Bluegrass Takes Center Stage: Jam with The Whistlebees July 19 at BPL

🎶 🎻 Ready to get Loud at the Library? Mark your calendars for an afternoon of toe‑tapping, fiddle‑fueled fun!

On Saturday, July 19, the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) invites music lovers of all ages to the Central Library for a free concert featuring Birmingham’s very own old‑time string band, The Whistlebees.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
🕜 Time: 1:30 - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 
🎟  Admission: Free and open to the public

The afternoon kicks off with a live set by The Whistlebees, whose music blends traditional Southern dance tunes and ballads-many rooted right here in Alabama. The band features Charlie and Stephanie Hunter‑Cook on fiddle, guitar, and banjo, along with Andrew Nelson on bass and Carter Laney on fiddle and guitar.

Following their performance, it’s your turn to make some noise! Musicians from across metro Birmingham are invited to bring their instruments and join a community jam session. It’s the perfect chance to celebrate Alabama’s musical heritage and meet fellow local players.

The Whistlebees are no strangers to BPL audiences. In September 2023, they led a special Q&A and live set titled "Way Down in Alabama: Old Time Fiddlers and Their Tunes.” In May 2024, the Whistlebees were one of the headliners at the Birmingham Folk Festival in Avondale Park, an event proudly presented in partnership with BPL’s Avondale Regional Library.

Whether you’re an old‑time music fan, an amateur musician ready to jam, or simply curious about Birmingham’s rich folk traditions, don’t miss this unique, family‑friendly event!

For more information, visit www.cobpl.org or follow us on social media.

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director – Birmingham Public Library