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On January 24, the rustic charm of New England bluegrass takes center stage with Audrey Mae, a Connecticut-based band built around the “high-octane” duet harmonies of Peter Winne and Joe Delillo. Though a generation apart in age, Winne and Delillo harmonize like old friends, evoking classic brother duos such as the Stanley Brothers and the Blue Sky Boys. Named after Delillo’s Alabama-born mother, Audrey Mae channels the spirit of traditional bluegrass – “at times high octane and at other times just plain… lonesome” – delivering foot-tapping fiddle tunes one moment and plaintive ballads the next. Their repertoire honors the roots (you might hear an old Stanley Brothers number or an Everly Brothers-inspired tune) while infusing a fresh, contemporary energy. With “duet harmonies of bluegrass veterans” anchoring the sound, expect crisp guitar and banjo picking, soulful fiddle leads, and the kind of close harmony singing that gives you chills.Audrey Mae’s musicians are seasoned players on the New England folk scene, each with years of festival and concert hall experience. Together they’ve delighted crowds from the Hartford Old State House lawn to regional festivals like Podunk Bluegrass. Critics praise the band’s ability to “deliver a brand of bluegrass that is at times high‑energy and at other times hauntingly lonely”, showcasing the full emotional range of the genre. Between their joyful stage banter and heartfelt tributes to bluegrass tradition, Audrey Mae promises a show that’s as fun as a front-porch jam and as warm as a Sunday gospel tune.
tickets: $20/general admission, $18/members
Tickets may be reserved online or by calling the Nature Center Office at (860) 285-1886
website: https://www.audreymae.org
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145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT, United States, Connecticut 06095
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