GuitartownCT has presented 140 concerts since 2008.
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Tony Rice, Tim O'Brien, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury, Rhonda Vincent, David Grier, Dailey & Vincent, Billy Strings, Michael Cleveland, Bryan Sutton, Blue Highway, The Grascals, Sierra Hull, and many more have graced our stage.
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Got 'Grass? is the podcast where I've done 67 interviews, with many of the stars and legends of bluegrass, from Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien, Doyle Lawson and Chris Eldridge, to Peter Rowan, Bryan Sutton, Rhonda Vincent and Jerry Douglas.
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I also host regular bluegrass jams at Best Video in Hamden.
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To be added to our email list for concerts, jams, etc., email cwuerth@sbcglobal.net
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Concerts
Jake Eddy
Saturday, January 24, 2026
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT
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Workshop at 3 pm and concert at 7 pm are both sold out.​​​​
John Reischman and the Jaybirds
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:00 pm
Cafe Amici, Hamden, CT
Tickets $35
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John Reischman is one of the world's undisputed masters of the mandolin. He was an original member of The Tony Rice Unit. His top notch band plays a stylish and energetic take on bluegrass, that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound.
A rare New England apearance by this West Coast band!
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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 #1 on 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 of the 67 podcast episodes.
The top musicians in bluegrass have been open and eloquent in discussing their music, their lives, and the ups and downs of being a professional musician.
From Jerry Douglas, Tim O'Brien, Doyle Lawson and Sierra Hull to Peter Rowan, Larry Sparks, Bryan Sutton and Michael Cleveland, I think you'll be impressed with their eloquence and humanity.
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You can also listen here on YouTube:
While we can't have Bill Monroe himself on the podcast, we do have fascinating conversations with those who knew him, and played in his band.
My recent chat with bassist Mark Hembree is wonderful. He played with Monroe from 1979-1984. He joined as a long-haired 22 year old, and it took a long time before he and his Southern bandmates saw eye to eye, if indeed they ever did.
His stories range from Bill and Charlie Monroe's feud, Kenny Baker's stoicism and occasional humor, Monroe's infamous bus, meager pay and exhausting travel, to exhilarating concerts, learning to play bass in Monroe's rhythmic pocket, and the highs and lows of being a "Bluegrass Boy". Click photo to listen.
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Mark Hembree's recent book, "On The Bus with Bill Monroe" is a fascinating true story of his life as a Bluegrass Boy. You can get it at your local library, or buy it here: Universty of Illinois Press.
Highly recommended!
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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, Jake Workman, Greg Blake, Jake Eddy
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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
​​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, Mark Hembree
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​​Dobro: Justin Moses, Rob Ickes, Jerry Douglas​
​Duos: Kenny & Amanda Smith, The Honey Dewdrops ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bluegrass Jams
Sunday, January 18 at 3 pm
Sunday, February 15 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.
Past Show Photos
Helen Highwater String Band
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Mike Compton, Shad Cobb, Missy Raines, David Grier
February 15, 2025 The Space, Hamden, CT
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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.