Alex Caton

Shows

  • Thursday, April 16th, Uncle Pen will be sharing the bill with Patrick James at Dürty Nelly’s. We will play first at 8 PM. We have been described as “Just The Right Amount of Bluegrass”, Traditional Bluegrass Band. Come figure out what that means!
  • Friday April 17th, I will be joining Seth and Fiona to play for the Boot Scoot Square Dance at Potter’s Craft Cider from 5:3–8:30 PM. No experience necessary to participate. All dances will be taught to driving live music.
  • Saturday, April 18th, I will be running an open community jam from 2:30-4 PM (Irish, Old Time, Bluegrass- whatever!) on the steps of Town Hall in Gordonsville. Come bring an instrument or listen and participate in “Gordonsville in Bloom” street festival (entire event runs 11 AM- 4 PM).
  • Sunday, April 19th, an incredibly talented group of folks will be playing at Patch Brewery in Gordonsville playing Traditional Irish Music from 2-4ish.
  • Saturday, April 25th from noon-3 PM, I will be running the Whiskey Jar Traditional Irish Music open jam. All levels and Irish music instruments are welcome.

Previous dates:

  • Sunday, March 28th- Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass) at Albemarle Ciderworks, North Garden, VA. 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 21st- Meet Pat Egan and Alex Caton at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. Come get a room at the beautiful hotel and enjoy our sets of music! 12-2 and 6-8 PM
  • Sunday, March 15th- celebrate St Pat’s with Alex Caton and Friends at Patch Brewery, Gordonsville. 2-4 PM
  • Saturday, March 7th- Flat-Footing workshop, with Fiona Balestrieri. Myself and music mentee Jake Smith will be providing the music. Art Center in Orange 6:30-8:30 PM. $25. Click HERE to sign up or learn more
  • Saturday, February 21st- Rambling House Concert Fundraiser for BRIMS. Performing with Pat Egan along with many other talented Irish musicians. Link here
  • Sunday, February 15th- Jake will sit in with my Irish group at Patch Brewery, Gordonsville. 2-4 PM
  • Friday, February 6th- Alex and Jake will play a very small 20+ minute set at the Art Center in Orange art opening. Orange. 5:30-7:30 PM
  • December 21st- Alex Caton and Friends, Trad Irish Music at Patch Brewery, Gordonsville. 2-4 PM
  • December 18th- Uncle Pen (trad bluegrass) at Dürty Nelly’s, Charlottesvlle. 8 PM
  • November 20th- Uncle Pen (trad bluegrass) at Dürty Nelly’s, Charlottesvlle. 8 PM
  • November 16th- Alex Caton and Friends, Trad Irish Music at Patch Brewery, Gordonsville. 2-4 PM
  • November 9th- Uncle Pen (trad bluegrass) at Chisholm Vineyards, Earlysville. 1- 4 PM
  • October 16th, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 8 PM
  • October 5th, 2025- Chisholm Vineyards, Earlysville,VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 1-4 PM
  • August 21st, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 8 PM
  • August 17th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music, 2-4 PM
  • August 3rd, 2025- Chisholm Vineyards, Earlysville,VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 1-4 PM
  • July 26th, 2025-  Knight’s Gambit Winery, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 5-8 PM
  • July 23rd, 2025- Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA. Hickory Ridge, 7 PM
  • July 20th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music, 2-4 PM
  • July 17th, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 8 PM
  • June 28th, 2025- The Arts Center in Orange, Orange, VA. Alex Caton and Charlie Brookman and Guests. Mentorship Showcase. 4 PM $15. Refreshments provided.
  • June 19th, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), 8 PM
  • June 15th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music. 2-4PM
  • June 7th, 2025- Albemarle Ciderworks, North Garden, VA. Alex and Matty from Uncle Pen. 2:30-4:30PM
  • May 31st, 2025- Private Event, Wedding, Keswick, VA. Hickory Ridge
  • May 29th, 2025- Graves Mountain Music Festival, Syria, VA. Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band.  4PM (check time closer to the gig as festival times can change).
  • May 18th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music. 2-4PM
  • May 10, 2025- Bald Top Brewing Company, Madison, VA. Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band. 6-9PM
  • May 3rd, 2025- Glass House Winery, Free Union, VA. Uncle Pen Trad Bluegrass. More info TBA.
  • May 2, 2025- Possum Trot, Roseland, VA. Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band. More info TBA.
  • April 20th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music. 2-4PM
  • March 20th, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), Fourth installment of  ” Hear It Talk, Hear It Sing” series featuring Uncle Pen and special guest TBA. Starts at 8 PM
  • March 15th, 2025- House Concert, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Pat Egan. Contact Alex at alexsuzannecaton@gmail.com for more info.
  • March 16th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music. 2-4PM
  • March 8th, 2025- The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA. Private Event with Alex Caton and Pat Egan.
  • February 16th, 2025- Patch Brewery, Gordonsville, VA. Alex Caton and Friends: Traditional Irish Music. 2-4PM
  • February 20th, 2025- Durty Nelly’s, Charlottesville, VA. Uncle Pen (Trad Bluegrass), Third ” Hear It Talk, Hear It Sing” series featuring Uncle Pen and special guest Mike Gangloff and Isak Howell, Old Time. Starts at 8 PM