Scott Hopkins has certainly proven he deserves to stand with the best instrumentalist in progressive bluegrass, and his debut CD gives fans of hot picking a chance to hear some of the best young players around stretch out and interact on some challenging and interesting new tunes.” - Ivan Rosenberg

Bluegrass Unlimited

Scott Hopkins' impressive dexterity on banjo is equally matched by the soul he brings to each song arrangement. He's a gift to our region and worth coming out to see and hear, regardless of which of his many musical manifestations is performing alongside him on any given night.” - Justin Behan

Owner, Green Wolf Brewing Co.

After taking lessons with Scott for a year, my playing has greatly improved. He's taught me bluegrass standards while also leaving the door open to whatever songs or genres I want to play. He's even assisted me with my own songwriting. If you want to become a serious banjo player, call Scott Hopkins.”

— Ben Gorman, Troy, NY

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Date Event Location
The Scott Hopkins Trio Sand Lakes Center for the Arts, Averill Park, NY Sand Lakes Center for the Arts, Averill Park, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, Galway, NY The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, Galway, NY
 —  — Banjo Camp North Jam Camp North, Charlton MA Jam Camp North, Charlton MA
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, Galway, NY The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, Galway, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY
The McKrells Millbrook Band Shell, Millbrook Millbrook Band Shell, Millbrook
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
 —  — Scott Hopkins' Wernick Method Jam Camp (prior to Grey Fox Festival) Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY 12460 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY 12460
The McKrells at Guilderland Performing Arts Center Summer Concerts Tawasentha Park, Guilderland, NY Tawasentha Park, Guilderland, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Upstate Bluegrass Band Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Scott Hopkins Trio Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY Silver Bay YMCA, Silver Bay, NY