JamVal was a roaring success! There were dozens of jams tailored to the specific needs of each skill level, lots of interesting and useful workshops, and a killer set by Special Consensus on Saturday night. We hope everyone enjoyed it, because we sure did!
Please save the date:
President’s Day weekend February,2025
Details to come!
Note: all the information below relates to our last in-person festival in 2020.
- When: in 2025
- Where: we’re still working on it….
Join the Boston Bluegrass Union and celebrate the legacy of the late Joe Val with three big days of indoor bluegrass at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel.
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2020 Main Stage Lineup
The Dan Tyminski Band
sunday @ 3:45 pmThroughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney's performance of the … More +
Claire Lynch
friday @ 10:00 pmLong recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. … More +
Balsam Range
saturday @ 9:30 pmFrom deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes the Balsam Range band, creatively blending Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz … More +
The Special Consensus
saturday @ 1:50 pm and 8:20 pmThe Special Consensus is a legendary Midwestern bluegrass band that has performed at major festivals since 1975. Over the past 30 years they've recorded over … More +
Jeff Scroggins and Colorado w/ Jesse Brock
friday @ 8:50 pmJeff Scroggins & Colorado is a high-energy five-piece bluegrass band located in the Western Frontier state of Colorado. Their distinctive sound showcases an eclectic range of influences that marry second and … More +
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
saturday @ 12:50 pm and 7:10 pmBorn in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, springing to life with all the zest and zeal you’d expect from a 1940s-style Tennessee bluegrass … More +
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
saturday @ 2:50 pm
sunday @ 2:45 pmAlan Bibey & Grasstowne is a band comprised of very well respected veterans of bluegrass music as well as some of the finest young musicians … More +
Volume Five
saturday @ 11:50 am and 6:00 pmIn 2017, Volume Five was honored with two International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards. They received the Emerging Artist of the Year Award and the … More +
Mile Twelve
friday @ 7:50 pmMile Twelve is a fresh, hard driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass with their infectious groove and intricate melodies. … More +
The Price Sisters
sunday @ 12:35 pmMusic has always had a resounding presence in the lives of twin sisters Lauren Price Napier and Leanna Price. Growing up, both of their parents … More +
Red Wine
sunday @ 1:35 pmRed Wine is one of the most important European bands, active since 1978, with a style that compasses traditional and contemporary Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, and … More +
Lonesome Ace Stringband
saturday @ 4:50 pmThe Lonesome Ace Stringband is an old-time band with bluegrass chops that play some righteous folk and country music. There's a depth of groove and sense … More +
The Kody Norris Show
saturday @ 10:55 am and 3:50 pmCall it retro, hillbilly, bluegrass or rockabilly, the group strives for something Kody simply calls "dern good entertainment." Deeply rooted in North American folk music, … More +
Southern Rail
sunday @ 11:00 amSouthern Rail's performances are high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work. Southern Rail celebrates over three … More +
Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing
friday @ 6:55 pmBob Amos is an award winning musician, songwriter and producer who makes his home in the "Northeast Kingdom" region of Vermont. He regularly performs with … More +
The Reunion Band
saturday @ 10:00 amThe Reunion Band features veterans of the Boston bluegrass scene, and have played the Joe Val festival several times before. Richie Brown (mandolin) and Margaret … More +
Redwood Hill
sunday @ 10:00 amREDWOOD HILL is a group of friends who have banded together to pay tribute to Bluegrass music’s legendary Country Gentlemen, a group highly acclaimed as … More +
Berklee All-Stars – The Ruta-Beggars
friday @ 6:00 pmBerklee College of Music in Boston has long been a leader in music education. Berklee has a very innovative string program that also has majors in mandolin … More +
The 2020 weekend ticket prices will be:
Adult member weekend – $105 ($110 after Jan 14)
Adult non-member weekend – $115 ($120 after Jan 14)
Student weekend (high school –to college with ID) – $40
Youth weekend (12-15) – $35
Under 12 free
Friday-only Adult member – $35
Friday-only Adult non-member – $45
Friday-only Student – $20
Friday-only Youth (12-15) – $10
Saturday-only Adult member – $60
Saturday-only Adult non-member – $70
Saturday-only Student – $35
Saturday-only Youth (12-15) – $25
Sunday-only Adult Member – $45
Sunday-only Adult non-member – $55
Sunday-only Student – $25
Sunday-only Youth (12-15) – $20
Under 12 Free
OVERFLOW HOTELS
As in the past, we have reserved a limited number of rooms at wonderful nearby hotels