Upcoming Bluegrass Related Events

Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters "Country 'n folk, with a touch of bluegrass!" Sunday, November 24, 2013 5:00-8:00 PM The Firebox Restaurant "The friendliest room in bluegrass!" 539 Broad St Hartford, CT 06106 www.fireboxrestaurant.com for info call 203-650-3492 Check out this great article on the Bluegrass Series by Dick Bowden in BluegrassToday's webzine! http://tinyurl.com/76264bu Hello << TEST FIRST NAME >> Don't forget to check our Facebook page and sign on!! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=122691277758554&ref=ts   Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters ...from their website... The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic guitarist Roger Williams...20 and 40 year veterans of the New England music scene--joined forces a few years ago to explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. The result is a toe-tapping blend of heartfelt vocals, soaring harmonies and red-hot picking, traditional yet modern and distinct. Americana radio host Ed McKeon says: "Amy's vocals, with the power and tone of her voice, are tempered by Roger's baritone which has been sanded smooth by cigarettes and, shall we say, maturity. The song selections are perfect, the harmonies glorious, the sentiments wonderfully maudlin (like any good old country song)." The two are enhanced on mandolin and vocals by Roger's son, Berklee College of Music student JD, who--in the time-honored tradition of musical consanguinity complements his father's style perfectly-- and by veteran bassist Eric Levenson, formerly with Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys and later with Boston City Limits. http://www.amygallatin.com/ ...and as always as many Appalachian Pals as we can find...will also be there to help out during the middle break! YOU? Just lemme know if you wanna help entertain the folks! No cover, tips encouraged...powerfully! Can't make it this … Read More »

Guitarist David Grier is a three time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and two time Grammy winner. His melodic and rhythmic inventiveness and unique phrasing, coupled with amazing technique, put him at the very peak of the bluegrass guitar world. Bluegrass' most influential guitarists? Lester Flatt, Doc Watson, Clarence White, Tony Rice,...... and David Grier. Exalted company, to be sure, but when you hear him you'll understand why.

The Grass Roots Coffeehouse presents "Christmas in the Valley"  at the Rockdale Congregational Church, Northbridge, MA.  We are celebrating 10 years of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas and seasonal music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Amy Gallatin, Roger Williams, Karen Wilber and Rick Lang.  Doors open at 6:45, hot foods, beverages, and a Christmas cookie bake sale will take place.  Concert will be held in the sanctuary.

We are celebrating 10 years of traditional, contemporary, and original Christmas and seasonal music featuring Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Amy Gallatin, Roger Williams, Karen Wilber and Rick Lang.