Live Music at the Big Pine Library
- Monroe County Public Library
- Dec 18, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 19, 2025
Join us at the Library (213 Key Deer Blvd., in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center) for this series of free performances.
Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe
Tuesday, January 6, 5 pm
For 60 years, Bob Hall has been acknowledged as Britain’s premier boogie woogie pianist and an expert on blues piano styles.
With over 100 recorded albums and more than 100 published contemporary songs, he has had a formidable critically acclaimed career. Still at the top of his game, he continues to tour and entertain new generations with his sparkling technique, carefully crafted lyrics and dry humour.
Bob’s wife and stage partner, Hilary Blythe, has performed since the 1960s in folk clubs and festivals throughout the UK and taken her music to many corners of the world.
Known for the crystal-clear clarity of her voice and neat finger-picked guitar, Hilary now adds rock-steady bass guitar and outstanding classic blues to all their shows. In return, Bob plays mandolin to accompany Hilary’s acoustic guitar.
Sean Gaskell
Tuesday, January 13, 5 pm
Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. He studied under the instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh at their home in Brikama, Gambia, over three extensive visits between 2008-2018. In 2023, he made his first visit to Senegal to study with Youssoupha Cissokho and his son Mamadou Cissokho in the town of Saly.
Hungrytown
Tuesday, January 20, 5 pm
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, through their years of worldwide touring and tireless devotion to many classic genres of music, have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid. Lyricist Rebecca Hall is credited with compositions “that sound as timeless as any traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) while producer/multi-instrumentalist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his “remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment” (No Depression) and for crafting Hungrytown’s “gorgeous vocal harmonies” (Folk and Roots, UK).
Marc Douglas Berardo & Grace Morrison
Tuesday, January 27, 5 pm
Grace Morrison has been described as "unbelievably masterful behind the wheel of a guitar." Marc Berardo's sharply drawn, award winning song portraits cast a net on unusual and beguiling characters and places.
Veronneau
Tuesday, February 3, 5 pm
Award-winning Washington DC-based Veronneau defy categorization. At the core, the husband-and-wife duo — Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis — translate the themes of their musical journeys into captivating multilingual performances with spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop.
Veronneau delights through Lynn’s spectacular voice, her heartfelt and artful delivery of the lyrics and through Ken’s brilliant and vibrant playfulness on the guitar. They play off one another, carefully choosing songs for their powerful melodies and imagery. They have built a devoted following through constant tours and recordings.
Peter Fletcher
Tuesday, February 10, 5 pm
With a rich history of performances spanning prestigious venues across the United States, classical guitarist Peter Fletcher’s captivating music resonates with audiences worldwide. Peter Fletcher’s emotionally charged interpretations breathe life into every note, showcasing his ability to convey profound emotions and subtle nuances, creating a deeply resonant and personal musical experience.
Gladius
Wednesday, February 25, 12 pm
Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an award-winning composer and “accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist” who soulfully “shreds on the electric” (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying live act since 2016.
The Kennedys
Tuesday, March 3, 5 pm
The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and jangle pop.
All performances are free and open to the public. You do not need a Monroe County Public Library card to attend.
