Punch Brothers

In November of 2020, when the world felt so full of uncertainty, the Grammy-winning folk band Punch Brothers did the one thing that they could rely on: they stood in a circle, facing one another, and made music together. A weeklong recording session culminated in their new record, Hell on Church Street—a reimagining of bluegrass great Tony Rice’s solo album, Church Street Blues. This album captures the beautiful contradictions at the Punch Brothers’ core: a performance built on a spontaneity that can only come from a lifetime of practice; breathtaking virtuosity employed to channel deep emotion; and a deep respect for those who came before tied to a fearlessness to forge their own path. Join us as Punch Brothers return to the Chautauqua Amphitheater with new music to share. Mandolinist Chris Thile speaks on the Chautauqua Lecture Series Tuesday, August 23rd.