Join us for Sounds of Bluegrass, a brand-new weekly concert series celebrating the rich tradition and vibrant future of bluegrass music. Join us each week for live performances featuring talented regional and touring musicians.
November 18th, 2026 features Ellie Hadkanson. Ellie has played bluegrass all her life, and she currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she plays with Missy Raines and Allegheny, Kristy Cox, and several other touring acts.
Ellie is featured on Missy Raines and Allegheny’s two records, Highlander in 2023 and Love and Trouble in 2024.
In 2018 Ellie, as a member of Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, was nominated for IBMA Emerging Artist of the year. Ellie was also nominated for several IBMA Momentum awards, in 2017 for Instrumentalist of the year, in 2018 for Vocalist of the year, in 2019 for both Vocalist and Instrumentalist, and for Vocalist again in 2026.
In addition to performing, Ellie has been teaching private fiddle lessons and workshops at festivals since 2003, and currently teaches fiddle and vocals at camps and in individual lessons.
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Members: Complimentary tickets are available as a benefit for those holding active museum memberships. Membership must be active through the event date. Please bring your membership card and your ticket to the performance for admission. Museum Visitors: This concert is included with regular museum admission. Please present your museum admission receipt for concert entry. Advance Tickets: Advance tickets are available for $10. Get tickets online here.
