Archive for the ‘interesting events’ Category
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. [...]
Bluegrass Symposium at Harvard University
Tags: BLUEGRASS IN COLLEGE, Bobby Hicks, boston bluegrass, MATT GLASER, NEIL ROSENBERG, SAM BUSH
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
I just wanted to share this video produced by George DeLuca showcasing the “Lowell Dreaming” artwork exhibit by Linda McCluskey and a performance of “Milltown Moon” by Melvern Taylor (unplugged). Great stuff, showcasing the architecture, art and music of our mill town!
Lowell Dreaming – Milltown Moon
Tags: art, Linda McCluskey, lowell, Melvern, Music
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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 [...]
Boston’s First Green Wedding Event!
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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 [...]
Bluegrass Music – Local Learning Opportunities
Tags: Boston Bluegrass Union, david wax, Jiro Kokubu, mandolin
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
You know that hard times are upon us when Trent is forced to sell off his prized six string banjo guitar on eBay! I guess That’s what happens when you give away your latest album for free on the internet. Maybe he’ll write a song about it.
From the Nine Inch Nails’ Web site:
We’ve [...]
Trent Reznor’s Banjo for sale!
Tags: Banjo, ebay, fun bluegrass swing music, NIN, trent
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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 [...]
Joe Val Bluegrass Festival
Tags: fun bluegrass swing music, joe val, Music
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
An open letter from Tim Rowell – please join the Goodtime Stringband in supporting this event! We weren’t invited to perform, but Andy did had a hand in designing the event’s poster/flyer with Robin Lyness of Namaste Design.
Dear Friends,
On November 14th our music school, Minuteman Music, was devastated when a blocked town culvert created a [...]
Old Timey Benefit at the Skellig this Sunday!
Tags: benefit, boston, Concert, fun bluegrass swing music, old time
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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 [...]
Harpoon’s 3rd Annual pre-Thanksgiving Beer-B-Q
Tags: Barbecue, brewery, goodtime band, Harpoon, Music, thanksgiving
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