Old Hat Stringband at The Parlor Room Friday, October 2nd SHOW: 7:30pm / DOORS: 7:00pm TICKETS STARTING AT: $30 includes all fees prices increase on the day of the event Based out of Southern Maine, Old Hat fuses tight vocal harmonies with a driving acoustic rhythm section. With a sound draws from folk, old time, bluegrass, and country traditions, the band is comprised of Winnie Roy (Guitar, Vocals), Steve Roy (Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals), and Amanda Kowalski (Bass) and special guest Julie Metcalf (Fiddle). Their debut album was released in 2022 and features 10 original compositions by Steve and Winnie Roy. Winnie’s lilting vocals provide the backbone of the vocal blend, while her solid rhythm guitar anchors the band’s pulse. Steve is a veteran of New England’s acoustic music scene, and has performed and toured with many of the acoustic world’s top acts. Amanda is one of the more sought after bass players in the worlds of bluegrass and old time music, and her rhythmic drive and energy on stage are second to none. From the Boston area, Julie joins in on fiddle and brings her infectious joy and smiles to the stage. Old Hat has played world class stages such as Prescott Park Arts Festival, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Portsmouth Music Hall, Stone Mountain Arts Center and Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival. They have also performed at the 2025 and 2026 Back Porch Fest as well as the 2025 Arcadia Folk Fest.