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Susan Faccenda Peghiny

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Jan 28, 2026, 10:53:22 AM (7 days ago) Jan 28
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You might want to check the info on Podunk on your website, under sponsors.  It's says it's in Hiram, ME Sept 3-6, but that's not what their website says. https://podunkbluegrass.com/

Sue

On Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM <ne...@bbu.org> wrote:
Paul Wolf <pjw...@gmail.com>: Jan 23 06:08PM -0500

The Nippo Lake Bluegrass Series for Sunday January 25,2026 with "Bow
Junction" has been cancelled due to the impending storm. We felt it would
be better to "play it safe" than to risk the safety and well being of all
parties (band, audience and Nippo staff).
 
We'll see you next week for The New England Bluegrass Band.
Chris Reckling <crec...@gmail.com>: Jan 23 03:43PM -0500

Check out the special Hillbilly at Harvard show tomorrow!
 
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Date: January 23, 2026 at 10:15:54 AM EST
 
Subject: Special Treat for Joe Val Fans!
 
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 Special Treat for Joe Val Fans!
 
To celebrate the revival (after six years!) of The Joe Val Festival, we've got a special treat for Hillbilly at Harvard tomorrow: A live performance by Joe Val and the…
 
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Special Treat for Joe Val Fans!
 
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By cousinlynn953 on January 23, 2026
 
To celebrate the revival (after six years!) of The Joe Val Festival, we've got a special treat for Hillbilly at Harvard tomorrow: A live performance by Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys on HAH, from April 9th, 1977. Yes, 1977!
 
Thanks to Gerry Katz of the BBU for the tape. I've programed it to run in the second hour of the show tomorrow, at 10 AM. We have an older hour at 9.
 
The New England Bluegrass Boys at the time, besides Joe, were Dave Dillon, guitar; Paul Silvius, banjo; and Eric Levinson, bass. Ol' Sinc hosts—I'm on the board, behind the glass.
 
I have some tapes from the '70s, but they were recorded at 1 7/8 ips, and my Uher recorder needs repair before I can play them. So it is a great treat to get this 1977 tape from Gerry—I didn't know it existed!
 
The Festival is in Framingham at the old location, the Sheraton—now called the Rennaissance—Hotel, Presidents Day Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 13, 14, 15. And, the BBU has added a new day, Thursday the 12th, for a preliminary day of master classes, and a performance by an All-Star Band.
 
Remember, you can get all the information you need about the Festival at the Boston Bluegrass Union website (BBU.org). Get your tickets now! They have recommendations for alternative rooms at nearby hotels as well. Here's the Schedule:
 
Joe Val Bluegrass Festival Schedule Overview
 
Here's an overview of what the entire Joe Val weekend will look like:
 
Thursday, February 12:
 
1 until 5 pm – Master Classes, Fast Track Classes, and Mid-Course Development Classes
 
7 until 10 pm – Jams, Workshops, Bluegrass Karaoke, and Joe Val All-Star Performance
 
Friday, February 13:
 
10 am until 1 pm – Jams and Workshops with the Joe Val All-Stars and many more
 
Starting at 1 pm – Gabe Hirshfeld's Celebration of Life (everyone is welcome)
 
1 until 6 pm – Many rooms will be open for jamming on the Lower Level
 
Starting at 6 pm – Main Stage, Showcase Stage, Vendor Room, Kids' Academy, Workshops & Jams
 
Saturday, February 14:
 
Joe Val continues with the Main Stage, Showcase Stage, Workshops & Jams, etc.
 
12:30 until 2 pm – History of Bluegrass in Boston Panel Discussion
 
Panelists include Jim Rooney, Bill Nowlin, and Alex MacLeod, moderated by Taylor Ackley
 
2:30 until 4 pm – Music of Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard Panel Discussion
 
Panelists include Alice Gerrard, Ken Irwin, Dudley Connell, and Laura Orshaw, moderated by Jen Larson
 
Sunday, February 15:
 
Joe Val continues with Main Stage, Showcase Stage, Workshops & Jams, etc.
 
Noon – Please come support the next generation in the Kids' Academy performance
 
4 until 5:30 pm – Main Stage concludes with 10-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year: The Del McCoury Band
 
6:30 until 7 pm – Texas Two-Step Dance Lesson in the Showcase Stage room
 
7 until 9 pm – The Joe Val Wind-up Hoe-Down dance party with The Beantown Buckaroos
 
Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, from an earlier Joe Val Festival—Back This Year!
 
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Chris Reckling

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Jan 28, 2026, 10:55:12 AM (7 days ago) Jan 28
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Thanks! I thought I fixed that before!
Chris

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