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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 7 – 8 PM\nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin Josh Liebling\, qigong teacher\, and Megan Yee\, violinist\, for an immersive experience designed to help you find your flow through movement and live music accompaniment. You’ll be guided through practices that help you slow down\, tune in\, and connect deeply with a sense of calm and presence. You’ll like this if you’re curious about gentle\, meditative movement\, want to experience the calming effects of flow\, or are looking for a fresh way to connect mind and body. No prior experience necessary; all are welcome! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh Liebling is a life-long learner. He enjoys discovering and sharing practices that help people return to a peaceful state that feels like home. For the past 15 years he’s explored many different types of meditation modalities ranging from transcendental meditation and mantra meditation to mindfulness and breathwork. But it was in Qigong that he found a practice that enriched his life so much that he absolutely needed to share its benefits with others. \nHe received his Qigong teaching certifications from Masters Lee Holden\, Robert Peng\, and Ken Cohen. He also works 1-on-1 with clients through personalized Qigong and Daoist Coaching. \nMegan Yee combines her identities as a psychotherapist and violinist to explore the intersection of wellness\, creativity\, and embodied healing. Whether in session with clients or performing with her local community orchestra\, she believes in the transformative power of presence and connection. Music has offered Megan a lifelong source of joy and collaboration. In this gathering\, she accompanies the flow of gentle meditative movements with live violin\, creating a space that supports emotional balance and invites participants to discover and embody their rhythm.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-jan2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music Reading\nSunday\, January 11\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nOpen chamber music reading for string players! \nThis event is open to everyone – students\, professionals\, hobbyists\, teens\, adults – anyone who would like to sight-read chamber music\, meet other local musicians\, and have fun. \nPlenty of sheet music will be available\, and attendees are welcome to bring their own. \nPay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/chamber-music-reading/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Jam\nThird Wednesday of the Month\, 7:30 PM\nTickets: Donations Appreciated \nCalling all fiddles\, guitars\, and banjos for an Old Time Jam at the Granite! \nPlay along or sit back and listen to Appalachian music with us. Bring any acoustic string instrument and make new friends playing old-timey tunes with other musicians. \nFor an excellent representation of the types of music played at these jams\, listen to The Old Time 100 album by Tristan Scoggins and George Jackson here. \nCome as you are\, give as you can. All are welcome!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/old-time-jam-wednesdays/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T220000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\n4th Thursday of the Month\, Winter 2026: Jan 22\, Feb 26\, Mar 26\, 7 PM – 10 PM\n\nOpen Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM\nGranite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM\nFree jamming afterwards\nDonations Appreciated\n\nJoin us for our monthly celebratory night of bluegrass music! Come to listen\, come to jam\, come to learn. Live music from the Granite House Bluegrass band starting at 8 PM\, an easy\, led slow bluegrass jam for beginner and intermediate players starting at 7:30\, and late night jamming open to all. Banjos\, fiddles\, guitars\, dobros\, mandolins\, bass\, and similar acoustic instruments welcome. \nHOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series \nBluegrass Nights at The Granite is a recipient of the 2026 IBMA Foundation Project Grant. Thank you so much to The IBMA Foundation for their support!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-nights-winter2026/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180000
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer with Charlotte Roth and the Big Drama and Kira McSpice
DESCRIPTION:Winter Warmer\nWith Charlotte Roth and the Big Drama and Kira McSpice\nSaturday\, January 24\, Doors 6 PM\, Show 7 PM\, $35\nA Granite Winter Warmer double bill during the coldest week of the year. Kick back and warm up at The Granite with live music and artist-themed refreshments. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nCharlotte Roth and the Big Drama’s theatrical pop mixes pathos and humor together through sharp lyrics and songwriting\, a mellifluous voice\, and supple arrangements. With an empathic band — Eliza Kingsbury on backing vocals\, Will Earley on guitar\, Mike Tepper on bass\, Conor Andrews on drums\, and Brian Slattery on violin and banjo — Roth’s music draws from folk\, jazz\, and a little country\, whether playing as a solo or a duo\, a tight quartet\, or the full band\, to create an emotional ride in every set they perform. \nCharlotte Roth and the Big Drama have played stages across Connecticut and beyond\, including Fairfield Theatre Company\, Park City Music Hall\, The Granite Church\, and The MAC Theatre. They have appeared at the Glastonbury Apple Festival\, the Frog Frolic Festival\, and the 21 Songwriters Festival\, and have appeared live on the radio at WPKN. Currently recording and booking shows for 2026\, Charlotte Roth and the Big Drama are ready to move you. \nLearn More \nKira McSpice is a New York based singer-songwriter who crafts a haunting and deeply personal strain of dark folk\, gothic art-pop\, and experimental music. A classically trained cellist\, McSpice now performs on guitar\, omnichord\, and voice\, weaving dense\, layered loops that evoke a soundscape both ethereal and deeply visceral. Her work balances raw vulnerability with meticulous artistry\, creating complex sonic narratives rooted in themes of trauma\, mental illness\, and the natural world. \nAs she continues to evolve\, McSpice’s work invites listeners into a world both deeply introspective and unforgettably otherworldly. \nLearn More
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/winter-warmer/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
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SUMMARY:Winter Songwriter Circles
DESCRIPTION:Winter Songwriter Circles\nLast Wednesday of the Month\, January 28\, February 25\, March 25\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM\nCome to one\, two\, or all three!\nTickets: $30 per session \nA monthly gathering for songwriters seeking community and gentle accountability as we move through the winter months. Facilitated by Carrie Linsky\, founder of Songwriter Sessions with Carrie. \nMaking time to show up for yourself and your craft can be challenging when there are so many things vying for our time and attention. This is a low-pressure space to slow down and take a beat\, to keep your creative spirit alive\, while honoring the natural rhythm of the season. Bring songs in progress\, somewhere you’re stuck\, or simply your presence. This time is for you. Make it yours. All levels welcome. \nRegister for the other sessions here: \n\nFebruary 25\nMarch 25\n\nAbout the Host\nCarrie Linsky (formerly Sangiovanni)\, co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Over the last 25 years\, she has launched and collaborated on numerous musical projects\, recorded 6 original albums\, and toured internationally\, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists\, and more. \nAlongside her musical career\, Carrie is a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. Over the last 8 years\, she has played a key role with a non-profit dedicated to delivering purpose-centered coaching through in-person programming and a new coaching platform. Blending her deep experience in music with her passion for personal growth\, Carrie continues to inspire others through her artistry and her work helping people discover their purpose and potential. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return with Winter Songwriter Circles – designed in response to the needs and wishes she has heard. Keep an eye out for the next deep dive workshop series coming this Spring. \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/winter-songwriter-circles-jan28/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music
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