Boston Bluegrass Union

High Horse at Club Passim w Kat Wallace
2025-12-08 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, United States
High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. A mix of celtic and classical music, it’s a band of brothers playing alternative rock on acoustic instruments, it’s a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals.

Christmas in New England Nashua
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Nashua Presbyterian Church, 1010 West Hollis St., Nashua, NH, 04062, United States
This one-of-a-kind Christmas show, now in its 21st year, features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas tunes performed with acoustic instruments and vocals, showcased in the intimate setting of Nashua Presbyterian Church. The cast of performers includes instrumentalists, vocalists and songwriters who make their homes in New England: Vocalists Amy Gallatin and Karen Lincoln Wilber, husband and wife duo Krissy and Bob Dick along with resophonic guitar legend Roger Williams and multi-instrumentalists JD Williams and Dave “Tex” Orlomoski.

This yearly concert offers a welcome respite from the holiday rush, with an evening of simple moments to treasure and a chance to slow down and savor the season. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a truly unique holiday event.

JP Bluegrass Jam
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
At the Jamaica Pond in summer, and usually at The Hamilton Restaurant in Brookline in winter.

Remnant Old Time Jam
2025-12-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
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!
Hosted by Juliana Bernardi

The Bottom Dollars at Gardner Ale House
2025-12-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Gardner Ale House, Gardner, MA, United States
The Bottom Dollars at the Gardner Ale House

6:30-9:30 pm
Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440, USA
https://www.moonhillbrewing.com/

Christmas in New England Andover CT
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:30 | First Congregational Church Andover, 359 US-6, Andover, CT, 06232, United States
This one-of-a-kind Christmas show, now in its 21st year, features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas tunes performed with acoustic instruments and vocals, showcased in the intimate setting of First Congregational Church. The cast of performers includes instrumentalists, vocalists and songwriters who make their homes in New England: Vocalists Amy Gallatin and Karen Lincoln Wilber, husband and wife duo Krissy and Bob Dick along with resophonic guitar legend Roger Williams and multi-instrumentalists JD Williams and Dave “Tex” Orlomoski.
This yearly concert offers a welcome respite from the holiday rush, with an evening of simple moments to treasure and a chance to slow down and savor the season. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a truly unique holiday event.

Christmas in New England Northbridge
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Rd. (corner of Fowler and Ash), Northbridge, MA, 01534, United States
This one-of-a-kind Christmas show, now in its 21st year, features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas tunes performed with acoustic instruments and vocals, showcased in the intimate setting of Rockdale Community Church. The cast of performers includes instrumentalists, vocalists and songwriters who make their homes in New England: Vocalists Amy Gallatin and Karen Lincoln Wilber, husband and wife duo Krissy and Bob Dick along with resophonic guitar legend Roger Williams and multi-instrumentalists JD Williams and Dave “Tex” Orlomoski.
This yearly concert offers a welcome respite from the holiday rush, with an evening of simple moments to treasure and a chance to slow down and savor the season. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a truly unique holiday event.

JP Sunday Jam, every Sunday, 2-4pm
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
at The Hamilton Restaurant, 1366 Beacon Street, Brookline. All acoustic musicians, no matter what your skill level is.

Rockspring New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH, United States
Ring in the New Year with RockSpring, Portsmouth’s premier, original, progressive bluegrass band!! Dance to the wild arrangements of your favorite covers, sway to the sultry original ballads and hoot n holler to the lightning pickin’ on their favorite original tunes!

Join RockSpring in downtown Portsmouth after the fireworks for a great party! Champagne at midnight is included and the bar is amazing!

Jam after Gabe's Memorial Gathering
2026-01-04 16:00 - 2026-01-05 00:00 | Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, 01701, United States
Everyone is invited to come jam or just hang out on the Lower Level of the Sheraton in Framingham, which we’ll be able to use for the entire night. The hotel has been recently renovated, and the new restaurant will be open until 10 pm. Those wishing to stay at the hotel on Saturday or Sunday can save 15% with this link:
https://shorturl.at/vcivJ

Old Time Jam at The Word Barn
2026-01-06 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.

Hunky Dory OT Jam at Crook Point
2026-01-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Crook Point Brewing, 65 Massasoit Ave, East Providence, RI, United States
First and Third Wednesdays Old Time Jam.

Hosmer Mountain Boys in Westford, MA (Parish Center for the Arts)
2026-01-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Charming, historic, intimate, unique…no words do justice to a PCA concert experience. This intimate space holds up to 125 people seated cafe-style so there isn’t a bad seat in the house. And you will almost always run into neighbors and friends at each event!
Evenings concerts are cafe-style – bring your own food and drinks
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Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene and having a lot of fun in the process. They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Red Day, (mandolin) has recently been added to the band this season. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick, ME, as Connecticut’s best‑kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar‑picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb‑picking style of Lester Flatt. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Cabaret Seating. BYOB & Snacks

Alison Brown at TCAN
2026-01-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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 playing the banjo and the result is a sound that blends the rugged drive of bluegrass with the harmonic sensibilities of jazz, earning vast acclaim and a GRAMMY award in the process.

BG Jam Night at Groton Hill
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Second Tuesday of the month. Led by G. Rockwell.
Jams will run every second Tuesday from September through June! Ages 16+ welcome! All alcohol sales will be carded. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase in the Woodland Room.

All-Ages Community Barn Dance & American Roots Music Workshop
2026-01-18 15:30 - 18:30 | New England Conservatory (Brown Hall), 30 Gainsborough St. Boston, MA 02115, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join us for an afternoon of workshops, dancing, music, and family fun as we celebrate the launch of new Expanded Education Contemporary Musical Arts (CMA) classes for kids and adults.
3:30 PM | Concurrent Activities
Slow Jam / Intro to American Roots Music (JH 367)
Join multi-instrumentalist, composer, traditional musician, and new Expanded Education faculty member Noah Fishman for a welcoming jam session and an introduction to American Roots Music. The event is open to all ages, instruments, and experience levels; children must be accompanied by a parent. This free gathering is open to everyone.
Family / Play-Party Dance
Enjoy joyful dances and play-party games for parents and kids of all ages — from babies in carriers and toddlers finding their steps to older siblings, teens, and adults. The session is taught by Eden MacAdam-Somer and Will Mentor and features live music. All are welcome.
4:30 PM | Community Barn Dance with an Open Band
Everyone is invited to dance or play in the open band, led by NEC’s American Roots Ensemble with faculty members Eden MacAdam-Somer and Noah Fishman (mandolin/bass), as well as special guests Sam Bartlett (guitar/banjo), Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg (banjo uke/percussion), and caller Will Mentor.
All dances will be taught, and no partner or prior experience is needed. An art cart with hands-on activities, led by NEC’s Early Childhood team, will be available throughout the afternoon. Slip on comfy shoes, bring your friends and family, and join the party — this free event is open to all ages.

2nd and 4th Thursdays Bluegrass Jam at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly, MA
2026-01-22 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).

Cancelled - Brookline Old Time Jam
2026-01-25 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

Cancelled this week! Princeton Bluegrass Jam
2026-01-25 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

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
