Boston Bluegrass Union

Bluegrass Tuesdays at Lily P's
2025-04-22 17:15 - 23:00, 2025-04-29 17:15 - 23:00, 2025-05-06 17:15 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Jams and concerts every Tuesday at this Cambridge institution, going strong for over 25 years! Check the web site to join the mailing list and find out who is playing this week. https://bluegrasstuesdays.com/

5:15 pm – My Beginner-to-Intermediate Bluegrass Jam continues to meet nearly every Tuesday, but you’ll have to email me at tonywatt@gmail.com to be sure. This is a “teacher-directed” jam where we never know what songs we’re going to play, but we’re limited to no instrumentals and no very fast nor very complex songs.

6:30 pm – Kelley’s Intermediate Bluegrass Jam meets every week and is suitable for those who have some experience jamming already and can play songs and tunes, recognize chord changes, and play well with others.

6:45 pm – Ed’s Fiddle Tunes at 80 BPM Jam now meets in the hallway behind the kitchen, right by the stairwell to the garage. This jam focuses on classic bluegrass instrumentals played at very reasonable tempos.

7:00 pm – Wayne’s Intermediate-to-Advanced Bluegrass Jam typically evolves out of Kelley’s Intermediate Jam and then moves out back unless the weather is nice enough to play outside.

Plus, jamming throughout the restaurant until all hours!

For more information about any of these jams, please visithttps://bluegrasstuesdays.com/jams.html and email me at tonywatt@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session
2025-04-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-29 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The Old White Church, Center Tuftonboro, NH
The weekly Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass & Gospel Music Jam Session continues at the historic Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro every Tuesday from 6:30 until about 9:30 pm. Fans of country, bluegrass and gospel music are invited to enjoy an evening of music. There is no admission charge, a donation is requested to help cover operational expenses. The Church is located on Route 109A, just across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office. Everyone is invited to attend the jam session while enjoying cookies and a cup of coffee. For more info call Joe at 569-3861.

Music at Mandel: Roots Music with Taylor Ackley and friends
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Music at Mandel: Roots Music with Taylor Ackley and friends
Come join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the Mandel Center for the Humanities! Esteemed Brandeis Professor Taylor Ackley will be performing with a full bluegrass band. A light lunch will be provided.
Brandeis University Mandel Center for the Humanities Waltham, MA 02453
Sponsored by the Brandeis Visiting Artist Fund and The Boston Bluegrass Union

Bluegrass Throedown at Nick-a-Nee's
2025-04-23 20:30 - 23:30, 2025-04-30 20:30 - 23:30 | Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South Street, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Every Wednesday in Providence, RI!
We are the only venue in Providence featuring LIVE BLUEGRASS music every week. We feature a different band every week. (Wednesday 8:30 -11:30).
Nick-A-Nee’s is located in the Providence Jewelry District…right around the corner from Rick’s Road House. The location is clean, comfortable and the street has many lights. The food and drink are VERY reasonably priced.
There is NO COVER CHARGE to attend. Nick-A-Nee’s: http://www.facebook.com/nickanees

Bluegrass Jam at The Bebop
2025-04-23 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-04-30 21:00 - 23:30 | 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.

Caleb Klauder and Friends - Lily P's
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Part of the OTAF night at Lily P’s.
Caleb’s study and understanding of roots music is so dedicated and rich, that he can hauntingly immerse himself in the same perspective of those old primitive country composers and write as if he was right beside them. Their album Innocent Road includes a clutch of lovingly arranged Klauder originals, along with well-placed and rare covers. The pair bring the spirit of legendary country duos into their contemporary takes on country music. Trading vocals back and forth, they complement each other strikingly well in an attractive meld of honky-tonk that brushes shoulders with trad bluegrass. Caleb has penned over 50 songs many of which are standards across America in honky tonk and bluegrass jams and festivals, both on and off stage. There is a long list of bands and singers who have recorded Caleb’s songs over the years.
The blend of true harmonies, the sharply-written country songs, and the un-showy authenticity strike a rich vein that makes them seem like they are born and raised in Music City. They quietly pursue a musical vision without much of a care for what’s expected or in vogue at the time. There’s a lot to admire in this singular perseverance and honesty.
“…a salve for dark times.”
“…a vibrant array of genres and sounds, from bluegrass to modern folk, sharing in harmonies like some of the greats —Rawlings and Welch, Harris and Parsons— and letting the power of their earthen voices fit to the song.”
“…and uplifting approach to delivering a sometimes sad message, using buoyant melodies and fiery, footstomping arrangements.”
-No Depression, Mae Ferguson

Old Time Almost Friday
2025-04-24 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Every week through May at Lily P’s in Cambridge, MA. Weekly performances and jams all night at various levels, led by local players.

Twisted Pine at Spire Center
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 Court Street , Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
On October 18th, Twisted Pine releases its joyous third LP, Love Your Mind, on Signature Sounds Recordings. The title represents the quartet landing on a more expansive sound than ever, after years of touring, serious introspection, bouts of self-doubt, glorious bursts of creativity, and many after-hour festival jam sessions and pickin’ till dawn.
Co-produced by the band and longtime-collaborator Dan Cardinal at his studio Dimension Sound in Boston, the record is loaded with experimental production, fearless songwriting featuring input from each member, finely-crafted collaborative arrangements, playing that’s virtuosic and visceral. It’s a reflection of what the band listens to. It’s buoyant pop and delicate folk, raging old-time energy, and old-school r&b grooves.
On vinyl and on stage, the sound of Twisted Pine is unmistakable, exuberant, daring.
What started as a (semi-)traditional bluegrass band in the trenches of the storied folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene in Boston a decade ago has bloomed into an ensemble of players who shapeshift across genres. Even the expansive “progressive bluegrass” label doesn’t come close to capturing their musical scope.

Jeffrey Foucault, Twisted Pine, Maya DeVitry
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | United Church of Christ, 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA, United States
he Town and The City Festival Presents

Jeffrey Foucault
Twisted Pine
Maya de Vitry

Christ Church United
180 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852

Doors: 6:30PM
All Ages // GA

Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Southern Rail at CCM
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Southern Rail’s performances are high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission and free for students 18 and under)

Southern Rail celebrates more than four decades of performing together. CCM faculty member Rich Stillman (banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller (guitar and lead vocals), Sharon Horovitch (acoustic bass and harmony vocals), and John Tibert (mandolin and harmony vocals) give us rich vocals on beautiful and creative bluegrass arrangements.

Southern Rail brims with contemporary energy, harmonies and nuance while featuring lots of original material…A bluegrass band with the total package of style, material, vocals and picking. They stand ready for an international breakout.

– Bluegrass Canada Magazine

Bluegrass Brunch at An Sibin
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | An Sibin, 1193 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Every Sunday! Hosted by BB Bowness (banjo) and Alex Rubin (guitar) and special guests each week.

Twisted Pine at The Word Barn
2025-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, United States

Old Time Jam at The Bebop
2025-04-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Groovy old time jam every Sunday night, 7-10 pm.

Bluegrass Night at Remnant
2025-04-28 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-05-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
Bluegrass and roots bands every Monday night.
Remnant Satellite location in East Cambridge (This is the old Atwood’s place.)

Missy Raines and Allegheny at Passim
2025-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
GRAMMY nominated Missy Raines was named 2021 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, for the 10th time, more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. She is a bass players’ bass player, a singer, songwriter, teacher, sideman, and bandleader. In addition to the Bass Player awards, she’s received multiple awards from the IBMA for Recorded Event of the Year and Song of the Year. In 2019, Missy was featured in The Country Music Hall of Fame as part of their American Currents exhibit. In January of 2020, Missy Raines & Allegheny debuted on the Grand Ole Opry.

Hound and Handler EP Release
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Hound & Handler is a high-energy Bluegrass/Americana band from Boston who released their debut LP ‘Lies & Advice’ in September 2023. They deliver lively original songs centered around the struggles of establishing oneself in a time & place where the vast majority of money is funneled straight to the fortunate few, leaving the rest of us to fight for scraps. Established in 2021 as an Americana band including drums and occasional electric guitars, the band has since honed their bluegrass roots, now featuring a lineup of Sean Davis playing mandolin, guitar and singing high-lonesome harmonies, Ross Kiah on guitar and lead vocals, and Joe Everett joining the band on upright bass and vocals.
https://hound-handler.bandcamp.com/album/lies-advice
With All She Wrote

Grass Roots Coffeehouse presents Blackstone Valley Bluegrass
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.
