Events › Savin Hillbillies — Concerts in the Courtyard Series

In the case of high-heat or rain, Rabb Hall is an alternate location for this event.

Join us for a Country & Western and Irish folk performance as part of our Friday lunchtime concerts that feature local musicians playing a range of genres. This concert is also part of our Revolutionary Music: Music and Social Change programmatic theme.

The Savin Hillbillies are a five-piece ensemble playing old-time Country & Western and Irish songs tailor-made for foot-stamping, howling, clapping, and of course, singing along. Featuring the songs of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, the Clancy Brothers, the Wolfetones, and many, many more, the band's spirited approach to performance is matched by their dedication to sharing that music with their audience; dancing, exuberance, and lively hollerin' often occur.

The energetic quintet consists of: Bill Walczak on guitar/accordion/vocals; James Hanford on fiddle; Jonathan Keller on standup bass fiddle; Joseph Lutz on banjo/vocals; and Rob Atterbury on guitar/vocals.

Registration is not required but the limited amount of seating is first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Rabb Lecture Hall.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Adult Programs Department at programs@bpl.org or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.

Our Concerts in the Courtyard series is sponsored by Bank of America. Programming like this is additionally enabled through the generosity of a variety of public and private funding. To learn more and support our programming, visit the Boston Public Library Fund website.