Show Schedule

2010 2010 2010 2010 We are booking fast for 2010 so please reserve your date as soon as possible!
Date	Time	Venue	Notes
Sat, Feb 27th, 2010	8:00PM	The Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret, CT BVBB is happy to return to one of our favorite venues to play. The Bean is an excellent listening room, just south of the Massachusetts border in picturesque Pomfret. *Yankee Magazine* called it "One of the outstanding reasons to visit New England." The food is exquisite, and they serve beer and wine! Come for dinner and stay for us. The Vanilla Bean Café - Corners of Routes 44, 169 & 97 Pomfret, Connecticut 06258 Tel. 860-928-1562	$12 cover Click here if you need directions
Sat March 20th, 2010		Private Party Holliston, MA
Sat March 27th, 2010 Snow date April 3rd	7:30PM	Wachusett Music Series First Church of Christ Unitarian Church (Bulfinch Church) 725 Main Street Lancaster MA. Wachusett Music Series presents Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band at First Church of Christ (Bulfinch Church) in Lancaster To purchase tickets at our outlets go to the following locations! Sunrise Boutique The Item 62 High Street, Clinton, MA 156 Church Street, Clinton, MA. To purchase tickets by mail please send your order and a check made out to the Lancaster Coffeehouse to: Wachusett Music Series P.O. Box 245 Lancaster, MA 01523 . All shows start at 7:30PM. Doors open at 6:30PM - General Seating.	$15 in advance, $18 at the door
Sat. April 17h, 2010	7:30PM	WCUW House Concert 910 Main St. Worcester, MA 01610 Live Performances have begun in WCUW's "Front Room at 910 Main". They've renovated and created an intimate performance space that looks good and sounds great. BVBB will be playing a couple of hot sets of our own blend of contemporary, traditional and newgrassy bluegrass. Come on out folks - you don't need to go far. The 'CUW studio is right there on Main Street right next to Clark University! For more information visit the WCUW Website and scroll down for "The FRONTROOM @910 Main" logo.	Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets $10, $8 WCUW Members or /Students
Sat. May 1st, 2010	8:00PM	Music at The Mill 711 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI 02828-1413 There is always something going on at The Mill. The concept of The Mill's Workshop Series has been to bring together musicians and listeners in a cozy and relaxed environment. It seems The Mill has everything from workshops, open house shows, jams for all levels of experience, a Performance area, Instrument Sales and a Service Counter for your coffee too! BVBB will be playing a couple of hot sets of our own blend of contemporary, traditional and newgrassy bluegrass but with a twist - with this Workshop session we'll also be giving insight into how we build the songs we play. So come see how this bluegrass band goes about producing their songs!! Come see how we do it. For more information visit the Music at The Mill! Call The Mill for details at 401.949.8988 Directions click here	$8.00
Sat. May 15th, 2010	7:30PM	Grass Roots Coffeehouse Rockdale Congregational Church Fowler Road and Ash Street Northbridge, MA The Grass Roots Coffeehouse season is proud to have the band back that started it all here at Grass Roots. That's right, the first band ever to play the Grass Roots!!! Blackstone Valley Bluegrass is becoming one the most sought after bands in New England. With powerful three and four part harmonies and fast but tasteful picking, these musicians are blazing new ground throughout the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Come on down for a night of great bluegrass music. You will not be disappointed! Show begins at 7:30 PM Doors open by 6:45 PM Bring an appetite with you! There’ll be assorted hot foods and baked goods available for purchase. For more info, email aplandbob@aol.com, or call Bob or Krissy at 508-234-9093.	Tickets $10 at the door $5 students, under 12 free
Fri. May 21st, 2010		Whitinsville Golf Club 179 Fletcher St Whitinsville MA 01588 508-234-6210 An evening of music and exceptional food. Make your reservation early folks as this one is sure to sell out. More info to follow as the date draws nearer.
Sat. May 22nd, 2010		Private Party Concord, MA
Sat. May 29th, 2010		Private Party Berlin, MA
Sat. June 5th, 2010		Private Party Pomfret, CT
Wed. July 7th, 2010	6PM	Grafton Summer Concert Series Grafton Town Common Grafton Public Library Grafton, MA Grafton's Free Outdoor Concert Series features Blackstone Valley Bluegrass on Wednesday, July 7th. Bring the family, some chairs and a blanket and make your self comfortable! Come on out to see this highly acclaimed band who are becoming one the most sought after bluegrass bands in New England. With powerful three and four part harmonies and fast but tasteful picking, these musicians are blazing new ground throughout the Blackstone Valley and beyond. If you want to hear some great bluegrass music, come on out and see Blackstone Valley Bluegrass. You will not be disappointed. Info: 508-839-4649	Admission: Free
Sat. July 10th, 2010	1PM to 6PM	Freedomsong 3 Veterans Retreat Center 59 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Announcing Freedomsong 3, the 'concert on the lawn'. This year, it moves outdoors to the new Veterans Inc facility at 59 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Entertainment includes Jason James & the Baystate Houserockers, Rick Porter & the Sons of the Soil, Jubilee Gardens, The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band, Betsy Listenfelt, and a special appearance by a blues band made up entirely of veterans. Food and beverages will be available. Raffles and prizes will be given out throughout the day. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the music while giving back to your community. This is your chance to help veterans in need. Freedomsong is a way for Massachusetts musicians to say "thank you" to the troops, and to lend our talents towards raising money to help pay for basic Veterans' services, such as housing & long term health care, including mental health. It is also simply a way to raise awareness of these issues to the general public. Please join us in keeping the flame burning for Veterans rights. Jim Perry - organizer If you'd like to help contact Jim Perry: 508-885-3565 (home) 508- 527-1918 (cell) email: jimbohm25@hotmail.com	Click here for ticket info.
Thurs. July 15th, 2010	6PM	Millbury Senior Center Concerts Series Millbury Senior Center 1 River Street Millbury, MA 01527 RAIN OR SHINE! * Millbury Council on Aging Summer Concert features Blackstone Valley Bluegrass on Thursday, July 7th. BVBB will be playing outside so bring a lawn chair. Come on down! Bring the family & friends, picnics, blankets and enjoy a nice summers evening outdoors with ... MUSIC! Come on out for a good ole YEEHAW of a time and hear some real authentic bluegrass music - sometimes with a bit of a twist! So come on down for a night of great bluegrass music. You will not be disappointed! This picture is from our show there 2 years ago! It's a bit of a different view!. It was a REAL HOT day and everyone was near the building trying to stay out of the sun!! Thanks for the pic Edd Cote. * In case of rain it will be inside the Senior Center!	Admission: Free
Sat. July 17th, 2010		Private Party Mapleville, RI
Tues. July 20th, 2010	6:00PM	The Clark Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute 225 South Street Williamstown, MA 01267 413.458.2303 The Clark’s Free Outdoor Concert Series features the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass on Tuesday, July 20th, as part of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’s free outdoor concert series held at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings in July. Concerts are held on the Clark’s expansive south lawn (picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs encouraged). The Clark’s Café will sell barbeque fare and the galleries will remain open until 6 pm on concert evenings. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the auditorium. Concert admission is free. The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, MA. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (daily in July and August). Admission June 1 through October 31 is $15.00 for adults, free for children 18 and under, members, and students with valid ID. Admission is free November through May. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit clarkart.edu.	FREE~! RAIN or SHINE!
Thurs, July 22nd 2010	6:30 to 8:30PM	Summer Concerts at Alternatives' Historic Whitin Mill Alternatives 50 Douglas Road Whitinsville, MA 01588 The Blackstone Valley is rich in historic sites and we are always challenged to find a way to bring people together to share these treasures. BVBB will be playing at Alternatives Outside Court for the "Summer Concerts Series at the Whitin Mill. More info to follow........ (Rain location inside near restaurant)	Free
Sat. July 24th, 2010		Private Party Hubbardston, MA
Festival runs: August 5-8, 2010	BVBB to play Thursday August 5, 2010 7 and 9PM	Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival August 5-8, 2010 Martin Park 307 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT This annual bluegrass festival is held the first full weekend of August in East Hartford, Connecticut. It features local, regional and national bluegrass, bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year. The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will celebrate its 15th year with one of its most outstanding line-ups to date. The festival will run from Thursday, August 5th through Sunday, August 8th at Martin Park in East Hartford, Connecticut. People always ask, "How nice can this festival be if it's in a city?". But once you arrive at Martin Park, you will find all the city sounds melt away and the mature park keeps the city sounds out and the bluegrass in. Click here to get ticket information. Don't miss out on the early bird specials.	For further information please click on the link for the festival.
Thurs, August 26th, 2010	6:30-8:30 PM	NORTH ACTON RECREATION AREA 25 Ledgerock Way (off Quarry Road) Acton, MA 01720 Acton's Free Outdoor Concert Series features the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass on Thursday, August 26th. Bring the family, some chairs and a blanket and make your self comfortable! Hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza will be available along with drinks. Come on out to see this highly acclaimed band who are becoming one the most sought after bluegrass bands in New England. With powerful three and four part harmonies and fast but tasteful picking, these musicians are blazing new ground throughout the Blackstone Valley and beyond. If you want to hear some great bluegrass music, come on out and see Blackstone Valley Bluegrass. You will not be disappointed! For further information please contact Maura Haberman, Phone: (978) 264-9608 Special thanks to Middlesex Savings Bank for sponsoring this concert.	FREE~!
Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 3 - 5, 2010		The 3rd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival Bridgewater Center Road Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035 Ted Lehman begins his review of this festival: "The lovely grounds for the 2nd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival are located only a few miles up a country lane from Woodstock, that trendiest of trendy Vermont towns, yet is truly set in one of the most beautiful and isolated valleys in the Green Mountains." Click on Teds name for the rest of the review! Come on out to a gorgeous location for a great new festival that's sure to take the place of Thomas Point now that it has closed. Reports have it there are a large number of jammers too! BVBB will be playing 2 shows on Friday and one on Saturday and hope to do some pickin' too! Catch Bobs bass workshop Friday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ticket Info: Advance weekend tickets are available by mail for $45 each. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order made payable to "Heather Kennedy" and send to: R & H Kennedy North Branch Bluegrass Festival 74 Chateauguay Road Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035 If no SASE is enclosed, tickets will be held for you at the gate. Requests must be postmarked by July 10, 2010. Advance tickets are not refundable. Your weekend ticket begins after 3 PM on Thursday. Thursday night campers are asked to remain in camping area and out of the concert area while we finish setting up. UPDATE: More Time for Early Bird Camping and Field Picking! North Branch Bluegrass Festival will be opening the gate earlier to campers and field pickers! Beginning at 10 am on Sunday August 29, 2010, we'll open up for 4 extra nights for a $10 per person additional charge to our $50 at-the-gate weekend festival price. Come early and field pick to your heart's delight. Bring your well-behaved friends and help us make this experiment a permanent part of our festival.	For further information please click on the link for the festival. Info here too! ç====
Sat, Oct 30th, 2010	7PM	Tatnuck Coffeehouse First Congregational Church 1070 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 508-752-4635 BVBB will be playing a couple sets of supercharged bluegrass at the Tatnuck Coffeehouse. We packed the house last year and had a great time - THANKS FOLKS!! The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band - featuring the incredible picking of the Dick brothers (Dave on banjo, Bob on guitar), mandolinist Dan Nowlan, and big Ken Taylor pumping the bass! If you love bluegrass music and love a good time, you owe it to yourself to catch the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band live. Their audiences always have a blast, guaranteed!	508-752-4635
Sat, Dec 5th,2010	7:30PM	Christmas in the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Christmas Concert at: Grass Roots Coffeehouse Rockdale Congregational Church 42 Fowler Road and Ash Street Northbridge, MA 01534 The Bluegrass Christmas Concert will feature Rick Lang & Friends with Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Bob Dick and Karen Lincoln Wilber... plus The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band and SPECIAL GUEST Amy Gallatin. For more info Contact: Bob Dick- aplandbob@aol.com Tel. 617-429-0347 www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com	Tickets Gen. Admission: $12 at the door
Fri, Dec 10th, 2010	7:30PM	Christmas on Minnechaug Mountain Bluegrass Christmas Concert at: Buckingham Congregational Church 16 Cricket Lane, near Jct. of Hebron Ave. & Route 83 Glastonbury, CT 06033 The Bluegrass Christmas Concert will feature Rick Lang & Friends with Dave ick, Roger Williams, Bob Dick and Karen Lincoln Wilber... plus The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band and SPECIAL GUEST Amy Gallatin. For more info Contact: Amy Gallatin - www.amygallatin.com Buckingham Congregational Church - Tel. 860-633-7992 www.buckinghamchurch.org More information to follow as the date draws nearer.	Tickets Gen. Admission: $15.00 adults $10.00 Seniors $5.00 Children (12 and under) Call the church for reservations.
Sat, Dec 11th, 2010	7:30PM	Christmas in N.H. Bluegrass Christmas Concert at: The Pilgrim Church 197 Middle Road (Route 111A) Brentwood, NH 03883 The Bluegrass Christmas Concert will feature Rick Lang & Friends with Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Bob Dick and Karen Lincoln Wilber... plus The Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band and SPECIAL GUEST Amy Gallatin. Highland Hardwoods Brentwood, NH - 603-679-1230 FOR MORE INFO. ON THIS CONCERT CONTACT: Rick Lang rick@haleyannamusic.com Tel: 603-642-5588 Pilgrim Church 603-778-3189	Tickets Gen. Admission: $12 in advance $15 at the door
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Blackstone Valley Bluegrass will be playing at Alternatives Outside Court for the "Summer Concerts Series" at the Whitin Mill on Thursday July 22nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Its free so "Come on down"! Bring the family & friends, picnics, blankets and enjoy a nice summers evening outdoors with ... MUSIC!