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American Roots Series

As a musical tradition, American Roots was born out of early folk music, then shaped by the country’s political and cultural evolution through the 20th century. Today it bears the influence of a wide range of musical styles, including early jazz and gospel, folk, bluegrass, Cajun, country, spirituals, and many others, with a come one, come all bent.

Concord Open Bluegrass Jam  A weekly, community driven jam session led by Maxfield Anderson. Open to acoustic musicians at all levels, as well as community members who wish to listen and enjoy the beautiful sanctuary. Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Concord Bluegrass Band  The Concord Bluegrass Band is an intermediate level ensemble, ideal for folks who are looking to play bluegrass music in an organized band setting. This ensemble experience will hone in on each instrument’s role as a member of a bluegrass band and give folks the opportunity to sing and pick their favorite bluegrass standards. The course will culminate in a short performance. Let’s pick!

Group Classes Classes are taught with the folk tradition in mind in a community-based social setting.  Pick up songs shared in the Bluegrass and Roots tradition, learning melodies by ear.

Song-based and aural learning works a whole different part of the brain than reading music off the page.  Learning in this manner opens up a whole new world of musical and social possibilities. Whether you’re a beginner or the best on the block there’s a place – and a class – for you here.

Upcoming Event

Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Known for their mastery of tone and tasteful musical approach, this mandolin duo brings profound voices and diversity of texture to the acoustic and bluegrass worlds, with Matt Flinner on the banjo and mandolin and Joe Walsh switching between mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello. Experience their artistry in an intimate evening of sublime music.

 

*Past Events

Po’ Ramblin Boys
January 2025

Southern Rail, A Bluegrass Concert
April 2025

Bluegrass Band Scramble 


Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.

– Maya Angelou