Boston Bluegrass Union

An Evening with Shadowgrass
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Off the Rails, 90 Commercial Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Shadowgrass began in 2014 when Clay Russell (Banjo), Luke Morris (Mandolin), Kyser George (Guitar) were jamming at the Grayson County Fiddler’s Convention in Elk Creek, VA. Sometime before their first real show, the name Shadowgrass was suggested simply because they thought it sounded “cool”. Kyser, Clay, and Luke were 9, 13, and 14 years old at the time. Now in their early twenties, their influences and listening habits have changed drastically, but the group has always grown in the same direction musically. They have welcomed fiddle player Madison Morris, who also lends vocals and songwriting prowess, andbass player Evan Campfield. Luke and Madison trade off lead vocals, and harmonies seamlessly with one another. Their commitment to and keen interest in songwriting brings additional dimensions to the band, allowing the group to appeal to listeners outside of the expected jamband community.

Southern Rail at the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem
2025-07-26 19:30 - 21:00 | 1794 Meetinghouse, 26 South Main St, New Salem, MA, 01355, United States
Popular series in beautifully restored classic acoustic hall. The seating is up close and personal, and the vibe is always friendly and welcoming. Tickets available in advance or at the door.

South County (RI) Old-Time Jam
2025-07-28 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.

Southern Rail Fresh Stawberry Concert
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Bluegrass and Strawberry shortcake! What could be better? And if you want to enjoy an awesome dinner before the concert, there’s a special dinner/concert ticket. Just call 978-443-1776 to make your reservation. The concert will be held outdoors under a huge tent, so it’s rain or shine! We always pack the place, so reserve your tickets soon!
Tickets $20

Stillhouse Junkies
2025-08-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
A crowd-thrilling trio from the hills of Colorado, Stillhouse Junkies share the kind of strangely charmed chemistry that elevates both artist and audience alike. Since forming in 2017, the Durango-bred band have offered up a hypnotic and high-energy form of roots music anchored in the free-flowing interplay among the three lifelong musicians (Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, Cody Tinnin on upright bass, Alissa Wolf on fiddle). While they’ve gained major traction in the bluegrass world in recent years — including winning the IBMA Momentum Band of the Year award in 2021—Stillhouse Junkies ultimately inhabit a genre – blurring and subtly inventive sound informed by everything from blues to classical to Texas swing. When matched with their nuanced songcraft and soul-stirring harmonies, the result is a one-of-a-kind musical experience that immediately transports the listener into a more enchanted state of mind.

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
2025-08-06 13:00 - 2025-08-10 14:00 | goshen fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT, 06756, United States
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!
https://podunkbluegrass.com/

Tony Trishka's Earl Jam
2025-08-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Live on the Lawn
Bring your cooler, blanket, chair, friends, and family!
Tony Trischka, banjo
Michael Daves, guitar/vocals
Jared Engle, bass
Sam Stage, fiddle
Free for kids 12 and under

Sierra Hull - Lowell
2025-08-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Boardinghouse Park, 40 French St., Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Summer Music Series – Aug 10, 2025 6:30
Sierra 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.

Monday Night Hoedown
2025-08-11 19:30 - 22:30 | The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States
Every Monday Night at The Beehive
Live Americana & Bluegrass Music
Special Burgers, Ribs, Wings, Steaks
Great Beers, Bourbon & Craft Cocktails
LIVE ON STAGE:
Join 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.
1st Monday- Caleb Swan Band….young bluegrass virtuosos
2nd Monday -The Joe Kessler Group-Bluegrass
3rd Monday-The wonderful Danniella Miraglia
4th 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.

Remnant Old Time Jam
2025-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
Hosted by Juliana Bernardi. All levels welcome but not a slow jam, per se.
Lil’ 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!

Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
2025-08-15 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59 | Frerichs Farm, 65 Kinnicutt Ave, Warren, RI, 02885, United States
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).
Full 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).
Saturday-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.
Sunday – Free admission!
Parking is $5 per vehicle, per day (collected on-site).

Golden Shoals
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
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.

Big Richard at Rockport Music
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
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.

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2025-08-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, 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.”
2 Shows! 4:00PM and 7:00PM

Ragged Union at Club Passim
2025-08-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
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.
Visit the website for more details, and check out the new album on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream good tunes!
Club Passim Tickets
Monday, August 18
8pm
$20

Mr. Sippy's Bluegrass Jam
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | MrSippy BBQ, 184 South Main Street, Rochester, NH, 03867, United States
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm bluegrass jam. Acoustic instruments.

Kissing Other PPL
2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
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.

Lonesome Fest
2025-08-23 12:00 - 23:30 | Belgian Meadows Farm, Lebanon, ME, United States
Begun in 2017 as a project to bring Artist/Community friends together in beauteous natural setting.
Schedule for Music at LonesomomeFestX

12- NEBgB
1- Rachel McCartney
2- Cormac McCarthy
3-Tom Pirozzoli
4-Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen
5-The Unsung Heroes

6:30- Musical Mixer!

7:30-The Hazel Project
8:30- The Mountain
9:30- TJ Wheeler & The Smokers

11pm Close
Firepit Sing-a-long.

Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mrsippy/lonesomefest-25

Silver Bay Bluegrass Camp
2025-08-25 00:00 - 2025-08-29 23:59 | Silver Bay YMCA Center, Silver Bay NY, 87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay, CT, 12874, United States
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.

County Bluegrass Festival - Maine
2025-08-28 00:00 - 2025-08-31 23:59 | County Bluegrass, 119 West Limestone Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME, 04742, United States
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!

Old Tone Music Festival
2025-09-04 00:00 - 2025-09-07 23:59 | Cool Whisper Farm, 1011 Co. Rd 21, Hillsdale, NY, 12529, United States
Oldtone preserves roots music and traditional folkways through artist and audience participation; connecting neighbors, bridging cultures, and sharing insight and wisdom across generations.
Foghorn Stringband, Danny Paisley, Jesse Lege, Tuba Skinny and more.

Fiddleheads Jam Camp
2025-09-05 00:00 - 2025-09-07 23:59 | Camp Methodios, 329 Camp Merrimac Road, Contoocook, NH, 03229, United States
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
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Mountain Grass Unit at The Sinclair
2025-09-05 20:00 - 23:00 | The Sinclair, 52 Church Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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.

Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Contest
2025-09-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Boardinghouse Park, 40 French St., Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
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.
Tunes are shared within families and communities and are passed on over generations.
Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell.
Rain 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.
Directions are available at https://lowellsummermusic.org/pages/faqs
For More Info: Contact: info@lowellbanjoandfiddlecontest.org

Beginner Bluegrass Slow Jam
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | First Church Dedham – Parish House, 45 Bullard Street, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Beginner Bluegrass Slow Jam

When: Second Monday of each month
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
September through June

The 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.
We create the safest possible environment to get comfortable making music with a group.
We play through simple, traditional Bluegrass songs, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
All levels are welcome, and we take special care to support beginners and casual musicians.
Bring your acoustic instrument – everyone is welcome!

Location: First Church in Dedham – Parish House 45 Bullard Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Enter via Bullard Street.
Park in the lot behind the church.
Walk to the grassy quad in front.
The jams are held in the Parish House (the low building).
Upon entering, turn right and proceed down the short hallway to the dining room.

Details: Bring a song to share for some fun bluegrass jamming!
We hope to see you there!

Strung Together Festival
2025-09-12 00:00 - 2025-09-14 23:59 | Searsport SHores Campground, 216 West Main Street, Searsport, ME, 04974, United States
Strung Together: A Maine String Band Weekend
“Where the Ocean Meets the Strings”
Calling all string-players, music lovers, and contradancers!
Tune up your instruments and put on your dancing shoes for a weekend celebration of Maine folk music!
Strung 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!
Experienced 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!
Strung 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.
Proceeds will be used for musician scholarships and to help fund the instrument lending project at the Searsport Carver Memorial Library.

FreshGrass Festival
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:59 | MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, MA, 01247, United States
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.

Newfound Grass in Loudon, NH Saturday
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Meadow Ledge Farm, 612 Route 129, Loudon, NH, 03307, United States
Newfound Grass will be at Meadow Ledge Farm on Saturday September 20th from noon to 3.
612 Route 129, Loudon, NH
(603) 798-5860
http://www.meadowledgefarm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=newfound%20grass

“Come for the doughnuts, stay for the music” or is it “Come for the music, stay for the doughnuts”?

The Splinters at Portico Brewing
2025-09-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Portico Brewing, 101 South Street, Somerville, MA, 02143, United States
The Splinters, a 5 piece bluegrass band featuring sweet 3 part harmonies, plays at Oktoberfest! Come get your leiderhosen on with some groovy bluegrass!
splintersmusic.com
Come 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!
Live music starts at 3pm, food specials ‘til 8pm. Free entry!
🍻 German beers include: Bauhaus Festbier, Hurkle Durkle Dunkel, alongside mainstay Two Point Pils
🥨 Pretzels and German food specials from Taqueria El Barrio
🪕 Live Music
🍺 Steinholding competitions will be held twice throughout the day – sign up and compete to win some sweet prizes! (It’s a thing)
See you there!

The Bottom Dollars at Gardner Ale House
2025-09-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Gardner Ale House, Gardner, MA, United States
Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440, USA

https://www.moonhillbrewing.com/
