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All-Bluegrass, All Night: Live at Albert Hall

A full evening of Bluegrass on July 12 — plenty of pickin' and grinnin' with live performances from six bands.

Albert Music Hall Bluegrass Show flyer
Albert Music Hall Bluegrass Show flyer (Albert Music Hall)

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Albert Music Hall will present an evening dedicated entirely to Bluegrass music. The event begins at 6:00pm and features six live performances, each offering a 30-minute set, showcasing both new and returning acts.

The lineup begins with a debut performance by Pat’s Rubber Leg, followed by Florida-based musician Mary Kate Brennan. Local favorites Fish & Whistle, Blue Plate Special with Dan Whitener, Crab Grass, and Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band will also take the stage throughout the evening.


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In addition to the main stage performances, attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join informal pickin’ sessions in the Pickin’ Shed or on the porch. These sessions are open to musicians of all levels, providing a space to connect through a shared love of Bluegrass music.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. General admission is $6 for adults, and children under 12 is $1. The venue offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible. Food and beverages, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, kielbasa with kraut, pulled pork, and desserts, will be available at the Food Booth. The Gift Booth will feature merchandise themed around Albert Hall, music, and the New Jersey Pinelands. A 50/50 raffle will also take place during the evening.

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Albert Music Hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758. For additional event details and weekly schedules, visit alberthall.org.

Albert Music Hall is run by the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society (PCS), an all-volunteer, non-profit-501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of the Pinelands Cultural Heritage. Since 1974, visitors and musicians have gathered at the hall for live Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana, Old Timey & Pinelands Music, along with jam sessions in the Pick'n Shed, every Saturday night . You can read more about Albert Music Hall's history and continue the tradition by visiting this treasure of New Jersey.

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