How GrassGigs Works
AI-powered discovery of bluegrass and grassroots music events
Bands Share Their Websites
Bluegrass and grassroots bands register on GrassGigs and provide their official website URL where they post tour dates and show information.
We work directly with bands to ensure we're pulling from official sources. Once approved, bands get a verified badge on all their events.
Monthly AI-Powered Scraping
Once a month, our system visits each band's website using a headless browser and reads through the page content to find show announcements and tour dates.
We use Claude AI to intelligently extract event details like venue names, addresses, dates, and times from any website format — no special formatting required from bands.
Events Are Geocoded & Mapped
Each extracted event is geocoded to get precise coordinates, checked for duplicates using smart matching, and placed on our interactive map.
Duplicate detection catches variations like "The Ryman" vs "Ryman Auditorium" so each event only appears once. Past events are automatically cleaned up.
You Discover Great Shows
Browse all upcoming bluegrass events in one place. Use the interactive map, search by band, venue, city, or state, and filter by date range.
Use "Near Me" to find shows close to you, check out trending events, explore daily featured picks, and share events with friends on social media.
Key Features
🗺️ Interactive Map
- Clustered markers for easy browsing
- "Near Me" distance sorting with radius control
- Click any marker for full event details
- Zoom to a state or region
🔍 Smart Search
- Search by band, venue, city, or state
- Autocomplete suggestions as you type
- "Did you mean?" fuzzy matching
- Filter by date range or time period
- Search history for quick access
✨ Discover & Share
- Daily featured bands, events, and venues
- Trending events based on community likes
- Share events on Facebook, X, WhatsApp, and more
- Deep links to specific events
- Email notifications for new events near you
Why GrassGigs?
For Music Fans
- All bluegrass events in one place
- Find shows near you with "Near Me"
- Never miss your favorite band's tour dates
- Find recurring jams and open mic nights
- Get weekly email notifications for your area
- Free to use, no account required
For Bands
- Automatic event discovery from your website
- Verified badge on all your events
- Band profile with photo, bio, and social links
- Add manual events for shows not on your site
- Dedicated SEO page for your band
- Free tier with option to upgrade to Premium
For Venues & Jam Hosts
- Dedicated SEO page for your venue
- Submit recurring jams and open mics
- Increase visibility for your shows
- Reach bluegrass fans looking for local events
Band Tiers
Free Tier
- Monthly automatic event discovery
- Verified badge on your events
- Profile with bio, photo, and social links
- Ticket links on your events
- Up to 5 manual events
⭐ Premium — $39.99/year
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Premium badge on all events
- Unlimited manual events
- Featured shows on the map and search
- Analytics dashboard with fan insights
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are events updated?
We scrape each band's website once per month for new events. Bands can also add manual events through their dashboard, which appear immediately.
How accurate is the event information?
We use Claude AI to extract event details directly from band websites. The AI handles different website formats well, but we always recommend confirming details on the band's official website before attending.
Can I submit a recurring jam or open mic?
Yes. Create an account, click "Add a Jam" from the navigation or your dashboard, and provide the jam details including venue, schedule, and recurrence pattern. Jams are reviewed by our team before going live.
Can I add my band to GrassGigs?
Yes. Click "Login" to register, verify your email, and submit your band name and website URL. Once approved, we'll automatically discover events from your website each month. Read our step-by-step guide for bands.
What genres are included?
We focus on bluegrass and grassroots music including traditional bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass, folk, Americana, and related acoustic genres.
Is GrassGigs free?
Yes. Browsing events is completely free with no account required. Bands can join for free with our basic tier, and premium features are available at $39.99/year for enhanced visibility and analytics.
How do you prevent duplicate events?
Our system uses intelligent matching to identify when the same event appears with slight variations (like "The Ryman" vs "Ryman Auditorium"). This ensures each event is only listed once.
Can I get notified about new events?
Yes. Click "Get Notifications" in the navigation to sign up for weekly email digests of new events in your area. You can choose your location by zip code, city/state, or state, and set a search radius.
What if event details change?
For automatically discovered events, changes will be reflected in the next monthly scrape. Bands can update their manually added events immediately through their dashboard. For the most current info, check the band's official website.
Is there a mobile app?
GrassGigs is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it to your home screen from your mobile browser for an app-like experience with offline support.