Charlie Widmer

Come see me and 𝕆𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕝 make ridiculous faces like this one sometime this weekend 🎶

Sat. 6/20 - 3:30-6:30PM Jones Family Farms and Winery with special guest Peter Kaufman
Sun. 6/21 - 7PM at MAKE MUSIC FAIRFIELD at Fairfield Theatre Company closing out Make Music Day 2026!

The secret is finally out… On the Trail is crossing the pond! 🇩🇪

We are deeply honored to announce that we have been selected to participate in the Arts and Music Envoys program. Invited by the non-profit organization Meridian, we are heading to Germany for a 10-day residency focused on music education and cultural bridge-building.

We’ll be doing a series of masterclasses, workshops, school visits, and performances in Berlin and Hamburg, including engagements at the U.S. Embassies. We’ll be highlighting America’s rich history of innovation in the creative arts as part of the upcoming “Freedom 250” theme.

For us, this is an incredible opportunity to connect with global communities through something we all love deeply: bluegrass. Music has always been a powerful way to bring people together, and we can’t wait to share our songs and stories overseas.

Unfortunately, Austin will not be free for this trip, as he is always heavily booked through the summer. Fortunately, though, our dear friend and monster multi-instrumentalist will be subbing in and bringing his amazing skill and energy to Deutschland with us!

Germany, here we come! Follow along for behind-the-scenes moments from the road and come catch a public performance if you’re around.

June shows galore

Friday 6/5 Roxbury Library at 5PM
Saturday 6/6 St. James the Less in Scarsdale, NY at 5PM
Wednesday 6/10 Park City Music Hall at 8:30PM
Friday 6/12 Mohonk Mountain at 9PM
Saturday 6/13 White Hills Distillery at 2PM
Saturday 6/20 Jones Winery at 3:30PM
Sunday 6/21 Make Music Day Fairfield 7PM

Hope to see you at a show or two!

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The Valley’s Newest Creative Hub returns Monday June 1st!

Mark your calendars! Join us for the second Great Hill Open Mic & Bluegrass Jam on Monday, June 1st.

Whether you’re a musician, a poet, or a fan of local talent, this is the place to kick off your week.

We’re starting the night with a community Bluegrass Jam led by Matt Curley, followed by a full Open Mic hosted by CT State Troubadour Charlie Widmer.

THE SCHEDULE:
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Open Bluegrass Jam (All levels welcome!)

7:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Opening Set by Charlie Widmer

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Open Mic Performance Slots

WHERE: Great Hill United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall)

COST: FREE! (Donations are welcome to support the series)

PERKS: Free coffee, tea, and light snacks provided!
WANT TO PERFORM?

To keep things running smoothly, we are moving to an online booking system. Snag your 10-minute slot in advance to guarantee your time on stage!

👉 BOOK YOUR SLOT BELOW

No pressure to perform—spectators are encouraged to come hang out, grab a coffee, and enjoy the vibe. Let’s build something special together in the Valley!