A lively crowd filled St. Thomas of Canterbury in Chester on Friday, April 17th, for an evening of Bluegrass and Americana that turned the historic church into a foot‑tapping concert hall.

The night opened with Mike and Roger, who set a warm, familiar tone with a run of Americana favourites, including a crowd‑pleasing rendition of the Eagles’ Peaceful Easy Feeling. Their harmonies and easy stage presence drew the audience in from the first notes.

They were followed by Scarlet Town and The Red Tail Ramblers, each bringing their own flavour of traditional picking and rich acoustic sound. Both bands kept the energy high, showcasing tight musicianship and a clear love for the genre.

Closing out the evening was Alive and Pickin’, who delivered a spirited finale. Their set blended classic Bluegrass tunes with playful crowd favourites—including a cheerful take on The Beverly Hillbillies theme—that had the audience smiling along.

The concert wrapped with enthusiastic applause, marking another memorable community music night at St. Thomas of Canterbury.

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