Silas & Friends
Overview
Professional bluegrass band led by Fiddle & Bass player Silas Hamilton.
Blazing energetic tunes and heartfelt songs.
Bluegrass, Old-time, classic country, John Hartford, acoustic Grateful Dead- if any of these catch your eye reach out!
Looking to treat your guests to a blast from the past with 100+ year old old-time American fiddlin' dance music?
Silas is an internationally touring fiddle & bass player and has played numerous festivals and concerts from Telluride Bluegrass to Podunk Bluegrass to Middlebury Festival on the Green.
"A modern day John Hartford"
Reviews
1 review
Steven G.
October 10, 2026Great band
They were great and when the rain moved the event inside they were flexible and came inside to play acoustic for the last 45 minutes. Three very talented guys who are capable of playing multiple instruments and different styles
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $1,200
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Expect blazing fiddle and guitar solos and heartfelt harmonies, classic bluegrass and oldtime or modern takes on motown, jazz & r&b - all on acoustic instruments. Silas draws from his upbringing with a fiddling father, immersed in traditional music but always pushes the envelope.
Dancing energy? We gotcha.
Intimate house concert energy? We gotcha too.
Professional & flexible cast of characters - Silas brings a group of stellar young VT musicians with him to make sure your event has the vibe it needs.
About
Professional bluegrass band led by Fiddle & Bass player Silas Hamilton. Energetic tunes and heartfelt songs. Bluegrass, Old-time, classic country, John Hartford, acoustic Grateful Dead- if any of these catch your eye reach out!
Looking to treat your guests to a blast from the past with 100+ year old old-time American fiddlin' dance music? Look no farther.
Silas will be joined by a handpicked, young, energetic cast and crew of Vermont players.
Silas is a professional touring musician and has performed with many bands, has been on the Telluride Bluegrass stage propelling a band to 2nd at the band contest & has sat in with some of the finest in the business.
Bands Silas has performed with include:
Mojo Birds,
Spintuition,
Tone Dog,
High Country Hustle,
Birds of Play,
Forest Station,
Silas & Friends
Newtime Keepers
"A modern day John Hartford" - Silas will elevate your event with a true show.
Additional booking notes
Can provide and run a medium size sound system (200-300 people)
Lighting, stage, electricity are needed.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2026
08
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 2:30pm
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Hanover, NH
Set list
Our repertoire varies immensely - please reach out
Influences and inspiration
The Band
John Hartford
Bill Monroe
David Allen Coe
The Byrds
Merle Haggard
Waylon Jennings
Bob Wills
Bob Dylan
Aretha Franklin
Setup requirements
Electricity
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