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A relatively recent string band based in New Fairfield, CT, The Bandolins play a blend of old-time, bluegrass and British Isles string music. Their music is primarily instrumental, consisting of traditional American (plus Irish, English and Scottish) folk songs from the 19th century. Also a few Appalachian bluegrass tunes made famous in this century. Larry Brish - guitar |
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NY/CT based band comprised of five veteran musicians. Their goal is "to bring the traditional, hard driving, soulful sound of Bluegrass music to the urban audience…to those that are yet uninitiated into acoustic 'roots' music, as well as the veteran Bluegrass fan." Nick Novia - guitar |
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The Blaney Brothers (from Enfield, CT) play originals, modern rock, classic rock, traditional Irish, Bluegrass, country and blues. These boys have performed with various bands over the years. They perform acoustically and feature their harmonies & string playing. Rob Blaney
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This band, out of the Hamden, CT area, delivers an eclectic collection of tunes in their 'home-timey' style of toe tappin' delight...from timeless country classics, bluegrass and folk, to classic rock. The band states: "Blue Trail is a place where friendship, life, and music have somehow come together... a place we will learn together and grow together." Dale Long
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A local trio of veteran CT acoustic musicians who have teamed up to play country, ragtime, blues and Tin Pan Alley music in a new old-time way. Essentially popular tunes from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Their repertoire ranges from Jimmie Rodgers and Roy Acuff, to the Carter Family, Hank Williams and others. Dave Orlomoski: guitar, vocals
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Mike Burns is an accomplished songwriter in the Country/Bluegrass/Folk music styles. His song My Darling was recorded by Mark Newton for his Follow Me Back To The Fold: Tribute to the Women in Bluegrass project, which won 'Recorded Event of the Year' at the 2001 IBMA Awards. Mike Burns - guitar
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Charter Oak Bluegrass is "solidly rooted in the Bluegrass tradition of Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin. The band is known for its drive & bounce on up-tempo numbers, and soul & depth of emotion on the slower tunes." Bruce Baldyga - guitar, vocals |
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"...have a fresh approach to Traditional Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel music, which they perform in an energetic and amusing way. Their arrangements are interesting, and often surprising, and their three-part harmonies soar." Mike Robinson - guitar |
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Deep Ellum Deep Ellum is basically plain old American music (Dylan, Lightfoot, Tom Rush, Tom Paxton, Woody Guthrie and the like. Also some country blues (Mississippi John Hurt and a few of the old blind blues guys; Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Watson, Delmore Bros., etc); classic oldies (Ricky Nelson, Don Gibson, Guy Mitchell, Johnny Cash, etc). Once in a while DE will throw a bluegrass number in there, too. Rich Johnson - 6 and 12-string guitar,
Dobro, vocals
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Amy is at home singing various musical styles -- country duets, folk, bluegrass or western swing. Amy and Roger are performing some of Roger's originals, as well as joining their voices in some classic country duets, old and new. Amy Gallatin - guitar |
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Routes
For over 20 years the Connecticut band Grass Routes has performed a broad repertoire of songs ranging from straight-ahead traditional Bluegrass, to more contemporary folk and country-style material. Bill Reveley - mandolin/fiddle |
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This duo performs deep bluegrass and old-time country music. Stacy is a Grammy award winner and has performed with many of the world's foremost acoustic musicians. Phil is a veteran bluegrass performer in bands such as Traver Hollow and Bluegrass Union. Stacy Phillips - fiddle, Dobro |
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Fair Deal
Last Fair Deal has reformed this quartet in recent history and is comprised of three veterans in the Connecticut acoustic music scene. 'New American Roots' music, from Bluegrass to Swing.
Paul
Howard - guitar, harmonica |
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NorthernBound, based out of Winsted, CT, has been picking
together for years. The boys' list The Country Gentlemen and Doyle
Lawson & Quicksilver as being a great influence on their music.
But NB has adapted those traits and developed their own sound. They
perform some old favorites, Gospel, and several original tunes as
well. Steve Paden - mandolin |
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Lights
Northern Light's blend of Bluegrass harmonies and lightning-fast instrumentals has been delighting audiences across the USA and beyond since 1975. Three of their albums have charted in the National Bluegrass Radio Survey "Top Ten" to date. In January of 2007, the band became a quintet with the addition of Joe Walsh and 17-year-old fiddle prodigy Mike Barnett. Bill Henry - guitar |
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The Old Time Bluegrass Singers Named in honor of the original late 1960's band comprising Joe Val, Herb Applin, Bob French and Bob Tidwell, The Old Time Bluegrass Singers feature original member Herb Applin on mandolin and his startling tenor voice. While they can do all the traditional bluegrass requests, The OTBS feature a unique repertoire performed in traditional, classic, hard-edged bluegrass style. They "make the old sound new, and the new sound old!" Herb Applin - mandolin |
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A new band of old friends that play an acoustic blend of traditional and progressive Bluegrass music. The band regularly performs at Connecticut coffeehouses. Most of the band members have been jamming together for more than 10 years and have only recently reached a place in their lives where they could come together formally as a band -- hence the name Second Circle. Gary Davis - mandolin |
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ShoreGrass is a Bluegrass band from the Connecticut shoreline. Frank & Barbara Shaw (of Branford) began as a duet and eventually expanded to the traditional five-piece band that has performed together since December 1999. Their music is a mix of traditional Bluegrass, old-time, early country, gospel and folk, as well as original material. Barbara Shaw - guitar |
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Gordon is "a Connecticut born & bred Yankee with Bluegrass music
in my veins." Some of the bands he played in were in the Just
Pickin', Polecat, and Apple Country in the early 70s. He's toured
and recorded with Bluegrass artists such as Peter Rowan, Barry & Holly
Tashian (also originally Connecticut folks); the late John Herald
and banjo great Bill Keith. For the last few years Gordon has been
touring with Arlo Guthrie playing mandolin, banjo & pedal steel. He
has a new CD, The Last Train. Joining him on the project are
Arlo guthrie, Mike Auldridge, Bill Keith, Mark Schatz, Frank Solivan
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An acoustic quartet with members in NY & CT performing their "own unique blend of bluegrass & swing music." Joan Harrison - banjo |
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Gail is performing with a few of her music pals these days. She is based in Colchester, CT. Gail is a fine songcrafter, accomplished guitarist and picks a nice clawhammer banjo. She happens to be blessed with a voice that enables her to sing most any style of music she chooses...from Blues & Ballads, to Folk & Swing. Gail's strength lies in her own lyrics and melodies, two elements that compliment each and every performance. Gail Wade
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