GuitartownCT has been presenting concerts, by the best artists in bluegrass, since 2008. Live shows are in Hamden, CT.
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Since February, 2024, our podcast Got 'Grass? has interviewed 65 of the stars and legends of bluegrass, from Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien and Chris Eldridge to Peter Rowan, Bryan Sutton and Jerry Douglas.
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We also host monthly bluegrass jams at Best Video in Hamden.
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To be added to our growing list of bluegrass fans, email cwuerth@sbcglobal.net
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Concerts
​​ Caroline Owens is postponing her January 17th concert. She plans to come up here later this year, when the weather is warmer, and the support bookings are plentiful!
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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 65 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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We've had over 25,000 views, so happy to see that people are listening!
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You can also listen here on YouTube:
I hope you enjoy my latest chat with
Jake Workman
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Guitarist Jake Workman exploded onto the bluegrass scene in 2015, when he joined Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. He not only filled the huge shoes of Cody Kilby and Bryan Sutton, but created his own take on bluegrass guitar, with great rhythm playing, and some lightning fast solos that still amaze today!
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We talked about his nine years travelling in the Skaggs band, his unique approach to guitar and mandolin playing, his family life in Utah with his talented musical wife, Rebekah and their four young kids, his recent jam with jazz guitarist Julian Lage, his passion for teaching, and his plans for the future, post Skaggs. Thrilled to finally get Jake on the podcast!
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Podcast Episodes by Instrument:
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
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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, 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.
Past Shows
The Tony Rice Unit
May 4, 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.