Greetings Fiddletown Fans!
2026 is in full swing
with lots of great events lined up!
Fiddletown is known for its strong community and rich musical history dating back to the Gold Rush. This tradition continues with local gatherings throughout the year, the annual Fiddlers’ Jam held the third Saturday of September, and “house concerts” held locally and at the historic Fiddletown Community Center. See you at the next event!
Ongoing Gatherings
Cooler weather is perfect for curling up with a book
Stop by the library the second and fourth Saturday of the month, or borrow a book from the 24/7 cabinet on the porch. 14445 Fiddletown Road.
NOTE: Please do not leave donations on the porch. Drop off during Library hours or contact us at info@fiddletowncc.net.
Upcoming Events and Concerts
JANUARY
The Musers
Jan 11 – 3 to 5pm
Free range Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Singer Songwriter tunes these guys bring fun and clever catchy tunes leave you smiling!
FEBRUARY
John Reischman & the Jaybirds
Feb 28 – 7 to 9pm
Bluegrass Unlimited calls John Reischman “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste. Many of his dozens of original instrumentals have become popular favourites for sessions and covers, such as the jam standard Saltspring. He has three critically-acclaimed solo instrumental albums and has recorded on many other projects, including the Grammy-winning True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe
Check of this video of Johnathan and the Jaybirds.
MARCH
Bruce Molsky
March 7 – 7 to 9pm
Grammy-nominated, described as “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences to another time and place, with his authentic and personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other musical traditions from around the globe. Best known for his work on the fiddle, Bruce’s banjo, guitar and his distinctive, powerful vocals also resonate with listeners. His combination of technical virtuosity and relaxed conversational wit makes a concert hall feel like an intimate front porch gathering.
Here is a video from Bruce anad his pals.
Tickets for Bruce Molsky
APRIL
Joe and Hattie Craven
April 3 – 7 to 9pm
Joe and Hattie Craven are a father-daughter music duo. Joe is a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning musician, and Hattie is a singer-songwriter and vocalist. They perform together in various bands and have toured the U.S. and Europe.
Joe is freestyle folk, world, and roots music multi-instrumentalist, singer, and educator. He is also a former museum curator, actor, and festival emcee. Over his career, Craven has performed with many prominent artists, including: David Grisman Quintet, Jerry Garcia, David Lindley, Alison Brown, Psychograss
Growing up in a musical household, Hattie started performing at age four. Her father, Joe, inspired her musical journey, and she later attended a performing arts academy. As a singer-songwriter, she has released at least three solo albums. Since the age of 11, she has worked as a highly sought-after session vocalist. Her music draws on influences like Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell to reinterpret folk, bluegrass, jazz, and pop.
Dirty Cello Band
April 24 – 7 to 9pm
Get ready for some lively good times with the Dirty Cello band’s return to Fiddletown! We had so much fun with them last season that we are having them back again to the Fiddletown Stage. PayPal Donation Button
From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ Americana, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!
“Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical.” Oakland Magazine”The group seamlessly careens from blues to bluegrass and rock in a way that really shouldn’t make sense but somehow does.” LA Times
Tickets for Dirty Cello at Fiddletown
MAY
The Shelby Means Bluegrass Band
May 15 – 7pm to 9pm 
Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time, she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR’s airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.
JUNE
The Real Sarahs
June 13 – 7 to 9pm
As rising stars in the west coast Americana scene, The Real Sarahs have distinguished themselves as skillful harmony singers and evocative songwriters. With an organic sound that enchants and uplifts the spirit, they share their special gift of vocal synergy. This ensemble creates magic with voices in harmony, acoustic instruments, and the energetic connection between artists and audience. Embracing many genres of music, you are likely to hear threads of folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and country running through their songs. Singing from the stories of their own journeys and life experiences, their original music is honest, captivating and heartfelt.
Tickets for the The Real Sarahs
JULY
Announcements to come…
Thanks so much for supporting live music. Other shows planned for the fall through the spring.
A full season of great music in an intimate setting.
Get out and enjoy live music, odds are it will make you feel good !
Have a question, contact Bob Hines.
Cheers,
The Fiddletown Center