family!\nTony Trischka\, banjo\nMichael Daves\, guitar/vocals\nJared Engle\, bass\nSam Stage\, fiddle \nFree for kids 12 and under
URL:https://bbu.org/event/tony-trishkas-earl-jam/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T183000
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SUMMARY:Sierra Hull - Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Lowell Summer Music Series – Aug 10\, 2025 6:30 \nSierra Hull is a virtuoso mandolinist\, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist\, and a groundbreaking songwriter. Recognized for her acclaimed albums 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016)\, she’s also a six-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year – the first woman to ever receive this honor. A pioneer in acoustic music\, Hull has performed on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall\, the Grand Ole Opry\, and the White House. Her artistry has earned praise and collaboration with legends like Alison Krauss\, Béla Fleck\, Dolly Parton\, Brandi Carlile\, and Billy Strings. Hailing from Byrdstown\, Tennessee\, Hull’s innovative sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass yet continually pushes boundaries.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/sierra-hull-lowell/
LOCATION:Boardinghouse Park\, 40 French St.\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T223000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Hoedown
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday Night at The Beehive\nLive Americana & Bluegrass Music\nSpecial Burgers\, Ribs\, Wings\, Steaks\nGreat Beers\, Bourbon & Craft Cocktails \nLIVE ON STAGE:\nJoin us every Monday for a foot-stomping celebration of Americana and bluegrass\, featuring a rotating lineup of talented bands bringing their own unique spin on roots-inspired music. With hearty food specials\, strong drinks\, and a lively\, soulful soundtrack\, it’s the perfect way to kick off your week. \n1st Monday- Caleb Swan Band….young bluegrass virtuosos \n2nd Monday -The Joe Kessler Group-Bluegrass \n3rd Monday-The wonderful Danniella Miraglia \n4th Monday-Goodrich Family Band plays tonight. Goodrich Family is a fascinating mix of deep musicians from the jazz as well as great bluegrass players. Fusion at it’s best.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/monday-night-hoedown/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:The Beehive\, 541 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T210000
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SUMMARY:Remnant Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Juliana Bernardi. All levels welcome but not a slow jam\, per se. \nLil’ summary: If you’ve played with me before PLEASE COME DOWN AGAIN I LOVE YOU ALL. If you haven’t\, this is a VERY chill Old-Time jam where everyone has the opportunity to call a tune or sing a song. Bring your instruments\, your vocals\, and all your lovely and quirky personalities that make the magical cesspool of weirdos and creatives we all love so much!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/remnant-old-time-jam/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Remnant Satellite\, 877 Cambridge St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T235959
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth annual Ocean State Bluegrass Festival\, Friday\, August 15 through Sunday\, August 17\, 2025 at Frerichs Farm in Warren\, RI. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA). \nFull Festival ticket ($40) – includes one camping space for the duration of the event (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) and Saturday workshops and show admission for one person. Additional people staying at the same camp site must purchase a Saturday ticket. Parking for one vehicle (one RV or one car\, if camper or tent camping) at the camp site is included. Dry camping only (no water or electrical hookups available). \nSaturday-only ticket ($30) – includes workshops and show admission for one person. Camping and parking are not included. Saturday admission is free for children 14 years old and younger. \nSunday – Free admission! \nParking is $5 per vehicle\, per day (collected on-site).
URL:https://bbu.org/event/ocean-state-bluegrass-festival/
LOCATION:Frerichs Farm\, 65 Kinnicutt Ave\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Golden Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Golden Shoals is a fiddle and guitar duo with a “rousing old-time-style music that’s fueled by acerbic modern-day wit” (No Depression). They are no strangers to traditional music\, having placed in contests including Clifftop (3rd place 2023\, 4th place 2022)\, Mount Airy\, The Grand Masters Fiddlers Championship and Galax. Often switching instruments between fiddle\, two guitars\, and banjo\, their original songs have been compared to Gillian Welch\, with the added edge of instrumental prowess informed by energetic old time and bluegrass recordings.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/golden-shoals/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000
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SUMMARY:Big Richard at Rockport Music
DESCRIPTION:Big Richard brings their electrifying harmonies\, fiery virtuosity and bold bluegrass energy to Rockport! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album Girl Dinner\, this all-female supergroup delivers a must-see night of high-energy musicianship and irreverent charm.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/big-richard-at-rockport-music/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
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SUMMARY:Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n2 Shows! 4:00PM and 7:00PM
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bronwyn-keith-hynes/2025-08-17/1/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T230000
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SUMMARY:Ragged Union at Club Passim
DESCRIPTION:Ragged Union (Colorado) returns to Boston\, performing songs from their latest release\, Pyramid Stairs. The band has toured since 2014\, with an original bluegrass sound built on outsider songwriting\, unexpected arrangements\, and world-class performance. \nVisit the website for more details\, and check out the new album on Spotify\, Apple Music\, or wherever you stream good tunes! \nClub Passim Tickets \nMonday\, August 18 \n8pm \n$20 \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/ragged-union/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T203000
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SUMMARY:Mr. Sippy's Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays at 6:30 pm bluegrass jam. Acoustic instruments.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/mr-sippys-bluegrass-jam/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:MrSippy BBQ\, 184 South Main Street\, Rochester\, NH\, 03867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T223000
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SUMMARY:Kissing Other PPL
DESCRIPTION:While on tour together in 2022\, Durham based folk duo Viv & Riley\, and Nashville-based singer/songwriter Rachel Baiman talked about the recent records that they had enjoyed. Each time one person would bring up a beloved album or song\, another would chime in with enthusiastic agreement. With hours in the van to daydream\, and hours on stage to enjoy harmonizing together\, the three began to scheme about recording some covers together.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/kissing-other-ppl/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T233000
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SUMMARY:Lonesome Fest
DESCRIPTION:Begun in 2017 as a project to bring Artist/Community friends together in beauteous natural setting.\nSchedule for Music at LonesomomeFestX\n\n\n12- NEBgB\n1- Rachel McCartney\n2- Cormac McCarthy\n3-Tom Pirozzoli\n4-Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen\n5-The Unsung Heroes\n\n\n6:30- Musical Mixer!\n\n\n7:30-The Hazel Project\n8:30- The Mountain\n9:30- TJ Wheeler & The Smokers\n\n\n11pm Close\nFirepit Sing-a-long.\n\n  \n  \nTickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mrsippy/lonesomefest-25 \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/lonesome-fest/
LOCATION:Belgian Meadows Farm\, Lebanon\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T235959
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SUMMARY:Silver Bay Bluegrass Camp
DESCRIPTION:There is no better place to learn how to play bluegrass banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, mandolin\, dobro or bass than at this Wernick method bluegrass camp. Daily lessons with experienced bluegrass teachers and musicians will help you learn how to jam quickly and get right to the fun of playing music together. Classes on harmony singing\, bluegrass lead singing\, songwriting\, soloing\, music theory\, and beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced tutorials on each bluegrass instrument culminate in fun activities like bluegrass Karaoke night\, Open Mic\, a bluegrass gospel Vespers\, and a faculty concert.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/silver-bay-bluegrass-camp-2/
LOCATION:Silver Bay YMCA Center\, Silver Bay NY\, 87 Silver Bay Rd\, Silver Bay\, CT\, 12874\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T235959
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SUMMARY:County Bluegrass Festival - Maine
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the idea of camping out beneath the stars to the sound of Bluegrass music? County Bluegrass\, located in Fort Fairfield\, ME\, is the largest public concert venue in the area that features a large camping area and Bluegrass music festivals. Reserve your campsite with family and friends and witness some most of the top bluegrass bands in the country!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/county-bluegrass-festival-maine/
LOCATION:County Bluegrass\, 119 West Limestone Rd\, Fort Fairfield\, ME\, 04742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
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SUMMARY:Old Tone Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Oldtone preserves roots music and traditional folkways through artist and audience participation; connecting neighbors\, bridging cultures\, and sharing insight and wisdom across generations. \nFoghorn Stringband\, Danny Paisley\, Jesse Lege\, Tuba Skinny and more.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/old-tone-music-festival/
LOCATION:Cool Whisper Farm\, 1011 Co. Rd 21\, Hillsdale\, NY\, 12529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T235959
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SUMMARY:Fiddleheads Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:The focus of Fiddleheads Acoustic Jam Camp is to teach and inspire musicians to play with each other in various styles – both singing and instrumental – and to experience playing in a band setting. Held each year in September\, Jam Camp features hours of jams\, workshops and concerts throughout the weekend. Campers form bands of various styles\, work up and arrange a song together\, and perform in an energy-filled Saturday evening concert. Jam Camp offers guided jams with focus on jamming essentials and techniques – hearing chords\, backup\, playing in different styles\, soloing and having fun! Coaches and Campers jam in various styles Friday and Saturday evenings and often continue into the late night. From blues to bluegrass\, jigs to jazz\, cajun to country and more! We hire top-notch coaches who are not only amazing musicians but who are also great teachers! Coach Info \nRegistration Information
URL:https://bbu.org/event/fiddleheads-jam-camp/
LOCATION:Camp Methodios\, 329 Camp Merrimac Road\, Contoocook\, NH\, 03229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T230000
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SUMMARY:Mountain Grass Unit at The Sinclair
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Grass Unit\, from Birmingham\, Alabama\, is a young quartet redefining bluegrass with a fresh narrative. Comprised of Drury Anderson (mandolin\, vocals)\, Luke Black (guitar\, vocals)\, Josiah Nelson (fiddle\, vocals)\, and Sam Wilson (bass\, vocals)\, they blend tradition with bold exploration. Their journey began with a shared musical passion\, forming a sound that merges bluegrass with country\, jazz\, funk\, rock\, and metal influences. Their debut EP\, “Runnin’ FromTrouble\,” released in 2024\, showcases their original music and inventive covers\, inspired by legends like Tony Rice and Billy Strings.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/mountain-grass-unit-at-the-sinclair/
LOCATION:The Sinclair\, 52 Church Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T180000
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SUMMARY:Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Contest
DESCRIPTION:At the Banjo & Fiddle Contest\, we invite you to come celebrate musical heritage. The repertoire of tunes played during the Contest is what folklorists refer to as traditional music – music practiced by groups of people who share a common ethnic heritage\, geographic region\, or way of life.\nTunes are shared within families and communities and are passed on over generations.\nLocation: Boarding House Park\, 40 French Street\, Lowell. \nRain Location: Durgin Hall\, University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Music\, South Campus\, 35 Wilder Street\, Lowell\, which is located 1.5 miles from Boarding House Park. \nDirections are available at https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/faqs \nFor More Info: Contact: info@lowellbanjoandfiddlecontest.org \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/lowell-banjo-and-fiddle-contest/
LOCATION:Boardinghouse Park\, 40 French St.\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T210000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bluegrass Slow Jam
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bluegrass Slow Jam\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Second Monday of each month\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSeptember through June \n\n\n\n\nThe Slow Jam is the perfect place for novice players\, those just starting their Bluegrass journey\, or anyone who’s a little shy about playing with others. \nWe create the safest possible environment to get comfortable making music with a group. \nWe play through simple\, traditional Bluegrass songs\, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way. \nAll levels are welcome\, and we take special care to support beginners and casual musicians. \nBring your acoustic instrument – everyone is welcome! \n\nLocation: First Church in Dedham – Parish House 45 Bullard Street\, Dedham\, MA 02026 \n\nEnter via Bullard Street.\nPark in the lot behind the church.\nWalk to the grassy quad in front.\nThe jams are held in the Parish House (the low building).\nUpon entering\, turn right and proceed down the short hallway to the dining room.\n\nDetails: Bring a song to share for some fun bluegrass jamming! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/beginner-bluegrass-slow-jam/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:First Church Dedham – Parish House\, 45 Bullard Street\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T235959
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SUMMARY:Strung Together Festival
DESCRIPTION:Strung Together:  A Maine String Band Weekend \n“Where the Ocean Meets the Strings” \nCalling all string-players\, music lovers\, and contradancers! \nTune up your instruments and put on your dancing shoes for a weekend celebration of Maine folk music! \nStrung Together is a unique three-day experience that includes community jam sessions\, contradances\, story-telling\, and workshops. Strung Together is focused on various forms of Maine folk music—music brought to Maine by seafarers\, lumberjacks\, travelers—and homesteaders that we continue to play and love here in Maine. Come prepared to jam and fall in love with the music of Maine! \nExperienced Maine folk music players—including players of Old-Time\, Irish\, Bluegrass\, Quebecois\, and Cape Breton music—and contradancers gather at Strung Together\, providing opportunities for new to advanced players to participate in Maine’s rich musical heritage. Players of all instruments and levels are welcome! \nStrung Together is held at one of the most beautiful places on the planet—the award-winning  Searsport Shores Campground in Searsport\, Maine! There is no better place to celebrate and play Maine folk music than where the woods meet the sea at Searsport Shores Campground. \nProceeds will be used for musician scholarships and to help fund the instrument lending project at the Searsport Carver Memorial Library.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/strung-together-festival/
LOCATION:Searsport SHores Campground\, 216 West Main Street\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250810T173310Z
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SUMMARY:FreshGrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:FreshGrass features roots music traditionalists and innovators on four stages and platforms throughout the MASS Moca museum’s 16-acre campus. Festival programming also includes FreshGrass commissions and world premieres; instrument and industry workshops; pop-up performances and retail; and local Berkshire food and spirits vendors. \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/freshgrass-festival/
LOCATION:MASS MoCA\, 1040 MASS MoCA Way\, North Adams\, MA\, MA\, 01247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250918T172534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T172534Z
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SUMMARY:Newfound Grass in Loudon\, NH Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Newfound Grass will be at Meadow Ledge Farm on Saturday September 20th from noon to 3.\n612 Route 129\, Loudon\, NH\n(603) 798-5860\nhttp://www.meadowledgefarm.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=newfound%20grass\n\n\n“Come for the doughnuts\, stay for the music” or is it “Come for the music\, stay for the doughnuts”?
URL:https://bbu.org/event/newfound-grass-in-loudon-nh-saturday/
LOCATION:Meadow Ledge Farm\, 612 Route 129\, Loudon\, NH\, 03307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250820T212210Z
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SUMMARY:The Splinters at Portico Brewing
DESCRIPTION:The Splinters\, a 5 piece bluegrass band featuring sweet 3 part harmonies\, plays at Oktoberfest! Come get your leiderhosen on with some groovy bluegrass! \nsplintersmusic.com \nCome celebrate Portico’s Second annual Oktoberfest! We’ll be offering up German beers and food specials\, outdoor games\, live music and Steinholding competitions in our Somerville taproom. Lederhosen and drindls welcomed\, nay\, encouraged! \nLive music starts at 3pm\, food specials ‘til 8pm. Free entry! \n🍻 German beers include: Bauhaus Festbier\, Hurkle Durkle Dunkel\, alongside mainstay Two Point Pils \n🥨 Pretzels and German food specials from Taqueria El Barrio \n🪕 Live Music \n🍺 Steinholding competitions will be held twice throughout the day – sign up and compete to win some sweet prizes! (It’s a thing) \nSee you there!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-splinters-at-portico-brewing/
LOCATION:Portico Brewing\, 101 South Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250916T002947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T002947Z
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SUMMARY:The Bottom Dollars at Gardner Ale House
DESCRIPTION:Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St\, Gardner\, MA 01440\, USA\n\n\n\nhttps://www.moonhillbrewing.com/
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-bottom-dollars-at-gardner-ale-house/
LOCATION:Gardner Ale House\, Gardner\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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GEO:42.5750883;-71.998133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250922T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T154650Z
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SUMMARY:Grain Thief Weekly at The Burren
DESCRIPTION:Grain Thief and friends hold forth in the front room at the Burren every Wednesday night. \nNot a concert per se\, but a good hang in this cozy bar in Davis Sq listening to good music.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/grain-thief-weekly-at-the-burren/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250922T154005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T195737Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled this week - Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
DESCRIPTION:Long-running Bluegrass Jam hosted by Frank Drake. All levels welcome\, but not a slow jam\, per se. \n\n\n\nUsually takes the summer off for festivals\, etc. Contact Frank’s web site to get on the mailing list.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-at-the-burren-3/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250923T011730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T011730Z
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SUMMARY:Grain Thief on the Cape
DESCRIPTION:House of the Dog- Country and Bluegrass by Grain Thief\nJoin us on Sep 27\, 730pm for a performance by Boston quintet\, Grain Thief\, as they perform their newest work\, House of the Dog\, a masterful blend of country music and bluegrass. House of the Dog is a testament to perseverance\, friendship\, and the simple perfection found between friends\, acoustic instruments\, and a microphone. It is a record that unfolds with effortless grace\, full of brand-new tunes you’re sure you’ve heard before\, and feels as comfortable as broken-in denim. Thematically\, House of the Dog continues the Grain Thief tradition by sharing deep musings on the human experience and wrapping them in everyday tales. This album is destined to take its rightful place in the canon of American music. \nTonight\, Grain Thief will deliver another showstopping performance that will leave viewers wanting more. $25 Members\, $30 Not-Yet-Members. For tickets\, visit www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St.\, South Yarmouth.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/grain-thief-on-the-cape/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250924T141715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T141715Z
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SUMMARY:The Roll on Buddies at Smith Orchard
DESCRIPTION:The Roll on Buddies are: \nDave Shaw (banjo) \nGary Darling (mandolin) \nGary Hutchins (bass) \nTim FitzPatrick (guitar)
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-roll-on-buddies-at-smith-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Smith Orchard\, 187 Leavitt Road\, Belmont\, NH\, 03220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
GEO:43.4924961;-71.4495184
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120712
CREATED:20250925T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T181251Z
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SUMMARY:The Splinters at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Sep 28\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT\nCider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Ave\, Amesbury\, MA 01913\, USA\nRelax on the farm this weekend. Take in free live music from 1-4 pm\, visit our hard cider bar from 12 – 4 pm and grab some farm snacks at the food truck from 11 am – 4 pm. Non-alcoholic sparkling cider available.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-splinters-at-cider-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Ave\, Amesbury\, MA\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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