Boston Bluegrass Union

Danny Paisley and Southern Grass
2023-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | GuitartownCT, 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT, 06517, United States
Hard driving traditional bluegrass by 3-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. Outdoor concert, bring chair, refreshments and sun hat.

Concord Conservatory Open Bluegrass Jam
2023-06-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-04 19:30 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Open Bluegrass Jam is back!
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the sanctuary
Open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, singers – join Max Anderson as he calls the tunes, posts the charts, and leads the group (at a manageable speed) through the great repertoire of tunes and songs from the bluegrass tradition.
Open to musicians and those who just want to listen and observe.
Jam dates:
December 2, 9, and 16, January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, and 17, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, 14, and 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26
$10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated to support the program.

Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Jam session
2023-06-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-30 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-23 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-09 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-02 18:30 - 21:30 and 2 more dates | 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.

Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus & Southern Rail in a Joyous Collaboration
2023-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481, United States
The renowned Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus is joined by Southern Rail for a joyous and uplifting program of bluegrass and song. Not to be missed!

“Southern Rail is one of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass…on the cutting edge of creativity”. – Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

Music Worcester Presents: Sam Bush
2023-06-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees, for bluegrass music’s ultimate inside outsider (or is it outside insider?). There is only one Sam Bush.
The mandolin/fiddle/guitar-playing icon has taken the genre to new heights over a 50+ year career having worked with such legends as Leon Russell, Emmylou Harris, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, and Lyle Lovett. In 2009, the Americana Music Association awarded Bush the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist. Punch Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Greensky Bluegrass are just a few present-day bluegrass vanguards among so many musicians he’s influenced. His performances are annual highlights of the festival circuit, with Bush’s joyous perennial appearances at the town’s famed bluegrass fest earning him the title, “King of Telluride.”
“With this band I have now I am free to try anything. Looking back at the last 50 years of playing newgrass, with the elements of jazz improvisation and rock-&-roll, jamming, playing with New Grass Revival, Leon, and Emmylou; it’s a culmination of all of that,” says Bush. “I can unapologetically stand onstage and feel I’m representing those songs well.”
Experience the legendary instrumentalist in live performance with his band in Worcester, MA on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Too Blue at Lily P's, Saturday show
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St., Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Too Blue is bringing their acoustic blend of bluegrass & swing to Lily P’s!
Special Saturday show with Too Blue from NY/CT as featured artist.
Lily P’s Fried Chicken & Oysters, 50 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02142.
Info at: www.bluegrasstuesdays.com
Show 7 pm – 9 pm, jam set after. Suggested donation $20.

Drop-In Bluegrass Jam at Groton Hill
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Friendly jams for friendly people, led by our fun faculty performers.
Our Drop-In Jam Night is four jams in four genres, under one roof:
Bluegrass with Frank Drake
Irish with Laurel Martin
Ukulele with Mark Femino
Jazz with Dave Fox

Music is a collaborative art form, bringing us together to listen, learn, and rip a few hot breaks. Join us as we open Groton Hill’s inspiring facilities to jammers from across the region. Pick your favorite genre and play, move from room to room, or just hang out with friends to listen over a pint.
For intermediate players ages 16+.
Bars are open for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Patrons must furnish a valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.
$10 at the door – cash or credit card accepted.

Drop-In Open Bluegrass Jam at Groton Hill
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Three masterful genre-benders—Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer—come together once again to blur geographic borders and musical boundaries for an exuberantly virtuosic and exciting evening of music. Bluegrass, classical, global music, jazz, and more come together and recombine in unheard-of ways. Their joy is palpable, and the audience will share the excitement and enthusiasm!

Rock Hearts
2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Cafe Amici, 1640 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06517, United States
Five seasoned musicians from Southern New England, this bluegrass band has been receiving lots of attention and radio airplay lately. They were a 2021 IBMA Showcase band.

Concord Conservatory presents Southern Rail
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On Saturday April 29. the Concord Conservatory of Music continues their American Roots series with Southern Rail. Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high octane exuberant fun with stunning harmonies, irrepressible good humor and sparkling banjo, guitar and mandolin.

Sanford Springvale Historical Museum presents Southern Rail
2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Springvale-Sanford Historical Museum, 505 Main St (Rt 109), Springvale, ME, United States
A joyous evening of high energy bluegrass in the beautifully restored Sanford Springvale Historical Museum. Doors open 6:45. Concert begins at 7:30. Refreshments during intermission.
Tickets available at the door, or by contacting harlandeastman@gmail.com or calling 207-324-2797.
Come early to browse the wonderful exhibits.
