Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band Roots to Bedford

The New Song Music Series presents Boston-based Grain Thief on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn Middle School Auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford.

The five-piece string band has released critically acclaimed albums and built a national following through its live performances, bringing a distinctive sound to acoustic roots music.

The members of this quintet have worn the chrome off their frets doing it the hard way. Along the way, they’ve honed their skills as songwriters and musicians and deepened their bond as musical brothers, exploring the boundaries of Americana while staying true to their roots as a string band.

Their latest album, House of the Dog, celebrates perseverance, friendship, and the simple power of acoustic instruments gathered around a microphone. Its original tunes feel warmly familiar—as comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans. In its review of the album, Bluegrass Today praised Grain Thief’s “sheer joy and absolute enthusiasm,” highlighting the band’s collaborative spirit and the seamless interplay of its instruments.

Watch Grain Thief perform “54 Miles to Empty”, a track from the album.

Because of planned construction in Bedford Town Hall’s Reed Room, the concert will be held at John Glenn Middle School, where the auditorium offers comfortable, theater-style seating.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 during the week of the concert; ticketing fees may apply. Tickets and additional information are available at newsongbedford.org.