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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)

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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 (2018-2019 season)

Oct 20, 2018

Blue Highway

Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass

Feb 15-17, 2019

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

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

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Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass Education

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 (2018-2019 season)

Regional Calendar

Joe Val Festival

Education

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