Join Southern Rail for a delightful summer evening of bluegrass and Strawberry shortcake at the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury. This year, our concert will be held OUTDOORS under a tent next to the Inn. 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Rain or shine. Special discount for dinner & concert. Reservations recommended: 978-443-1776 Reserve your tickets now!
Worldwide favorite Italian guitarist and entertainer
Banjo wizard Béla Fleck is easily one of Celebrity Series’ most popular returning artists, and as his fans know, each appearance is entirely different from the last. Across all sorts of bands, venues, and genres (not to mention 15 GRAMMY Awards), Fleck’s limitless vision for the banjo has never ceased to amaze. This tour is a momentous one, however, as Fleck will be returning to his roots and leading his first all-bluegrass tour in quite a long time. As always, Fleck is all-in on the task at hand, bringing together a sort of cross-generational banjo festival highlighting the best of the best. On a single stage, audiences will enjoy the boundless talents of Michael Cleveland (10-time International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddle Player of the Year; Sierra Hull (three-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and the award’s first-ever female recipient); Justin Moses (IBMA’s 2018 and 2020 winner of both Resophonic Guitar and Dobro Player of the Year); prolific bassist and many-multi-instrumentalist Mark Schatz; and Bryan Sutton (nine-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year).
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley Outdoor concert Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 PM 166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT Tickets $35 at www.guitartownct.com Bring a chair and refreshments
Jake Blount is an award winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and scholar from Rhode Island. He was a 2020 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner Friday, November 19 at 6:00 PM. Best Video, 1842 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT Tickets are $30 at www.guitartownct.com
Southern Rail brings their exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and happy mayhem to the Rose Garden Coffeehouse in Mansfield, MA on Saturday Nov. 20 (8 pm) The concert will be held in the sanctuary, which has 4 new air filters and has plenty of room for folks to space out. Proof of vaccination will be required at the door, and masks must be worn throughout the show. Tickets available at the door, or in advance on the Rose Garden website. Let's all do our part to keep everyone safe! :>)
The Open Bluegrass Jam is back! Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the sanctuary Open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, singers – join Max Anderson as he calls the tunes, posts the charts, and leads the group (at a manageable speed) through the great repertoire of tunes and songs from the bluegrass tradition. Open to musicians and those who just want to listen and observe. Jam dates: December 2, 9, and 16, January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, and 17, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, 14, and 28, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 $10 suggested donation is greatly appreciated to support the program.
Bluegrass singer-songwriter Rachel will perform her original songs at the Concord Conservatory of Music on Saturday, March 12th, at 7:00 PM. Attend her masterclass first from 5:00 to 6:00 PM that explores the ties between traditional and modern folk songs and how we as writers can look to those old songs and find something new within them. (Masterclass tickets with concert, $45 or concert only, $20) Free for students 18 and under. Purchase tickets at ConcordConservatory.org or at the door. To attend CCM events, you must show proof of full vaccination. CCM is the area's non-profit community music school located at 1317 Main Street. ConcordConservatory.org / [email protected] / (978) 369-0010.
North Carolina favorites Chatham Rabbits play The Burren with Special Guests The Wildmans.
Southern Rail welcomes spring with their exuberant blend of upbeat bluegrass and riveting vocals at the acclaimed Sanford Springvale Historical Museum. This promises to be another packed house, featuring lush harmonies, irrepressible good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. Tickets at the door or by reservation:207-324-2797. Proof of vaccination and masking required at the time of scheduling. Call 207-324-2797 to see if these requirements have changed, and to get more concert details.