Concerts
Click photo to enjoy her song "Heartbreak Train"
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Our next concert on January 17 showcases an exciting young artist from Denton, North Carolina that you've probably never heard of, on her first northeast tour.
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​Caroline Owens & New Company
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Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 pm
House Concert
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT
Tickets $25
At age 23, Caroline is a 3-time IBMA nominated Female Momentum Vocalist of the Year, who has performed alongside Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, and Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and more.
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She has written a bunch of great songs, including "Heartbreak Train", a #1 bluegrass song of 2023, "No More Blue Moons in Kentucky", a big hit for Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and "You Still Got It", a big play on Sirius Radio.
She is still developing her vocal style, but her pure voice is reminiscent of Alison and Dolly. I hope you'll welcome her and her band to Hamden, you might just see a superstar in the making!
Remember that concert tickets make a great holiday gift for the person who has everything!
Caroline Owens: guitar and vocals
Spencer Strickland: mandolin
Chase Bennett: banjo
Zak McLamb: bass
Ella Thomas: fiddle and vocals
Jake Eddy
Saturday, January 24, 2026
House Concert and
Bluegrass Guitar Workshop
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT
At age 26 Jake is an all-star guitar picker. He started out as a banjo player with Melvin Goins in 7th grade, and hasn't looked back. Also an A-list session guitarist, he toured with Andy Statman, The Becky Buller Band, and just finished a tour with Noam Pikelny and Friends.
A fine singer, Jake has a big social media following, posting all kinds of amazing guitar videos! He has played here twice before.
Besides his concert he's also doing a bluegrass guitar workshop.
If you play bluegrass guitar, don't miss this chance!
Bluegrass guitar workshop is Saturday, January 24
3:00 - 5:00 PM.
The cost is $75, and includes a concert ticket.
Limited to 10 people.
Concert is the same evening,
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
The concert is $30.
John Reischman and the Jaybirds
Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:00 pm
Cafe Amici, Hamden, CT
Advance tickets $35
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John Reischman, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, rarely ventures to the East Coast, so we consider ourselves priveleged to host this concert.
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"One of the world's undisputed masters of the mandolin."
Bluegrass Unlimited.
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John Reischman was an original member of The Tony Rice Unit. His band fashions a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound.
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​​​Bob and Sarah Amos
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This talented, harmony rich duo presents an entertaining blend of original and traditional songs, ranging from ballads to blues to bluegrass. They will joined by talented mandolinist Bob Dick.
For 15 years, Vermont’s Bob Amos was singer, guitarist and songwriter for noted bluegrass band Front Range. Their album One Beautiful Day won IBMA’s Gospel Recorded Event of the Year. His songs have been recorded by Hot Rize, Danny Paisley, Junior Sisk, Audie Blaylock and Special Consensus, and others.
Bob and daughter Sarah's recent album Ever Onward reached #1on national folk charts.
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Outdoor concert
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT
Tickets $30
Bring chair and refreshments.​​​
Podcast
Click got 'grass? logo above to hear any and all the episodes.
I've done 64 interviews, with many of the top musicians in bluegrass. They are open and eloquent in discussing their music, their lives, and the ups and downs of being a professional musician.
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You can also listen here on YouTube:
I hope you enjoy my latest chat with
Trish Imbrogno.
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Trish Imbrogno, who plays uder the name Trish Plays Bass, is a bluegrass bassist and singer based in Pittsburgh. Classically trained, after nearly 25 years of orchestral playing she hung up her concert clothes, pulled on a pair of cowboy boots, and hasn’t looked back.
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Her training in Bach, Beethoven and Mozart laid the perfect foundation to tackle the intricate counterpoint of bluegrass music. She performs with many bands, leads jams, and is also an alumna of IBMA's Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2018.
Her brand new album "Bluegrass Love Songs Volume 1", features some of the top players in bluegrass.
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Guitar:
Luke Bulla, David Grier, Clay Hess, Caroline Owens, Amanda Cook, Dan Tyminski, Bryan Sutton, Danny Paisley, Trey Hensley, Michael Daves, Larry Sparks, Peter Rowan, Mason Via, Grant Gordy, Chris Eldridge, Phil Rosenthal, Shawn Camp, Ben Garnett, Larry Cordle
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Mandolin:
Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent, John Reischman, Mike Compton, Jesse Brock, Joe K. Walsh, Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien, David Grisman,
C.J. Lewandowski, Wyatt Ellis, Jesse Cobb
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​Fiddle:
​Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Michael Cleveland, Luke Bulla, Jason Carter, Deanie Richardson, Richard Greene, Tammy Rogers, Maddie Denton, Becky Buller, Darol Anger, Austin Scelzo
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​Banjo:
Tony Trischka, Max Wareham, Cathy Fink, Ron Stewart, Brenna MacMillan, Pete Wernick, Kyle Tuttle
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Bass:
Missy Raines, Todd Phillips, Mark Schatz, Jon Weisberger, Ronnie Simpkins, Shelby Means, Vickie Vaughn, Alice Gerrard,Trish Imbrogno
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​Dobro:
Justin Moses, Rob Ickes, Jerry Douglas​
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Duos:
Kenny & Amanda Smith, The Honey Dewdrops ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, November 23 at 3 pm
Sunday, December 14 at 3 pm
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 pm
Best Video, Whitney Avenue, Hamden,
There's always plenty of bluegrass for players of all levels, along with the usual mirth and merriment! Free, but a $5 donation to support Best Video is appreciated.
Remembering Past Shows
The Tony Rice Unit
May 4, 2008, Little Theater
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David Bromberg Band w/ Angel Band
July 6, 2008 Little Theater
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CT Music Scene
Check out the
Connecticut Bluegrass Association for live music, jams, and CT bluegrass happenings.
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Contact Us
To get on our email list for concerts and bluegrass jams, just email cwuerth@sbcglobal.net and ask to be added. Thanks.