Boston Bluegrass Union

Grass Roots Coffeehouse presents Blackstone Valley Bluegrass
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Grass Roots Coffeehouse, Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA, 01534, United States
Our next Grass Roots Coffeehouse concert is on Saturday May 3, 2025 and features Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, a local favorite that has been performing for the Grass Roots crowds for over 20 years! The band plays a mixture of traditional, contemporary, and original Bluegrass music and always puts on an entertaining show. The band consists of Tim St. Jean on mandolin from Putnam, CT, Pete Fein on banjo from Stow, MA, Peter Tillotson on bass from North Grafton, MA, and original band member Bob Dick from Northbridge, MA.

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road Northbridge MA. Admission to the concert is $15. Hot foods, beverages and desserts are available prior to the concert and during intermission. We’ll have turkey chili and a soup of the day, turkey and ham sliders, beverages and desserts all at very reasonable prices! Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7:30 and usually wraps up by 9:30. Proceeds support the artists and the church. The Coffeehouse is run by volunteers. For more info visit http://www.rockdalechurchonline.org or call Bob@ 617-429-0347.

Authentic Unlimited
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Authentic Unlimited will be performing at Belleville Congregational Church, presented by Belleville Roots.
Authentic Unlimied evolved out of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver when Doyle retired. Three members of that band helped to form AU which has been nominated for a Grammy and has won numerous IBMA Awards including Song of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year.

High Horse with Kat Wallace
2025-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. A mix of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Celtic music, it’s a band of brothers playing alternative rock on acoustic instruments. It’s a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals. Comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl Henry, guitarist G Rockwell, and bassist Noah Harrington; the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions.
https://www.highhorseband.com
Kat Wallace is a Boston-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. Known for her fiddle playing in Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light, she’s now writing and singing her own songs on tenor guitar. Her debut album “Grand Design” marks a new chapter for Wallace, showcasing her Americana influences from legendary songwriters like Gillian Welch and John Prine, as well as centuries-old Celtic and English balladry. In her live shows, her rip roaring command of the fiddle is woven throughout the set with original and traditional tunes and adds dimension to her sonorous and lyric driven songs.
katwallacemusic.com

Wright Farm OT Jam
2025-05-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Wright Farm, 157 Woodside Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
Monthly jam at a farmhouse in Sudbury. Usually there is a potluck and several rooms to jam in.
First Saturday of the month but check Facebook for the latest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172490962805839

Adam Hurt and Beth Williams Hartness
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
OTAF Night at Lily P’s
Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt has fused several traditional old-time idioms to create his own elegantly innovative clawhammer banjo style, having been introduced to the instrument at age eleven in his native Minnesota. A respected performer and teacher of traditional music, Adam has played at the Kennedy Center, conducted banjo and fiddle workshops at many venues around the country and abroad, and been featured on the cover of Banjo Newsletter. Since moving south in 2002, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions, including four first-place finishes at Clifftop, and he has claimed several state banjo and fiddle championships.

Familiar Strangers at Dirigible Brewing
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Dirigible Brewing, 24 Porter Rd, Littleton, MA, United States
With musical roots firmly planted in bluegrass, Celtic, country, rock and everywhere between, the Familiar Strangers bend the genres of well known tunes with each double stop of the fiddle, strum of the guitar, thump of the upright bass or slide of the dobro.

Ruta Beggars at Follen Church
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come join us for a night of live music and fun at 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington on Fri May 16 2025 at 7:30 PM!
Appealing to traditional and progressive acoustic music fans alike, The Ruta Beggars combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun. They have been praised for their creative yet tasteful arrangements and charming performances.
Andrew Sue Wing will open.

Mark Schatz - The Solo Concert
2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | A private home in Harvard, Mass., email notlobreservations@gmail.com, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Presented by notloB Parlour Concerts
At a private residence in Harvard, Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm
Concert: 7:00pmNOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR CONCERT AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN HARVARD, MASSACHUSETTS. PLEASE READ “RESERVATIONS”/”VENUE”/“CAPACITY” BELOW.

(Harvard, Mass) Since 2007, notloB has presented >200 not-for-profit folk, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and progressive string concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area, and in Harvard since 2019. Welcome back, Mark Schatz, who performed at notloB concert #215 on August 24, 2019. This performance will be outdoors; if inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
A two-time winner of the IBMA Bass Player of the Year Award, Mark is best known for his contributions on some of the most iconic recordings in bluegrass by artists such as Tony Rice, Bela Fleck, John Hartford, Claire Lynch, Tim O’Brien, Sara Jarosz, and Nickel Creek. But Mark is also a master of the clawhammer banjo and is featured playing his own compositions on two solo projects on Rounder Records, BRAND NEW OLD TYME WAY and STEPPIN’ IN THE BOILER HOUSE. Mark is always ready to cut loose with some Southern Appalachian clogging and hambone, and his stagecraft was honed through a long association with the acclaimed Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, for whom he still serves as Musical Director.
“Mark Schatz – The Solo Concert” offers Mark the opportunity to engage an audience in a very personal way with his unique and animated charm and broad skill set. He pulls out all of the stops on banjo, bass and guitar, presenting songs, stories, and tunes, tapping on a board, dancing, and reciting poetry, offering a vaudevillian feast for the eyes and ears.
Always in demand both in the studio and on the road, Mark appears on Bela Fleck’s most recent Grammy nominated project, Rhapsody in Blue. He appears as well on an upcoming solo project by Rick Faris.
Mark currently resides in Berkeley, California with his wife, Lisa Berman-Schatz, who is a graphic designer and fellow musician.
ARTIST’S WEBSITE: https://www.markschatz.net/
ARTIST’S VIDEO: Mark Schatz – The Solo Concert – https://youtu.be/2ZhdYDJqh4o
ADMISSION is by free-will offering, suggested amounts: Adults $20-25, teens and seniors $10-15. Cash at the door.
VENUE: The concert will be presented at a private residence in Harvard, Massachusetts. The address will be shared when the reservation request is confirmed. Please bring a folding chair or blanket. BYOB / snacks.
CAPACITY: If the performance is outdoors, the capacity is 35. If, due to inclement weather, it has to be moved indoors, seating is limited to the first 20 reservation holders. The in/out decision will be made by 4pm and patrons informed via email.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Mask-friendly.
UPCOMING: Tuesday, September 9 – Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira – “As 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award Winners, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira are a dynamic fiddle & cello duo. Fusing traditional and contemporary music styles, they create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. Complemented by lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.” https://jocelynandellen.com/

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
Please email notloBreservations at gmail dot com
Include your name, which concert(s) you are requesting to reserve, the best way to reach you, and number in your party. Confirmation and queue position will be sent via email.
ABOUT NOTLOB PARLOUR CONCERTS: Since 2007, notloB has presented >200 not-for-profit folk, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and progressive string concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area. Concerts in your home can be arranged.
Email – notlobreservations at gmail dot com
Mailing list ~ https://groups.google.com/g/notlob-parlour-concerts/
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Blog – https://notlobmusic.blogspot.com/
Phone – 413-658-4585

Black Creek Fiddlers Reunion
2025-05-23 00:00 - 2025-05-25 23:59 | Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand St, Altamont, NY, United States
Old Time Music Gathering on Altamont Fairgrounds outside Albany, NY
Camping, music, workshops, Saturday potluck.
The Festival opens at 3 pm on Friday. Sign up/in and grab your festival wristband at the Welcome Tent.
The Festival officially closes at noon on Sunday, when we begin packing up chairs, tables, and pop-ups. Please grab a few chairs and bring them up to the volunteers for packing!

Long Lost String Band Springfest
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
Long Lost String Band will be at the Brookline Springfest on Saturday May 31, 1-2 pm.
Join Brookline DPW at their fourth-annual Spring Fest on Saturday, May 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Olmsted Park’s Allerton Overlook. Spring Fest 2025 is a call for environmental action and we urge you to join us as we “Spring into Climate Action” Learn about the exciting community work that’s being done by our partners such as Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, Brookline Mothers Out Front, Brookline Rotary Club, and many others! The event will include environmental education activities, yard games, crafting stations, a tree ID walk, food, and music.
Learn More

Level Best & Mitch Greenhill at Club Passim
2025-06-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
Bluegrass and Americana with Level Best (James Field, Lisa Kay Howard, Wally Hughes, Joe Hannabach, and Ed Lick) and Mitch Greenhill at Club Passim!

Familiar Strangers - Princeton, MA
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 | First Congregation Church – Princeton, 14 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, United States
Princeton Arts Society event

OTAF Old Time Jam at Russell Field
2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Russell Field Playground, 359 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States
Old-Time Almost Fridays jams will be moving to the Russell Field Playground near Alewife in N. Cambridge. It’s less than a quarter-mile from the end of Route 2, has ample parking, and is less than a five-minute walk from the Alewife T Station. The schedule of the jams will remain similar:
7:30 pm Beg/Int Old-Time Jam
8:30 pm Int/Adv Old-Time Jam
Weekly hosts will keep things moving along.
Here’s what we’ve learned about jamming at the Russell Field Playground:
(1) There are two parking lots on Rindge Ave. on either side of the little league park (Comeau Field): the lot with the cul-de-sac (to the west of the field) is usually full, but there’s tons of space in the lot to the east of the ballpark, which is the lot for the Francis J. McCrehan Swimming Pool at 359 Rindge Ave., in Cambridge, MA 02140 (please note this is not the same location as Russell Field, which is the football field next-door).
(2) We often jam near the sprinkler spot (a.k.a. splash pad) near the yellow canopy, which is between the pool, the playground, and the ball field.
(3) There are working port-a-johns right there, so everyone can have that true “festival experience”.
(4) Please bring a folding chair (preferably without arms).
(5) It’s not as well lit as some people might like, so if you have a small camping lantern, you might want to bring one.
(6) Mosquitos were mostly not an issue, but you still might want to bring bug spray or wear heavier clothes, as long as it’s not too hot.

Alison Brown at Groton Hill
2025-06-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Alison Brown doesn’t play the banjo.Alison Brown plays music on the banjo.

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes to playing the banjo and the result is a sound that blends the rugged drive of bluegrass with the harmonic sensibilities of jazz.

Alison Brown

The Splinters at Essex County Land Trust
2025-06-13 17:00 - 20:30 | MA
The full 5 piece band will be at the Art in the Barn fundraiser for the Essex County Land Trust – Greenbelt.
Art in the Barn is one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the exceptional work of more than 120 regional artists across a diverse range of media. This celebrated, juried show has been a tradition for more than 30 years and is held at Greenbelt’s headquarters in Essex — an iconic plein air painting location and the former studio of renowned muralist Allyn Cox.
Proceeds from this event benefit Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts, supporting the preservation of beloved landscapes throughout the region.

Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave
Essex, MA 01929

The Hazel Project at The Dance Hall
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, ME, 03904, United States
The Hazel Project pays tribute to the music written or recorded by bluegrass pioneers and legendary musicians, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard. Hazel and Alice tackled subjects from social injustice to the hardships of workers, as well as love and loss. With Betsy Heron (fiddle), Gretchen Bowder (banjo), Whitney Roy (guitar), and Lindsay Lassonde (bass), The Hazel Project features sweet soaring harmonies and tasteful tunes – traditional grassroots music to fill your heart and soul.

The Splinters Duo
2025-06-14 11:30 - 14:00 | MA
It’s Strawberry Festival season at Hanson’s Farm in Framingham! Pick your own, or buy them in the store. They have picnic areas, an ice cream truck, games, beer, and food for purchase.J and Chris will be holding down the farm vibes.
Hanson Farms
20 Nixon Rd Framingham, MA

Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project
2025-06-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Treehouse Brewing- Charlton, 129 Sturbridge Road, Charlton, MA, 01507, United States
DSP Presale: Thursday, 4/17 at 10am (Join the NE email list HERE by 12pm Wednesday for presale info)
Public On Sale: Friday, April 18 at 10am
Join us outdoors at Tree House Brewing Company for an incredible performance with…
Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way and more!

Bluegrass Tuesdays Jam at Russell Field
2025-06-17 18:45 - 22:30 | Russell Field Playground, 359 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States
Bluegrass Tuesdays continues with jams every Tuesday. Starting with the outdoor jams on Tuesday, June 17th, the regularly scheduled jams will be shifting to a new schedule:
6:45 pm – Beg-to-Int Bluegrass Jam (email tonywatt@gmail.com to join)
8:00 pm – Kelley’s Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
8:15 pm – Ed’s Slow-to-Medium Instrumental Jam
8:30 pm – Wayne’s Intermediate-to-Advanced Bluegrass Jam
Both listeners and jammers are invited to the jams in N. Cambridge, and I hope you can make it out tonight and next Tuesday!
Here’s what we’ve learned about jamming at the Russell Field Playground:
(1) There are two parking lots on Rindge Ave. on either side of the little league park (Comeau Field): the lot with the cul-de-sac (to the west of the field) is usually full, but there’s tons of space in the lot to the east of the ballpark, which is the lot for the Francis J. McCrehan Swimming Pool at 359 Rindge Ave., in Cambridge, MA 02140 (please note this is not the same location as Russell Field, which is the football field next-door).
(2) We often jam near the sprinkler spot (a.k.a. splash pad) near the yellow canopy, which is between the pool, the playground, and the ball field.
(3) There are working port-a-johns right there, so everyone can have that true “festival experience”.
(4) Bring a folding chair (preferably without arms).
(5) It’s not as well lit as some people might like, so if you have a small camping lantern, you might want to bring one.
(6) Mosquitos were mostly not an issue, but you still might want to bring bug spray or wear heavier clothes, as long as it’s not too hot.

Old Time Jam at Nick-a-Nee's
2025-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South Street, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
3rd Saturday of the month, 4-7 pm

Southern Rail at 19 Carter in Berlin, MA
2025-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | 19 Carter, 19 Carter St, Berlin, MA, 01503, United States
Outdoor summer series at a beautifully restored historic Methodist Church. Bring a picnic and chairs/blanket and enjoy a concert under the stars! Grounds will open at 6. Beverages will be sold on site.
This is a ticketed event. For ticket info: 978-415-0014.. Tickets available in advance and at the door.

Wright Farm OT Jam
2025-06-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Wright Farm, 157 Woodside Rd, Sudbury, MA, United States
Monthly jam at a farmhouse in Sudbury. Usually there is a potluck and several rooms to jam in.
First Saturday of the month but check Facebook for the latest: Old Time Music in New England

Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival
2025-06-26 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | JENNYBROOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, TUNBRIDGE VERMONT FAIRGROUNDS, TUNBRIDGE, VT, United States
24th Annual festival in Vermont.

https://jennybrookbluegrass.com

Rock'n Grass Band Concert at Memorial Park in Sterling MA
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
Please join us for some outdoor family bluegrass fun!
Rock’n Grass Band will be playing two hours of bluegrass and bluegrass covers of folk and classic rock tunes with vocal harmonies!
There will be hula hoops and other fun things for kids in the large fields around the gazebos.
Bring your lawn chair or sit on a bench or dance around the gazebo and have fun!

Southern Rail - July 4th Picnic in the Park
2025-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Ermerson Playground, 90 Stow St, Concord, MA, United States
July 4 Concord, MA Southern Rail – July 4th Picnic in the Park (1-3)
Emerson Playground, 90 Stow St
Free. Activities start at noon. Bring a picnic and a blanket.
Rain location: 51 Walden St.

Basin Bluegrass Festival
2025-07-10 17:00 - 2025-07-13 21:30 | MA
Bluegrass and Country Music July 10th -July 13th. Food and craft vendors, tent for rain or shine. Gate opens July 6th. Visit basinbluegrassfestival.com, email basinbluegrass@yahoo.com, or cal 802-236-1096.

Southern Rail at Highfield Hall and Gardens
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Highfield Hall and Gardens, 56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth, MA, 02541, United States
Lovely outdoor setting. Rain or shine (under a large tent). (4-6)
Come early and explore the beautiful gardens

South County (RI) Old-Time Jam
2025-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | South County Museum, 115 Strathmore Rd., Narragansett, RI, 02882, United States
Second and fourth Mondays, 7-9pm
South County Museum, 115 Strathmore Rd., Narragansett RI 02882
https://www.facebook.com/southcountyjam
All levels invited! The South County Jam is a friendly and welcoming jam where newcomers are always welcome. We play a wide range of traditional fiddle tunes, going around the circle so everyone has a chance to suggest a tune they know and set the tempo.

Concord, MA Old Time Jam
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Third Tuesday of the month from 2-4 PM. The first jam is July 15. No jam in August, then start again in September.
Location: Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
The entrance to the parking lot is on Church St. Enter the building from the parking lot. This space is run by the Concord Council on Aging, but all ages are welcome to the jam. There should be someone sitting at the entrance desk who can point you to the room. You might be asked to sign in.
