Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert
2026-06-05 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
June 5th- Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert
Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist, collaborator, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, and many more), Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated, always groove-oriented, and always serving the song.
If Rayna Gellert seems a preternaturally gifted songwriter, it’s because she’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller, Abigail Washburn, Joachim Cooder, and Robyn Hitchcock.
Kieran and Rayna first met, fittingly, at San Francisco’s celebrated Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which led to their cowriting songs for Kieran’s solo album Unguarded Moments. They joined forces again for Rayna’s 2017 release, Workin’s Too Hard (StorySound Records), which they also co-produced. Their first duo album, The Ledges, was released in February of 2018 on Dead Reckoning Records, followed up quickly by 2019’s When the Sun Goes Down.
In 2022, this “unlikely musical couple” released The Flowers That Bloom in Spring, which found the duo digging deeper into their exploration of minimalist writing and production. Their fourth album—simply titled Volume 4—arrived in the spring of 2025.
Fans of either artist will recognize the musical kindred-spiritedness in their restrained and roots-oriented approach to both songs and arrangements.
General Admission – 25.00
Join us in our bar area at 7pm
Doors open at 7:30

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
2026-06-20 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
June 20th- Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen
Multi-Grammy nominees Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen bring a high-octane blend of bluegrass that hits hard and doesn’t let up. Driven by powerhouse rhythms and Solivan’s commanding vocals, the band delivers a sound that’s equal parts precision and fire—deeply rooted in tradition, but never confined by it.
With multiple IBMA honors and back-to-back Grammy-nominated albums, they’ve earned their place on the biggest stages—from the Grand Ole Opry to top festivals across the U.S. and around the world. But it’s their live show that truly sets them apart—tight, electrifying, and impossible to ignore.
Blending bluegrass with touches of rock, country, jazz, and soul, Dirty Kitchen pushes the genre forward while honoring its roots. Offstage, Solivan is as dynamic as he is on it—a songwriter, craftsman, and all-around creative force whose passion carries through every note.
General Admission: 40.00
Join us in the Bar area at 7pm
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Music at 8pm

Henhouse Prowlers - This show is SOLD OUT
2026-06-26 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
June 26th – Henhouse Prowlers
This show is SOLD OUT. There are no tickets available at the door.
With many of their wildest dreams strung across more than two decades together, the Henhouse Prowlers’ sight remains fixed on the future.
Ever constant in the group’s performances is their ability to showcase their passion for both their craft and our shared humanity. Their latest record, ‘Unravel,’ produced by Dark Shadow Recording’s Stephen Mougin (Sam Bush Band) underscores the quartet’s resistance towards being contained, some tunes expressing a modern Americana feel with others nodding to classic country and bluegrass standards. On this offering, their trademark four-part harmonies have matured in tone and sincerity, their picking ferocious as ever. However, it’s impossible to ensnare the Prowlers’ lifeblood in 45 minutes and 12 tracks. Each member’s skills of storytelling, compelling songwriting, and intricate instrumentation shine through their onstage performances.
Incorporating an inspiring narrative and bluegrass takes on international tunes from their travels, their live show will captivate minds and capture hearts. The group’s many life-changing encounters as cultural diplomats across the globe have shaped their worldview and bolstered the bridges they establish between cultures, a main function of the band. For the Henhouse Prowlers, the work extends far beyond the stage – they are deeply committed to fostering a more compassionate world.
General Admission – 27.00
Join us in our Bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Poetry in the Valley at the G.A.R. Hall
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
June 30th – Featured Artists

Ray McNiece has authored eleven books of poems and monologues and CD’s. He fronts the improv band Tongue-in-Groove. He was the 10th Poet Laureate of Cleveland. He has received several awards and grants including the Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award. His most recent book, The Bone Key Sutra, (SeaStory Press 2025) is a collection of Haiban, Haiku, Poems, Song Lyrics and Essays.

Clarissa Jakobsons, poet, artist, instructor, twice featured in Paris at The Shakespeare and Co. Bookstore, won First Place at the Akron Art Institute New Words Competition. Darling from “Baltic” Amber in a Chest” received a Pushcart nomination. She writes, Don’t be surprised to see my inner artist kicking sandcastles, climbing Mount Diablo, painting Provincetown dunes, or walking under an Ohio crescent moon

Doors open at 6:30
Bring a poem to share, or simply enjoy the evening.
Refreshments available for purchase

HAAS- An evening with sisters Natalie and Brittany Haas
2026-07-02 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 2nd- HAAS
Sisters Natalie (cello) and Brittany (fiddle) Haas began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however-following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures-that they both arrived as virtuosi and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Fans of acoustic music can hardly mention one without referencing the other’s work. With HAAS, these singular musicians finally record together – in duo form – for the first time. It is a collaboration a lifetime in the making, and a music encompassing travels through time and through the world From Nashville to Norway, the Celtic Isles to California, Natalie and Brittany have absorbed, adapted, and made their own world of music. The result? HAAS.
Natalie Haas is one of the most sought-after cellists playing traditional music today. Credited with putting cello on the map of contemporary Celtic music, she brings a wealth of world influences to her instrument, fashioning a tone and rhythmic sense that transcend any single tradition. Along with her longtime collaborator Alasdair Fraser, with whom she has toured for over 26 years and released seven albums, Natalie has charted a new course through the string music of Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and beyond—all without losing the influence of classical technique or her American roots. She and her fiddling sister Brittany Haas (Hawktail, Punch Brothers, Crooked Still, the Dave Rawlings Machine) have just released an album together and have also been touring as a duo for the last several years in Europe, Australia and the US. Natalie continues to be in high demand as a studio musician and has been a guest artist on over 100 albums, including those of Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, Irish greats Altan, Solas, and Liz Carroll, and Americana icon Dirk Powell. Through her skills as an educator, Natalie has inspired a whole new generation of young cellists in folk music at fiddle camps across the globe.
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Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. Born in Northern California, Brittany grew up honing her craft at string camps nationwide, and developed her unique style of fiddling at the influence of her mentors, Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger. A prodigious youth, Haas began touring with Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings at the age of fourteen. At seventeen, she released her debut, self-titled solo album (produced by Anger). Haas continued to tour and record while simultaneously earning a degree in Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University (where she also minored in Music Performance). It was during her time at Princeton that Brittany was asked to join the seminal “chamber-grass” band Crooked Still, with whom she has made four recordings and toured the world. She has performed on Late Night With David Letterman and Saturday Night Live as part of Steve Martin’s bluegrass band, and features on Martin’s Grammy-winning album “The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo.” Over the years, she has performed with Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Tony Trischka, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Waybacks, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, her own band Hawktail, the Dave Rawlings Machine (featuring Gillian Welch), and more. In the fall of 2016, Haas began performing as part of the house band for Live From Here (formerly known as ‘A Prairie Home Companion’) hosted by Chris Thile and in 2023, she was asked to join Thile’s the Punch Brothers.
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General Admission – 38.00 – day of show 40.00
Join us in the bar area at 7pm before the show
Doors to the concert hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Moises Borges and Ava Preston - Bosa Nova Night at the G.A.R. Hall!
2026-07-08 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 8th– When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories. They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey. These forever classic Brazilian tunes, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals, tap into a feeling so many of us long for, a musical vacation, rejuvenation, relaxation, entertainment, enjoyment, fun, nostalgia.
General Admission: 23.00
Bar area opens at 7pm
Main concert Hall opens at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Jacob Jolliff Band
2026-07-10 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 10th- Jacob Jolliff Band
Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family in Newberg, OR. His dad started him on the mandolin at age seven and required him to practice ten minutes a day. But after six months of practicing this minimal amount, something clicked, and almost overnight he started putting in several hours of intense practice daily. And this hasn’t really changed in the last 20 years.
Mandolin virtuoso Jacob Jolliff has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and accomplished players in modern bluegrass. A National Mandolin Champion and Berklee College of Music graduate, Jacob first gained national attention with the acclaimed roots band Joy Kills Sorrow before spending five years as a member of the progressive bluegrass powerhouse Yonder Mountain String Band.
Today, Jacob brings his own music to the stage with The Jacob Jolliff Band — a group of masterful musicians blending bluegrass tradition with adventurous instrumental interplay and standout songwriting. His dynamic playing and expressive vocals have taken him across the U.S. and around the world, including performances with legendary banjo innovator Béla Fleck as part of the My Bluegrass Heart tour.
The bandplays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble iterplay are at the forefront.
General Admission: 25.00
Join before the show in the bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Caleb Caudle
2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 11- Caleb Caudle
Caleb Caudle has built his career the old-fashioned way—through steady touring, thoughtful songwriting, and a deep connection to the country traditions of his North Carolina roots. His music blends classic country storytelling with the indie influences he grew up hearing, creating a sound that feels both timeless and personal.
His latest album, Heavy Thrill, marks an important new chapter. Recorded at the legendary Cash Cabin in Tennessee, the album finds Caudle self-producing for the first time and launching his own label, Handplow Records. The songs reflect themes of patience, perseverance, and the quiet resilience found in everyday life.
Caudle has performed around the world and at major festivals including Merlefest, Stagecoach, and the Kerrville Folk Festival. His work has been praised by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, and No Depression, and in 2024 he stepped into the famed circle of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.
General Admission – 20.00
Bar area opens at 7pm
Doors to Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Charlie Parr
2026-07-15 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 15th – Charlie Parr
In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition: “I feel like I stand on a lot of big shoulders,” he said in an interview. “I hope that I’ve brought a little bit of myself to the music.”
Parr’s first album with Smithsonian Folkways, Last of Better Days Head (2021), foregrounded his lyrical craftsmanship and sophisticated bluesman confidence, with spare production highlighting Parr’s mastery of guitar and elevating his poetry. Last of Better Days Ahead is a portrait of how Parr saw the world in that moment, reflecting on time and memories that have past while holding an enduring desire to be present. In his 2024 release, Little Sun, Parr weaves together stories celebrating music, community, and communing with nature. Putting forth an ambitious and raw album that exemplifies the best of Parr’s sound: a blend of the blues and folk traditions he continues to carry with him and the steadfast originality of a poet.

General Admission: 30.00
Bar area opens at 7pm
Doors for Concert Hall open at 7:30
Music at 8pm

Crooked River Quintet
2026-07-17 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
Join us as we explore the roots of ragtime as well as it’s influence in folk, blues, jazz, pop, and contemporary classical music!
John Reynolds and Jack DiAlesandro have played together for nearly 50 years. As the Crooked River Stompers their repertoire includes acoustic blues and ragtime, Celtic and old-time music, medicine show tunes, gypsy music, and swing jazz. Original compositions round out a deep reservoir of music performed with a high degree of skill.
First appearing with the Kent State Sinfonia their collaboration with classical musicians is revisited with the newly formedCrooked River Ragtime Quintet. This ensemble explores classic ragtime and its evolution into multiple music genres. A typical program explores the roots of ragtime as well as it’s influence in folk, blues, jazz, pop, and contemporary classical music. John and Jack pepper their performances with colorful, fun and informative commentary.
The Crooked River Ragtime Quintet members are:
John Reynolds, mandolin/vocals
Jack DiAlesandro, guitar/vocals
Tim Staron, violin
Devon Caskey, viola
and Brendon Phelps, cello.
General Admission – 20.00
Join us in the new addition for refreshments before the show at 7pm
Doors to the concert Hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

An evening with Darrell Scott
2026-07-18 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 18th- Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music. A masterful storyteller with deep roots in country, bluegrass, folk, and Americana, Scott delivers powerful performances where his expressive voice, heartfelt songwriting, and exceptional musicianship takes center stage.
Scott has built a career defined by authenticity, instrumental versatility, and lyrical depth. His voice and instrumental work appear on hundreds of studio sessions recorded from Nashville and Los Angeles to Toronto and London. He’s shared the stage and studio with artists including Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Tim O’Brien, Sam Bush, Robert Plant, and the Zac Brown Band.
Scott has received multiple Grammy and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame nominations and was honored with a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. He’s earned Songwriter of the Year awards from both ASCAP and NSAI. This fall, he will be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.
General Admission – 40.00
Join us in the bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

East Nash Grass - This event is completely SOLD OUT!
2026-07-30 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
July 30th – East Nash Grass
How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year, IBMA’s highest honor, in 2025, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year, among numerous accolades), 2022 IBMA Momentum Mandolin Player of the Year Harry Clark, and charismatic frontman James Kee. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.
Rolling Stone had them among the “best of what we saw” at RockyGrass in 2025, praising their “rowdy set of high-octane bluegrass numbers,” and noting, “The group itself is a rapidly-rising force on the national touring scene.”
And “rowdy” is right. They are far more than just a group of impressive instrumental technicians, building on night after night of three-set gigs on Nashville’s East Side, playing tiny stages for the love of it between tours backing bigger acts. It’s a hard-forged bond that translates into an infectious on-stage energy that audiences can’t seem to get enough of.
With their new release, “All God’s Children” (Mountain Fever, August 22, 2025), they show a depth and feel, too, that goes well beyond the traditional bluegrass fair, with nods to Gypsy jazz and East Village folk, and eye toward moving bluegrass forward and keeping it from being too mired in the past. If East Nash Grass isn’t the future of the genre it’s only because they’re already among its leading lights.
General Admission: 25.00
Join us in the bar area at 7pm
Doors to the concert Hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

G.A.R Grass Jam- is cancelled this month for renovations to the Hall. Join us again on September 8th
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
G.A.R. Grass Jam!
Join us the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9
Join hosts Paul Kovac and David Mayfield for a fun night a ‘grass jammin” at the G.A.R. Hall.
All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged. We have 4 separate break out rooms so you can pick your jam. You are welcome to bring your own food to munch on, the bar will be open. Listeners are welcome. Always a fun night at the Hall!
$5 donation at the door is much appreciated!

Never Come Down
2026-09-02 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 2nd- Never Come Down
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of American music, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), and Kaden Hurst (mandolin). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band began touring extensively- steadily cultivating a passionate fan base at home in the Pacific Northwest, and eventually around the country. NCD released their first studio album “Better Late Than Never” in 2021 and their second LP “Greener Pastures” in 2024. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim at festivals such as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass and RockyGrass.
General Admission – 25.00
Join us in the Bar Area at 7pm
Doors to the Concert Hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Alla Boara - Release Party!!!
2026-09-04 20:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 4th – Alla Boara
Join us on Septmeber 4th as we celebrate Tressere, the new record from All Boara!
Alla Boara celebrates the deep history of human music-making by cultivating fresh sounds from the ancient roots of regional Italian folk songs. Amanda Powell’s impassioned vocals burst with the drama and humor of Italian life propelled by drummer and ensemble founder Anthony Taddeo. The storytelling behind this daring ensemble is intoxicating and has the dazzling soloing of a veteran jazz ensemble to Taddeo’s imaginative re-composition of these ancient songs, many of which have disappeared in a tide of modernity.
Becca Stevens, GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter praised Alla Boara for “breathing new possibilities into timeless stories while weaving in limitless and unexpected musical flavors, and the ensemble’s debut recording “Le Tre Sorelle” was praised by Cleveland Magazine for its “top-notch musicianship.”
The band has received critical acclaim from NPR’s “Shuffle,” SWR2 in Germany, All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and Cleveland Magazine. From the specific dialects, stories and songs of Italy’s pre-industrial past spring Alla Boara’s dynamic and touching performances that inspire listeners of any heritage to treasure their ancestral roots and to revel in our shared humanity, which is as surprising, playful, mournful and tender as the songs themselves.
General Admission: 27.00
Join us for refreshments in are bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Hey Mavis
2026-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 11th-Hey Mavis
For more than thirteen years, Northcoast Americana band Hey Mavis has built a loyal following with heartfelt vocals, thoughtful songwriting, expressive fiddle and banjo work, and an easy onstage chemistry that reflects years of making music together.
The group was formed by banjoist and songwriter Laurie Michelle Caner and fiddler Eddie Caner while serving as artists-in-residence in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. They were soon discovered by producer Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens, Red Clay Ramblers), who went on to produce their first two albums — both reaching the Top 10 on the national Folk DJ-L charts and earning praise from critics around the world.
Their third release was produced by Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band and includes a title track co-written with Chuck Auerbach of The Black Keys. Their fourth album, Silver Ribbon Dream — Songs & Stories of the Ohio & Erie Canal, was funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and has been described as “unconventionally beautiful” and “startlingly original.” Hey Mavis has shared this work across the East and Midwest, including performances with several symphony orchestras.
General Admission – 28.00
Join us at 7pm for refreshments before the show in the bar area
Doors to the concert Hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Maya de Vitry
2026-09-12 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 12th – Maya de Vitry
Originally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice that glides effortlessly between tenderness and strength.
Her earliest years in the music industry are represented by the 4 full-length albums and 2 EPs with roots-Americana trio The Stray Birds, with whom she toured year-round for 7 years throughout USA, Canada, and Europe. After this formative chapter, she launched her solo career with her 2019 album Adaptations, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country, NPR Music, and No Depression. Since then, she has released three more full-length albums—How to Break a Fall(2020),Violet Light(2022), and The Only Moment(2024); an EP,Infinite(2023); and multiple singles, all of which are testaments to her personal reinvention and creative growth.
Energized by the spontaneity of live performance and a revelatory pursuit of truth in her lyric writing, Maya de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk realms. Recorded and mixed by 5-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Sean Sullivan and self-produced by de Vitry, All My Faith is a buoyant gathering of songs brought to life by a cast of her closest confidantes and collaborators. All My Faith will be released on de Vitry’s own Mad Maker Studio label on July 24, 2026.
“I’d like my music to feel like you are invited into a lush living forest or into a remote river canyon where suddenly you are stripped of not only modern conveniences but also modern distractions. Where you can feel the essence of your own humanity and those around you. Where suddenly a stranger’s story becomes interesting, or where you might choose teamwork and problem-solving and creativity over dog ma. Where reciprocity and care start to feel more natural than just about anything else,” she reflects.
From canyons to kitchens, from cold lakes to highway truck stops, the songs form a vibrant collage of joy, sorrow, and gut-wrenching honesty. Whether spinning an inspirational tale about hung over bachelorettes at the Nashville airport or exploring the prison of our own adaptations, de Vitry brings a grounded confidence and quiet charisma rooted in her belief in the power of song to change us.
General Admission – 22.00
Join us at 7pm for refreshments before the show in our bar area
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30 pm
Music at 8pm

Music on the Porches
2026-09-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Village of Peninsula, Ohio
September 19th – Music on the Porches
Join us for Peninsula’s Village-wide Music Celebration!
Four Main Stages, Jams and Performances
More info to come on the days fun events and artists schedules!

Ron Pope
2026-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 25th – Ron Pope – Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural fit for Music City’s Americana, roots, and country communities, garnering praise from publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, CMT, Relix, and The Tennessean. With each release, including his most recent album, American Man, American Music, released in February 2025, Pope continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and profound storytelling, soul-stirring melodies, and introspective lyricism. Beyond his own musical endeavors, Pope writes and produces for other artists, and serves as a guiding light for aspiring musicians navigating the ever-changing landscape of today’s music industry.
Tickets for this event go on sale on April 17th at 10am
General Admission – 40.00
Join us in the bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Sister Sadie
2026-09-26 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
September 26th – Sister Sadie
There was no master plan. No label strategy. Just a spontaneous jam at Nashville’s Station Inn between a few friends—seasoned
players, all women, making a little noise. But something clicked. The room lit up, the crowd roared, and Sister Sadie was born.
What started as an accidental band became a force. GRAMMY-nominated. IBMA-decorated. Opry-validated. But for all the
accolades, they were often reduced to one line: an all-female bluegrass band. True—but never the point. Sister Sadie has always
been about the music. The fire. The truth.
Their new album, All Will Be Well, is that truth—loud, fearless, and free. You’ll hear echoes of bluegrass, but what rises is
something bigger: country with claws, Americana with muscle, gospel grit and raw storytelling.
From the haunting “Prodigal Daughter” to the swagger of “Do What You Want” and the aching beauty of “If I Don’t Have You,”
these six women are not performing roles—they’re telling you who they are.
This is Sister Sadie, evolved: bold, bonded, and braver than ever. They’re not asking for space. They’re taking it.
And they’re just getting started.
General Admission: 35.00
Join us in the bar area for refreshments before the show at 7pm
Doors open for the Concert Hall at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Cedric Watson
2026-10-01 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 1st- Cedric Watson
One of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential.
Originally from San Felipe, TX (population 868), Cedric made his first appearance at the age of 19 at the Zydeco Jam at The Big Easy in Houston, TX. Just two years later, he moved to south Louisiana, quickly immersing himself in French music and language. Over the next several years, Cedric performed French music in 17 countries and on 7 full-length albums with various groups, including the Pine Leaf Boys, Corey Ledet, Les Amis Creole with Ed Poullard and J.B. Adams, and with his own group, Bijou Creole.
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole resurrect the ancient sounds of the French and Spanish contra dance and bourré alongside the spiritual rhythms of the Congo tribes of West Africa, who were sold as slaves in the Carribean and Louisiana by the French and Spanish.
With an apparently bottomless repertoire of songs at his fingertips, Cedric plays everything from forgotten Creole melodies and obscure Dennis McGee reels to more modern Cajun and Zydeco songs, even occasionally throwing in a bluegrass fiddle tune or an old string band number. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he is also a prolific songwriter, writing almost all of his songs on his double row Hohner accordion. Cedric’s songs channel his diverse ancestry (African, French, Native American and Spanish) to create his own brand of sounds.
Cedric’s albums are a tapestry of pulsing rhythms and Creole poetry, and his live performances are unforgettable, all at once progressive and nostalgic.
“We don’t want to forget that one of the biggest contributions to our culture, music and heritage was made by the Native Americans. I find that the old Zydeco rhythms sound like a mix of African and Native American ceremonial rhythms. This mélange very possibly came about through the intermingling of the Native American population and the Maroons.” – Cedric Watson
General Admission: 28.00
Doors open to the bar area at 7pm
Doors to the concert hall open at 7:30om
Music at 8pm

Golden Shoals
2026-10-02 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 2nd- Golden Shoals
Initially brought together by a mutual love of American folk music, Golden Shoals’ sound has expanded to include country, Americana, Indie and Experimental influences, allowing them to move more freely beyond genre boundaries with their songwriting while still emanating a deep understanding of Old-Time and Bluegrass music. Ever inspired by the enduring spirit of traditional Appalachian mountain music, their songwriting comes across as simple, honest, and fresh to the ears. The listener can expect the polished technique of conservatory training, in tandem with the grit, drive, and soul of musicians like Roscoe Holcomb or Ola Belle Reed.
“Golden Shoals bridge the sometimes distant worlds of traditional bluegrass and old time music together. With one foot steeped in tradition and the other focused on fresh songwriting, Golden Shoals are helping to further the narrative of American Roots music and introducing the traditions of our past to a whole new generation of listeners.” – Kris Truelsen, WBCM Radio Bristol.
General Admission – 25.00
Bar Area opens at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Viv and Riley
2026-10-08 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 8th – Viv and Riley
North Carolina–based duo Viv & Riley blend old-soul roots music with fresh indie-folk melodies and the close harmonies of old-time and classic country.
Though raised on opposite sides of the country, Vivian in Virginia and Riley in Washington, they found an immediate musical connection when they met in 2018. Since then, they have performed throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, earning praise from NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and No Depression, along with more than eight million Spotify streams.
Their latest album, Imaginary People, pairs bittersweet nostalgia with an adventurous indie-roots sound. Through both their original music and their work with award-winning string band The Onlies, Viv & Riley honor tradition while helping shape the future of roots music.
General Admission: 25.00
Bar area opens at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Griffin House
2026-10-16 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 16 – Griffin House
Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time.
After forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.”
The music documentary “Rising Star,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019, chronicles House’s journey through the music business, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage, fatherhood and sobriety.
House’s music has been featured on prime time television shows such One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, Party of Five, and Everwood, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste, No Depression and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent, look no further than Griffin House.”
General Admission:
Early Bird 30.00/ after 10/1- 35.00
Join us at in the bar area before the show at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Larry & Joe
2026-10-22 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 22 – Larry & Joe
Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician.
Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce.
General Admission: 25.00
Join us in the bar area at 7pm before the show
Doors to the concert hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

The Lowest Pair
2026-10-24 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 24th- The Lowest Pair
Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, both playing guitar and banjo and trading vocals; hers an achingly beautiful distinctive tone that complements his smoky delivery to perfection.” –– Americana UK
The Lowest Pair has questions. The duo, made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, know that we tend to see duality as a problem. We want life to be linear, working through the dark to finally get to the light. Grief to joy, despair to hope, confusion to clarity––not a jangly cycle we can’t escape. But through their incandescent folk songs, the Lowest Pair often ask: What if we sit with the mess? What if that’s not just more peaceful, but more magical, too?
On their 8th album Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be, the Lowest Pair prove that over the last dozen years together, they’ve become some of modern roots music’s most mesmerizing, thoughtful purveyors. Produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists), the 10-track album puts the duo’s stark lyricism, string-driven arrangements, and raw compatibility on brilliant display and as a result, Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be pulses with life.
The Lowest Pair’s musicianship is another beautiful testament not just to playing that breathes, but playing that listens. Winter, who grew up in Arkansas but has lived in Washington State for the last two decades, and Lee, a Minnesota native, first gained attention as poetic singer-songwriters on banjos. While their family of strings has expanded, their fundamental approach hasn’t: Respond to sounds and stories the other is making.
General Admission: 22.00
Join us before the show in the bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Thomas Cassell
2026-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
October 30-Thomas Cassell
Originally from the sacred bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, Thomas Cassell is among the highest rank of modern bluegrass musicians. Cassell is a member of the Wood Box Heroes, racking up numerous Grand Ole Opry performances with the band. Previously, he was a founding member of respected progressive group Circus No. 9, and has performed as a sideman with Billy Strings, Bryan Sutton, Trey Hensley, Jim Lauderdale, Missy Raines, Bronwyn-Keith Hynes, and more.
Cassell’s latest album, Guitar Collection, releases August 2026, featuring collaborative performances with Trey Hensley, Tim Stafford,
In 2021 Cassell was named the National Mandolin Champion. He was also named the 2020 Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, 2021 FreshGrass Mandolin Champion, 2016 Rockygrass Mandolin Champion, and is a two-time alum of the prestigious Acoustic Music Seminar in Savannah Georgia, where he mentored under artists including Darrell Scott, Bryan Sutton, Mike Marshall, Aoife O’Donovan, and Julian Lage.
Nick Fallon is a progressive bluegrass guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Floyd, Virginia, now making his mark in Nashville’s vibrant acoustic scene. Nick has toured extensively across the U.S. and internationally, performing as a member of the acclaimed Tray Wellington Band and currently with the genre-blurring comedy-grass outfit, the Cleverlys. He’s now working on his debut solo album with producer Ben Garnett, a project that promises to showcase his vast creative range.
Nick Fallon is featured on Guitar Collection with “My Love Come Rolling Down.”
General Admission: 32.00
Join us in the bar area before the show at 7pm
Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm

Driftwood
2026-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH, 44264, United States
November 21 – Driftwood
Music has guided Driftwood to hallowed ground many times since its founding members, Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth, started making music as high schoolers in Joe’s parents’ basement. Whether the Upstate New York folk rock group—which today also includes violinist Claire Byrne, bassist Joey Arcuri, and drummer Sam Fishman—are converting new fans on a hardscrabble tour across the country or playing to a devoted crowd at hero Levon Helm’s Woodstock barn, the band’s shapeshifting approach to folk music continues to break new ground.
“Driftwood is basically a beautiful friendship that happens to play music together,” says Joe. “I know it’s rare. I know I’m lucky to know these people and lean on them and go through these massive life changes together.” For Driftwood, each song is like a journal entry: cathartic to create, yes, but capable of unlocking new lessons—and when shared—forging new bonds. “We’re communal, right? Humans need to be connected,” Joe says. “And we get to have this special thing.”
General Admission – 30.00
Join us before the show in the bar area at 7pm
Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm
