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SUMMARY:Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine\nSaturday\, March 14th\, Doors 7 PM\, Show 8 PM\nTickets: $35\nKathleen Parks is a fiddler\, singer\, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years\, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine\, where she sings\, writes\, and fiddles. \nOn her upcoming solo album\, her captivating songs lean more toward Pop\, Folk\, and classic Jazz\, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music combines with her love for pop songwriting\, soulful vocals\, and groove-based improvisation\, making every KP performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end. \nOver the years\, Parks has shared the stage with artists such as Paula Cole\, Sammy Rae & The Friends\, Gordon Lightfoot\, Aoife O’Donovan\, The Punch Brothers\, Jerry Douglas\, and Sierra Hull. \n \nListen on Spotify and learn more on her website kathleenparksmusic.com. \n“Kathleen Parks’ voice moves from kittenish to saucy & sassy – perfect to deliver her fun\, cheeky lyrics.” — Ellen Montondo \n“As a vocalist\, Parks proves to be a smooth and brassy belter in line with Lake Street Dive’s Rachael Price.” — Strings Magazine \nGranite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/kathleen-parks-of-twisted-pine/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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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-winter2026/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends\nSaturday\, March 28\, Dance lesson at 7:30 PM\, Show 8 PM – 10 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $20 \nLearn to swing dance with an introductory lesson at 7:30 – no partner required! Then dance the night away to the sounds of Too Blue and friends. \nTraveling freely between the genres of bluegrass\, swing\, Celtic and jazz\, a Too Blue performance is a dynamic dose of serious fun. Smooth harmonies and adventurous musicianship bring stellar arrangements to life and leave the listener anything but “blue”. Their newest release\, Trouble With the Grey\, produced and engineered by Bob Harris of Ampersand Records\, has received national radio airplay and enthusiastic reviews from Bluegrass Today and Bluegrass Unlimited. \nBanjoist Joan Harrison brings a swingy bluegrass-influenced feel to the set. Mandolin powerhouse Michael Sassano astounds and entertains\, while jazz bassist Jamie Doris brings a creative and unique perspective to the band. Together\, Too Blue makes exciting bluegrass that swings and entertains. \nJoining Too Blue this night are two members of On the Trail – Austin Scelzo (Fiddle) and Tom Polizzi (guitar). \nJUST ANNOUNCED! On-Site Childcare Services\nThrough Club on the Go\, the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton (BGCRE) will provide on-site childcare services for up to 10 kids\, ages 4 and up. This initiative is designed to support families\, increase event accessibility\, and provide safe\, engaging experiences for children in our community. The event will be staffed by two BGCRE Senior Youth Development Counselors\, who are certified in CPR/First Aid and trained in BGCA safety protocols. Please purchase a childcare ticket below\, and include your child’s age. (Food will not be served. Please ensure any food you pack is nut-free.)
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/swing-dance-with-too-blue-and-friends/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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