Boston Bluegrass Union

Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop
2026-08-19 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Bring your instrument and play some tunes with this talented bunch of bluegrass musicians! Or just come to eat and drink at The Bebop Boston.
Every Wednesday 9-midnight.

3rd Friday Jam at PCA
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Featuring, but not limited to Bluegrass music
Bring your Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Bass, Dobro, Harp (all types), mandolin,
bones, etc.. and come and enjoy a night of great music.
The Parish Center For The Arts (The PCA). 10 Lincoln Street Westford, MA
PCA is a BYOB facility, so feel free to bring snacks, a bottle, whatever!
Please bring whatever you need, and be sure to police up everything when we go. I ask you to leave no trash, garbage, bottles, cans, etc behind.
There are chairs and tables as needed.
This is a pass-the-hat event, with proceeds going to the PCA to offset the cost of our usage.
Welcome to players of all skill levels and audiences alike.
Free parking
Monthly on 3rd Fridays, 7-10pm

Burren Bluegrass Jam
2026-08-22 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.

Bluegrass Jam at the Bebop
2026-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Weekly jam with Dan Africk and guests.
12-3 pm

Brookline Old Time Jam
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – Brookline, 15 St. Paul St, Brookline, MA, 02446
Held every Sunday 1-3 at St Paul’s Church in Brookline, MA.
Hosted by Andrew Tanis

We get together and play old-time music.

Join us if you play fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, cello, bass, mandolin, ukulele, autoharp, pennywhistle or anything else, or join us to listen and/or dance.

Check for weekly details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/427113585480922

Princeton Bluegrass Jam
2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | 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

JP Bluegrass Jam
2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | CT
At the Jamaica Pond in summer, and usually at The Hamilton Restaurant in Brookline in winter.

Burren Old Time Jam
2026-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Long running old time jam hosted by Alan Kaufman!

Old Time Jam at The Bebop
2026-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Groovy old time jam every Sunday night, 7-10 pm.

South County (RI) Old-Time Jam
2026-08-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-14 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.

Whately Old Time Jam
2026-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA, 01093, United States
The Whately Old Time Jam takes place each month on the third Tuesday from 7pm-9pm-ish, unless there is a special event preceding the jam such as workshop. We gather in Whately Town Hall Audititorium in Whately, Massachusetts.
This is an Old Time jam, keeping to tunes and songs in the Old Time repertoire. Speed and tunes will be up to those who attend. We’ll go round the circle so everyone can choose tunes and pace. Old Time chestnuts, waltzes, obscure and/or crooked tunes, tunes that don’t resolve, tunes with questionable chords, tunes with weird numbers of A/B/C/D/E parts – all welcome if someone can lead it.

Berlin OT Jam
2026-08-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | 19 Carter, 19 Carter St, Berlin, MA, 01503, United States
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Friendly old time jam at the 19 Carter community center.

Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
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!

2nd and 4th Thursdays Bluegrass Jam at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA
2026-08-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Backbeat Brewing, 31A Park, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
All pickers, singers and Bluegrass fans are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA. The jam starts at 7pm and runs until at least 10 (usually ends closer to midnight!)
There is plenty of on-street parking. (Meters run to 8pm in Beverly)
The taps offer many delicious brews ranging from NE IPA’s to genuine English style cask ales, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin crust pizzas (available in gluten free and vegan options).

Old Time Jam at The Word Barn
2026-09-01 18:00 - 20:30 | The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, United States
Old Time Jam hosted by Betsy Green first Tuesday of the month, except August is the first Sunday.

Come be part of The Word Barn’s monthly old-time jam session!

All levels and all instruments are welcome.

Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin – or whatever old-time acoustic instrument you have – and spend a few hours playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Held every third Tuesday of the month. On warm evenings, we’ll circle up in the Meadow around the campfire; on cooler evenings, we’ll be cozy inside The Word Barn itself.

Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

Free admission for all – donations accepted. Registration requested (space is limited).

After catching up, sharing a pint (or two), and choosing a key, the music will begin, with a last call for tunes coming around 8:45pm.

Sessions are led by uber talented fiddler, Betsy Green.

**Please note and watch the calendar – Old-Time Jam session dates are subject to shift from the 3rd Tuesday as needed due to holidays and conflicts.

Special thanks to the NH State Council on the Arts. Their support allowed the creation of this program, and supports its continuation.

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.

Handsome Ladies jam
2026-09-03 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.

Wright Farm OT Jam
2026-09-05 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

Remnant Old Time Jam
2026-09-09 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!

Bluegrass Jam hosted by Familiar Strangers
2026-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center – 82 Main Street Maynard, 82 Main Street, Maynard, MA, 01754, United States
Second Wed of the month at Maynard Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center.
Open Bluegrass Jam hosted by Greg Young (Familar Strangers).
Acoustic instruments only. Multiple spaces to jam so depending on the size and mix of skill levels and styles (e.g. bluegrass, country, “fiddle” tunes) we might split into 2-3 groups.
Bar will be open!
Strange, Yet Familiar…
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.

Bluegrass Open Jam
2026-09-09 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.

Backbeat Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2026-09-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Backbeat Brewing, 31A Park, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States

Littleton, NH Bluegrass Jam
2026-09-13 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

Old Time Jam at Nick-a-Nee's
2026-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South Street, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
3rd Saturday of the month, 4-7 pm
