Presented by AcousticMusic.Org
Stephen Bennett – Live in Chester
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
December 6
Chester Meeting House
4 Liberty Street
Chester, CT 06412
7 PM
(Doors Open at 6 PM)
A part of the Art of the Guitar concert series
About Stephen Bennett
Stephen Bennett is one of the world’s premier harp guitarists and a master of fingerstyle technique. In 2024, he won the International Finger Style Guitar Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, becoming the first person in the festival’s 52-year history to hold both that title and the National Flatpicking Championship, which he won in 1987. A seasoned performer, Bennett has also appeared at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, most recently on March 22, 2025, as a featured guest in Jason Ji’s “Finger Pickin’ Good!” concert. Known for his lyrical compositions, innovative arrangements, and warm stage presence, his holiday-themed concerts blend technical brilliance with heartfelt storytelling, making them a cherished seasonal tradition.
What People Are Saying
‘Stephen Bennett is the Jedi Master of Fingerstyle Guitar.’” – The Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association
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About the Series
Art of the Guitar is a new concert series presented by AcousticMusic.Org, Connecticut’s premiere acoustic guitar shop. The series showcases world-class acoustic guitarists in the intimate setting of the historic Chester Meeting House, offering a rare chance to experience their artistry up close.
Sponsored by Wyeth Architects, the series features three exceptional performances: Richard Smith (August 20), Tony McManus (October 2), and Stephen Bennett (December 6). Each artist brings a distinct voice and international acclaim to this curated lineup celebrating the art of acoustic guitar.
Wyeth Architects is a Chester-based firm specializing in energy-efficient design and sustainable buildings across Connecticut and beyond.
AcousticMusic.Org is Connecticut’s premiere acoustic guitar shop, located in a beautifully retrofitted 18th-century home in the center of Chester. Featuring sought-after instruments by Collings, Bourgeois, Eastman, Martin, and Gibson—as well as rare museum pieces—it’s a destination for serious players and guitar lovers throughout the region.