Greetings Music fans!
The 2025-26 concert season is in full swing!
Fiddletown is known for its rich musical history dating back to the Gold Rush. This tradition continues with the annual Fiddlers’ Jam held the third Saturday of September, plus “house concerts” held locally and at the historic Fiddletown Community Center. See you at the next event!
Two shows in November!
October 2025
November 2025
November Concerts
Late for the Train – November 8
Indie-folk string trio rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Infused with the honest depth of the coastal redwood forests.
David Luning Duo – November 22
Polished, confident collection of country rock and Americana music that’s both radio-ready and emotionally resonant.
Ongoing Gatherings
Upcoming Concerts
Farmer and Adel – December 6 (special dance concert)
As Ameripolitan Award-winning artists , honored with Western Swing Female of the Year (2019) and Western Swing Band of the Year (2020) , The Farmer & Adele are leaders in the modern revival of Western Swing and roots music. Known for their artistry and educational approach, they create performances that are as timeless as they are engaging for audiences of all ages.
The Watertower Band – December 29
Water Tower have maintained an ongoing reputation as a force to be reckoned with, with a growing horde of loyal fans known as “The Owls”. Water Tower is fueled by Feinstein’s masterful song-crafting, fiercely DIY approach, and genre-bending sonic identity that fuses bluegrass/old-time revivalism with a distinctly punk-rock edge.
The Musers – Jan 10
Free range Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Singer Songwriter tunes these guys bring fun and clever catchy tunes leave you smiling!
Eric and Susie Thompson – Jan 24
Eric & Suzy Thompson are virtuoso performers of Appalachian, Cajun, country blues and other roots music styles.
A talented flatpicking guitarist and mandolin player, Eric has been a fixture on the West Coast roots music scene for decades. He formed the California Cajun Orchestra in 1983, which released two award-winning albums. Before the formation of the Grateful Dead, Eric was in a band with Jerry Garcia. He is also an experienced music instructor and the author of the instructional book Playing Bluegrass Guitar.
A powerful singer, award-winning fiddler, and Cajun accordion player. Susie Thompson is a founding member of the influential all-women group Any Old Time String Band. Through an NEA Fellowship, she studied with older-generation Louisiana Cajun musicians. A recent project, Suzy Sings Siebel, features her interpretations of songs by 1970s songwriter Paul Siebel. She has served as the artistic director of the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes.
Johnathan Reichman Bluegrass – Feb 28
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.
Bruce Molsky – March 7
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.
Joe and Hattie Craven – April 3
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
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.
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
The Real Sarahs – May 23
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.
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