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Riley Coyote at the Blue Moon Coffeehouse, Rockland, MA, Sat. November 9th

The Blue Moon Coffeehouse Channing Church, 45 Webster St., Rockland, MA

On Saturday, November 9th, The Blue Moon Coffeehouse in Rockland features Riley Coyote, playing old time acoustic bluegrass with plenty of foot stomping energy.  A local band out of Middleboro, MA, Riley Coyote is Joe Tummino on guitar, Jim Lough on mandolin, Joe Faria on the stand up bass, and Kristen Riley on fiddle.  They have wowed crowds in Boston, Maine, Rhode Island, Cape Cod and all around the South Shore of Massachusetts.    They are proud to announce the release of their first album Carry Me Away.  Between sets by the band, there will be an open mic.   The address is Channing Unitarian Universalist Church, 45 Webster St., Rockland, MA, located right beside the Rockland post office.  The show starts at 7:30.  Tickets are $7 at the door and children 12 and under are free. The website is http://www.thebluemooncoffeehouse.com/.    You can check out the band's new music video at   and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rileycoyotes.   You can also listen to their album on itunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/carry-me-away/id681471710.

$7 – $12

Rising Stars Molly Tuttle and Hannah Logan in Concert at the Belleville Stage, Newburyport, on Nov. 9th at 8:00PM

Belleville Stage 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA

Belleville Roots Music presents two up and coming people we would like you to hear. With nearly two million views on You Tube and features in Bluegrass Now, Flatpicking guitar and Acoustic guitar magazines, Molly Tuttle is making a name for herself in the acoustic music scene. A virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award winning song writer with a distinctive voice, Molly has turned the heads of even the most seasoned industry professionals. In 2012, Molly was awarded music and composition Merit Scholarships to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, the hazel Dickens Memorial Scholarship award from the Foundation for Bluegrass Music in Nashville and 1st place in the prestigious Merlefest's Chris Austin Songwriting Competition. Hannah Logan, an up and coming singing sensation, hails from Carver,MA, where she was discovered by a local music teacher. She is an amazingly soulful, unique singer with natural raw talent, and is only 13 years old. her music can be described as blending traditional Roots music with Contemporary music. At the present time, Hannah is actively writing, singing and playing her own songs along with handpicked songs that have been written by others.

$15 – $25

BBU Presents Claire Lynch

National Heritage Museum 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA

The Boston Bluegrass Union presents: The Claire Lynch Band w/ The Lonely Heartstring Band, Saturday, November 23, 2013, National Heritage Museum (aka Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc.) Lexington, MA.  7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) $23 for Members $25 for Non-Members.  The museum is located at 33 Marrett Rd. (Route 2A), Lexington, MA 02421. Directions can be found at www.monh.org or call (781) 861-6559.  More info at https://www.bbu.org/events/concert-series/

$25

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

Sheraton Framingham 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham

The BBU presents the Joe Val Festival at the Sheraton Framingham in Framingham, MA, just outside of Boston.  Tons of bands, workshops, kid's academy, two stages, non-stop picking. More info at https://www.bbu.org/jvhome.htm

BBU presents Seldom Scene with Michelle Canning and Rough Edges

National Heritage Museum 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA

Saturday, March 8, 2014 National Heritage Museum (aka Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc.) Lexington, MA 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) $27 for Members $29 for Non-Members

$29

Roland White Workshop

Brookline Private Home Brookline, MA

Roland White is coming to town - he'll be giving a three-hour mandolin workshop and concert in Brookline on May 10 - Saturday afternoon, 11am to 2pm. He'll be appearing with guitarist Diane Bouska. At 2pm they've give a short concert as part of the day's activities. If you haven't been in one of Roland's workshops yet, he's a great teacher - and the real thing, when it comes to passing on bluegrass traditions. Cost is $60 for BBU members, $70 for non-members. Email August Watters  at [email protected] if you're interested.

BBU Presents Fall Jam’n Weekend

Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA

Fall Jam'n Weekend at the historic Colonial Inn in Concord, MA Fall Jam'n Weekend is an indoor "non-festival" where you can jam all weekend long or attend instructor-led jams and free workshops (with your paid registration). All jammers are welcome at any level, from beginner to advanced. You can pick around the clock within the beautiful spaces of the Colonial Inn from Friday evening through early Sunday afternoon. Reserve your room by calling the Colonial Inn directly at (877) 425-2081, and don't forget to mention the BBU discount and whether you prefer a picking room or non-picking room. Only a limited number of registrations will be available, as space is limited. Don't miss this chance to hang out with fellow pickers, take workshops, and have a great time! More info at https://www.bbu.org/events/jamn-weekend/

An Evening with The Gibson Brothers

National Heritage Museum 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA

Saturday, January 10, 2015 National Heritage Museum (aka Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc.) Lexington, MA 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) $27 for Members $29  for Non-Members click here to buy advance tickets on-line via credit card Originally based in New York, Eric and Leigh Gibson have been playing and singing their special brand of brother duet and bluegrass music since 1983. In 2013, the Gibson Brothers won entertainer of the year for a second straight year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards as well as three other group and individual trophies.   Eric Gibson was named Songwriter of the Year and the New York-based quintet also won Vocal Group of the Year and Song of the Year for "They Called it Music," written by Gibson and Joe Newberry.  Both Eric and Leigh are phenomenal song writers and performers and clear crowd favorites. Joining them are Jesse Brock on mandolin, Clayton Campbell on fiddle and Mike Barber on bass. (photo credit Jennie L. Scott) Band Website Tickets can be purchased online or by mailing a check (payable to the BBU) and self-addressed stamped envelope to Boston Bluegrass Union, PO Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02465. The National Heritage Museum (aka Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, Inc.) is located at 33 Marrett Rd. (Route 2A), Lexington, MA 02421. Directions can be found at www.monh.org or call (781) 861-6559.

$27 – $29

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

Sheraton Framingham 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham

The BBU presents the Joe Val Festival at the Sheraton Framingham in Framingham, MA, just outside of Boston.  Tons of bands, workshops, kid's academy, two stages, non-stop picking. More info at https://www.bbu.org/jvhome.htm

BBU Presents Spring Jam’n Weekend

Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA

BBU presents Spring Jam'n Weekend 2015 Join us for the 2015 Boston Bluegrass Union Spring Jam'n Weekend at the historic Colonial Inn in Concord, MA. Jam all weekend long or attend workshops and instructor-led jams for all levels.