• "Promoting the performance and appreciation of the guitar since 1985."

  • Connect with CGS on social media:

  • 2023-2024 Season

  • 2023-2024 Concert Season Lineup

    Gianni Gardner Quintet <br><font style=&quote;font-size: 0.65em; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight:bold&quote;>Sunday, October 8, 2023</font>

    Gianni Gardner is a New York based jazz guitarist originally from West Hartford CT. Gianni graduated from two renowned high school jazz meccas: Hall in West Hartford and the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. He began studying jazz with the local legendary guitarist Doug Mayer, vocalist Diane Mower and saxophonist Dan O’Brien. In 2021 Gianni earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western [...]

    READ MORE >

    Kaki King — Everybody Loves You (20th Anniversary) Concert Tour  <br><font style=&quote;font-size: 0.65em; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight:bold&quote;>Saturday, November 4, 2023</font>

    Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kaki King's 2003 debut album, Everybody Loves You, Kaki King will be touring a new show based on the music of this record. The show will include fan-favorites like Night After Sidewalk, Fortuna, and many other beloved songs. In this new show, Kaki will share never-heard stories about making Everybody Loves You, reflect on the impact of this record, and mull over[...]

    READ MORE >

    Toby Walker Workshop and Concert <br><font style=&quote;font-size: 0.65em; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight:bold&quote;>Saturday, December 9, 2023</font>

    Internationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker has been hailed as an award winning, roots music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and songwriter who has toured the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Europe. Blending the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, old-time jazz and rock, Walker has developed his own style and as such received numerous awards, including being the 1st place [...]

    READ MORE >