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Oldtone Roots Music Festival

Cool Whisper Farm 1011 Co. Rd 21, Hillsdale, NY

Traditional mountain fiddling, bluegrass, hot swing, classic country, brass, Cajun and contra music. A family-friendly full camping festival with kids activities, dancing, hands-on instrument workshops led by world-class musicians,  instrument and band contests, Hudson Valley farm-to-table food, libations,  and exceptional national & regional acts on our main, dance, & workshop stages. Cost: Camping or Day tickets available from $10-$100 THE CURRENT LINEUP: Foghorn Stringband Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters Danny Paisley and Southern Grass Tony Trischka Two Man Gentleman Band Brad Lee Folk & Bluegrass Playboys Jese Lege & Bayou Brew Mike Compton Michael Daves Raya Brass Band Run Mountain Tuba Skinny Lucky Five Mail the Horse The Hayrollers The Russet Trio The Farwells Bear Minimum Bash Bish Bluegrass Band Easy Ridin Papas More to be announced, watch the website. More info and tickets: Website: http://www.oldtonemusicfestival.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldtoneMusicFestival

$10 – $100

Lowell Banjo & Fiddle Contest

Boardinghouse Park 40 French St., Lowell, MA

Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in 9 contest categories: Old Time Fiddle, Old Time Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle, Bluegrass Banjo, Ethnic Fiddle, Banjo (Other Styles), Twin Fiddle, Banjo & Fiddle Duet, Youth (14 and under). Contest preceded by workshops: Old Time Fiddle Bowing (Alan Kaufman), Old Time Banjo (Jim Bollman), Bluegrass Fiddle (Art Schatz), Bluegrass Banjo (Rich Stillman), Twin Banjo (Don Borchelt & Ed Britt), French Canadian Fiddle (Adrienne Howard), Clogging (Michael Resnick with Mike Roguska & Dave Fox). Workshops start at 10 am; Bluegrass and Old Time jams start at 11 am; Contest starts at Noon.

Free

FreshGrass Festival

MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, MA

An opportunity for enthusiasts to both appreciate and participate, FreshGrass is a family-friendly festival, brimming with bright talent on four stages, and also in our galleries, brick-lined courtyards, and grassy field, produced in partnership by MASS MoCA, the FreshGrass Foundation, and No Depression.

$99

3rd Annual Hilltop City Bluegrass Festival

The Pavilion at Somersworth High School 11 Memorial Drive, Somersworth, NH

The 3rd Annual Hilltop City Bluegrass Festival will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from  10:00 am-6:00 pm at The Pavilion at Somersworth High School, 11 Memorial Drive, Somersworth, NH The Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts our 3rd Annual Hilltop City Bluegrass Festival. Over 500 music lovers attend from around the New England and beyond, and we anticipate larger crowds this year as our bands are well known both locally and along the eastern seaboard. Along with great music, the festival also features a beer tent, quality arts and crafts by local artisans, a delicious selection of local food specialties and official Hilltop Bluegrass Festival t-shirts. This one-day festival is a family-friendly, community event with children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Held rain or shine, tents will be on the grounds for audience cover and enjoyment regardless of the weather. Join us for this wonderful late summer event  ~ for music lovers of all kinds! www.hilltopcitybluegrass.com The Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts its 3rd Annual Hilltop City Bluegrass Festival in partnership with the City of Somersworth and the Somersworth school system.

$1 – $25.00

Nashoba Winery – Taste of the Maze

Nashoba Winery 100 Wattaquadoc Rd, Bolton, MA

Check out the Nashoba Winery for a full afternoon of Southern Rail's engaging brand of bluegrass and mayhem (noon-5). The concert is free!  Bring a picnic and a blanket. Prior to the concert, check out the"Taste of the Maze Festival" at Shartner Farms. Explore the corn maze, and enjoy beer and wine tasting, cider donuts and hayrides at Shartner Farms (11-4). Then head up the road to Nashoba for an afternoon of bluegrass!

Music is free. Tickets available for the Maze and wine tasting

2017 Boston RV & Camping Expo

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA

Needed: Musicians to stroll around the 2017 Boston RV & Camping Show and play bluegrass music. Dates: Fri 1/13, 5-8pm and Mon 1/16, 10am-2pm Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street Contact: Chris Russell, Paragon Group, [email protected], 781-237-5533 x105

$15.00

Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival

Sugar Shack Campground Route 175, Thornton, NH

2017 marks the 25th consecutive year for PEmi Valley Bluegrass Festival. We are a four day bluegrass festival located at the Sugar Shack Campground in Thornton, NH. The campground has beautiful campsites and is located on the Pemigewasset River. The festival begins at 5 PM on Wednesday, August 2 with a band contest and culminates with our final stage performance with the Del McCoury Band on the evening of Saturday, August 5. Other performers include Doyle Lawson, The Gibson Brothers, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Danny Paisley, The Special Consensus and other great bands. Event tickets include free rough camping including a family/quiet camping area. Reserved sites and powered reserved sites are available on a limited basis. Additional information is available on our website or by calling 603-239-2238.

$120

Americana Rhythm and Roots Festival

Waterfront Park Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA

Bring the family to Newburyport's Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a free concert featuring roots music performers to benefit the Newburyport Parks. The second annual Americana Rhythm and Roots festival featuring Grammy-nominated Alligator Recording rhythm and blues artist Marcia Ball, blues and soul rock diva artist Nikki Hill, and Rounder Recording bluegrass artists Lonely Heartstring Band.

Free

Ossipee Music Festival

Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds 291 S. Hiram Road, Hiram , MA

The 19th annual Ossipee Valley Music Festival Thursday July 27 - Sunday July 30, 2017 Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 S. Hiram Road, Hiram ME https://ossipeevalley.com/ [email protected]  The 19th annual Ossipee Valley Music Festival is Maine’s ultimate celebration of blue grass, roots, americana, folk, jazz, and country music over four magical days. Free tickets for kids 17 and under, free tent camping (rv hookups available). Nosh on local food, quench your thirst in the beer and cider tent, and enjoy yoga, workshops, dances, campfire jamming, and lots of family fun. Only 45 minutes from Portland or 2 hours from Boston, in Hiram Maine.   FEATURING: STEEP CANYON RANGERS SIERRA HULL BRITTANY HAAS & JORDAN TICE HARVEY REID & JOYCE ANDERSEN RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET ANNA & ELIZABETH CELIA WOODSMITH & FRIENDS MILE TWELVE LULA WILES BILL AND THE BELLES NELLIE MCKAY HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN TWISTED PINE KAIA KATER THE LADLES THE BAGBOYS NEW ENGLAND BLUEGRASS THE STRAY BIRDS FÉMINA! UPSTATE RUBDOWN HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES OLD SALT UNION LOREN & MARK and more! KIDS 17 AND UNDER ARE FREE ALL DAY KIDS ACTIVITIES, FREE KIDS MUSIC CAMP FRI-SUN Tickets: $25-$55 for a day pass, $90-$145 for multi-day passes. Special “After Dark” tickets available for Friday and Saturday night 6PM-1AM, they are $20 off the full day price. Camping: RV Hookups Available, beautiful flat campsites nestled in the tall pines. Tent camping is free! Other fun: beer tent, local food, artisan vendors, yoga, workshops, dances, local swimming, & kids activities all day. Daily Headliner Bio’s Saturday: The Steep Canyon Rangers-High powered bluegrass and jam grass, this grammy winning band has recently found acclaim as Steve Martin’s band. Saturday: Nellie McKay - Inimitable songstress, actress, comedian, storyteller. Her … Read More »

$35 – $145