Boston Bluegrass Union

Cancelled this week! Princeton Bluegrass Jam
2026-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregation Church – Princeton, 14 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, United States
Weekly Blue Grass jam at the Fellowship Hall in the First Congregational church of Princeton, Ma
1-4 pm Every Sunday

Cancelled due to snow! Rock Hearts at the Pump House
2026-01-25 18:00 - 21:30 | The Pump House, 1464 Kingstown Rd, WakeField, RI, 02879, United States
Rock Hearts will be returning to one of southern Rhode Island’s premier listening rooms and live music venues. The Pump House is a listener’s room. If you enjoy an intimate setting with excellent sound, great food and bar, and a friendly atmosphere, look no further. They bring in some wonderful talent. Our last show was standing room only. We will be having Rhode Island’s own, Rusty Rails, opening for us. Hope we get to see you.

Meyer-Marshall-Meyer at Groton Hill
2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
American music masters Edgar Meyer (bass) and Mike Marshall (mandolin) join together with George Meyer (violin) for a special collaboration usually only heard on the summer bluegrass festival circuit!
Expect to hear works from the genre bending Short Trip Home album of many years ago as well as new music written specifically for this tour.

Bluegrass and Southern Buffet
2026-01-31 16:30 - 20:00 | First Parish Church of Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury, 01776, United States
Join Southern Rail Saturday Jan. 31 for Mardis Gras Night at First Parish Sudbury. Enjoy a catered Southern buffet and dine while you listen! Appetizers served at 4:30. Meal is served 5-6. Music runs 6-8. Cash bar all night.
Snow date will be Sunday Sunday Feb. 1. (Dining 1-2. Music 2-4)
Free parking is available at First Parish’s Meetinghouse, 327 Concord Road, Sudbury, or across the street, behind Sudbury Town Hall.

Handsome Ladies jam
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Haven, 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain, 02130, United States
A ladies bluegrass jam for all levels that occurs the first Thursday of each month from 7-9 PM at The Haven in Jamaica Plain, MA
Note – January jam is Jan 8.

Bluegrass Love Songs w The Splinters
2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Bluegrass Love Songs
A celebration of love with The Splinters Bluegrass Band
Love is a complicated emotion, and music has long been a place to explore those complexities—and bluegrass is no exception. Songs reflecting longing, heartbreak, new relationships, and the occasional tale of deception or misfortune are common in this music. In this program, The Splinters present a range of pieces that touch on these themes, offering a well-rounded look at love in its many forms. The concert features a thoughtful collection of traditional and contemporary bluegrass love songs, performed with the band’s characteristic groove, three-part harmonies, and driving banjo and fiddle.

Register in advance here

About the band
The Splinters, a bluegrass band from Massachusetts, deliver a relentless groove to accompany their tight 3-part harmonies. Tom Pritchard (fiddle) brings the heat to his fiddle playing. J Johnson (mandolin) adds a jazzy flair to his breaks. Chris Reckling (guitar, banjo) picks solid rhythm and punchy leads on top of Garrett Wallace’s grooving bass fiddle. Newest band member, Max Petersen provides the rolling firepower on banjo. A Splinters set veers from straight ahead bluegrass to traditional fiddle tunes and back, with the occasional detour into a modern song. They have been playing together since 2010 and have released 3 albums, available on all the major streaming platforms.

The Bottom Dollars atMarigold Brattleboro
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Marigold Brattleboro, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The Bottom Dollars at the Marigold Brattleboro

8-11 pm
157 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 212-1119
https://marigold.org/

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival
2026-02-12 00:00 - 2026-02-15 23:59 | Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, 01701, United States
The Boston Bluegrass Union is thrilled to announce the return of the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival! Mark your calendars now for President’s Day weekend, February 12-15, 2026, at the Sheraton in Framingham, MA. Celebrate the return of this beloved tradition as we commemorate:

The 40th anniversary of the inaugural Joe Val memorial

The 50th anniversary of the founding of the BBU

and the 100th anniversary of Joe Val’s birth!

We’re very excited to announce that the 2026 festival will be expanding to start on Thursday night with an All-Star concert, 24 hours of jamming, and workshops all day Friday. It’ll be like adding a full day of JamVal before Joe Val even begins!

Then on Friday night, we’ll return to the full festival with top-tier bands on the Main Stage, plus the Showcase Stage, Kids’ Academy, workshops, and round-the-clock

Damn Tall Buildings at TCAN
2026-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band based in Brooklyn, known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. This seasoned trio—Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording, creating a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle, guitar, and bass arrangements.

Burren Bluegrass Jam
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Long-running Bluegrass Jam hosted by Frank Drake. All levels welcome, but not a slow jam, per se.
Usually takes the summer off for festivals, etc. Contact Frank’s web site to get on the mailing list.

Burren Old Time Jam
2026-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Long running old time jam hosted by Alan Kaufman!

Max Wareham & The National Bluegrass Team at Redbones Barbecue
2026-02-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Redbones Barbecue, 55 Chester Street, Somerville, MA, MA, 02144, United States
Max Wareham & The National Bluegrass Team will be serving up new music alongside some good BBQ Thursday February 26 at 8pm. We’ll be playing 2 sets of music. Tickets available at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/max-wareham-the-national-bluegrass-team-at-redbones-barbecue-tickets-1982319344522

Jacob Joliff Band at Groton Hill
2026-03-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Jacob Jolliff – mandolin, vocals
Ross Martin – guitar
Myles Sloniker – bass
George Jackson – fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others.

Bluegrass and Blueberry Buckle!
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | OCC Coffeehouse, Original Congregational Church, 1 East St, Wrentham, MA, 02093, United States
Celebrate the Mardi Gras season with Bluegrass and the world’s best home baked blueberry buckle! What could be better? Southern Rail brings their upbeat brand of Bluegrass and happy mayhem to Wrentham’s very own OCC Coffeehouse on Saturday March 7 from 7-9 pm.
Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets available at the Church Office. Contact info: 508-384-3110 or office@occhurch.net

The Bottom Dollars at the Oyster River Folk Concerts
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.
