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Fiddle Hell Online

Online MA

Our schedule and instructor list are posted at https://FiddleHell.org, and registration is open for Fiddle Hell Online, April 15-18, 2021. FHO will have 200 live workshops to learn from, 35 live concerts to enjoy, and 35 live jam sessions to join on Zoom, for fiddle, mandolin, cello, guitar, old-time banjo, and singing. All sessions will be replayable (and can be slowed down) for 3 months after the event. More than 100 instructors -- experienced & supportive teachers, and wonderful & inspiring players -- will cover Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Cape Breton, East European, Electric, Québécois, Gypsy Jazz, Irish, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Mexican, New Acoustic, New England, Old-Time Southern, Scandinavian, Scottish, Swing, Texas, and Western Swing styles. Attending FHO is not only an amazing experience, it’s a way for you to support and connect with these wonderful instructors and performers. Bluegrass instructors & performers include Sharon Gilchrist, Andy Statman, Erica Brown, Richie Brown, Margaret Gerteis, Billy Contreras, Darol Anger, Ellen Carlson, Jeremy Kittel, Alex Hargreaves, Matt Shipman, Peter Anick, Joy Adams, Andy Reiner. A few instructors in other styles include: Kevin Burke, Wendy MacIsaac, Michael Doucet, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Hanneke Cassel, Jake Blount, Mike Block, Cathy Fink, ... With 270 sessions + 100 instructors + 3 months of video replays, Fiddle Hell Online is of great value to players and listeners alike. Previous attendees said that their broad opportunities for learning (tunes, styles, instruments, techniques), gains in musical inspiration, and renewed connections with the community were priceless! And it's great to have a front row seat for every session. As in the past, discounts are available for seniors and young musicians, and there are further discounts and giveaways for early bird signups. Scholarships based on financial need are available. … Read More »

Wayside Inn Fresh Strawberry Concert w/ Southern Rail

The Wayside Inn 72 Wayside Inn Road ·, Sudbury, MA

Join Southern Rail for a delightful summer evening of bluegrass and Strawberry shortcake at the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury. This year, our concert will be held OUTDOORS under a tent next to the Inn. 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Rain or shine. Special discount for dinner & concert. Reservations recommended: 978-443-1776 Reserve your tickets now!

$15 – $45

Beppe Gambetta in Concert

GuitartownCT 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT

Worldwide favorite Italian guitarist and entertainer

$35

Celebrity Series of Boston Presents: Béla Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart” Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton

Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA

Banjo wizard Béla Fleck is easily one of Celebrity Series’ most popular returning artists, and as his fans know, each appearance is entirely different from the last. Across all sorts of bands, venues, and genres (not to mention 15 GRAMMY Awards), Fleck’s limitless vision for the banjo has never ceased to amaze. This tour is a momentous one, however, as Fleck will be returning to his roots and leading his first all-bluegrass tour in quite a long time. As always, Fleck is all-in on the task at hand, bringing together a sort of cross-generational banjo festival highlighting the best of the best. On a single stage, audiences will enjoy the boundless talents of Michael Cleveland (10-time International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddle Player of the Year; Sierra Hull (three-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and the award’s first-ever female recipient); Justin Moses (IBMA’s 2018 and 2020 winner of both Resophonic Guitar and Dobro Player of the Year); prolific bassist and many-multi-instrumentalist Mark Schatz; and Bryan Sutton (nine-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year).

$29 – $80

GuitartownCT presents “Bluegrass and Blues”

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley Outdoor concert Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 PM 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT Tickets $35 at www.guitartownct.com Bring a chair and refreshments

$35

Rose Garden Coffeehouse presents Southern Rail

Rose Garden Coffeehouse 17 West St., Mansfield, MA

Southern Rail brings their exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and happy mayhem to the Rose Garden Coffeehouse in Mansfield, MA on Saturday Nov. 20 (8 pm) The concert will be held in the sanctuary, which has 4 new air filters and has plenty of room for folks to space out.  Proof of vaccination will be required at the door, and masks must be worn throughout the show. Tickets available at the door, or in advance on the Rose Garden website. Let's all do our part to keep everyone safe!  :>)

$22 – $25

Recurring

Concord Conservatory Open Bluegrass Jam

Concord Conservatory of Music 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA

The Open Bluegrass Jam is back! Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the sanctuary Open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, singers – join Max Anderson as he calls the tunes, posts the charts, and leads the group (at a manageable speed) through the great repertoire of tunes and songs from the bluegrass tradition. Open to musicians and those who just want to listen and observe. Jam dates: December 2, 9, and 16, January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, and 17, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, 14, and 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 $10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated to support the program.

$10

Concord Conservatory Presents Rachel Sumner, a Masterclass & Concert

Concord Conservatory of Music 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA

Bluegrass singer-songwriter Rachel will perform her original songs at the Concord Conservatory of Music on Saturday, March 12th, at 7:00 PM. Attend her masterclass first from 5:00 to 6:00 PM that explores the ties between traditional and modern folk songs and how we as writers can look to those old songs and find something new within them. (Masterclass tickets with concert, $45 or concert only, $20) Free for students 18 and under. Purchase tickets at ConcordConservatory.org or at the door. To attend CCM events, you must show proof of full vaccination. CCM is the area's non-profit community music school located at 1317 Main Street. ConcordConservatory.org / [email protected] / (978) 369-0010.  

$20