Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Sunday August 26th - 2pm

Join us Sunday afternoon at 2pm for a concert on the grounds of the beautiful Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY. The show will be at the boathouse down by the river. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and get there early to get good spot. Last year we heard people were turned away, so don't delay! The concert is free, but there is a parking fee. This concert is the final show of the season for The Islip Arts Council's 2018 Summer Concert Series.

Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739

HOURS
Open Tuesday- Sunday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

FEE
$8 per vehicle 

Bayard Cutting Arboretum- August 27, 2017

Bayard Cutting Arboretum Sunday July 24, 2016 - 2 pm

We are proud to be part of The Islip Arts Council's Summer Concert Series. On Sunday July 24th at 2:00 pm we will be bringing our acoustic American music to the Lower Carriage House in The Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

Thanks!

The Cacklin' Hens photo by Ed Neale

We had a great time performing at at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum this weekend. Big thanks to everyone who came out to see us, and also to The Islip Arts Council, Astoria Bank, and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation for making the concert series possible.

Homegrown String Band at The Bayard Cutting Arboretum 2 pm, August 10, 2014

Come enjoy a summer concert by The Homegrown String Band on the beautiful grounds of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum 2:00 pm this Sunday, August 10, 2014. Make a day of it; stroll the grounds, (don't miss the majestic European Weeping Beech tree), visit the  mansion and grab a bite to eat at The Hidden Oak Cafe. Admission to the park is $8.00 per carload.

The concert series is sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with support from the Natural Heritage Trust, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Astoria Bank.

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Historic Park
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739

Wind Gap, PA - August 2, 2013

Wow! We had a great time playing at the beautiful Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, NY, this afternoon. What a great venue and super audience. Although the on and off rain forced us into the carriage house barn, it didn't dampen anyone's spirits .

The Homegrown String Band featuring the Amazing Annalee. -  Photo by Mark Shanholtz

On Friday, August 2nd, we will be appearing at the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association festival in Wind Gap PA. Friday looks to be a very oldtimey friendly day at this, mostly bluegrass, festival. We (The Homegrown String Band) will be performing along with PA oldtimers The Lost Ramblers, cowgirl yodeler Texas Rose, and legendary old time string band The Freight Hoppers. For bluegrassers, over the course of the four day festival, you will hear James Reams, Dan Paisley, Special Consensus, and Nothin' Fancy among others. This festival takes place at beautiful Mountainview Park in Wind Gap, PA, Thursday through Sunday, August 1-4. Come for a day or the whole weekend of banjos, fiddles, string bands, bluegrass, and good times! We will be doing two sets on Friday at 11:30 AM and 9:25 PM. We will also be facilitating fiddle and dance workshops on Saturday, August 3rd.