The Granite

Redding Prevention Council Monthly Meeting
2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Granite Church, 5 N. Main Street, Redding, CT, 06896, United States
The Redding Prevention Council (RPC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization, funded by the Western Connecticut Coalition.
RPC is made up of local citizens who care about the well-being and safety of our community. Our volunteers include but are not limited to: licensed healthcare and social service professionals, faith-based leaders, community-service members, and educational stakeholders.
They meet at the Granite Church on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome!
Learn more by visiting their website at reddingpreventioncouncil.org.
This event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.

Bluegrass Jam Class
2026-10-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-05 18:30 - 21:00
Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, October 5 – December 7
No class on October 19 and November 23.
Tuition: $285 for 8 Sessions
Calling all pickers!

Learn to jam with people like you
Hands-on instruction in small groups – backup, soloing, leading songs, harmony
Standard bluegrass songs and etiquette
All levels welcome and accommodated
Friendly supportive teaching
Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass

Please register on the Wernick Method website here.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Austin 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.
Part of The Granite Bluegrass Series

Private Event - Wedding
2026-10-10, 2026-10-03
The Granite Church will be closed for a private event.
If you have any questions, please contact us here.

Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log
2026-10-01 20:30
Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log
Thursday, October 1, 8:30 PM (Doors at 8 PM)
Tickets: $30
Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground
Ethan 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.
Named “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.
Recorded 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.

Bugs on a Log
Brimming with festivity, Bugs on a Log is an emergent string band that cultivates warmth and joy wherever they go.
With 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.
Composed 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.

Each Melodious Measure
2026-09-27 15:00 - 17:00
Quantum Collective Presents “Each Melodious Measure”
Sunday, September 27, 3 PM (Doors 2 PM)
Tickets $45
Featuring:

Marc Chan, composer/pianist
Gunnar Sahlin, cello
Suzanne Sahlin, viola
Benjamin Steinhardt, piano

America: the land of the tunesmith, the Tin Panhandler, the cacophonous rabble-rouser and the gentle hymnodist. From urban din to the quiet majesty of rivers, come listen to and celebrate the diversity that makes American music American, in music past and present.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Marc Chan, Pianist and Composer
Described by the New York Times as a “gifted pianist and composer,” Marc Chan, a native of Singapore and resident of Stamford, CT, is also a lyricist and librettist. His music can be heard on Mode Records, Furious Artisans and OgreOgress. Marc’s My Wounded Head 3 has been described as an “entrancing piano opus… It’s never less than mesmerizing” (San Francisco Chronicle). His Dr. Brahms’s Book of Rags was awarded the American Prize in 2021, and was featured on Classical WSMR and Columbia University’s WKCR-FM. Marc’s music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Le Poisson Rouge, the Stone, the Tank, and at the Smithsonian. As composer and lyricist, Marc has worked with the New York Public Library, New Dramatists, Prospect Musical Theatre, the Astoria Performing Arts Center, Skylight Music Theatre (Milwaukee), the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre, and Nautilus Theatre (MN). He has collaborated with playwrights Lyra Nan, Gil Varod, Barbara Hammond, Mia Chung, Adam North, and Sam Wessels. Marc has a doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music and is a member of the Dramatist’s Guild, the New Dramatists Composer-Librettist Studio and the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop. He is currently on the piano and composition faculty at Concordia Conservatory. www.marcchanmusic.com
Gunnar Sahlin, Cellist
After 3 years of study at the Academy of Music in Prague, Gunnar joined the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 1975. As a member of that orchestra, Gunnar toured all over Europe and in the US, playing with world-famous soloists and conductors. The orchestra appears at the annual Nobel Prize Ceremonies at the Stockholm Concert Hall. In 2002, Gunnar became the Principal Cellist of Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with many contemporary composers and premiered works by Alan Cohen, Constance Walton, Joe Russo, Gwyneth Walker, Marc Chan and Albert Markov. In 2003, he became conductor of the Fairfield County Symphony Society, which is an amateur string ensemble, open to all, and meets every Tuesday night in Norwalk. They often work with various professional soloists. Gunnar performs with his wife Suzanne as “Duetto Viello,” playing old as well as new works written especially for them. In the summer of 2018, they both went on tour in Japan with the Chamber Music Institute of Darien. Gunnar teaches at Project Music and Concordia Conservatory in Stamford, CT.
Suzanne Corey-Sahlin, Violist
Suzanne is Principal Violist of the Ridgefield Symphony and Norwalk Symphony, where she has performed as soloist. She also performs with the Greenwich Symphony. Suzanne has studied with Albert Markov, Jesse Levine, Robert Glazer, Steve Larson and two years with the Manhattan String Quartet at Music Mountain. She was part of a touring ensemble, the Rondo Chamber Orchestra, where she performed with Mr. Markov and his son Alex Markov in Carnegie Hall and along the East Coast. She was also a member of the Tourmaline String Quartet for 8 years. This quartet performed extensively throughout Fairfield County and New York areas with appearances at Vassar, Marist, Bard, Marymount Fordham University, where she was a faculty member, St. Stephen’s Church and Keeler Tavern Museum in Ridgefield. For seven years she was the conductor of the String Ensemble of the Western CT Youth Orchestra. Suzanne is a member of the highly acclaimed Ridgefield Symphony Quartet.
Benjamin Steinhardt, Pianist
Benjamin has appeared in recital and chamber performances at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Greenwich Music House. His work as a musical director has been featured at Queens Theatre, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Bravo Television, and prominent New York cabaret venues including Birdland, Studio 54, and The Metropolitan Room. Benjamin completed his studies at the Manhattan School of Music, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Mannes School of Music. He currently serves as Program Director of The Well-Balanced Pianist, which offers wellness seminars for professional and amateur pianists, founded by Dr. Teresa Dybvig. Benjamin is Treasurer of the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association, and co-administrator of The Art of Piano Pedagogy, Facebook’s largest professional community for piano teachers, with more than 25,000 members. www.benjaminsteinhardt.com
America: A Portrait in Sound – The Granite’s Fall 2026 Sunday Chamber Music Series

Dance The Line
2026-09-25 19:00 - 23:00
Dance The Line
Friday, September 25, 7 – 11 PM
Tickets: $20
Grab your boots and get ready for a fun night out!
Join us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music, great people, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome.
Bring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.

Bluegrass Nights
2026-09-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 22:00
Bluegrass Nights
One Thursday a Month, 7 PM – 10 PM
July 30, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Dec 17

Open Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM
Granite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM
Free jamming afterwards
Donations Appreciated

Join 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.
HOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO
Austin 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.
Part of The Granite Bluegrass Series
Bluegrass 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!

Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20
Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 – 20, 2026
On September 19 & 20, we invite you to join us for a wondrous weekend of live music and dance at our inaugural Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival.
Bring the whole family, and spend the weekend eating, drinking, dancing, and grooving to a mix of Americana, Bluegrass, and Country acts. Expect music, dance, food, vendors, workshops, jams, and kids’ activities.
Explore our brand new festival site for the full lineup and more details: planetgranitearts.org
Get Your Tickets Below!
Mark your calendar for the weekend of September 19 and 20 because you won’t want to miss this event.
The countdown is on! We hope to see you there.

Old Time Jam
2026-09-16 19:30, 2026-08-19 19:30, 2026-07-15 19:30, 2026-06-17 19:30
Old Time Jam
Third Wednesday of the Month, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Donations Appreciated
Calling all fiddles, guitars, and banjos for an Old Time Jam at the Granite!
Play 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.
For 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.
Come as you are, give as you can. All are welcome!

Connecticut Bluegrass: Jean-Baptiste Cardineau and the Local Heroes
2026-08-28 20:00
Connecticut Bluegrass at The Granite
Jean-Baptiste Cardineau and the Local Heroes
Friday, August 28, 8 PM (Doors 7 PM)
Tickets: $25
Jean-Baptiste Cardineau and the Local Heroes is a bluegrass group that mines in the fertile grounds of traditional bluegrass, early country and old time mountain music. Franco-American Jean-Baptiste’s mandolin playing and musical style is influenced by the early innovators Bill Monroe and notably by his friend and former mentor Frank Wakefield. This Boston-based band carries the torch of a bygone tradition with hardcore numbers, powerful three-part harmonies, gospels and their own original music.
In his final year at Berklee College of Music and with a debut record coming out in the Spring featuring some of the Northeast’s most mythological figures (Stash Wyslouch, Max Wareham, Sam Stage, Chris Sartori, Jack Holland, Noah Harrington and more), JB has already been given to savor the honor of being proclaimed the winner of PSB Records’ Song’s for Social Change contest and Berklee’s Songs for Social Change Contest as well as first place in mandolin at the 2025 Freshgrass Awards. The record highlights his unique mandolin playing as well as his original songwriting style.
Jean-Baptiste has appeared in:
Joe Val Bluegrass Festival(JB and Cardineau Sin) 2026
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (Jean-Baptiste Cardineau Show) 2025
Taffeta Music Hall (solo opening for Tray Wellington and The Cody Sisters) 2025
Club Passim (JB and Cardineau Sin) 2025
Freshgrass Awards (first place in mandolin) 2025
Crooked River Festival 2025
Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival 2024
Learn more at jbcardineau.com

Summer Night Concert & Picnic
2026-08-23 17:00
Summer Night Concert & Picnic at The Granite
Free Community Event
Sunday, August 23, 5 PM
Pack a picnic and your folding chair and join us as The Granite welcomes local emerging artists Calliopi, Caravan, and The Eliot Thompson Band. The concert will take place on our outdoor stage, but will be moved inside the church if the weather does not cooperate.
Please RSVP for this free event. Let’s party like it’s the end of summer!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Calliopi

Calliopi is a singer-songwriter from Norwalk, CT. Her musical journey began at age 4 with guitar lessons from her father. Calli’s love for music and performance grew through the vibrant Norwalk music scene and wide variety of open mics in Fairfield County. Calli is accompanied by Matthew Bean from IN SZN band. Inspired by Guitar Hero, he taught himself how to play guitar starting at the age of 6. 2 years ago, Matt was given an opportunity to play live and has been performing ever since. Together, Matt and Calli curate a mellow, silky smooth vibe.
Caravan The Band

“Caravan, the Band” is a jam and rock band known for its energetic live shows and dynamic jams, drawing inspiration from the likes of The Grateful Dead and Phish. The members of Caravan met at Weston High School in 2018, and since then, Caravan has taken to the Connecticut music scene, performing at venues including local favorites like Black Rock Porchfest, Milestone Restaurant, the Weston Memorial Day Fair, the SoNo Arts Festival, and the Westport Library performance series.
The Eliot Thompson Band

Eliot Thompson is a 19 year old singer-songwriter. Born in Glendale, CA, growing up in Weston, CT, and currently attending school at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, Eliot has been immersed in music all his life and around the country. Over the years, Eliot has pursued classical piano, musical theater, film composition, and jazz drumming on his way to his true calling as a songwriter and performer. Eliot continues to establish himself as an artist unafraid to tackle heavy themes with sincerity and depth, drawing inspiration from folk, pop, jazz, and rock traditions, and seeking to connect with audiences through his personal brand of infectious music and emotional storytelling.

Chamber Music Reading
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
Chamber Music Reading
Monthly on Sundays, 10 AM – 12 PM
March 22, April 19, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 23
Open chamber music reading for string players!
This 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.
Plenty of sheet music will be available, and attendees are welcome to bring their own.
Pay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.

Dance The Line
2026-08-21 19:00 - 23:00
Dance The Line
Friday, August 21, 7 – 11 PM
Tickets: $20
Grab your boots and get ready for a fun night out!
Join us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music, great people, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome.
Bring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
On-Site Childcare Services Provided by Club on the Go
Club on the Go Youth Programming is available for up to 10 children aged 4 to 14.
While parents enjoy an evening of music and dancing at The Granite, kids can join Club on the Go from the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton (BGCRE) for a fun-filled experience of games, arts & crafts, STEM challenges, creative projects, and more! Their caring staff will keep children engaged, active, and entertained in a safe and welcoming environment—making it a great night for the whole family.
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.)

Books and Bake Sale Fundraiser
2026-08-19 13:00 - 17:00
Books and Bake Sale Fundraiser
For the Fairfield County Homeschoolers Science Olympiad Team
Wednesday, August 19, 1 – 5 PM
Come support the Fairfield County Homeschoolers Science Olympiad Team by purchasing delicious baked goods and a wide variety of gently used books, including homeschooling curriculum.
Contact fairfield.county.homeschoolers@gmail.com if you’d like to get more involved.

The Hazel Project
2026-07-31 20:00
The Hazel Project
Friday, July 31, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)
Tickets: $25
A “must-see” act on the Northeast circuit, The Hazel Project honors the legacy of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard through authentic instrumentation and powerful vocal harmonies. They perform at festivals and venues across New England, bringing stories of labor, loss, and the enduring human spirit to modern audiences.
The Hazel Project, New England’s premier tribute to the pioneers of women in bluegrass, reached a historic milestone this February at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival. The ensemble was joined on stage by the legendary Alice Gerrard for a performance that bridged generations of traditional grassroots music. The collaboration comes on the heels of a breakout year for The Hazel Project. Following a celebrated debut at Thomas Point Beach in 2024 and a featured profile in the March 2025 issue of Bluegrass Unlimited, the band has quickly become a “must-see” act on the Northeast circuit. Featuring Betsy Green (fiddle), Gretchen Bowder (banjo), Whitney Roy (guitar), and Lindsay Lassonde (bass), the group dedicates its repertoire to the raw, socially conscious catalog of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard.
“To share the stage with Alice is the highest honor we could imagine,” said the band. “Her music with Hazel changed the landscape of bluegrass, giving a voice to workers and women everywhere. We are just proud to keep those harmonies soaring.”

Learn more at hazelprojectband.com

Dance The Line
2026-07-24 19:00 - 23:00
Dance The Line
Friday, July 24, 7 – 11 PM
Tickets: $20
Grab your boots and get ready for a fun night out!
Join us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music, great people, and plenty of fun. Beginner and improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome.
Bring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.

Dance The Line
2026-06-26 19:00 - 23:00
Dance The Line
Friday, June 26, 7 – 11 PM
Tickets: $20
Grab your boots and get ready for a fun night out!
Join us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music, great people, and plenty of fun. Beginner and improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome.
Bring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
JUST ANNOUNCED! On-Site Childcare Services Provided by Club on the Go
Club on the Go Youth Programming is available for up to 10 children aged 4 to 14.
While parents enjoy an evening of music and dancing at The Granite, kids can join Club on the Go from the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton (BGCRE) for a fun-filled experience of games, arts & crafts, STEM challenges, creative projects, and more! Their caring staff will keep children engaged, active, and entertained in a safe and welcoming environment—making it a great night for the whole family.
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.)

Let There Be Songs: An Evening with Bone Dry and Station Dawgs
2026-06-13 19:30 - 22:00
Let There Be Songs: An Evening with Bone Dry and Station Dawgs
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 PM (Doors at 7 PM)
Tickets: $20
Join local bands Bone Dry and Station Dawgs for a lively evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, and Bob Dylan. Kick off your shoes and fill the air with cosmic vibes as we turn spring to summer and welcome in light, laughter, and love.
Bone Dry will perform at 7:30 PM, and Station Dawgs will follow around 8:30 PM.
Food + Drink: Bar and snacks for donations. Also BYOB.
Co-Hosted by Yoga Station
