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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Boston Swing Dance Network presents
The Dixie Doughboys with Joyce Anderson
The St. James Armenian Church
465 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown, MA
click here for directions
When – Saturday, March 13th

Admission – $15, which includes a beginners’ lesson.
Student Discount – $10 (Show your current student ID to get $5 off the admission price.)
Beginners’ Lesson – starts at 8:00 [...]

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

This just in from from the Boston Bluegrass Union:
The BBU is pleased to welcome Blue Highway on Saturday, March 20th for a concert at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington , MA . We last presented the band in 2009 at Joe Val, but this time they’ll have the evening all to [...]

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Hot on the heels of the Lowell CD Release Party, Amy Black and the RCRs are heading into Boston (Somerville, actually) to do it again. Come out to celebrate and hear the music!
When: Thursday, Feb 11, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Sally O’Brien’s in Union Square, Somerville
Why: Because you want to hear some great music, buy an autographed [...]

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Come visit us at the Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase!
An eco-conscious wedding showcase for New England engaged couples!
Sunday, February, 14, 2010
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Hyatt Harborside Boston
101 Harborside Drive,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA 02128
Tel: +1 617 568 1234
Come to the Hyatt and spend the day -and night- with your honey. The Hyatt is offering a limited number of [...]

Monday, January 25th, 2010

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN – A BLUEGRASS SYMPOSIUM
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)  has scheduled an academic event on February 6 focused on bluegrass music. The one day seminar is entitled, Fire On The Mountain – A Bluegrass Symposium, and will feature a keynote address and panel discussions including a number of prominent bluegrass musicians and educators. [...]

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Joe Val Bluegrass Festival Master Classes on Friday, Feb. 12th from 11 AM- 4 PM
Don’t miss your chance to study with topnotch musicians who will be playing at the Joe Val Festival
Most are IBMA Players of the Year!

Michael Cleveland on fiddle
Jesse Brock on mandolin
Greg Cahill on banjo
Marshall Wilborn on bass
Jimmy Heffernan on dobro

More information can [...]

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase
Join us at the Hyatt in Boston this Valentine’s Day and meet New England’s finest eco-conscious wedding vendors. These are folks that can help you plan, organize, and green-up your big day… and your new life together. The Goodtime Stringband will be appearing as special guests, and will be providing our special [...]

Friday, January 8th, 2010

A couple of opportunities to study bluegrass music locally with professional musicians are happening. Thought we’d help spread the word by writing about it here!
1. Master Classes at Joe Val! Boston Bluegrass Union has announced that once again, master classes will be offered the day that the festival begins, Friday, Feb. 12th.
They have Jimmy [...]