On Saturday, September 20 at 8 PM, we are very pleased to present the legendary Jesse Winchester. After many entreaties, we have persuaded the brilliant singer/songwriter to make the long trek north from Nashville, and grace our stage. It's a rare treat to hear Jesse, and you will find yourself smiling as you sing along with many of his songs.

Jesse Winchester was born in Shreveport, LA, and raised in Memphis. In 1967 he went to Canada to evade the draft, a fact that has lent his career a certain notoriety. He was discovered there by Robbie Robertson of The Band. Winchester made his first album, the acclaimed Jessie Winchester (which included his classic 'Yankee Lady,' 'Brand New Tennessee Waltz,' and 'Biloxi') with Robertson as producer, and subsequently toured in Canada as an opening act for The Band.

Despite his popularity in the USA, Winchester was unable to perform here until the amnesty of 1977, but he continued to appear in Canadian coffeehouses and concert halls, and in 1976 toured in Europe. After a 1977 performance at the Bottom Line in New York, he began to tour and record in the USA, while maintaining his Montreal home and Canadian itinerary. He currently lives in Nashville, TN.

A reluctant performer, who withdrew from the stage in 1990 for many years, Jesse Winchester is best known for his songs, melodically graceful and often wistful narratives that have been recorded by many artists. The list includes Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, The Everly Brothers, Fairport Convention, Tim Hardin, Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Hawkins, Nicolette Larsen, Ian Matthews, Tom Rush, Raffi, Wilson Pickett, Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, The Mavericks, Elvis Costello, Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Garcia, Jonathan Edwards, Jerry Jeff Walker, and others. His own performances are in an understated, contemporary folk style with a country-gospel tinge. Visit his web site!

All tickets will be $31.80 general admission. Doors open at 7:15 PM. Come on over early and feel the excitement, buy a nice Guitartown t-shirt, and mingle with Connecticut's most fun music fans.

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On Sunday, November 2nd at 3PM, we are very happy to present Tim O'Brien in concert. A superb singer, Tim O'Brien has made a lasting mark on American music through his innate instrumental talents and his wide-ranging tastes. Tim is best known for his melodic and rhythmic mandolin playing, but he also wields a wicked blues guitar, fiddles fluidly, and is no slouch on mandola or banjo either. Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1978 he started "Hot Rize", which has earned recognition as one of America's most innovative and entertaining bluegrass bands.

Tim O'Brien plays, sings, and writes songs with many of the very best country and bluegrass artists. He won a Grammy in 2005 for "Fiddler's Green", and has several IBMA vocalist of the year awards, and recently released the acclaimed solo album "Chameleon". Tim is a traditionalist in the finest sense, taking the best of what he has heard and presenting it in his fresh and inimitable style.

Check out this great video of Tim on YouTube!

Tickets will be $30 for the first four rows, and $25 for the remaining general admission seats. Doors open at 2:00. Come on over early and browse the lobby, enjoy the refreshments, buy a nice Guitartown t-shirt, and mingle with Connecticut's most fun music fans....

Visit his web site!

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We are very excited about our upcoming concerts. On Sunday, November 16th, 2008, the Grammy nominated band Cherryholmes brings their brand of high energy bluegrass to The Little Theater for an afternoon show. Cherryholmes is a family of six that is tearing up the bluegrass circuit. This is a rare chance to see them in a small hall; they have reached the big time very quickly, and we are thrilled that they agreed to perform for New Haven fans in such an intimate venue. You can visit their website to learn more about them.

Check them out here!

All tickets will be $31.80 general admission. Doors open at 2:15 PM. Come on over early and check out their tour bus, buy two or three Guitartown t-shirts, and get ready for the most exciting bluegrass show you've ever seen.

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We are negotiating with many other top artists for future shows. Check back with us for news of more concerts. And please email us if you have any suggestions for performers that you would love to see at The Little Theater.

Bluegrass greats Wyatt Rice and Rickie Simpkins want to come back to New Haven and do workshops. This exciting event is in the early planning stages, but it will be your chance to play with and learn from two of the biggest stars in bluegrass. Wyatt will be doing bluegrass guitar, and Rickie probably mandolin. There will be a concert by the duo afterwards. If you're interested in attending, please email chris@guitartownct.com and we'll keep you updated."

Yes, the acclaimed and much traveled Tim O'Brien will be pulling into The Little Theater on Sunday, November 2nd at 3 PM. Check schedule for information and tickets.