Past Bluegrass Related Events

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse presents "Christmas in the Valley"  at the Rockdale Congregational Church, Northbridge, MA.  We are celebrating 10 years of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas and seasonal music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Amy Gallatin, Roger Williams, Karen Wilber and Rick Lang.  Doors open at 6:45, hot foods, beverages, and a Christmas cookie bake sale will take place.  Concert will be held in the sanctuary.

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes “The Stable Hands” on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:30 PM The Stable Hands Band is unique in that it did not start out to be a band, it just happened. It all began with a friendship that grew naturally with an appreciation of the music, and a love and respect for each other. They practice music as an art form within the bluegrass genre and are excited to present their collection of original material. The band enjoys working with each other and collaborating with special emphasis on the fun part of arranging a new song and hearing it come to life. The Stable Hands are Rick and Janet Baskowski, banjo/guitar of North Brookfield, MA, and Sue and Tom Connolly, upright bass/ mandolin of Chatham, N.Y. They are two married couples that have grown into a family of close friends. You will laugh and cry as they deliver their “brand” of contemporary Acoustic Bluegrass. The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA. Hot foods, beverages and desserts are available. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the church. Doors open at 6:45 and admission is $12/$10 seniors (60+), $5 students. For more information call 617-429-0347 or visit rockdalechurchonline.org.

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes Blackstone Valley Bluegrass to close out the season on May 9. Blackstone Valley Bluegrass has been tearing it up for over 16 years, playing a mix of traditional, contemporary and original bluegrass music.  The shows are energetic, entertaining, and just a good time all around.  Each member is an accomplished instrumentalist and singer and together they have created a unique sound that fills venues every year.  Dave Dick on banjo and guitar, Dan Nowlan on mandolin and guitar, Ken Taylor on bass and guitar, and Bob Dick on guitar, resophonic guitar and bass. The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA. Hot foods, beverages and desserts are available. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the church. Doors open at 6:45 and admission is $12/$10 seniors (60+), $5 students. For more information call 617-429-0347 or visit rockdalechurchonline.org.

A night of acoustic styled Christmas music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass - Dave Dick, Dan Nowlan, Ken Taylor and Bob Dick along with Amy Gallatin, Karen Wilber, Roger Williams, Rick Lang, and Kristine Dick.  Traditional Christmas carols, modern and western flavored songs, and original songs penned by Rick Lang will fill the evening with the warmth, happiness and joy of the holiday season, and there will be lots of fun too!  This group of musicians has been performing together for many years, and there is a wonderful chemistry between them.  The concerts began as CD release parties for Bob Dick of Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and Rick Lang who in 2000 and 2003 respectively released Christmas albums.  Recently Rick Lang has released another CD of original Christmas music entitled "That's What I Love about Christmas".

The 2016 "Christmas in the Valley" concert tour will kick off its 13th season this December. This one of a kind Christmas show features traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas music performed with acoustic instruments and vocals. The music got its start back in 2003 with Blackstone Valley Bluegrass' Bob Dick's solo CD "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" which in turn, got New Hampshire songwriter Rick Lang interested in writing original Christmas songs and the subsequent recording of  his "The Season of  My Heart" CD.  The first Christmas in the Valley concert was held in Northbridge MA, and then Stratham, NH.  The concerts series eventually expanded to the hometowns of the various performers of the show as well as a couple of new venues. Today, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass along with Rick Lang, Karen Lincoln Wilber, Roger Williams, and Amy Gallatin have put together a broad spectrum of Christmas music set in an acoustic style that is truly a unique experience. Due to strong attendance and growing interest, “Christmas in the Valley” is fast becoming an annual tradition all across New England; its popularity growing each year.  The 2016 tour will include a total of five concerts in three states (NH, MA, and CT). “Christmas in the Valley” showcases holiday music from… A New England favorite, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band has garnered a reputation for high-energy shows laced with powerful three and four part harmonies and fast but tasteful picking, coupled with winning on-stage camaraderie. Their show will feature songs from Bob Dick's solo bluegrass Christmas project Tidings Of Comfort And Joy performed by the Bluegrass “fab four”…Bob Dick, Dave Dick, Ken Taylor and Dan Nowlan.  Acclaimed vocalist Amy Gallatin will be lending her trademark western flavor … Read More »

The "Christmas In New England" Concert Tour will kick off its 15th season this December. The 2018 Christmas Concert Tour will include a total of five concerts in three states (NH, MA, CT) including a concert at the Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road in Northbridge, home of the Grass Roots Coffeehouse on Saturday, December 1. This one of a kind Christmas show features a seasonal blend of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas Music performed with acoustic instruments and vocals. The cast of performers include some of the most talented musicians, vocalists and songwriters in the New England region: Amy Gallatin, Karen Lincoln Wilber, Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Ken Taylor, Krissy Dick, Bob Dick & Rick Lang.  Ken, Krissy and Bob are members of the church and live in Northbridge. Together they put together a unique performance guaranteed to entertain and dazzle audiences wherever they play. "Christmas In New England" is fast becoming an annual tradition all across New England. This lively upbeat concert offers a welcome relief from the Holiday rush, providing simple moments to treasure, and a chance to slow down and savor the season. Please join us for this truly uplifting Holiday event. The concert begins at 7:30. Admission is at the door only, and is $15. Ages 16 and younger $5. Seating and parking is limited and we have been getting a full house for many years now, please arrive early.  The doors will open at 6:30.  There will be hot foods, soups, sandwiches available for purchase before the show and during intermission.  Also at intermission will be our "Christmas Cookie Walk" where you buy a box and fill it with delicious homemade cookies baked by volunteers from the church.  Proceeds from the … Read More »

Christmas in New England features original, contemporary and classic Christmas music performed by some of New England's finest musicians. Karen Lincoln Wilber, guitar & vocals Dave Dick, banjo, mandolin, guitar and vocals Amy Gallatin, guitar and vocals Roger Williams, dobro and vocals Krissy Dick, vocals Bob Dick, bass, dobro and vocals This is our 18th year performing together.  More info can be found on our website www.chirstmasinnewengland.net Hope to see you!  Enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season!!!!

Christmas in New England will be performing Saturday December 2 at the Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road Northbridge, MA. The concert will take place in the sanctuary and begins  at 7:30 PM. Admission to the show is $15 at the door only.  Doors open at 6:45 PM. CINE has been together for over 20 years combining original, contemporary, and classic Christmas music performed on acoustic instruments with vocals. The group consists of Amy Gallatin and Roger Williams from Glastonbury CT, Karen Wilber from Stow MA, JD Williams from Manhattan NY, Dave Orlomoski from Barkhamstead CT, and Krissy & Bob Dick from Northbridge, MA. Each year these friends look forward to getting together and adding a few more new songs to the group’s expansive repertoire. More information can be found at www.christmasinnewengland.net.