Old-Time Fiddles Echo in Historic Waltham Carriage House

A musical evening is scheduled at Gore Place, a 19th-century country estate and museum in Waltham. The Ruth and Ben String Band will perform in the meticulously restored 1793 Carriage House on Wednesday, July 15, with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to enjoy pre-concert refreshments and mingling.

Led by guitarist Ruth Rappaport and her son, fiddler Ben Wetherbee, the band is known for its repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes and traditional songs enhanced by harmony singing. The group also features Joel Wennerstrom on clawhammer banjo and Gian Criscitiello on upright bass. The Carriage House venue is fully accessible and can accommodate up to 60 attendees, with free parking available. Tickets are priced at $25, with reduced rates offered to members and Card to Culture holders. Purchase tickets online at goreplace.org.