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Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

This year's festival was amazing!
See you next year.
(photo by Darwin Davidson)

We sponsor classes, workshops, and jams
for kids and adults.
(photo by Marla Singleton)

Bluegrass Education

BBU Concert Series

Photo Courtesy of Jennie Scott

Concerts with Leading Bluegrass Bands

The Boston Bluegrass Union is an all-volunteer New England-based bluegrass music association promoting and supporting bluegrass festivals, concerts, jams, and bluegrass music education throughout the Northeast.

BBU Events (2019-2020) season)

TBD	Concerts are being planned now
Feb 14-16, 2020	Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

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Joe Val Festival

Joe Val 2019 was seen by many as being the best Joe Val ever! Thanks for coming, and see you next year!!! Festival Page

Education

We offer workshops, group lessons, jams, and other activities to help everyone learn to play and enjoy this wonderful music.

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