FREE EVENT! Three separate jams (blues/folk, bluegrass/old-time and Celtic) occurring simultaneously at the Carroll Arts Center on the first Wednesday of every month. All ages, instruments and skill levels are welcome, as well as listeners and singers. Leaders will help everyone take part. Stay in one or spend time in each. If desired, bring copies of a tune to share!

No enrollment necessary. FREE, but donations are welcome.

Sponsored by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center.

FREE jams on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (7-9 PM) include a large group bluegrass/old-time/blues/folk jam at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Westminster, MD.

All ages and skill levels welcome! Leaders will help everyone get involved.

This is a great way to learn some new tunes! If you want to share a tune, bring a bunch of copies to share with the group.

FREE; donations appreciated.

NOTE: Celtic jams will take place on 1st Wednesdays ONLY.

Special thanks to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

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Common Ground Downtown presents The Seldom Scene

All tickets $35.

The Seldom Scene has presented progressive bluegrass since their founding in 1971. Since forming, the band has gone through numerous lineup changes. The last big shakeup happened in 1995, when Duffey and Eldridge, the two remaining original members, recruited dobro player Fred Travers, bassist Ronnie Simpkins, and guitarist Dudley Connell to join the band. Mandolinist Lou Reid returned the following year and in 2017 Ron Stewart joined as the new banjo player. The current band has been together the longest in Seldom Scene history, and for good reason... With an inventive take on bluegrass, the Seldom Scene has displayed both their original material and their interpretations of songs from limitless genres.

Find out more about the band: https://www.seldomscene.com/

Common Ground Downtown is a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center.

Common Ground on the Hill presents Bruce Molsky

Tickets $28 General Admission; $25 Senior/Student

Grammy nominated fiddle master Bruce Molsky has collaborated with most highly respected players from roots to rock. He is a special guest on legend rocker Mark Knopfler’s recent CD, “Tracker.” His 1865 Songs of Hope & Home with Anonymous 4, was on Billboard’s top 10 for weeks. Along with Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Bruce is a founding member of the supergroup Mozaik. You can see Bruce on the BBC TV “Transatlantic Sessions” with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, and on “David Holt’s State of Music” on PBS.

Find out more about Bruce: https://brucemolsky.com/

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FREE jams on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (7-9 PM) include a large group bluegrass/old-time/blues/folk jam at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Westminster, MD.

All ages and skill levels welcome! Leaders will help everyone get involved.

This is a great way to learn some new tunes! If you want to share a tune, bring a bunch of copies to share with the group.

FREE; donations appreciated.

NOTE: Celtic jams will take place on 1st Wednesdays ONLY.

Special thanks to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

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Common Ground Downtown present Walt Michael & Co.

Tickets $28; $25 Seniors/Students

Celebrate the season with Walt Michael & Co.! From the hollers of Appalachia to the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Winter Olympics, hammered dulcimer virtuoso Walt Michael's music has delighted audiences with bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and original tunes. In this holiday show, Walt Michael and Co. bring all of these, as well as some holiday favorites. Walt is joined by Michael G. Ronstadt (cello, guitar), Jon Simmons (fiddle) and Tom Wetmore (bass).

Find out more about Walt Michael HERE.

Common Ground Downtown is a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center.

Tickets $28; $25 Seniors/Students 25 and under

Hammered dulcimer virtuoso Walt Michael gathers his band to bring bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and original tunes, as well as some holiday favorites to celebrate the season. Walt has performed in venues ranging from the coal camps of Appalachia to the White House, and the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Olympic Winter Games. His music has been heard on ABC-TV, NBC's Tonight Show, Broadway, BBC, TNN, CBC, OLN and PBS. Walt’s many collaborations include works with the Pilobolus Dance Theater and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Walt is the Founder and Executive Director of Common Ground on the Hill and the Artist in Residence at McDaniel College. Walt is joined by Michael Ronstadt (cello), Jon Simmons (fiddle) and Tom Wetmore (bass).

Find out more about Walt Michael HERE.

This concert is presented by Common Ground on the Hill and Govans Presbyterian Church.

Tickets $28; $25 Seniors/Students 25 and under

Celebrate the season with Walt Michael & Co.! From the hollers of Appalachia to the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Winter Olympics, hammered dulcimer virtuoso Walt Michael's music has delighted audiences with bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and original tunes. In this holiday show, Walt Michael and Co. bring all of these, as well as some holiday favorites. Walt is joined by Michael G. Ronstadt (cello, guitar), Jon Simmons (fiddle) and Tom Wetmore (bass).

Find out more about Walt Michael HERE.

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