03/17/2026
Live music, songwriting conversation, and an open jam with Kentucky musicians Marion and Jane Halliday at the next SLAC Artists’ Social.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pull out that guitar in the corner, dust off your dulcimer, or finally try playing along with other people, here is your chance.
SLAC’s spring social will feature live music, a discussion on songwriting, and a community jam session, and everyone is invited to take part. This free event will be held Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 3 PM at Cedar Grove Coffee House in Shepherdsville.
Bring an instrument if you play, or just come to listen, clap along, and enjoy the energy of live music in a cozy, welcoming space. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned performers.
Featured Guests: Trickster Sister
We’re thrilled to welcome Kentucky-born singer-songwriter Marion Halliday and her sister Jane Halliday, the violinist behind the duo Trickster Sister.
Marion has been singing her whole life and began writing her own original music in 2016. Her debut album Rings Around Saturn landed at #3 on U.S. and international folk radio charts and was named one of the Top Albums of 2019 by Folk Alliance International. Marion’s songs blend bluegrass and folk with rich storytelling and a touch of Kentucky bourbon spirit.
Her sister Jane brings a whole other musical dimension. A versatile violinist who performs everything from classical to jazz, Jane has appeared with orchestras backing artists such as Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, and Smokey Robinson. She teaches violin and coaches ensembles at Bellarmine University and is also a standout jazz player specializing in “gypsy jazz,” the lively swing style made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
Songwriting Talk + Community Jam
After their performance, Marion and Jane will lead a conversation about songwriting—how songs begin, where inspiration comes from, and how lived experience turns into music.
Then we’ll open things up for a community jam session.
Bring a song or a chord progression. Bring a beat to lead us, or just jump in when the music starts rolling. The idea is simple: make music together. And if you’ve ever done anything like this before, you know how empowering and magical this process can be.
Why We Do These Gatherings
SLAC’s Artists’ Socials are about creating welcoming, alcohol-free spaces where creativity brings people together. Musicians, writers, painters, neighbors—everyone belongs here.
Sometimes that looks like a workshop or guest artist. Sometimes it looks like a room full of instruments, voices, and people willing to play. Hope you’ll come be a part of it!
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SLAC's Spring Artists' Social will feature live music, discussion on songwriting
