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Guitar & Mandolin Camp North

Prindle Pond Conference Center 19 Harrington Rd, Charlton, MA

Mandolin Camp North April 13 - April 15 Guitar & Mandolin Camp North is a three-day celebration of the mandolin, featuring instruction, demonstrations, concerts, and jamming presented by some of the best and best-known guitarists and mandolinists on the planet.  They provide in-depth instruction in Bluegrass, Old Time, Blues, Classical and Jazz/Swing styles.  We always have top-flight support staff on hand as well to lead classes on those instruments and provide support onstage at faculty concerts and demos and at the many jams that run throughout the weekend.

Della Mae

Belleville Congregational Church 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA

Since forming in 2009, Nashville- based string band Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic live act comprising of some of the finest players in bluegrass, Americana and beyond.   Each member brings distinct elements that make Della Mae such a beloved band. Together they have a completely original style: sensitive yet assertive, intense yet playful, steeped in tradition yet undeniably current. Versatile instrumentalists and vocalists, they draw from a bottomless well of roots influences to create a vibrant original music that conveys expansive musical vision. With timeless lyrical truth-telling and an unmistakably contemporary sensibility, they stand alongside such roots-conscious acts as the Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers, the Lumineers and Hurray for the Riff Raff.   Della Mae is composed of Celia Woodsmith (vocals, guitar), Kimber Ludiker (fiddle, vocals), Jenni Lyn Gardner (mandolin, vocals), Courtney Hartman (guitar, banjo, vocals) and Zoe Guigueno (bass, vocals).   “smart and assured, a continuation of the band’s penchant for blurring the lines between bluegrass, folk, soul, and old-time traditions”-  The Boston Globe   “never failing to deliver punch, soul and emotion in equal measure_ rootsy, prayerful, spiritual almost-a statement of purpose and direction”- Pop Matters   “arresting, defiant”-NPR

$30

Matt Flinner Trio w/ jazz guitarist Ben Monder

Best Video 1842 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT

Where bluegrass and jazz meet! Virtuoso mandolinist Flinner's renowned trio includes guitarist Ross Martin and bassist Eric Thorin. They are joined by brilliant NYC jazz guitarist Ben Monder for this special evening.

$20 – $25

Southern Rail: Classic Church supper & concert!

Quincy Point Congregational Church 444 Washington St., Quincy, MA

Come out to Quincy for a classic New England Church supper and concert on Saturday April 28. Doors open 5:30. Home made dinner will be served at 6:00.  Music starts at 7:00. Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for kids (12 and under), and include dinner plus  the concert! Southern Rail's performances feature lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. Reserve your tickets today! We expect a packed house! Reserve your ticket via email:  [email protected]

$10 – $17

Andy Statman Trio

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA

Jewish Arts Collaborative presents the Andy Statman Trio. Mandolinist, clarinetist and American musical master, Andy Statman, performs his eclectic repertoire of Jewish, bluegrass, and Americana. Andy has performed and recorded with an incredible range of artists including Itzhak Perlman, David Grisham, Ricky Skaggs and David Bromberg.  

$36

BackstageView Festival For The Elks

BackstageView.com will have our first Festival on Cinco De Mayo -May 5th, 2018 in Danbury CT at The Elks Club . A full-day of Bluegrass and Americana Music - Bands include: FIVE IN THE CHAMBER, SPIKE DOGTOOTH, MR. BOY, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, PHAT CHANCE, THE PREFERRED PICKERS, THE DANBURY RAMBLERS and more. Raffles, 50/50's, Vendors, Food - Drink (it's cinco de mayo)-Special Hotel pricing.  Go to BackstageView.com.

$20 – $45

Creek River String Band at Atwood’s Tavern in Cambridge

Atwood's Tavern 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA

Creek River String Band is returning to Atwood's Tavern, so join us for excellent ales, fine pub fare, and high-energy, fresh-baked roots music! No cover. $5 suggested donation.

$5

Southern Rail Derby Day concert

Brookline Public Library, Coolidge Branch 31 Pleasant St.,, Brookline, MA

Celebrate Derby Day in style, and support programs at the Brookline Public Library!  Music runs from 6-9, and refreshments will be served.

$125

Banjo Camp North

Prindle Pond Conference Center 19 Harrington Rd, Charlton, MA

Banjo Camp North is a three-day celebration of the banjo, featuring instruction, demonstrations, concerts, and jamming presented by some of the best and best-known bluegrass and old-time musicians on the planet.  They provide in-depth instruction in Bluegrass, Old Time, Blues, Classical and Jazz/Swing styles.  We always have top-flight support staff on hand as well to lead classes on those instruments and provide support onstage at faculty concerts and demos and at the many jams that run throughout the weekend.

Mike Compton & Joe Newberry

Stone Church, Brattleboro 210 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT

COMPTON & NEWBERRY w/ Peppermint Endurance Co. Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, virtuosos of old-time mandolin and banjo/guitar, dig deep into early country music and blues. Their duet-singing, two-man string band ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ‘mother’ ballads and original tunes. It’s not about the number of notes with Compton and Newberry, but telling the truth and respecting the song. Mike Compton is a Grammy Award winner, IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year nominee, a steady sideman for John Hartford from 1994 until Hartford’s death in 2001, and mandolinist for the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Compton is inarguably the world expert on Bill Monroe-style bluegrass mandolin, and is also steeped in old-time fiddle tunes, early string band music and Delta blues. He has entertained at Carnegie Hall and the White House. Known far and wide for his powerful banjo playing, Joe Newberry is a prize-winning guitarist, songwriter, and singer to boot. In addition to his work with Mike, Joe plays with old-time music legends Bill Hicks, Jim Watson, and Mike Craver, performs with guitarist Jon Shain, and was a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. He won the songwriting prize for “Gospel Recorded Performance” at the 2012 IBMA Awards for his song "Singing As We Rise" and was co-writer, with Eric Gibson, of the 2013 IBMA Song of the Year for "They Called It Music". Peppermint Endurance Co. (opening the night)  Peppermint Endurance Co. pays tribute to the songs and spirit of legendary songwriter and bluegrass innovator John Hartford. This group of skilled acoustic musicians is dedicated to bringing Hartford's music alive for audiences, performing tunes from his vast catalogue ranging from whimsical newgrass to heartbreaking ballads to searing old-time fiddle tunes. Comprised … Read More »

$17 – $20