Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling the noble instrument from its most familiar arena into new and unique realms, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn’s second album Echo in the Valley is simultaneously familiar and wildly innovative.

Alice Gerrard, an 84 year old, old-time music pioneer attempts to preserve traditional music through her performances and lessons. Her unpredictable journey is an inspiration for those around her. You Gave Me a Song is a film about getting older, but never giving up your passions. The Woods Hole Film Festival presents its New England premiere with director Kenny Dalsheimer at the Q&A.

Southern Rail brings their high energy, exuberant Bluegrass to the Wayside Inn's Fresh Strawberry Concert Series on Tuesday July 30 at 7 pm. The concert will be held indoors, in the air-conditioned Martha Mary Chapel, and fresh strawberry shortcake will be served during intermission! Come early and enjoy dinner at the Inn at a special discount. Southern Rail's music is electric, featuring lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, mandolin and and bass. Two of their members have just been inducted into the RIBA Buegrass Hall of Fame. The concert always sells out, so reserve your tickets 978-443-1776.

The Pied Picker by David Stephens, All Hands Productions July 31- Aug 3 (Wed-Sat) | 10:30 am & 1:00 pm With his banjo in hand, Picker Pete sets off seeking fame and fortune. When he finds that the big city of Hamlin has been taken over by roaches, he realizes that his journey to stardom might not be what he had in mind! “The Pied Picker” features a colorful cast of fairytale characters, skillful moving-mouth puppetry, live banjo music, and lots of laughs! Mention the BBU for a discount on tickets!