Framingham, MA. — The Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU) is proud to present the 24th annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Presidents Day Weekend, February 13 – 15, 2009, at the Sheraton in Framingham, MA.

This beloved winter tradition boasts a full weekend of top-notch bluegrass entertainment, including performances by some of the best national and regional bands, over forty master classes and workshops

the JWB debut performance on Feb 23 at the Station Inn. Photo by Gary Chasteen.
Acclaimed flat picker and vocalist Josh Williams has signed his Josh Williams Band to be booked by Roe Entertainment, an Owensboro, Ky., agency that represents several top-flight bluegrass artists and bands.
Agency president Jim Roe’s resume includes stints with MCA Nashville and [...]