We are so excited to have highly acclaimed artists Abbie Gardner (of Red Molly) and Martin Gilmore with us at The Stone Cottage for an Outdoor Artist Series Concert on May 30th!
You are in for a wonderful evening of music in the gardens at The Stone Cottage!
Bring your low-back chairs/blankets, picnics and drinks of choice, and then kick back and relax for the show. The address for the outdoor series is 3091 7th St, Boulder
Doors - 5:30PM
Show - 6:30PM
About Abbie Gardner
Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her songs are propelled by impeccable slide guitar chops. Her live show is truly unique - as an award-winning songwriter, captivating vocalist, and a world-class lap style dobro player, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. This sound of vocals and dobro unaccompanied is masterfully captured on her 2022 CD "DobroSinger." The record hit #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts. It’s a raw intimate recording full of blues and heartfelt ballads. Quite a contrast to Wishes on a Neon Sign (2018) which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production. She's a Kerrville New Folk Finalist (2025) and was recently nominated for Folk Alliance International's Artist of the Year (ceremony in Jan 2026). Though she has traveled around the world with Red Molly, Abbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened for Lori McKenna, Hot Rize, and Martina McBride.
About Martin Gilmore
With a diverse and extensive repertoire, Martin Gilmore’s soulful voice navigates a wide range of sounds with traditional and original songs. His easy-going style explores the depths of folk music with authentic reproductions, creative reimaginations, and unique original songs. His robust vocals, and impressive guitar work combine to bring color to new and old songs alike. Gilmore’s strong desire to let his authenticity blaze a trail leaves no doubt about his sincerity or artistry.
Martin Gilmore released his debut self-titled record in 2009 which was produced by Infamous Stringdusters bassist Travis Book. The record also featured members of FY5, Open Road, and Pete Wernick of Hot Rize. In 2017, Martin released his EP East-West also featuring Eslam Elabaty, which was recorded in Cairo, Egypt where Martin lived from 2015-2017. Martin’s 2021 release The Martin Gilmore Trio featured the talents of mandolinist Nick Amodeo and bassist Ian Haegele, who play regularly with Martin. The record also features Tim O’Brien, Courtney Hartman, and Mollie O’Brien. The Martin Gilmore trio have played all over the United States and Ireland, and were one of the official showcase groups at the International Bluegrass Music Associations (IBMA) World of Bluegrass conference in 2021.
In 2017, Martin joined the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado as part of the Folk and Bluegrass program in the School of Music. As part of the program he has conducted lessons in bluegrass guitar, singing, composition & songwriting, and has led the bluegrass ensemble. Martin has also been an instructor at Swallow Hill Music Association in Denver since 2008, where he leads classes about songwriting, guitar, singing, and directs bluegrass ensembles and the Swallow Hill Bluegrass Band. He also has taught courses on bluegrass music, the banjo, country music, and cowboy songs for the University of Denver’s Enrichment Program. He was nominated for an IBMA Momentum Award for Mentor of the Year in 2025.
Martin has opened for groups such as The Infamous Stringdusters, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, amongst others. He has toured all over the world as a solo act, as well as with the Martin Gilmore Trio, and his bluegrass band Long Road Home. He also won the 2024 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour songwriting competition and the 2024 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriters Showcase competition. He is a winner of the 2025 New Folk Competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival.
