# Event Details - **Event Name**: Braintree Bluegrass Brunch - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at the Braintree Hill Meetinghouse (2756 Braintree Hill Rd, Braintree, VT 05060) on the last Sunday of June, July, and August for live music, bike rides, food, and family fun! 2026 Music Lineup: June 28 – Hot Pickin’ Party / Kathleen Parks Band July 26 – Ben Kogan Band / Red Skies August 30 – Ida Mae Specker & Friends (feat. square dances called by Sarah Gibson) --- June 28 – Hot Pickin’ Party / Kathleen Parks Band Hot Pickin’ Party is a bluegrass trio featuring guitarist Doug Perkins, bassist Mike Santosusso, and dobro player Adam Frehm. The group includes the core members of the acclaimed newgrass jam band Smokin’ Grass, known for two critically acclaimed full-length albums and national touring across more than 30 states. Their music blends bluegrass and Americana with heartfelt harmonies, dynamic interplay, original songs, traditional tunes, covers, and exploratory jams. Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter whose music blends Pop, Folk, Jazz, Celtic, and American roots influences with virtuosic fiddle playing and an improvisational spirit. A member of Twisted Pine, Kathleen released her debut solo Americana album, Rolling Down the Line, in 2024 and has shared the stage with artists including Paula Cole and Jerry Douglas. Dan Bui is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based mandolinist and Berklee College of Music graduate who studied with acclaimed acoustic musicians including Darol Anger and Joe Walsh. Alex Formento is a Boston-based guitarist, vocalist, and pedal steel player whose style blends rock, jazz, and bluegrass influences. A member of Pretty Saro, he has performed at Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, and Club Passim. July 26 – Ben Kogan Band / Red Skies The Ben Kogan Band blends “Jammy Roots Rock” with heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and high-energy performances inspired by Vermont’s storytelling tradition. Led by Ben Kogan, the group has been performing original music across Vermont since 2015. A graduate of the University of Miami in Jazz Bass, Ben has performed with artists connected to Rubblebucket, Lake Street Dive, and David Wax Museum, and studied bluegrass guitar with Michael Daves. This special trio performance features Ben Kogan on vocals, upright bass, and guitar, alongside Marc Edwards on guitar and vocals, and Jen Friese on fiddle and vocals. Red Skies brings together four acclaimed New England bluegrass musicians: Joe K. Walsh, BB Bowness, Alex Rubin, and Steve Roy. Collectively, the group has toured and recorded with artists including Molly Tuttle, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, and Laurie Lewis. Joe K. Walsh is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music and a founding member of Mr. Sun, while BB Bowness is a recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize and co-founder of the IBMA award-winning band Mile Twelve. August 30 – Ida Mae Specker & Friends (feat. square dances called by Sarah Gibson) Ida Mae Specker is an old-time fiddler, vocalist, educator, and composer from southern Vermont whose work blends original and traditional material while bringing new life to American folk music. A third-generation fiddle player, her music is rooted in the belief that folk traditions evolve through place, community, and in-person connection. Performing alongside her father, legendary Vermont fiddler John Specker, Ida Mae creates a sound that is deeply grounded in tradition while boldly original. The late Robert Resnik once described the Specker family as “Vermont Folk Heroes.” Ida Mae has shared the stage with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Jeremy Dutcher, Donna the Buffalo, and Jake Blount, performing at venues and festivals such as Caffe Lena, Club Passim, and Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival. In 2025, she began a collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and artists from across the Northeast exploring connections between music, community, and the natural world. This is a free event, but donations are accepted to help cover production and artist costs. PS: While we love our furry four-legged friends, we ask that you leave them at home due to difficult situations that have arisen in past years. We appreciate your understanding. ~ Chandler Arts Crew - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/randolph/braintree-bluegrass-brunch/200030049222741 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, music-festivals, festivals, performances, parties, nonprofit, brunch, live-music, pop, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Randolph - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: 71 N Main St, Randolph, VT, United States, Vermont 05060 - **lat**: 43.92563 - **long**: -72.66566 - **full address**: 71 N Main St, Randolph, VT, United States, Vermont 05060 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Braintree Bluegrass Brunch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfd87959c8d1b891001f08df774e182d9f0d79f95a9ac9100f6f5b207f1a602b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf2f3f3-gmir?v=1778655580 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Braintree Bluegrass Brunch being held? - **A:** Braintree Bluegrass Brunch takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 71 N Main St, Randolph, VT, United States, Vermont 05060. - **Q**: Who is organizing Braintree Bluegrass Brunch? - **A:** Braintree Bluegrass Brunch is organized by Chandler Center for the Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Braintree Bluegrass Brunch is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Randolph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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