Kristin and Chris (a.k.a. Critter) met back when their bands Uncle Earl and Punch Brothers were just getting started. Over the years, they’ve shared the stage and studio with some of the most luminous artists of our time (Paul Simon, John Paul Jones, Emmylou Harris), and they’ve won awards (John Lennon Song Contest Grand Prize, a Grammy, Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year). New parenthood has gifted this couple with more time at home, and more time to play music together. As a duo, they favor Kristin’s originals, peppered with the bluegrass and old-time standards that Critter grew up on. All reimagined for two guitars, close harmonies, the occasional riff on a dance board or harmonica, and an ever more finely-tuned sense of “the things that matter.”

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Chris Eldridge & Kristin Andreassen

Fisher Center at Bard

Experience the heart of bluegrass music with the Mighty Poplar concert at the Savannah Music Festival. This special performance, featuring the all-star roots project Mighty Poplar, will take place on Friday, April 12, from 8:30 pm to 10:10 pm at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. The ensemble includes renowned musicians Andrew Marlin, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, and bassist Greg Garrison, who are celebrated for their exceptional talent and dedication to the essence of bluegrass music. Their performance promises a night of improvisation, joy, and a deep commitment to the moment that defines the true spirit of the genre.

Tickets are priced between $39 and $81, offering an accessible range for all attendees to experience this unique blend of talent and passion. The event is proudly sponsored by Mary & Patton Dugas and The Kennickell Group, with additional support from Jonathan Friedland, ensuring an unforgettable evening of music and community.

For more information and to secure your tickets, visit [https://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/5771/5807](https://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/5771/5807). Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of Mighty Poplar and the vibrant tradition of American Roots music at the Savannah Music Festival.

Mighty Poplar

Lucas Theatre For the Arts

The band of virtuosi known as Punch Brothers has spent more than a decade changing the face of acoustic music, stretching the limitations of their instruments and influencing a generation of young musicians. Some of those musicians will appear with Béla Fleck as part of his set based on his 2022 Grammy-winning album My Bluegrass Heart. Over the past four decades Fleck has expanded the banjo field, earning 15 Grammys in nine different categories. But his roots are in bluegrass, and his first bluegrass tour in 24 years features some of the best of the new generation of players.

Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart and Punch Brothers

University of Michigan

The roster of Punch Brothers features five of the best players in modern bluegrass: Chris Thile on mandolin, Chris Eldridge on guitar, Brittany Haas on fiddle, Paul Kowert on bass, and Noam Pikelny on banjo. But for nearly two decades, the Punch Brothers have been breaking the boundaries of bluegrass, from the 40-minute suite that was the centerpiece of their debut in 2008 to a tradition-bending interpretation of a Tony Rice masterpiece in 2022. They have reworked Debussy and covered Fiona Apple, Radiohead, and Elliott Smith, but they have mostly written stunning and meticulous tunes that pair a conservatory worth of training with the élan and accessibility of their native form. Punch Brothers have been Spoleto favorites since their earliest days, when they were still building this intricate and ebullient sound. They return to Charleston to open the 2026 season of Live at the Cistern.

Chris Eldridge

Events

Upcoming events

May 24, 2026

Punch Brothers · Spoleto Festival USA

Past events

Aug 14, 2025

Chris Eldridge & Kristin Andreassen · Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

Apr 12, 2024

Mighty Poplar · Savannah Music Festival

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