Friday, April 27

FAMILIES IN WORDS AND MUSIC, featuring Kate Campbell, Maria Sangiolo with Jim Henry, and Deborah Silverstein with Bennet Hammond. At Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston, (781) 768-7070.

SCOTTISH FIDDLER ALY BAIN AND ACCORDIONIST PHIL CUNNINGHAM. At the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI, (401) 725-9272.

Saturday, April 28

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS. At Harrington Auditorium, WPI, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, (508) 831-5509.

THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY BLUEGRASS BAND AND BETH AMSEL. At the Bulfinch Church, Main St., Lancaster, (978) 365-2043.

Sunday, April 29

FALCON RIDGE PREVIEW TOUR, FEATURING BETH AMSEL, DEIRDRE FLINT, AND CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS. Part of the ongoing Fox Run Concert Series in Sudbury. Call (978) 443-3253 for reservations and directions. Proceeds benefit the Women's Independence Network.

SLO-GRASS. At Worcester County Traditions, 107 Vernon St., Worcester, (508) 754-5128 or WCTrad@aol.com.

Monday, April 30

NATIONAL CHAMPION FINGERSTYLE ACOUSTIC GUITARIST CHRIS PROCTOR hosts a guitar workshop. At Union Music, 142 Southbridge St., Worcester. Reserve a seat at (508) 753-3702.

VAN MORRISON. At the Tsongas Arena, Lowell, (508) or (617) 931-2000.

Thursday, May 3

IRISH FIDDLER KEVIN BURKE. At the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI, (401) 725-9272.