Boston Bluegrass Union

Andrew Marlin String Band / The Murphy Beds
2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Red Room @ Cafe 939, 939 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Andrew Marlin is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His latest solo record, Phthalo Blue, is out now. It features all original music by Marlin, recorded with a single mic at the Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Eamon O’Leary and Jefferson Hamer (a.k.a. The Murphy Beds) present traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements on bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin.
Red Room @ Cafe 939 Boston, MA

Bluegrass Christmas at Hopedale Unitarian
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopedale Unitarian Parish, 65 Hopedale St, Hopedale, MA, 01747, United States
Celebrate the Christmas season with a joyous evening of Bluegrass Gospel and Holiday favorites at Hopedale Unitarian Parish! Wonderful home baked holiday goodies during intermission. Not to be missed!

Nefesh Mountain - Love And Light Tour
2024-12-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
The New York based Progressive Americana group Nefesh Mountain Band has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing ensembles in roots music. The band’s creators and dynamic husband and wife team of Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff have created a world and sound all their own; blurring the lines between Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz and Blues with a masterful hand as songwriters, instrumentalists and composers alike.

New Song presents Southern Rail
2025-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Newsong Coffeehouse, Bedford Town Hall Auditorium, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Southern Rail’s concerts are joyous and engaging with stunning harmonies, irrepressible good humor and sparkling banjo, guitar and mandolin. Their repertoire is fresh and diverse, featuring lots of originals plus a kaleidoscope of covers. Two of the band’s founding members (guitarist Jim Muller and bassist Sharon Horovitch) were recently inducted into the RIBA Hall of Fame.
Tix in advance and at the door. Doors open at 7. Great refreshments during intermission.

Bruce Molsky & Tony Trischka
2025-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Two legends of the folk/roots world—Grammy-nominated fiddler extraordinaire Bruce Molsky and banjo master Tony Trischka— return to Meadow Hall for an evening of old time string band wizardry. The two will trade songs from their broad and beloved catalogs as well as the deep well of American traditional folk tunes, both well-known and recently unearthed.
Groton Hill Music Center

Southern Buffet & Bluegrass in Sudbury with Southern Rail
2025-02-08 16:30 - 20:00 | First Parish Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Mardis Gras Night featuring a Southern style home cooked dinner and a the high energy exuberance of Southern Rail! Snow date will be Sunday Feb. 9.
Appetizers at 4:30. Dinner 5-6. Cash bar. Concert 6-8. A limited number of concert only tickets will be available. Last year was a complete sell-out, so reservations highly recommended.
Free parking is available at First Parish’s Meetinghouse, 327 Concord Road, Sudbury, or across the street, behind Sudbury Town Hall

New Dangerfield
2025-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
A century of forgetfulness and erasure has led to diminished public awareness of the Black string band tradition – and equally diminished numbers of Black string bands. Once numerous, these ensembles have grown few and far between. In recent decades, only one Black string band has emerged per generation. The 1980’s saw the birth of the Ebony Hillbillies. Nearly three decades later, the Carolina Chocolate Drops formed and took the tradition to new heights. As of 2023, a new Black string band has emerged to carry the torch: New Dangerfield.
New Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning bluegrass banjoist Tray Wellington, who enlisted three other acclaimed Black roots musicians: multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kaïa Kater, bassist Nelson Williams (Chris Jones & the Night Drivers), and fiddler and singer Jake Blount. Irrepressible and adventurous from the start, the band is musically versatile and charismatic.
Groton Hill Music Center

Cancelled - Old Time Jam at The Burren
2025-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Hosted by Alan Kaufman. Long running old time jam in the front room, every Sunday.

Bluegrass Throedown at Nick-a-Nee's
2025-03-19 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

Old Time Almost Friday
2025-03-20 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.

Sierra Hull
2025-03-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a as a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 4x recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction. A pioneer for acoustic music throughout her already impressive multi-decade career, she has graced the country’s most iconic stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House.
Groton Hill Music Center
$45-65

Bluegrass Tuesdays at Lily P's
2025-03-25 17:15 - 23:00 | 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.

Bluegrass Jam at The Burren
2025-03-29 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.

JP Bluegrass Jam
2025-03-30 13:30 - 16:00 | MA
Long-standing Boston bluegrass and acoustic music jam. In the winter, it is hosted at Hamilton Restaurant in Brookline. In pleasant weather, find the jam at Jamaica Pond.

Contact Joe Lutz.

Backbeat Brewing Bluegrass Jam
2025-04-10 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).

The Heather Mumford Project at Rozzie (un)PorchFest
2025-04-11 06:30 - 19:30 | Distraction Brewery, 2 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
The Heather Mumford Project will be playing at Distraction Brewery, as part of Roslindale (Un)Porchfest on Friday, April 11 at 6:30pm. 1 night, 15 bands, 4 venues all in Rozzie Village.

All proceeds go to support Roslindale PorchFest this summer.

Hope to see you there!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherm_musicSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mike-ekim-1/sets/the-heather-mumford-project

https://roslindaleporchfest.org/unporch-fest-2025

Rock'n Grass Band at Harvest Grille
2025-04-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvest Grille, 1 Princeton St., Jefferson, MA, 01522, United States
Come enjoy cocktails and fine dining at the Harvest Grille in Jefferson MA (part of the town of Holden) while being serenaded by bluegrass and classic rock crossovers on bluegrass instruments! Kim Bourgeois – vocals and harmonica Mike Bourgeois – upright bass Lou Abbondanzo – vocals and guitar Peter Fein – vocals and banjo

The Hazel Project at the Word Barn
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, New Hampshire, 03833, United States
Get ready for a night of exceptional music as The Hazel Project comes to The Word Barn playing tribute to the music written and recorded by bluegrass pioneers and legendary musicians, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard. With Betsy Heron (fiddle), Gretchen Bowder (banjo), Whitney Roy (guitar), and Lindsay Lassonde (bass), The Hazel Project features sweet soaring harmonies and tasteful tunes. Special guests The Mountain open. Tickets at https://portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/the-hazel-project-with-the-mountain-4-11-2025

Jacob Jolliff Band
2025-04-11 20:00 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
After wowing audiences as part of Béla Fleck’s band in 2022 and then with his band in 2023, mandolinist Jacob Jolliff returns to Rockport. A former member of two massively popular progressive bluegrass bands, Joy Kills Sorrow and the Yonder Mountain String Band, Jolliff remains one of the country’s premier contemporary mandolinists.

An Evening with Matt Michienzie Band
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, 1 School Street, Foxborough, Massachusetts, 02035, United States
Matt Michienzie originally hails from Foxboro, MA. Matt currently resides in Los Angeles, where he plays with his countrified, bluesified, and grassified band. His passion as a songwriter is vividly clear: Matt sings from his heart and gives it his all in everything he plays. Whether fronting a bluegrass group, jam band, or country band, Matt is able to combine his influential and eclectic music curiosities in a very tasteful and unique way.

Not unlike many California grass bands, MMB is a progressive bluegrass project. The roots of the band are in bluegrass…although they have a keen interest in incorporating other genres into their sound, such as jam, soul, or traditional country. The band currently consists of fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and bass.

In December 2022, the Matt Michienzie Band flew back east to Matt’s neck of the woods to open for Tim Reynolds and TR3 at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, MA. The band won 1st Place Band at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest – one of the longest running contests of it’s type. The band will be making their Grass Valley debut at this years Father’s Day Festival, hosted by the California Bluegrass Association. They continue to tour both the west and east coast, with Matt’s hometown theater MRPAC finding its footing as a fan favorite venue full of homecoming vibes.

Southern Rail - Sanford
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | SANFORD-SPRINGVALE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 505 MAIN ST (RT 109), SPRINGVALE, ME, 04083, United States
Southern Rail welcomes spring with their exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and riveting vocals at the acclaimed Sanford Springvale Historical Museum. Join us for a lovely Sunday afternoon of music and fellowship. The concert runs 3-5, and doors open at 2:15. Come early and browse the fascinating exhibits! Tickets at the door or by contacting: gcauger@me.com or 207-651-1980a

Whately Old Time Jam
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA, 01093, United States
The Whately Old Time Jam takes place each month on the third Tuesday from 7pm-9pm-ish, unless there is a special event preceding the jam such as workshop. We gather in Whately Town Hall Audititorium in Whately, Massachusetts.
This is an Old Time jam, keeping to tunes and songs in the Old Time repertoire. Speed and tunes will be up to those who attend. We’ll go round the circle so everyone can choose tunes and pace. Old Time chestnuts, waltzes, obscure and/or crooked tunes, tunes that don’t resolve, tunes with questionable chords, tunes with weird numbers of A/B/C/D/E parts – all welcome if someone can lead it.

Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection
2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, ME, 03904, United States
Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection is a five-piece band featuring some of the finest musicians in New England. The band features award winning fiddler and singer Erica Brown, Matt Shipman on mandolin, Lincoln Meyers on guitar, Eli Gilbert on banjo and Kris Day on bass. A fun and energetic band, they incorporate a unique and diverse blend of original and traditional music from their Bluegrass, Folk and Country influences. As a band of renowned and respected musicians in their own right, together they form a bluegrass powerhouse of vocal and instrumental expertise that have delighted audiences all over the Northeast and Canada.

Bluegrass Night at Remnant
2025-04-21 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.)

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

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

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

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 | 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.
