CT's State Troubadour, Kristen Graves, Sings Out with Glenn Roth at Buttonwood Tonight

Tonight, Friday, Dec 13th, Kristen Graves graces The Buttonwood Tree's cozy room with stories and song, starting at 8 pm. She co-bills with accomplished veteran singer/songwriter, Glenn Roth and together they will warm the wise audience who shows up. Reservations are available here or arrive by 7:30 ish to be sure of seating. Refreshments are available.  Our low $10 cover charge is a gift to anyone who comes! BONUS: Patrons who pay the full door fee are entitled to a free book from our library and members receive one free, non-alcoholic, beverage per visit.

Listen to Kristen and Glenn

Tomorrow the Charter Oak Bluegrass show has been POSTPONED until January 4th!

All morning workshops and classes are still on, see our website or Facebook page for closings and details. Buttonwood Calendar

watch Kristen and Glenn here


Kristen Graves is a folk/pop singer & songwriter with a voice that commands attention, lyrics that catch your heart, and melodies that stay with the listener long after the evening ends. Named Connecticut’s 15th State Troubadour, Kristen is honored to promote the arts throughout the state and represent Connecticut in song. Kristen’s songs have a coziness to them like a well-worn winter blanket, but don’t underestimate her; she can pack a serious emotional punch at a moment’s notice. Picture an energetic Sarah McLachlan, or Tracy Chapman with a pop edge, and you’ve found Kristen Graves.


Glenn Roth is not your typical commuter from Connecticut. Instead of a briefcase, he carries a gig bag. His workspace is the vaulted splendor of Grand Central Terminal or the tunnels and platforms of the New York City subway system. A literal “underground” sensation, Glenn is a licensed performer in the MTA’s “Music under New York” program, playing for the most distracted and demanding audience in the world: legions of workers rushing to jobs throughout the Big Apple. And his fingers work magic, creating a soundscape of compelling melodies that invite them to leave the city rush behind on an aural escape.
Glenn is a fingerstyle guitarist, his thumb riding the bassline and the melody driving all. His compositions suggest multiple guitars, but it’s really just one guy, ten flying fingers, one instrument. All instrumental, Glenn’s songs suggest moods and narratives that compel the listener to fill in the details.
Glenn's website


Listen to Kristen sing on Capitol Hill

The Buttonwood Tree is at 605 Main Street, next to It's Only Natural market. Park for free on Main Street or behind the market. Doors open at 7:15pm. Show is 8-10 pm. 860-347-4957