Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

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Open Mic Challenge

Spire Center for Performing Arts 25 1/2 Court St, Plymouth, MA

Challenge Nights: Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM in Spire Lounge - Limited to the first 20 people. Thu Jan 9, 2020 Thu Jan 23, 2020 Thu Feb 6, 2020 Thu Feb 13, 2020 3 Winners we be selected at each challenge round for the finals (both winners and anyone who was not picked can come back to any of the following challenges and perform but finalists can only picked once). Finals: Hosted by Boston Catalano & Mike Visconti Will take place on the Spire's stage Fri Feb 21, 2020 | 8:00PM The winner of the Finals will get to open up for a national act on the Spire's stage, $250 prize and 2 free hours out of every 10 hour recording block through Soaring Sound Studios. All contestants will be responsible for setting-up in bringing their own instruments. DI's, amp, and piano will be set-up and available for use along with mics.

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

Sheraton Framingham 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham

Join the Boston Bluegrass Union and celebrate the legacy of the late Joe Val with three big days of indoor bluegrass at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel.  Great bands, two stages, jamming, workshops, vendors, master classes, Kids' Academy....it's a full and fun weekend of everything bluegrass.  

TBD

Sunday Gospel at Joe Val w/Southern Rail

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival Sheraton Framingham, Framingham, MA

Lush Gospel harmonies, irrepressible good humor and sparkling guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass.  Check out Southern Rail's eagerly anticipated Sunday morning Gospel set at the Joe Val Festival!   See you at 11 am!

Back Porch Festival Bluegrass Night w. The Travelin’ McCourys, Della Mae, and Hawktail

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA

The 6th annual Back Porch Festival returns with all-star line-ups of American roots artists at The Academy of Music and The Parlor Room in Northampton, MA and Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA. The Back Porch Festival takes it's name from the long running Sunday morning radio program on 93.9 The River and hosted by Signature Sounds president, Jim Olsen. The festival is curated to present some of the favorite artists featured on the Back Porch radio program.

$29.99 – $39.99

“Re-imagining the String Band” – Noah y Maurizio

notloB Parlour Concerts at Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA

You may have seen them close the Showcase Stage, see them again this Saturday in Harvard MA. Noah y Maurizio “Re-imagining the String Band” Noah y Maurizio Saturday, February 22, 7:30pm Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA. Details - Notlob Parlour Concerts presents Noah y Maurizio Noah y Maurizio is a Boston-based band that comes out of the vibrant musical environments of the Berklee College of Music and the Acoustic Music Seminar at the Savannah Music Festival. The individual members of the group are widely recognized as emerging artists in the acoustic music scene, but come from varied musical backgrounds - Traditional and Contemporary, Appalachian and Venezuelan, Brazilian and Jazz influences combine to give Noah y Maurizio a unique sound and broad appeal. Their debut album “Acoustic Travelogue” is set to come out in Spring 2020. "Noah y Maurizio's debut album is an inspiring display of brilliant solo and ensemble playing, as well as beautiful tune writing and arranging. This is a special group with a unique sound - definitely worth keeping an eye on this group!" - Mike Block Etc. Suggested donation: children and seniors $10, adults $15-20. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance time. Reservations About notloB Parlour Concerts Since 2007, notloB Parlour Concerts has presented over 200 Folk, Old-Time, Blue Grass, Progressive String, Celtic, and World (mostly) acoustic unplugged concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/notlobmusic/ email - [email protected] Phone – 978-226-8862

$15 – $20.

Fiddlin’ Quinn & the Berry Pickers / Crowes Pasture

SPLIT BILL: Fiddlin' Quinn & the Berry Pickers WITH Crowes Pasture FIDDLIN' QUINN & THE BERRY PICKERS Time to give back to the community and highlight some of the incredible home-grown talent in and around Arlington! We are a high energy, 5 piece intergenerational bluegrass vocal and instrumental group fronted by 14-year-old fiddle prodigy Quinn Eastburn. We enjoy presenting audience engaging performances including participatory singing. Fiddlin' Quinn & members of The Berry Pickers are based in the Arlington area and have recently performed a sold out show at Club Passim. They have played at festivals including N.E. Americana, Earthfest on the Esplanade, Joe Val Showcase and others. The Fiddlin' Quinns have opened for Darol Anger, the Kennedy's, Foggy Mtn Consort (at SJC the past two years) and others. Quinn has been heard on WMBR, WCRI and performed at the 92.9 Earth Fest on the Boston Esplanade. Quinn's father Chris directs the 70 voice Family Folk Chorale & Newton Family Singers in the area. CROWES PASTURE Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery and celebration of life. Their tightly blended vocal harmonies are mixed with an expressive instrumental style that is best described as a banjo-guitar romance. Crowes Pasture’s style of escapist folk transports and connects listeners through universal experiences in their “skillfully crafted, emotional songwriting” (Chris Eastburn, award-winning composer). In just four years time, Crowes Pasture has quickly been making waves with two EPs and three full-length albums. They have been featured on the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival Showcase Stage for four years running, performed at Club Passim, and were finalists in the 2019 and 2018 CT Folk Festival Competition. Their music has … Read More »

$12 – $15

9th Annual A Night on the Edge! to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Chelmsford Elks Hall 300 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13, 2020 "A Night on the Edge!" is an exciting evening to support the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The main attraction is a concert performance by The Michelle Canning Band. Join us for an evening of bluegrass music, raffle prizes, baked goods, and more! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA!

$10 – $20

Homegrown Coffeehouse in Needham presents Southern Rail

HOMEGROWN COFFEEHOUSE FIRST PARISH CHURCH, 23 DEDHAM AVE., NEEDHAM, MA

Bluegrass hi jinks and the world’s best Carrot Cake! What could be better? Southern Rail brings their upbeat brand of Bluegrass and happy mayhem to the Homegrown Coffeehouse on Saturday March 21st. This promises to be another packed house, featuring high-energy exuberant bluegrass with lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar and mandolin. Southern Rail will be celebrating the recent induction of guitarist Jim Muller and bassist Sharon Horovitch into the RIBA Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Reservations recommended.  Tickets also be available at the door. Come early before the carrot cake runs out!

$20.

Dale Ann Bradley Bluegrass Duo

Best Video 1842 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT

Kentucky bluegrass star Dale Ann Bradley is a six-time winner of International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Female Bluegrass Singer of the Year” award. She has two received two Grammy nominations, and her all female band, Sister Sadie, recently won IBMA’s 2019 “Vocal Recording of the Year” award. Her duo partner is esteemed bassist Ethan Burkhardt.

$30

Bellingham COA Senior Center presents Southern Rail

Bellingham COA Senior Drop in Centerb 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA

Southern Rail welcomes spring with their exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and happy mayhem at the Bellingham COA Senior Center. All are welcome. Bring the kids! Tickets will be available at the door. This promises to be another packed house, featuring lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. Southern Rail will be celebrating the recent induction of guitarist Jim Muller and bassist Sharon Horovitch into the RIBA Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

$10