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SUMMARY:Meeting House Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:New England’s Five Best Bluegrass Bands\nSaturday July 20\, 2024 9:00AM – 8:00 PM\n451 Meetinghouse Rd. Gilmanton\, NH\nFree Rough Camping Fri & Sat with Advance Tickets \nJoin us at “Smith Meetinghouse” for an AMAZING DAY OF BLUEGRASS! This event is the 250th Anniversary of the establishment of the Meetinghouse. The First Congregational Society in Gilmanton is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization that maintains the historic buildings on this site. The Bluegrass Festival is a fundraising event to help the annual costs of maintaining and preserving the buildings and grounds.\nBring your own lawn chairs\, blankets and appetite\, we will have great vendors onsite! \n*$50 Tickets at the gate or $45 available by check or money order through June 30\, 2024\nPlease address check to “FCSG Meetinghouse” and mail to:\n544 Meeting House Road\, Gilmanton\, NH 03237\nPlease include self-addressed\, stamped envelope
URL:https://bbu.org/event/meeting-house-bluegrass-festival-2/
LOCATION:Smith Meetinghouse\, 451 Meetinghouse Rd\, Gilmanton\, NH\, 32370\, United States
CATEGORIES:BBU Events,Concerts,Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Congregational Sociey in Gilmanton":MAILTO:george@pmanh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T130000
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SUMMARY:Brookline Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Held every Sunday 1-3 in either St Paul’s Church inside or along the Charles River at Herter Park. \nHosted by Andrew Tanis \n\nWe get together and play old-time music. During the warmer months we meet outdoors at Herter Park Boston\, MA. Once it’s cold we meet indoors in Brookline\, MA.\n\n\nJoin 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.\n\nCheck for weekly details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/427113585480922
URL:https://bbu.org/event/brookline-old-time-jam/
LOCATION:st pauls episcopal church\, 79 Cross St.\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T223000
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SUMMARY:Old Crow Medicine Show w Molly Tuttle
DESCRIPTION:At Roadrunner Boston.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/old-crow-medicine-show-w-molly-tuttle/
LOCATION:Roadrunner Boston\, 89 Guest St\, Boston\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20240701T184705Z
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SUMMARY:Ossipee Valley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ossipee Valley is a music festival in Maine. The festival features four stages\, food trucks\, craft beer\, yoga\, barn dances\, workshops\, kids activities\, craft vendors and camping. It is dreamily situated on the banks of the Ossipee river\, amongst tall pines and goat barns\, in southern Maine\, under an hour from Portland or North Conway\, and 2.5 hrs NW of Boston. \nThe festival is known for featuring ascendant acts in roots\, bluegrass\, americana\, folk\, world\, and blues music\, but it is about more than just the music: Ossipee Valley is a community where all are welcome. Moon dancers\, flatpickers\, gangs of kids on bikes\, barefoot granolas and retired RV grandmas\, wallflowers\, instigators\, listeners\, players\, makers and shakers unite under the fresh summer sky. Come join us. \nDon’t forget to join us for the Ossipee Valley String Camp-a 5 day immersive educational experience that comes with a pass to the festival\, for seven whole days of musical bliss.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/ossipee-valley-music-festival/
LOCATION:Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds\, 291 S. Hiram Road\, Hiram\, ME\, 04041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T213000
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SUMMARY:Backbeat 4th Thursday Jam - Beverly
DESCRIPTION:7-9:30 pm every 4th Thursday at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly\, MA.\n\nJoin us the 4th Thursday of every month to listen or play! All levels welcome. Our first jam in May was a big success with over twenty players jamming in the restaurant and out on the patio. Lively bluegrass filled the air and judging by the hearty applause\, everyone loved it!\n\nThe Backbeat menu feature two dozen delicious beers on tap\, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin-crust pizzas (including a gluten-free option) and various appetizers. Backbeat is located at 31 Park St (just off Rantoul)\, directly across the street from the Beverly Depot train station. There is plenty of on-street parking.\n\nCheck Facebook for updates to the schedule.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/backbeat-4th-thursday-jam-beverly/
LOCATION:Backbeat Brewing\, 31A Park\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T213000
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SUMMARY:Larry and Joe
DESCRIPTION:Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas\, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe\, after a decade in South America\, got stranded back in his stomping grounds in the pandemic. Larry works construction to make ends meet. Joe’s acclaimed “latingrass” band Che Apalache was forced into hiatus\, and he shifted into action working with asylum seeking migrants. \nCurrently based in the Triangle of North Carolina\, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp\, banjo\, cuatro\, fiddle\, maracas\, guitar\, upright bass\, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/larry-and-joe/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T220000
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SUMMARY:Lonesome Ace Stringband
DESCRIPTION:Masters of their trade\, The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit\, skill and abandon to Americana music\, bridging old-time\, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless. \nInstrumentation alone sets this Toronto-based trio’s sound apart: consisting simply of fiddle (John Showman)\, clawhammer banjo (Chris Coole)\, and upright bass (Max Heineman). The spine-tingling harmonies and interchanging lead vocals only bring more magic to the equation. They’ve become festival favourites at Rockygrass\, Celtic Connections\, Winnipeg Folk Festival\, Merlefest and regularly tour the USA\, UK\, Germany and\, of course\, Canada. \nWith more than a decade of group music-making under their belts\, they’re releasing their fifth album\, a feisty and mighty collection of all-original material titled ‘Try To Make It Fly’ (October 13\, 2023).
URL:https://bbu.org/event/lonesome-ace-stringband/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="N/A":MAILTO:na@none.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T220000
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CREATED:20240717T182112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T182112Z
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SUMMARY:The Hazel Project at MrSippy
DESCRIPTION:Some of New England’s finest bluegrass musicians pay tribute to Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-hazel-project-at-mrsippy/
LOCATION:MrSippy BBQ\, 184 South Main Street\, Rochester\, NH\, 03867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000
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SUMMARY:Common Picking Mini Bluegrass Festival (On-the-Common)
DESCRIPTION:A full day of music\, learning sessions\, jamming and all things Bluegrass! Pack lawn chairs\, blankets\, picnics and your instruments (if you’d like to partake!) Listeners are also very welcome\, as there will be much to hear! Sessions begin at noon\, with a special guest concert to cap the event in the early evening. Join us! Presented by Parish Center for the Arts. \nSat\, Aug 3\n12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT \nWestford Common \n10 Lincoln Street \nWestford\, MA 01886
URL:https://bbu.org/event/common-picking-mini-bluegrass-festival-on-the-common/
LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts\, 10 Lincoln St\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20240720T182354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T182354Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Club of Cowtown at The Bull Run
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Austin\, Texas-based Hot Club of Cowtown may be the world’s most globe-trotting\, effervescent string trio\, who’s joyful sound blends the traditional Western swing of the 1940s American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the same era. \n2024 marks three decades since guitarist Whit Smith and violinist Elana James met through a classified ad in the music section of New York City’s legendary alternative newspaper\, the Village Voice. A few years later Jake Irwin was added as Bass player and Hot Club of Cowtown was born. And thirty years on\, they continue to surprise and delight with their trademark “arsenal full of technique and joy\,” Jon Caramanica\, New York Times. \nThey have perfected a truly unique and infectious hybrid that playfully blurs musical boundaries\, conjuring the spirit of both Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and jazz legend Django Reinhardt.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/hot-club-of-cowtown-at-the-bull-run/
LOCATION:The Bull Run Restaurant\, 215 Great Road\,  Shirley\, MA\, 01464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T193000
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SUMMARY:The Splinters at Brookline Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Come out to hear the Splinters at Fisher Hill Reservoir Park in Brookline\, MA. \n100 Fisher Ave Brookline\, MA 02445
URL:https://bbu.org/event/the-splinters-at-brookline-music-series/
LOCATION:Brookline Private Home\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T203000
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SUMMARY:Della Mae at Lookout Farm
DESCRIPTION:TCAN presents DELLA MAE live and in concert\, outdoors at Lookout Farm in South Natick\, MA.  \nThe Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick\, established in 1651\, is one of the oldest continuously working farms in America. Sited on 180 scenic acres\, patrons will be seated at spaciously distanced picnic tables that are sanitized between use. Guests can enjoy farm-crafted beer\, hard cider\, and New England cuisine while enjoying a live concert by Della Mae. \nDella Mae is a Grammy-nominated\, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker\, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith\, guitarist Avril Smith\, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. \nHailing from across North America\, and reared in diverse musical styles\, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries\, spreading peace and understanding through music. \nTheir mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians\, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy\, mentorship\, programming\, and performance.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/della-mae-at-lookout-farm/
LOCATION:Lookout Farm\, 89 Pleasant St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760-5669\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:boxoffice@natickarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
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SUMMARY:Low Lily at MrSippy
DESCRIPTION:Ticketed Show \nWith the release of their new record ‘Angels in the Wreckage’ (produced by Dirk Powell)\, the Vermont-based American Roots band LOW LILY brings their infectious sound to a new level. With the energy of fiddle music\, the introspective quality of contemporary folk\, the precision of bluegrass\, and the drive of Americana\, the members of Low Lily (Liz Simmons\, Flynn Cohen\, and Natalie Padilla) combine their individual talents into one stunning soundscape. \nLow Lily has shared their signature sound with enthusiastic audiences throughout North America and the UK\, garnering two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Award wins. In 2018\, the band released a full-length album with 2X award-winning title track “10\,000 Days Like These” and their original song “Hope Lingers On”\, which has been sung by choirs around the world as an anthem for peace and justice.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/low-lily-at-mrsippy/
LOCATION:MrSippy BBQ\, 184 South Main Street\, Rochester\, NH\, 03867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T000825Z
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SUMMARY:High Horse at Passim
DESCRIPTION: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.\nComprised of fiddler Carson McHaney\, cellist Karl Henry\, guitarist G Rockwell\, and bassist Noah Harrington; the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions.\nHigh Horse is based in Boston\, collecting the skills and artistry learned from their education at the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.\nTheir debut album will be released in 2024\, produced by world-renowned mandolinist Jacob Jolliff and engineered by sound wizard Dave Sinko.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/high-horse-at-passim/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
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SUMMARY:Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival is a second-generation Bluegrass Festival\, and 2024 marks 45 Years of Bringing Bluegrass Music and Family to the shores of Mid-Coast Maine. The festival is a 4-Day event\, starting August 29th\, 2024. It features world-renowned acts and legendary late-night picking. It truly is a can’t-miss event\, where the Music Meets the Sea! \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/thomas-point-beach-bluegrass-festival/
LOCATION:Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival\, 29 Meadow Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20240731T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T160442Z
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SUMMARY:GuitartownCT Presents Kenny and Amanda Smith
DESCRIPTION:For twenty-three years\, this duo has been thrilling audiences around the world with their singing and guitar playing. Multiple IBMA award winners\, including several best guitar player wins for Kenny\, and best vocalist for Amanda. They played at GuitartownCT twice\, the last time in 2018\, and we are thrilled to have them back! \nBring chair and refreshments. \nOutdoor concert at 166 Mather Street\, Hamden\, CT. Tickets $35 at https://www.guitartownct.com. \nIn case of bad weather we will move inside.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/guitartownct-presents-kenny-and-amanda-smith/
LOCATION:GuitartownCT\, 166 Mather Street\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20240717T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T162113Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Ferrell
DESCRIPTION:One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today\, Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. Since the arrival of Long Time Coming (her acclaimed debut LP for Rounder Records)\, the West Virginia-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has earned the Emerging Act of the Year prize at the Americana Honors & Awards\, collaborated with the likes of Margo Price\, the Black Keys\, Shakey Graves\, Zach Bryan\, Diplo\, and Old Crow Medicine Show\, and enchanted audiences all over North America and Europe with her high-spirited and dazzling live performance. On her new album Trail OfFlowers\, the Nashville-based artist expands her sound while deepening the urgency of her songs\, often revealing a wealth of wisdom within her wildly imaginative storytelling.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/sierra-ferrell/
LOCATION:Roadrunner Boston\, 89 Guest St\, Boston\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
CREATED:20240720T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T181932Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Cleveland at Groton Hill
DESCRIPTION:From an early age\, Michael Cleveland heard old-time and bluegrass music at local jams and festivals near his hometown of Henryville\, Indiana. His grandparents hosted regular bluegrass gatherings at the American Legion\, and at age four\, he began playing the fiddle. He attended the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville\, where he learned the Suzuki method of violin. While he practiced the violin at school\, he played fiddle at home. \nCleveland had always dreamed of leading his own band and in 2006\, he formed Flamekeeper\, seven-time recipients of the IBMA’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award\, including Josh Richards\, Nathan Livers\, Jasiah Shrode\, and Chris Douglas. In addition to touring with his band\, Cleveland has performed with a legendary list of bluegrass greats: Bela Fleck\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Billy Strings\, Vince Gill\, and more. Widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation\, Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the IBMA’s Fiddle Player of the Year and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddlers Hall of Fame. \nHis recording Fiddler’s Dream was nominated in 2018 for a GRAMMY for Best Bluegrass Album\, and in 2019\, he won a GRAMMY for his album Tall Fiddler. The same year\, Cleveland’s amazing life of adversity and achievement was featured in the documentary film Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story. And in 2022\, he was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship. 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/michael-cleveland-at-groton-hill/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
DESCRIPTION:Fall and Winter schedule resumes! \nHosted by Frank Drake at The Burren in Somerville\, MA \n2-5 pm in the front room.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-jam-at-the-burren/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T220000
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SUMMARY:Jacob Jolliff Band at Groton Hill
DESCRIPTION:An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow and the Yonder Mountain String Band\, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator\, sharing the stage with Darol Anger\, Tony Trischka\, Sam Bush\, David Grisman\, Ronnie McCoury\, Michael Daves\, and many others. \nIn 2022\, Jacob was called on by banjo master Béla Fleck to tour as part of My Bluegrass Heart. He performed around the country alongside Béla and some of the top musicians in the genre: Bryan Sutton\, Cody Kilby\, Justin Moses\, Mark Schatz\, Michael Cleveland\, Stuart Duncan and Billy Contreras. \nNow\, the mandolinist’s main focus is The Jacob Jolliff Band\, a group of virtuosic pickers – Jolliff on mandolin and vocals; Myles Sloniker\, bass; Ross Martin\, guitar; and George Jackson\, fiddle – who play Jacob’s original instrumentals and songs. They tour nationally in the US\, Scotland\, and Australia\, and have released two albums\, “Instrumentals Vol. 1” in 2018 and “The Jacob Jolliff Band” in 2022.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/jacob-jolliff-band-at-groton-hill/
LOCATION:Groton Hill Music Center\, 122 Old Ayer Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T143000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Jam at Union House
DESCRIPTION:We are resuming our monthly jam this Saturday at Union Music 142 Southbridge St from 1 to 2:30 .We are located next to Coney Island hot dog. All levels welcome. \nVictor Evdokimoff
URL:https://bbu.org/event/worcester-jam-at-union-house/
LOCATION:Union Music\, 142 Southbridge Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
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SUMMARY:Jam at Timberyard Brewery
DESCRIPTION:This is an open jam that consists of both a “stage jam” and a slower “side jam”.  Hosted by members of the Pioneer Valley Flamethrowers.    Please find us on FB for more details. \nTimberyard Brewery – 555 East Main Street (Route\, MA-9)\, East Brookfield\, MA 01515
URL:https://bbu.org/event/jam-at-timberyard-brewery/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Rutland\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T160828Z
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SUMMARY:GuitartownCT Presents The Tray Wellington Band
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 12\, 7:30 pm at Cafe Amici\, 1640 Whitney Avenue\, Hamden\, CT. \nTickets $30. \nTray is a young banjo virtuoso\, and a 2 time IBMA winner. His hard driving young band have their feet in traditional bluegrass\, and their hearts in progressive string music. \nGuitar/ Nick Weitzenfeld \nMandolin-fiddle/ Josiah Nelson \nBass/ Katelynn Bohn \nBanjo/ Tray Wellington \nFestival favorites\, catch this rising star while you can!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/guitartownct-presents-the-tray-wellington-band/
LOCATION:GuitartownCT at Cafe Amici\, 1640 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
CREATED:20240909T183339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T183339Z
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SUMMARY:Tray Wellington Band
DESCRIPTION:Based in Raleigh\, NC\, banjo star Tray Wellington has received a number of accolades\, including two awards from IBMA — 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year and 2019 Momentum Band of the Year (with Cane Mill Road). Tray can now be found performing all over the country with Tray Wellington Band.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/tray-wellington-band/
LOCATION:GuitartownCT at Cafe Amici\, 1640 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T183434Z
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SUMMARY:Tray Wellington Band
DESCRIPTION:Based in Raleigh\, NC\, banjo star Tray Wellington has received a number of accolades\, including two awards from IBMA — 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year and 2019 Momentum Band of the Year (with Cane Mill Road). Tray can now be found performing all over the country with Tray Wellington Band.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/tray-wellington-band-2/
LOCATION:GuitartownCT at Cafe Amici\, 1640 Whitney Ave\, Hamden\, CT\, 06517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
CREATED:20241022T004935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T004935Z
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SUMMARY:Eugene Tyler Band at Lizard Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Tyler Band with Cannon Rogers and lighthearted live at the Lizard Lounge Oct 23rd.\n\n\nEvent is 21+ \n$15/$18 door \nDoors at 7 \nIndie-bluegrass trio Eugene Tyler Band is\, at their core\, a road band\, who’ve spent years cutting their teeth on the bluegrass festival circuit and clubs across the northeast. Their newest record\, Low It Goes\, captures the free-wheeling intensity of those live shows and showcases the cathartic\, irreverent songwriting that has won them fans all over the country. As songwriter Eugene Gardner says\, “You learn a lot about yourself as a band when you’re playing 3 hours a night\, and it’s forced us to step up our game in a way that I’m really proud of.” Sharing stages with bands like Billy Strings\, the Kitchen Dwellers\, Driftwood\, and the Mountain Grass Unit\, ETB has carved out a unique voice in the bluegrass scene\, with cutting\, often humorous songs\, and a fast & loose approach that calls back to influences like the Clash and Drive-By Truckers.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/eugene-tyler-band-at-lizard-lounge/
LOCATION:Lizard Lounge\, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue \, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T193000
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CREATED:20240904T170913Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Concert at Seashore Trolley Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the cool fall days with a delicious catered dinner at the historic Seashore Trolley Museum.  Take a trolley ride before dinner!  Dinner runs 4:30-5:30.  Southern Rail’s concert runs 5:30-7:30
URL:https://bbu.org/event/dinner-concert-at-seashore-trolley-museum/
LOCATION:Seashore Trolley Museum\, 195 Log Cabin Rd\, ME\, Kennebunkport\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Orlando":MAILTO:director@trolleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
CREATED:20240915T143849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T143849Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Rail at Seashore Trolley Museum
DESCRIPTION:Southern Rail will fill South Boston Carhouse at Seashore Trolley Museum with an exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and riveting vocals on Saturday\, October 26. This event promises to be a full house\, featuring lush harmonies\, irrepressible good humor\, and sparkling banjo\, guitar\, mandolin and bass\, all with antique trolleys in the background. Come early to browse the wonderful exhibits and to take an evening trolley ride! Those who would like to also join us for dinner\, you’re in for a treat! Seashore Fan Favorite For The Love of Food & Drink will be providing dinner in between the trolley ride and the concert as an option to our event guests. \n4:30PM: Evening trolley ride departs from the museum’s Visitors Center. \n5PM: Dinner by For The Love of Food & Drink is served inside the museum’s Exhibit Room\, inside the Visitors Center. If the weather is right\, enjoy dinner just outside the Exhibit Room on the trolley boarding platform. \n5:30PM-7:30PM: Southern Rail performs inside the museum’s South Boston Carhouse\, a short walk or trolley ride from the Visitors Center. Parking is available next to South Boston Carhouse for those with mobility challenges. There will be a 15-minute intermission with a trolley shuttle available to bring guests to restrooms in the Visitors Center. \nTicket options include the following: \nTrolley Ride\, Dinner & Southern Rail Concert (4:30PM) \nAdults: $40 \nYouth Under 12: $25 \nChildren Under 3: Free \nJust the Southern Rail Concert (5:30PM) \nAdults: $20 \nYouth Under 12: $10 \nChildren Under 3: Free
URL:https://bbu.org/event/southern-rail-at-seashore-trolley-museum/
LOCATION:Seashore Trolley Museum\, 195 Log Cabin Rd\, ME\, Kennebunkport\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T213000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Music Through the Years with The Splinters
DESCRIPTION:The program surveys bluegrass music from its roots in early country and fiddle/banjo music\nto more progressive acoustic music with the same instrumentation. The Splinters cover old time fiddle tunes and The Carter Family to Bill Monroe\, Flatt and Scruggs\, The Stanley Brothers\, and other traditional bands\, landing in more progressive groups such as David Grisman\, Bela Fleck\, and modern ‘old time’ like John Hartford and Andrew Marlin. Participants will learn about these different styles of music and what makes them unique\, but part of the same fabric. We will also discuss the role of each instrument in the group and how that creates the whole sound you experience. There will be plenty of music involved. \n\n\n\nThe Splinters\, a bluegrass and old-time string 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. A Splinters set veers from straight ahead bluegrass to traditional fiddle tunes and back\, with the occasional detour into a modern song. They released their first album as a quartet\, “Grey Owl”. Their second album\, “In the Pale Moonlight“\, was released in August\, 2023. Both are available on all major streaming platforms and on Bandcamp.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-music-through-the-years-with-the-splinters/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Community Education":MAILTO:LCE@lexingtonma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T190036Z
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SUMMARY:Blackstone River Theater presents Southern Rail
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass is back at the Blackstone River Theater with fan favorites: Southern Rail on Saturday\, Nov. 6th at 7:00 pm.   Celebrating over forty years of performing\, Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high-octane exuberant fun\, with lush harmonies\, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo\, mandolin\, and guitar. \n 
URL:https://bbu.org/event/blackstone-river-theater-presents-southern-rail/
LOCATION:Blackstone River Theater\, 549 Broad St.\, Cumberland\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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