Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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The Deborah McDonnell Band at Sally O’Brien’s

Sally O'Brien's Somerville, MA

Deborah and her all-star band bring their soulful blend of bluegrass, folk and country to the cozy environs of Sally O's in Somerville. With Steve Smith, S2 Ervin, Tim Fiehler and Jackie Damsky.

Local Freight at Nick-A-Nees

NICK-A-NEE's 75 South Street, Providence, RI

We're back at Nick-A-Nee's for another Bluegrass tHrOEDOWN! Come on down – we'd love to see you there!

Brittany Haas (5-string fiddle) and Nic Gareiss (step dance)

BRITTANY HAAS http://brittanyhaas.com/ California-born Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. She grew up honing her craft in fiddle camps nationwide, and came to her unique sound through the old-time fiddling of Bruce Molsky and the innovative stylings of Darol Anger. A prodigious youth, she began touring with Darol's Republic of Strings at the age of 14. She simultaneously studied baboons in the evolutionary biology department of Princeton University (and minoring in music performance, composing with professor Dan Trueman) and joined seminal chamber-grass band Crooked Still. She has toured with them since, and also performed with Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (her cellist sister), Abigail Washburn, and The Waybacks. She played her fiddle on Steve Martin's Grammy Award-winning CD, "The Crow," and performed in his band on Letterman and SNL. She released her debut self-titled solo album at 17, produced by Darol Anger and featuring Bruce Molsky, Mike Marshall, Alison Brown and others. Currently residing in Nashville, she is the co-leader of the Brittany Haas/Dan Trueman band who released their debut record "CrissCross" in 2011. She also plays in a fiddle duo with Lauren Rioux, an all-girl indie old-time band called The Fundies, "4tet" with Cleek Schrey (hardanger fiddle/pump organ), Jordan Tice (guitar) and Nic Gareiss (percussive dance), a trio with Jordan Tice and Paul Kowert (bassist in the Punch Brothers), and a duo with Kai Welch. "So here is a real roots musician in the most modern sense--Brittany Haas fiddles from a very deep and personal place, the way she feels it, the way she wants to hear it, with seemingly infinite facility, and a spirit that's simply uplifting." -- … Read More »

$10 – $20

Annual Ugly Sweater Party Featuring Wheelhouse Rodeo

Stars on Hingham Harbor 2 Otis Street, Hingham, MA

Annual Ugly Sweater Party Saturday, 1/17 @ 9:00pm Featuring Wheelhouse Rodeo Stars on Hingham Harbor Wheelhouse Rodeo is a bluegrass inspired band featuring guitar, bass, banjo/mandolin, ukulele, and great harmonies. They play traditional bluegrass and lots of rock with a grassy flair. Good fun and good times, so grab you ugly sweater and dance yourself silly. Free http://www.starshingham.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wheelhouserodeo  

Brittany Haas and Nic Gareiss

Brittany and Nic are notloB veterans many times over, we are very pleased to present them in our newish beautiful listening room at Carriage House of Violins in Newton Upper Falls. The venue seats 50, you'll want to get yours as soon as announced. Think HOLIDAY GIFT! BRITTANY HAAS http://brittanyhaas.com/ California-born Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. She grew up honing her craft in fiddle camps nationwide, and came to her unique sound through the old-time fiddling of Bruce Molsky and the innovative stylings of Darol Anger. A prodigious youth, she began touring with Darol's Republic of Strings at the age of 14. She simultaneously studied baboons in the evolutionary biology department of Princeton University (and minoring in music performance, composing with professor Dan Trueman) and joined seminal chamber-grass band Crooked Still. She has toured with them since, and also performed with Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (her cellist sister), Abigail Washburn, and The Waybacks. She played her fiddle on Steve Martin's Grammy Award-winning CD, "The Crow," and performed in his band on Letterman and SNL. She released her debut self-titled solo album at 17, produced by Darol Anger and featuring Bruce Molsky, Mike Marshall, Alison Brown and others. Currently residing in Nashville, she is the co-leader of the Brittany Haas/Dan Trueman band who released their debut record "CrissCross" in 2011. She also plays in a fiddle duo with Lauren Rioux, an all-girl indie old-time band called The Fundies, "4tet" with Cleek Schrey (hardanger fiddle/pump organ), Jordan Tice (guitar) and Nic Gareiss (percussive dance), a trio with Jordan Tice and Paul Kowert (bassist in the Punch Brothers), and a duo … Read More »

$10 – $20

Brittany Haas (5-string fiddle) and Nic Gareiss (step dance)

BRITTANY HAAS http://brittanyhaas.com/ California-born Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. She grew up honing her craft in fiddle camps nationwide, and came to her unique sound through the old-time fiddling of Bruce Molsky and the innovative stylings of Darol Anger. A prodigious youth, she began touring with Darol's Republic of Strings at the age of 14. She simultaneously studied baboons in the evolutionary biology department of Princeton University (and minoring in music performance, composing with professor Dan Trueman) and joined seminal chamber-grass band Crooked Still. She has toured with them since, and also performed with Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (her cellist sister), Abigail Washburn, and The Waybacks. She played her fiddle on Steve Martin's Grammy Award-winning CD, "The Crow," and performed in his band on Letterman and SNL. She released her debut self-titled solo album at 17, produced by Darol Anger and featuring Bruce Molsky, Mike Marshall, Alison Brown and others. Currently residing in Nashville, she is the co-leader of the Brittany Haas/Dan Trueman band who released their debut record "CrissCross" in 2011. She also plays in a fiddle duo with Lauren Rioux, an all-girl indie old-time band called The Fundies, "4tet" with Cleek Schrey (hardanger fiddle/pump organ), Jordan Tice (guitar) and Nic Gareiss (percussive dance), a trio with Jordan Tice and Paul Kowert (bassist in the Punch Brothers), and a duo with Kai Welch. "So here is a real roots musician in the most modern sense--Brittany Haas fiddles from a very deep and personal place, the way she feels it, the way she wants to hear it, with seemingly infinite facility, and a spirit that's simply uplifting." -- … Read More »

$10 – $20

Local Freight at Fiddler’s Green Pub

Fiddler's Green Pub 19 Temple Street, Worcester, MA

Fiddler's Green is conveniently located in downtown Worcester, MA with plenty of free parking. The kitchen will be serving pub fare from 5-9pm, so come on down for a pint and a meal, and stay for some bluegrass!

Jam at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 79 Cross Street, Gardner, MA

Bluegrass/gospel jam at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 79 Cross Street, Gardner, MA. Jam runs from 7:00PM-12 midnight Info: 978-632-0925. Jam to benefit our sister church in Kenya - donations accepted at the door. Directions: Exit 23 off rt 2 going west from Boston. Right off exit under bridge. Right at first light. Go left after BIG CHAIR onto Cross St. Church is on your right after first intersection.  

Blackstone Valley Bluegrass at Steeple Coffeehouse in Southboro MA

Steeple Coffeehouse, Pilgrim Church 5 Common St., Southborough, MA

Blackstone Valley Bluegrass is a dynamic, entertaining quartet that has been performing for over 16 years.  The group features Dan Nowlan on mandolin, Ken Taylor on bass, Dave Dick on banjo and guitar, and Bob Dick on guitar and resophonic guitar. All members sing and the band is well known for their tight trios and full quartets.  Put that together will some hot picking and lots of laughs, and you can have a great evening with Blackstone Valley Bluegrass.  We hope to see you there! Advance tickets (save $3) through Brown Paper Tickets can be purchased visiting www.steeplecoffeehouse.org.  

$5 – $18

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