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Five men in suits, holding musical instruments, stand together in front of a dark background with text promoting The Del McCoury Band concert on October 18, 2025, at Fresno's Tower Theatre.

The Del McCoury Band at Tower Theatre

Tower Theater 815 E Olive Ave, Fresno, United States

Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honky tonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning […]

Grid of nine portraits of the same woman, Molly Tuttle, each with a different hairstyle and expression, against a yellow background. Text reads "Molly Tuttle - So Long Little Miss Sunshine.

Molly Tuttle at the Cascade Theatre

Cascade Theatre 1735 Market Street, Redding, United States

Molly Tuttle is coming to the Cascade Theatre on Oct 19th. Tuttle’s career, which began at age fifteen, has charted a course between honoring bluegrass and stretching its boundaries. On […]

$45.00
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Tristan Scroggins and Alisa Rose at Out West Roadhouse

Out West Roadhouse 321 2nd St, Petaluma, California, United States

Tristan Scroggins and Alisa Rose at the Out West Roadhouse Petaluma The Garage Jam in Petaluma will start at 5:30 on Oct 20., followed by a special performance at 7:00 […]

Free
Poster for a benefit concert for Walker Creek Music Camp on Oct. 22, 2025, at Glaser Center, Santa Rosa, featuring The Canote Brothers, Special Consensus, and The Creek Walkers.

Walker Creek Music Camp Teacher Concert

Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, United States

This fall, Walker Creek Music Camp is thrilled to present our third Teacher Concert at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa, CA. The Canote Brothers who were a hit last […]

Walker Creek Music Camp logo with stylized green and blue lines forming a guitar outline and gray text reading "Walker Creek Music Camp.
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Walker Creek Music Camp

Walker Creek Ranch 1700 Marshall Petaluma Road, Petaluma, CA, United States

Instructional music camp for bluegrass and old time music, plus a rotating third track of a related style such as swing, jug band, Celtic, or country. All ages are welcome, […]

$150 – $400
Four young men, one holding a sign about a Grand Ole Opry debut, stand together in formal attire. Event details for Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band concert shown around the image.
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Crying Uncle Band Comes to Town Hall Theatre

Town Hall Theatre Company 3535 School Street, Lafayette, United States

Bluegrass Band is coming to Lafayette's historic Town Hall Theatre. It's a twenty-minute drive east from Berkeley, or a short walk from BART. Last year, Crying Uncle celebrated its debut […]

$25
A man with a beard and mustache stands outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a checkered shirt and vest, with a blurred sky and water background.

Greg Blake at The Redwood Cafe in Cotati

Redwood Cafe 8240 Old Redwood Hwy,, Cotati, CA, United States

Greg Blake at The Redwood Cafe Greg Blake will perform backed up by a special band of California pickers Mei-Lin Heirendt, David Thiessen, Helen Foley and Sam Reed.  The show […]

Free

Five people stand outdoors against a clear blue sky, facing the camera. One person wears a hat, and another wears a dress; the rest are dressed in casual shirts and jackets.

AJ Lee Blue Summit at Cascade Theatre

Cascade Theatre 1735 Market Street, Redding, United States

AJ Lee & Blue Summit are coming to the Cascade Theatre on Nov 1st. AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising […]

$25.00
Illustrated poster for South State 48 Vol. V, a bluegrass event on November 6-9, 2025. Rooms go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. Event and ticket info at www.SouthState48.com.
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South State 48 Vol V

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel 850 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, United States

South State 48 is a free hotel jamming event. You do not need to be a guest of the hotel to participate in the jamming, workshops, or concerts! This year […]

Free
Poster for "Dare to be Square West" event in Berkeley, CA, Nov 7-9, 2025, featuring bands, dance lessons, and event details in orange and yellow tones with illustrated graphics.
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Dare to Be Square West

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley

Dare To Be Square West is a weekend of square dance and music workshops, dancing, jamming, and fun with a mission to promote and preserve traditional square dancing. Featuring mentor […]

$15 – $150
Black and white illustration of an otter playing a banjo, with the text “Otter Opry” below in stylized font.

California Bluegrass Reunion @ Otter Opry

Monterey United Methodist Church 1 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA, United States

CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH   Having brought the house down at their first three Otter Opry performances, the California Bluegrass Reunion will be […]

$35

Concert poster for Molly Tuttle's "The Highway Knows Tour" with an image of her holding a guitar, event details, and guest artists listed.
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Molly Tutlle at the Tower Theatre

Tower Theater 815 E Olive Ave, Fresno, United States

Molly Tuttle live at the Tower Theatre with support from Kaitlyn Butts and Meers. Tuttle’s career, which began at age fifteen, has charted a course between honoring bluegrass and stretching […]

$50 – $65