Redbird (Photo by Bob Yellen)
After a holiday break, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown opens the 2026 concert season with a special “Winter Hootenanny” on Sunday, Jan. 4. Doors open at 1, and music begins at 2.
The afternoon features a mix of folk, country, Americana and bluegrass. The opener features a Pete Seeger tribute set by Pete Curry. Also performing are Redbird and Greg McGarvey, Johnny Zarfati, Billy T Midnight and Fish and Whistle.
Admission is $10 for adults, $1 for children younger than 12. Food booth specials include pulled pork sandwich, meatballs, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, vegan patties, coffee, tea and bottled water. There will also be a variety of cakes and pies. The gift shop will be open featuring CDs and souvenirs.
The Pickin’ Shed and porch will be open for musicians interested in jamming.
The first Saturday night concert takes place on Saturday, Jan. 10. For more information, visit alberthall.org.