Boston Bluegrass Union

Level Best & Mitch Greenhill at Club Passim
2025-06-05 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 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, 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.

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.

Concord Open Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Concord Open Bluegrass Jam is a weekly, community driven jam session that prides itself in being an open space for local musicians and music-lovers to socially engage and create music together.
Maxfield Anderson leads the group through vocal songs and instrumental tunes from a variety of musical traditions, including bluegrass, old time, classic country and western, blues, swing, and beyond. Musicians are encouraged—never required—to bring in songs to play with the group.
The Jam is open to acoustic musicians including voice, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dobro, bass, cello, harmonica, etc. and at all levels, as well as community members who wish to listen and enjoy the beautiful sanctuary.
The Jam is open to the public. A $10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you.

An Evening with Shadowgrass
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30 | 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.

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.
