Molly Tuttle

Who is this for? The bluegrass fan who wants to see one of the genre’s most celebrated modern artists up close. The Americana and folk listener who loves songs with craft, heart, and a little edge. The guitar player who wants to witness a true master of flat-picking and acoustic technique. The date-night couple looking for a beautiful outdoor concert that feels more memorable than dinner and a movie. The music lover who enjoys artists who can honor tradition while still sounding completely current. The curious first-timer who does not need to know a thing about bluegrass to have a great night. The Woodstock Arts regular who loves the Lantern Series because it brings remarkable artists into a relaxed, welcoming outdoor setting. This is bluegrass, but not boxed in. When some people hear “bluegrass,” they picture one sound. Molly Tuttle opens the door much wider. Her music has the speed, skill, and acoustic firepower bluegrass fans love, but it also carries the emotional storytelling of Americana, the melodic reach of modern country, the confidence of rock, and the openness of an artist who keeps evolving. She is a guitarist’s guitarist — the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year award — but you do not have to know anything about guitar to feel the spark. Her playing is thrilling, rhythmic, and full of character. Her songs are equally accessible: stories of growing up, changing, leaving old versions of yourself behind, and finding the courage to follow a crooked path. This is a concert for longtime fans and brand-new listeners alike. Come ready for stunning musicianship, big-hearted songs, and a night on the Event Green that feels like a discovery.