Music in the Woods- Joe Cirotti Trio

Joe Cirotti Quartet, a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge, fuses their multi-instrumentalist upbringings with a passion for the roots of American folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass. Their bond is rooted in proximity, strengthened by a blue-collar passion for picking, and buoyed by their shared propensity for roots music and whiskey. Formed in 2015, the Tri sometimes plays as a quartet featuring Joe Cirotti: guitar, Pete Lister: upright bass, Timmy Coyle: mandolin and guitar continues to craft a sound steeped in tradition yet infused with modern twists. The group also occasionally plays as a 4/5-piece ensemble, adding banjo, fiddle, dobro, percussion, or even more mandolin, often joined by founding member Mike Alexander. Their debut release, “Joe Cirotti Trio”, launched on CD and Vinyl in December 2023, and is streaming on all major platforms. They find common musical ground in influences like Doc Watson, Tony Rice, and Garcia/Grisman, but also as diverse as Django Reinhardt, Pink Floyd, and Van Halen. This stirs up a one-of-a-kind blend of Americana, bluegrass, alt-country, and gypsy jazz, and acoustic pop.

The Music in the Woods concert series is being held in a large outdoor Amphitheatre setting requiring guests to arrive by 3:30 pm to allow for the 30-minute walk uphill on irregular terrain to the venue. For those who purchase a ticket along with a handicap parking spot (free of charge), special parking instructions will be emailed upon showing proof of a "Handicap Placard". Parking at the Nature Center is limited, so carpooling is suggested. Guests may BYOB, snacks, and pillows for your comfort. Those on foot entering from Brookrace, ride-ins on bike, and vaccinated, friendly dogs on leash are always welcome. However, advance ticket purchases are required. Current Member fee is $20. Schiff membership and MITW ticket bundle pricing are $65. Non- member fee is $25. Children under the age of 5 are free. Outdoor events occur shy of rain or thunderstorms. Refunds will be processed automatically in the event of cancellation.