October 1st is officially “World Bluegrass Day”

The day is a celebration of bluegrass music through community involvement, awareness, and exposure.

The Mission:

1) To celebrate, share and inspire others throughout the year to start listening to Bluegrass music, start playing an instrument or travel to the mountains to explore the roots of Bluegrass.

2) Preserve the historical roots of Bluegrass for future generations to see, hear and understand where Bluegrass started.

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Sept 20 On the Trail at La Grua Center

Free concert on the green – bring a blanket or lawn chair 32 Water St. Stonington CT at 6PM

Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka at the Westchester Bluegrass Club Sept 29

 The Westchester Bluegrass Club is starting up their Fall series starting Sunday September 29 with Two amazing Legends  Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka !!

Bruce Molsky is one of the Greats on Old Time fiddle, a truly amazing guitarist and Bruce’s vocal is stellar when it comes to Traditional old timey music !!

Tony is known as the Father of New Grass Banjo , Tony is truly one of the best and we are so pleased that Bruce and Tony have agreed to bring their music and vibes to the Westchester Bluegrass Club!!  What a treat! 

Please save the date for these two talented musicians .

Please go to: westchesterbluegrassclub.com for the full lineup of our fall series and to sign up for the mailing list

Doors open : 2:00 pm Jam and open mic till 4:00 pm 

Bruce and Tony will start at 4:30 -6:00 pm 

Donations: $30.00 at the door 

Please bring a small snack to share 

westchesterbluegrassclub.com 

Po Ramblin’ Boys in North Haven Sept 22 4-8PM

New Venue in North Haven “Small Batch Cellars”-

37 Nettleton Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 Tickets Here

Amy Gallatin and the Hot Flashes Sept 27

381 Main Street Middletown CT Free Concert at 7:30 PM on Sept 27

Jam Camp North Oct 4-6

Prindle Pond in Charlton MA  Learn more and Register here

Jam staff  Skip Gorman, BB Bowness, Lorraine Hammond, Alex Rubin, Maggie Shar, Dick Bowden, Laura Murawski, Ken Thomas, Craig Edwards, Rich Stillman, Brian Slattery, Gretchen Bowder, Bennett Hammond, Ben Pearce, Tim Rowell, Lincoln Meyers, Betsy Heron, Gabe Hirshfeld, Scott Heron, Glenn Nelson, Matt Arcara, Bruce Stockwell, Larry Marschall, Tony Watt, Jordan Richmond, Ben West, Elise West and Pete Kelly Old-time, bluegrass, folk, and more.  Guided and unguided jams, rooms with designated levels, Saturday night open mic/variety show (a lot like last year)  More Info HERE Full weekend:  Friday 4pm to Sunday 2pm All Dorm rooms have a private bath and 1- 2 bunk beds. Bring your own bedding/linens/toiletries. Single Rate (6 meals) $665 SOLD OUT Double Rate (6 meals) $465 Commuter/camper (6 meals) $340 Saturday (2 meals) $180 Reach out to be added to the waitlist for a Single Room Register HereThank you for joining us for our spring camps!  We’re looking forward to next year 2025 Mandolin Camp, April 25-27 Banjo Camp, May 16-18Registration for both starting in December

Learn to Sing Harmony with Austin Scelzo (Oct 7)

October 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Granite Church 5

N. Main Street, Redding, CT, United States
Good three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk style harmony singing (Lead, Tenor, Baritone), how to find your first note, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing, and how to blend.

Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony

Bluegrass Jam Class with Austin Scelzo (Mondays Oct-Dec)

Mondays, October 28 – December 16 at 6:30 PM

All bluegrass instruments are welcome. No jamming experience is necessary. You will be jamming in the first class!

• Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
• Hands-on learning in large and small groups
• Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
• Music/tab reading is not needed or used
• Singing is not required, but encouraged and taught
• Soloing is not required! “Faking” solos taught.

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!

If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro, you can be part of a bluegrass jam. The only requirements: be able to tune your instrument and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle.)

Tuition is $285 for 8 sessions. You will be sent the student materials as soon as you register, including the Class Preparation Guide, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide, Recommended Resources, JAM Songbook, and more.

Sign up here.

Fiddle Hell Westford MA Nov 7-10

Fiddle Hell is a 4-day, hands-on, traditional music festival for musicians of all ages and ability levels to meet, jam, listen, learn, and have fun. Fiddlehell.org

New Bluegrass and Old Time Jams

Bluegrass, Old Time and Country jams at the Katonah Library: Check out the schedule:

Bluegrass Jam at Park(ing) Day Danbury Sept 20 10 AM – 2 PM

“International PARK(ing) Day” which is a day for folks to transform parking spaces into community-activated places.

The Danbury Cultural Commission, with the Parking Authority and the Parks and Recreation Department turn parking spaces into parks for a few hours mid day to promote open space and the plethora of events and activities happening all year throughout Danbury, Connecticut.

Take time to stop, relax and chat, with cookies and coffee while they last.

Address:

256 Main St, Danbury, CT

Time: 10AM – 2 PM

Click Here for more info and the address

Best Video Jam Sept 22 in Hamden CT

Next GuitartownCT bluegrass jam is Sunday, September 22, from 3:00 – 5:30, at Best Video in Hamden. 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.