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Albert Music Hall Presents a Night of Bluegrass in the Jersey Pines
Five live bluegrass performances and open jamming in the Pickin' Shed, celebrating Pinelands tradition and community spirit on Feb 7th.

WARETOWN, NJ — Albert Music Hall will host a night devoted entirely to bluegrass music on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the first of three Bluegrass Shows scheduled at the hall this year. The evening will feature five live performances, each delivering a 30-minute set, celebrating the rich tradition and timeless sound of bluegrass music.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., the lineup will include The Festers, Pishy Cloots, Mark Miklos, Fish & Whistle, and The Last Whippoorwill. In addition to the stage performances, The Pickin’ Shed will also be open for jamming throughout the evening, welcoming musicians of all skill levels, or guests can simply enjoy listening.
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The Food Booth will offer several hot food options, including a vegan option, along with snacks, drinks, and desserts. At the Gift Booth, visitors can browse Albert Music Hall merchandise, music-themed items, unique Pinelands-inspired gifts from local crafters, and an expanding selection of local music and history books. A 50/50 raffle will also take place during the show.
Admission is $6 ($1 for kids under 12), cash-only at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Parking is free, and the hall is wheelchair accessible. Albert Music Hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758. More details and weekly schedules are available at alberthall.org.
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Albert Music Hall is run by the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society (PCS), an all-volunteer, non-profit-501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of the Pinelands Cultural Heritage. Since 1974, the “Sounds of the Jersey Pines” have rung out at Albert Music Hall in Waretown, NJ. Every Saturday night, the hall comes alive with Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana, Old-Time, and Pinelands music honoring Joe and George Albert, whose 1950s jam sessions at their cabin, the “Home Place”, inspired the tradition. Today, hundreds of musicians keep their legacy alive, performing and sharing the Pinelands’ lively musical heritage.