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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 [...]

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Big news! Details have been announced for the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival to be held February 12 – 14 in Framingham, Massachusetts.
This premier bluegrass music festival commemorates the legacy of Joe Val -who is arguably one of the finest bluegrass musicians to emerge from New England. In 2006, the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival [...]

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

What do you get when you mix Harpoon beer, the Goodtime Stringband, and the New England BBQ Society? The Harpoon Helps Thanksgiving Beer-B-Q, that’s what!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Harpoon Helps pre-Thanksgiving Beer-B-Q, right here at Harpoon in Boston on Sunday, November 15. Once again, we’ve joined forces with our friends at the [...]