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Escape the Winter

...with 3 days of hot bluegrass
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... performing on two stages
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The Best National and Regional Bands

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... something for everyone
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Traditional and Progressive Bluegrass

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...on every instrument
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Workshops and Master Classes

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... with a performance on the Main Stage
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Kid’s Academy

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... in the Vendor Room
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Instruments, Strings, and Accessories

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...see you at the Sheraton!

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JamVal 2025 is back for another year!

Check it out.

Note:  all the information below relates to our last in-person festival in 2020.  

  • When: in 2026??
  • 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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Where To Stay
Design by Jin Suk

2020 Main Stage Lineup

  • The Dan Tyminski Band

    sunday @ 3:45 pm
    Throughout 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 pm
    Long 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 pm
    From 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 pm
    The 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 pm
    Jeff 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 pm
    Born 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 pm
    Alan 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 pm
    In 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 pm
    Mile 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 pm
    Music 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 pm
    Red 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 pm
    The 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 pm
    Call 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 am
    Southern 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 pm
    Bob 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 am
    The 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 am
      REDWOOD 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 pm
    Berklee 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 +
View Main Stage Schedule

Friday

Claire Lynch

Jeff Scroggins and Colorado with Jesse Brock

Mile Twelve

Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing

Berklee All-Stars: The Ruta Beggars

Saturday

Balsam Range

The Special Consensus (2 sets)

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (2 sets)

Alan Bibey and Grasstowne

Volume Five (2 sets)

The Lonesome Ace Stringband

The Kody Norris Show

The Reunion Band

Sunday

The Dan Tyminski Band

Alan Bibey and Grasstowne

Red Wine

The Price Sisters

Southern Rail

Redwood Hill

2020 Showcase Stage Lineup

featuring new, up and coming local bands

View Showcase Stage Schedule

Ticket Pricing (2020)

Buy Tickets

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

OVERFLOW HOTELS
As in the past, we have reserved a limited number of rooms at wonderful nearby hotels

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Classes & Workshops

We host paid classes for all levels of students:  Beginner (Fast Track), Intermediate, and Master Classes.  These classes are held during the day on Friday, and have modest tuition.  We also offer free instrument, vocal, and jamming workshops during the festival.

For more information on these Friday classes and festival workshops, please visit these pages:

Master Classes
Intermediate Classes
Beginner Classes
Festival Workshops

Kids' Academy
Aspiring musicians age 5-17 take instrument workshops from professional musicians Friday evening to Sunday morning, and then perform on the main Stage Sunday at 12pm. A great learning experience for all More info

Other Information

Come visit our vendor room for the best in instruments, supplies, string, and advice.

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