Since 2008, presenting America's best bluegrass and acoustic musicians, live in Hamden, CT
Concerts
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The Amanda Cook Band
Sunday, June 30, 1:30 pm $25
“Amanda Cook has emerged as one of the most dynamic female bluegrass vocalists and band-leaders of today.” Bluegrass Situation
Fresh from their appearance June 29 at Jenny Brook Festival in Vermont. This is a house concert, to be held in New Haven, CT. It's a lovely music room, seating about 50 people. To reserve tickets, and for location details and directions, email laudette58@gmail.com.
Podcast
Got 'grass? is our podcast, where I interview the leaders and legends of bluegrass. Click on logo above to listen.
My most recent conversation is with the incredible guitarist David Grier. He discusses his road to guitar success, his admiration for Tony Rice, the evolution of his singing and songwriting, how he believes in "playing, not practicing", and much more.
Episodes to date:
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Missy Raines, Phil Rosenthal, Doyle Lawson, Justin Moses, Todd Phillips, Rhonda Vincent, Luke Bulla, Mark Schatz, Jason Carter, Rob Ickes, David Grier
Jams
The next Guitartown bluegrass jam is Sunday, May 26, from 3:00 - 5:30, at Best Video in Hamden. A $5 donation, while not required, is much appreciated, and helps Best Video continue to host great community events like this.
Lessons
Rob Ickes, dobro, and Trey Hensley, guitar, are each doing online lessons at bigmusictent.com. Both are really friendly guys, great teachers, and you will certainly learn a lot!
For local guitar lessons, in person instruction in bluegrass guitar, contact Chris Wuerth 203-430-6020, Hamden.
Contact Us
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