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SUMMARY:Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log\nThursday\, October 1\, 8:30 PM (Doors at 8 PM)\nTickets: $30 \nEthan Setiawan & Fine Ground \nEthan Setiawan & Fine Ground is deeply rooted in and colored by traditional bluegrass\, yet forward-leaning into a thoughtful modernity. This Boston-based quintet allies some of the Northeast bluegrass scene’s most athletic musicians: BB Bowness\, Julian Pinelli\, Alex Rubin\, Brittany Karlson\, and bandleader Ethan Setiawan. \nNamed “creative and virtuosic” by WBUR Boston and “one of the most formidable mandolinists of his generation” by The Bluegrass Situation\, Setiawan has earned both the National Mandolin Championship and Rockygrass Mandolin Championship. Fine Ground grew from his desire to return to the music that first inspired him while honoring bluegrass with fresh original compositions alongside songs by beloved contemporary folk artists. \nRecorded live at Dimension Sound Studios\, Little Storms captures the musical depth that comes through longtime friendship\, collaboration\, and love of craft. The debut album\, recorded by Dan Cardinal\, mixed by Setiawan\, and mastered by Dave Glasser\, arrives October 2\, 2026. \n \nBugs on a Log \nBrimming with festivity\, Bugs on a Log is an emergent string band that cultivates warmth and joy wherever they go. \nWith a wealth of expertise spanning from classical to old-time to bluegrass under their collective belt\, Bugs on a Log is a group sculpted from dynamic abundance. The New England-based band marries their spread of music with care— the result an uncommon blend of precision\, vitality\, and innovation. \nComposed of Lana Auerbach (fiddle\, banjo)\, Austin Scelzo (fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar)\, Jeff Smith (guitar\, banjo\, mandolin)\, Malcolm Callagy (cello\, fiddle)\, Jack Corcoran (bass)\, and Oriana Mack (fiddle)\, each member is a multi-hyphenate talent and vocalist in their own right. Their chemistry is palpable and compelling; Bugs on a Log is a new outfit full of promise\, ever sure to deliver a sweeping alchemy of strings and spirit.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/ethan-setiawan-fine-ground-with-bugs-on-a-log/
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:20261005T183000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\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
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T063527
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\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
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:Cold Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Cold Chocolate\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 in advance\, $30 at the door \nCold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk\, funk\, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. \nFeaturing Ethan Robbins on guitar and mandolin & Ariel Bernstein on percussion and banjo\, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship\, and with a focus on songwriting\, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. \nThe band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman\, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/cold-chocolate/
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:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
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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/2026-10-21/
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:20261026T183000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\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
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T220000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\nOne Thursday a Month\, 7 PM – 10 PM\nJuly 30\, Aug 27\, Sept 24\, Oct 29\, Dec 17\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-sumwin26/2026-10-29/
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:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T063527
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SUMMARY:High Horse
DESCRIPTION:High Horse\nFriday\, October 30\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nCelebrate Halloween with High Horse\nFour friends\, three bows\, and one pick: High Horse is a progressive acoustic string band blending Bluegrass\, Old-Time\, and Celtic influences with the energy of alternative rock. Hailing from Boston\, MA\, High Horse delivers a rollicking romp of great vibes\, virtuosic chops\, and tight vocals. \nComprised of fiddler Carson McHaney\, cellist Karl Henry\, guitarist G Rockwell\, and bassist Noah Harrington\, the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions as well as tunes from diverse folk traditions. Their music is a captivating fusion of genres\, showcasing their technical and compositional skill and their passion for pushing musical boundaries. \n \nLearn more: highhorseband.com
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/high-horse/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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