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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Natalie Paige at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Paige at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard brings live local music to North Stonington on Friday\, August 14\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The singer-songwriter performs as part of the vineyard’s Friday music series\, giving visitors an early-evening soundtrack to wine\, food\, and a summer night overlooking the vines. \nThe Friday series has become a regular part of the warmer months at Kingdom of the Hawk\, pairing musicians from around southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island with rotating food trucks and the vineyard’s wines. For August 14\, South County BBQ is scheduled to serve food during Paige’s performance. \nThere’s no formal concert setup here. Grab a glass or bottle of wine\, find a spot inside the winery or outdoors\, order dinner and settle in. The vineyard’s North Stonington setting\, surrounded by woods and open countryside\, does much of the rest. \nAbout Natalie Paige\nNatalie Paige is a singer-songwriter who has been performing around the southeastern Connecticut music scene\, including appearances at Mystic-area venues and community events. \nHer vocal-centered singer-songwriter style is particularly well suited to smaller venues and outdoor performances like the Friday series at Kingdom of the Hawk. \nPaige has also appeared at local events alongside other emerging regional musicians\, including a performance at Mystic Aquarium’s Make Music Day celebration. \nAt Kingdom of the Hawk\, Paige joins a summer schedule featuring a cross-section of familiar regional performers\, including Phil Smith\, Brad Bensko\, Ben Freiert\, Dan Watson and Ernie Lewis. \nFriday Music at Kingdom of the Hawk\nLive music is a regular part of the summer schedule at Kingdom of the Hawk\, with performances generally held on Fridays and Saturdays and occasional Sunday dates. \nThe atmosphere is intentionally casual. This isn’t a ticketed theater concert with assigned seats. Music is part of an evening at the vineyard\, allowing guests to talk\, eat and enjoy a glass of wine while listening. \nNatalie Paige performs from 5 to 7 p.m. on August 14. \nSouth County BBQ is scheduled to be at the vineyard for the evening. When a food truck or other food vendor is present\, Kingdom of the Hawk asks guests to support the vendor rather than bringing their own food. \nAbout Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\nKingdom of the Hawk is one of the newer additions to southeastern Connecticut’s wine country. \nMichael and Merrily Connery purchased the 50-acre North Stonington property in 2018 after previously developing Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington. They began planting vines on the new property and eventually opened Kingdom of the Hawk to visitors in 2023. \nThe winery sits along Pendleton Hill Road\, surrounded by the rolling fields and woods of rural North Stonington. Its large contemporary building takes some visual cues from a New England barn but uses steel\, stone\, polished concrete and broad windows to create a much more modern space. \nThe vineyard’s name came naturally. Hawks are regularly seen soaring over the property. \nWine\, Food and Seating\nKingdom of the Hawk takes a slightly different approach from wineries built around traditional tasting flights. \nWine tastings and flights aren’t offered. Instead\, guests can purchase wine by the glass or bottle. Connecticut craft beer and cider are also available\, along with small bites such as cheese and charcuterie. \nSouth County BBQ provides the dinner option for the August 14 music night. \nOutdoor tables and fireside lounge areas are first come\, first served and can’t be reserved. A limited number of indoor reservations are available\, particularly useful for larger groups. \nLeashed dogs are welcome in the vineyard’s outdoor areas. \nOutside alcohol isn’t permitted. \nMake an Evening of It\nWith music beginning at 5 p.m.\, this is an easy Friday event to turn into dinner at the vineyard rather than a late-night concert. \nArriving early gives you more time to choose a place to sit\, order food and get a glass of wine before Paige begins performing. Outdoor seating is particularly appealing when the weather cooperates\, but the winery also provides indoor space if August decides not to cooperate. \nThe combination is simple: local music\, barbecue and a couple of hours at a vineyard before the sun goes down. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00–7:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Natalie Paige \nLocation: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard \nAddress: 113 Pendleton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT 06359 \nFood: South County BBQ \nDrinks: Wine by the glass or bottle\, plus Connecticut craft beer and cider. Traditional wine tastings and flights aren’t offered. \nSeating: Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Outdoor tables and fireside lounge seating are first come\, first served. \nPets: Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors. \nImportant Notes: Outside alcohol isn’t permitted. When a food vendor is on-site\, guests are asked not to bring outside food. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natalie-paige-at-kingdom-of-the-hawk-vineyard/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ty Marshall at Saltwater Farm Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Ty Marshall at Saltwater Farm Vineyard brings live local music to one of Stonington’s most distinctive vineyard settings on Friday\, August 14\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The performance is part of Saltwater Farm’s seasonal music schedule\, pairing an early Friday evening concert with wine and views across the vines and surrounding coastal landscape. \nMarshall is a local performer appearing around southeastern Connecticut\, but reliable published biographical information about him is limited. Rather than manufacture a résumé from scattered social listings\, the useful thing to know here is that this is a local singer-songwriter performance designed for the vineyard’s relaxed Friday-evening setting. \nAnd Saltwater Farm isn’t just scenery behind the music. The property has moved through several chapters of Stonington history\, from farmland to a small airport and eventually a vineyard\, with the former airplane hangar still standing at the center of it all. (Saltwater Farm Vineyard) \nAbout Ty Marshall\nTy Marshall performs locally in southeastern Connecticut\, including appearances at area wineries and other live-music venues. \nHis smaller-scale singer-songwriter format makes a natural fit for Saltwater Farm\, where the music accompanies the evening rather than turning the vineyard into a traditional concert venue. \nMarshall performs from 5 to 7 p.m.\, leaving plenty of time to arrive\, get a glass of wine and settle in before the music starts. \nAbout Saltwater Farm Vineyard\nSaltwater Farm Vineyard occupies 108 acres along Wequetequock Cove in Stonington\, but grapes are only the latest chapter in the property’s unusually long history. \nThe land traces its agricultural roots to 1653\, when Walter Palmer established a farm on roughly 230 acres surrounding the cove. Portions of that original property continued operating as farmland into the early 20th century. \nThen airplanes arrived. \nDuring the late 1930s\, William J. Foster established a small community airport on the property called Foster Field\, also known as Westone Airport. A hangar was designed by Stonington architect and engineer John W. Lincoln\, who is credited with sharing in the development of the Quonset hut. \nThe federal government closed the airport to public use after the United States entered World War II. Flying returned after the war when Henry R. Palmer Jr. operated Aero-Marine Service there\, offering commercial flights and flight training. \nThat venture lasted only a few years. \nOver the following decades\, the old hangar was put to work as a warehouse\, restaurant and manufacturing facility before eventually falling into disuse. \nFrom Airfield to Vineyard\nMichael Connery purchased the dormant property in 2001 and began its transformation into Saltwater Farm Vineyard. \nRather than demolish the old airport infrastructure\, the project preserved it. \nThe vintage hangar was restored and converted into the winery\, retaining its enormous timber trusses and original wood sheathing while adding a milled-aluminum exterior and modern winemaking facilities. Even the grassy landing strip was retained as part of the property. \nThe result doesn’t look quite like any other winery in southeastern Connecticut. You can sit with a glass of wine beside rows of vines while looking toward a building that once housed airplanes. \nWine and the Coastal Setting\nSaltwater Farm is bordered by the tidal marshes of Wequetequock Cove\, giving the property a decidedly coastal character. \nThe vineyard produces small-batch wines influenced by southern New England’s maritime growing conditions\, with the property itself providing much of the experience during warmer months. \nFriday’s performance takes advantage of that setting. This isn’t a show where everyone faces a stage in rows of seats. It’s meant to be an evening at the vineyard with live music folded into it. \nArriving near the beginning of the 5-to-7 p.m. window also gives visitors the chance to see the property while there’s still plenty of daylight. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00–7:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Ty Marshall \nLocation: Saltwater Farm Vineyard \nAddress: 349 Elm Street\, Stonington\, CT 06378 \nSetting: Vineyard and winery housed in a restored former airport hangar on a 108-acre property bordering Wequetequock Cove. \nImportant Notes: This is an early-evening vineyard performance. Check with Saltwater Farm Vineyard for current information regarding seating\, food availability and any weather-related changes. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
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LOCATION:Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, 349 Elm Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saltwater Farm Vineyard
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SUMMARY:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery Friday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery Friday Music Series returns throughout the summer with live music\, local food\, and award-winning wines overlooking the vineyards of North Stonington. Every Friday evening\, guests can relax on the winery’s expansive grounds while enjoying performances by talented regional musicians\, delicious food trucks\, and panoramic countryside views at one of Connecticut’s newest winery destinations. \nOpened after the property was purchased in 2018\, Kingdom of the Hawk sits on 50 acres of farmland where rolling vineyards meet contemporary architecture inspired by the town’s agricultural heritage. The modern winery shares the same commitment to exceptional wine and striking design as its sister property\, Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, creating a memorable setting for summer evenings with family and friends. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Kingdom of the Hawk Friday Music Series\nSchedule: Select Fridays\nTime: 5:00 p.m.\nVenue: Kingdom of the Hawk Winery\nLocation: North Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Friday Schedule\nFriday\, July 17 \n\nJake Hunsinger\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nFriday\, July 24 \n\nTy Marshall\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nFriday\, July 31 \n\nPeter Mainelli\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nFriday\, August 7 \n\nPhil Smith\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nFriday\, August 14 \n\nNatalie Paige\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nFriday\, August 21 \n\nTravis Hyll\n\nAbout Kingdom of the Hawk\nLocated on 50 scenic acres in North Stonington\, Kingdom of the Hawk blends contemporary architecture with the area’s farming heritage. The winery offers sweeping vineyard views and handcrafted wines in a unique modern setting. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree live music\nAward-winning winery\nVineyard views\nRotating food trucks\nRelaxing Friday evenings
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/kingdom-of-the-hawk-winery-friday-music-series/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
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SUMMARY:East Lyme Summer Concert Series – Friday Bandshell Concerts
DESCRIPTION:East Lyme Summer Concert Series – Friday Bandshell Concerts returns to the McCook Point Park Bandshell with free live music every Friday evening throughout the summer. Running from 6 to 8 p.m.\, the series showcases an exciting mix of rock\, country\, blues\, soul\, and pop performed by many of southeastern Connecticut’s favorite bands in a picturesque waterfront setting. \nLocated just steps from the beach\, the bandshell offers the perfect backdrop for relaxing summer evenings filled with music and ocean breezes. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the nearby beach\, picnic areas\, playground\, and park amenities before and during the concerts. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: East Lyme Summer Concert Series – Friday Bandshell Concerts\nConcert Time: Fridays\, 6:00-8:00 p.m.\nVenue: McCook Point Park Bandshell\nAddress: 8-10 Atlantic St.\, Niantic\, CT 06357\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Friday Concert Schedule\nJune 19 \n\nFusion (East Lyme Public Trust)\n\nJune 26 \n\nDon’t Tell Lisa\n\nJuly 3 \n\nNick Bosse\n\nJuly 10 \n\nWicked Peach\n\nJuly 17 \n\nSugar\n\nJuly 24 \n\nFeedback\n\nJuly 31 \n\nMick Louis Band\n\nAugust 7 \n\nNightshift\n\nAugust 14 \n\nChis Marra Band\n\nAugust 21 \n\nShaded Soul Band\n\nAugust 28 \n\nRusty Nutz\n\nPark Amenities\n\nBeach access\nPavilion\nPicnic area\nPlayground\nRestrooms\nBocce court\nOutdoor showers\nHole-in-the-Wall Beach\n\nWhy Attend\n\nFree Friday night concerts\nWaterfront bandshell\nWide variety of musical styles\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nSummer evenings by the beach
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/east-lyme-summer-concert-series-friday-bandshell-concerts/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:McCook Point Park Bandshell\, 8-10 Atlantic Avenue\, Niantic\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:McCook Point Park Bandshell
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SUMMARY:Nick Bosse at Rivermill Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Nick Bosse at Rivermill Tavern brings one of southeastern Connecticut’s established country performers to Jewett City on Friday\, August 14\, for an early-evening show from 6 to 8 p.m. The North Stonington singer-songwriter has built a strong regional following with a sound rooted in traditional country\, outlaw country\, Southern rock and bluegrass. \nThe performance lands at the relatively new Rivermill Tavern\, a neighborhood restaurant and bar at 47 Main Street in Jewett City. The tavern combines pizza and pub food with a full bar\, pool table\, karaoke and a growing schedule of weekend live music. \nFor Bosse\, it’s one stop in a particularly busy August. His current schedule has him playing vineyards\, festivals\, community concerts\, Mohegan Sun and other venues across Connecticut and Rhode Island\, both on his own and with his full band\, The Northern Roots. His official tour schedule confirms the August 14 Rivermill performance at 6 p.m. \nAbout Nick Bosse\nBosse is a North Stonington native whose music leans toward the grittier side of country rather than polished country-pop. \nHis influences stretch through classic country\, bluegrass\, Southern rock and contemporary Americana. Connecticut tourism describes his sound as drawing inspiration from artists ranging from Merle Haggard to Tyler Childers\, with an emphasis on storytelling and traditional country songwriting. (CTvisit) \nHe also performs with Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots\, a band he formed with drummer John Spaulding in 2014. Over the years\, the group has incorporated upright bass\, fiddle\, pedal steel\, banjo\, harmonica and electric guitar\, giving Bosse considerably more room to move between straight country\, bluegrass and Southern rock. (Wailing City) \nThat traditional streak comes through in Bosse’s own description of his music. He points to the older country songs about working people\, heartbreak and hard living as the foundation of what he does today. \n“What Happened to Country”\nThe song most closely associated with Bosse is “What Happened to Country\,” released in 2021. \nThe track helped expand his audience well beyond the local club circuit. Earlier reports had the single passing 800\,000 streams\, while Connecticut’s tourism office reported in August 2026 that it has now surpassed 2 million streams. \nBosse has since continued recording and performing while becoming a familiar name on southeastern Connecticut stages. His schedule has included appearances at Mohegan Sun and other regional venues\, and in 2025 he opened for country singer Randy Houser in Connecticut. \nFor the Rivermill show\, the billing is simply Nick Bosse\, rather than Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots\, indicating this is one of his smaller-format performances rather than a full-band concert. His official schedule makes the same distinction between this appearance and Northern Roots shows scheduled elsewhere that weekend. \nAn Early Friday Night at Rivermill Tavern\nRivermill Tavern opened in Jewett City in late 2025 and has quickly established itself as a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar. \nThe menu is built largely around pizza and familiar pub food\, including wings\, burgers\, grinders and appetizers\, alongside a full bar. Pizza is particularly prominent\, with specialty pies including chicken bacon ranch\, Buffalo chicken\, meat lovers and BBQ chicken. \nThe atmosphere is closer to a neighborhood tavern than a formal concert venue. There are TVs\, a jukebox and pool table\, and entertainment has become part of the weekly schedule with karaoke and live music. \nThat should make Bosse’s 6 p.m. start especially easy to turn into a Friday night dinner rather than requiring a separate late-night concert trip. Grab a table\, order something\, and the music is already underway. \nA Busy Weekend for Nick Bosse\nAnyone who misses the Jewett City appearance has several other opportunities to catch Bosse around the CT Beacon coverage area. \nThe following evening\, August 15\, Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots perform at Preston Ridge Vineyard. On Sunday\, Bosse heads to Westerly for a 1 p.m. appearance at the Windjammer Surf Bar. Later in August\, the full band is scheduled for Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Hamburg Fair\, Waterford Beach Park\, the Wolf Den and the Charlestown Rathskeller. \nThe Rivermill show is the more stripped-down option: two hours on a Friday evening in a small local tavern\, with one of the region’s busiest country singers just a few feet away. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00–8:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Nick Bosse \nLocation: Rivermill Tavern \nAddress: 47 Main Street\, Jewett City\, CT 06351 \nMusic: Country\, outlaw country\, bluegrass and Southern rock \nFood & Drinks: Full restaurant and bar service available \nVenue Phone: (860) 591-1022 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nick-bosse-at-rivermill-tavern/
LOCATION:Rivermill Tavern\, 47 Main Street\, Jewett City\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rivermill Tavern
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series at Stonington Vineyards: Dave Alves Trio
DESCRIPTION:Summer Concert Series at Stonington Vineyards returns as a seasonal tradition at Stonington Vineyards\, bringing live music from Dave Alves Trio\, food\, and wine together for relaxed Friday evenings throughout the summer. Running from 6:00 to 9:00 PM across July and August\, the series features a rotating lineup of local and regional acts\, creating a consistent weekly destination for outdoor entertainment. Set against the vineyard’s open lawn\, the event offers a laid-back setting that encourages guests to settle in and enjoy the evening. \nEach week highlights a different performer\, ranging from solo artists to full bands\, alongside food truck offerings that complement the vineyard’s wine selection. Guests can spread out with lawn chairs or blankets\, creating a casual\, picnic-style atmosphere that makes it easy to stay for the full set. The combination of live music\, open space\, and sunset views gives the series a steady\, easy rhythm that fits the pace of a summer evening. \nBeyond the entertainment\, the series supports the local community\, with 20% of net ticket proceeds benefiting a different charity or organization each week. This adds an additional layer to the experience\, connecting each concert to a local cause while maintaining the focus on music and atmosphere. With a full schedule of performances and a consistent outdoor setting\, the Summer Concert Series offers a reliable way to spend Friday nights throughout the season. \nEvent Notes: \n* No outside alcohol permitted; coolers subject to check\n* Wine available for purchase by glass or bottle; no tastings during concerts\n* Last call for wine service at 8:30 PM\n* Bring lawn chairs or blankets; picnic food allowed\n* Carpooling recommended due to limited parking\n* Rain or shine event
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-concert-series-at-stonington-vineyards-dave-alves-trio/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Stonington Vineyards Summer Concert Series – Dave Alves Trio
DESCRIPTION:Stonington Vineyards Summer Concert Series – Dave Alves Trio brings live music back to the vineyard lawn on Friday\, August 14\, for three hours of music\, local wine\, food\, and a summer evening outdoors. The Dave Alves Trio performs from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of Stonington Vineyards’ long-running Friday night tradition\, with 20% of ticket proceeds from each concert supporting a local nonprofit or community organization. (Stonington Vineyards) \nGuests aren’t confined to tables or a formal concert setup. Bring a lawn chair or blanket\, spread out on the grass\, and settle in for the evening. Picnic dinners are welcome\, wine is sold by the glass\, flight or bottle\, and Fire in the Kitchen Pizza is scheduled to serve food during the series. \nThe setting is a big part of the appeal. Stonington Vineyards sits on 58 acres in the Stonington Uplands between Mystic and Stonington Borough\, where vines have been growing since before the winery opened nearly four decades ago. On summer Fridays\, the lawn becomes a casual outdoor concert venue\, with the music starting while there’s still plenty of daylight and continuing toward sunset. \nAbout the Dave Alves Trio\nDave Alves is a familiar guitarist to southeastern Connecticut audiences\, with a career rooted in the region’s live music scene. \nThe trio format gives Alves room to put the guitar at the center of the performance while keeping the sound compact enough for the vineyard setting. Rather than the volume and staging of a large festival show\, the music fits the Summer Concert Series’ laid-back format: an evening where people can listen from their chairs\, share a picnic and a bottle of wine\, or move closer to the music as the night goes on. \nThe Dave Alves Trio performs from 6 to 9 p.m. \nA Friday Night Tradition at the Vineyard\nStonington Vineyards’ Summer Concert Series runs every Friday through July and August\, bringing a different regional performer to the property each week. \nThe 2026 schedule stretches across 10 Friday nights from late June through August. The Dave Alves Trio follows performances by The Fake Experience\, Pirates for Peace\, Violet Theory\, Azalea Drive\, Brad Bensko\, Luke & Mike and 2 Cat Zoo. Ben Freiert and the T-Tones Band close out the season later in August. \nThe concerts aren’t simply a way to fill the vineyard lawn on Friday nights. Twenty percent of ticket proceeds are donated to a local charity or organization each week. Earlier concerts in the 2026 series have benefited organizations including Girls on the Run\, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce\, Stand Up For Animals\, the WARM Center\, Safe Futures\, Always Home and the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. (Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail) \nThe charity benefiting from the August 14 Dave Alves Trio concert has not yet been announced. \nNearly 40 Years of Stonington Wine\nStonington Vineyards was established by Nick and Happy Smith in 1987\, when they purchased 58 acres in the Stonington Uplands. The property already had wine grapes growing on it\, and the winery itself was constructed in 1989. \nStonington was also among the founding members of the Connecticut Wine Trail\, putting it among the wineries that helped establish Connecticut’s modern wine industry. \nWinemaker Mike McAndrew has been with Stonington from the beginning. The vineyard has developed a reputation particularly for its European-style wines\, barrel-fermented Chardonnays and proprietary blends. Current wines include Oak Chardonnay\, Sheer Chardonnay\, Seaport White\, Cabernet Franc\, Triad Rosé\, Riesling and Pawcatuck River Red. \nThe location plays a role in what’s in the bottle. Stonington’s proximity to the Atlantic gives the vineyard a maritime climate with a relatively long\, cool growing season\, conditions particularly well suited to Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. (CTMQ) \nWine During the Concert\nWine is available throughout the concert by the glass\, flight or bottle. \nRegular wine tastings\, however\, aren’t offered during Friday evening concerts. If you’re coming specifically to work your way through a formal tasting\, another visit is a better choice. Friday night is about picking a wine\, finding a place on the lawn and enjoying the music. \nWine service ends at 8:30 p.m.\, half an hour before the concert finishes. \nOutside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Coolers may be checked\, and guests bringing their own alcohol can be asked to leave the property. \nPicnic food is allowed. \nFood at the Vineyard\nGuests can bring their own picnic dinner\, but food is also available during the Summer Concert Series. \nFire in the Kitchen Pizza is scheduled for most Friday concerts during the 2026 season\, including August 14\, and Moovin’ Scoops is scheduled throughout the series for dessert. \nFood vendors can change\, so guests planning to purchase dinner rather than bring a picnic should check the vineyard’s social media before heading out. \nWhat to Bring\nBring a lawn chair or blanket. The concerts take place on the vineyard lawn rather than in a traditional seated concert venue. \nPicnic dinners are welcome\, making this an easy event to turn into a full evening rather than simply arriving for the music. \nOutside alcohol isn’t allowed\, and that includes alcohol packed inside a picnic cooler. \nBecause the concert runs rain or shine\, checking the forecast before leaving home is worthwhile. If showers are possible\, come prepared for them. \nTickets\nAdvance tickets are $10. \nAdvance sales close at 3 p.m. Friday\, August 14. \nTickets remain available at the door for $15\, including when the advance ticket listing shows the concert as sold out. Credit cards are accepted. \nPhysical tickets aren’t mailed. Advance purchases are held under the purchaser’s name at the entrance\, and guests should keep their confirmation email as a receipt. \nParking\nParking at Stonington Vineyards is limited\, and the winery asks concertgoers to carpool whenever possible. \nGiving yourself a little extra arrival time also makes sense. With a lawn chair\, picnic and whatever else you’re carrying\, getting settled before the 6 p.m. start is easier than arriving after the music has begun. \nEvent Details\nDate\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime\n6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nLocation\nStonington Vineyards \nAddress\n523 Taugwonk Road\nStonington\, CT 06378 \nEntertainment\nDave Alves Trio \nAdmission\n$10 advance\n$15 at the door \nAdvance Ticket Deadline\n3:00 p.m. Friday\, August 14 \nFood\nFire in the Kitchen Pizza and Moovin’ Scoops are scheduled for the series. Guests may also bring picnic dinners. \nWine\nAvailable for purchase by the glass\, flight or bottle. Wine service ends at 8:30 p.m. Regular tastings aren’t available during Friday evening concerts. \nWhat to Bring\nLawn chairs or blankets and\, if desired\, a picnic dinner. \nParking\nLimited. Carpooling is encouraged. \nWeather\nRain or shine. \nCharitable Giving\nTwenty percent of ticket proceeds support a local organization each week. The beneficiary for the August 14 concert is currently listed as TBD. (Stonington Vineyards) \nImportant Notes\nOutside alcohol is prohibited and coolers are subject to inspection. Advance tickets are held under the purchaser’s name rather than mailed. Even if advance tickets are listed as sold out\, $15 tickets will still be available at the door. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-vineyards-summer-concert-series-dave-alves-trio/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Summer on the Patio at the Caf Bar + Venue
DESCRIPTION:Summer on the Patio at the Caf Bar + Venue in Charlestown with a season-long lineup of live music\, food\, drinks\, and outdoor entertainment. Hosted at Caf Bar\, located inside The Venue at Wilcox Tavern\, this weekly summer series transforms the patio into a lively gathering place where guests can enjoy local musicians\, warm evenings\, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. \nThroughout the season\, visitors can settle in with espresso martinis\, fresh oysters\, and other menu favorites while enjoying performances from a diverse mix of solo artists\, duos\, and bands. Fire pits and outdoor seating help create a welcoming environment for date nights\, gatherings with friends\, or simply unwinding after a long week. Music begins at 6 p.m. for each performance. \nWhether you’re a local regular or visiting SW Rhode Island for the weekend\, Summer on the Patio offers an easygoing way to experience live music throughout the summer. With a different act nearly every week and a menu designed for lingering on the patio\, it’s quickly become one of Charlestown’s favorite seasonal traditions. \n2026 Summer Music Schedule\nJune 5 – The Fulle Full\nJune 12 – Johnny Santini\nJune 19 – Phil & Dave\nJune 26 – Luca Simeone \nJuly 3 – Christian Ceronne\nJuly 10 – TJ and The Camper (Acoustic)\nJuly 17 – The Coe Street Co-Op\nJuly 24 – Bee & The Boys (Acoustic)\nJuly 31 – Ted Sorlien\, Family & Friends \nAugust 7 – Anekoik\nAugust 14 – Even Keel\nAugust 21 – Two Cat Tango\nAugust 28 – Adam & Natalie \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-on-the-patio-at-the-caf-bar-venue/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Caf Bar + Vennue\, 5153 Old Post Road\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caf Bar + Venue
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SUMMARY:City of Groton Concerts in the Park: Diva and the Playboys
DESCRIPTION:City of Groton Concerts in the Park: Diva and the Playboys brings decades of pop hits to Washington Park on Friday\, August 14\, at 6:30 p.m. The free summer concert pairs a dance-friendly set from one of this year’s newcomers with food trucks\, ice cream and plenty of room for families to spread out across the park. \nDiva and the Playboys are built for a crowd with a wide age range. Their songbook stretches from Dion and the pop and rock of the 1960s all the way to Dua Lipa and current hits. Rather than concentrating on a single decade or style\, the band moves through generations of familiar music\, with an interactive show designed to keep people singing and dancing. \nThe concert is part of the annual Friday night series co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department. Diva and the Playboys are one of four bands making their series debut in 2026\, joining Mystic Dead\, Branded and Whiskey Boulevard among a schedule that also brings back local favorites including Wild Nights\, The Cartells and Wicked Peach. \nAbout Diva and the Playboys\nDiva and the Playboys approach the cover-band format with a very broad definition of “pop.” \nThat means a set can jump across decades instead of spending the night locked into one musical era. The band’s repertoire reaches back to 1960s favorites and moves through classic rock\, dance music and later pop before arriving at contemporary artists. \nIt’s an approach that makes sense at Washington Park. This isn’t a late-night club show aimed at one particular audience. Parents\, kids and grandparents can all recognize different parts of the set\, and the band’s emphasis on audience interaction keeps the concert moving. \nThe basketball court also becomes an unofficial dance floor during the summer concerts\, so nobody needs to stay planted in a lawn chair once the band gets going. \nA Friday Night Tradition at Washington Park\nGroton’s summer concerts are designed as inexpensive family nights rather than formal performances. \nAll shows begin at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays at Washington Park\, with spectators encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and settle in for the evening. \nThere’s room for children to come along without parents worrying about keeping them silent through a concert\, and the open park setting gives people the freedom to move around\, grab food or head over to the basketball court to dance. \nDiva and the Playboys’ August 14 appearance comes near the end of a season that mixes returning regional favorites with several bands appearing at the series for the first time. \nFood Trucks for August 14\nYou don’t necessarily need to eat before coming to the park. \nSeveral food vendors are scheduled for the Diva and the Playboys concert\, giving families options for dinner\, dessert and coffee during the show. \nScheduled vendors include: \n\nTaqueria Cinco\nIssa Catering\nRobin’s Ice Cream\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck\n\nA concession stand is also part of the concert setup. \nWith music starting at 6:30 p.m.\, arriving a little early makes sense if you’re planning to order dinner and find a good place for your chairs before the performance begins. \nWhat to Bring\nThe concerts take place outdoors in Washington Park\, so bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket. \nFamilies planning to stay for the full evening may also want sunscreen for the beginning of the concert and insect repellent as the sun starts going down. \nIf dancing is more your speed\, you won’t have to negotiate your way between rows of chairs. The park’s basketball court provides a large open area where concertgoers can dance during the show. \nWeather and Cancellations\nBecause the concert is outdoors\, weather can affect the schedule. \nThe City of Groton maintains a dedicated concert hotline for current information and cancellation notices. If rain or thunderstorms are threatening Friday evening\, call 860-446-4129 before heading to Washington Park. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 p.m. \nPerformer: Diva and the Playboys \nSeries: City of Groton Concerts in the Park \nLocation: Washington Park \nAddress: Meridian Street\, Groton\, CT \nAdmission: Free \nFood: Taqueria Cinco\, Issa Catering\, Robin’s Ice Cream and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck are scheduled for the evening. \nSeating: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. \nDancing: The basketball court provides space for dancing. \nRecommended For: All ages and families. \nPresented By: Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department \nWeather/Cancellation Hotline: 860-446-4129 \nImportant Note: This is an outdoor concert. Check the hotline for cancellation information if poor weather is expected. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/city-of-groton-concerts-in-the-park-diva-and-the-playboys/
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 155 Meridian Street\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington Park
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SUMMARY:Be Kind & Rewind - 90s Tribute at Sun Patio
DESCRIPTION:Be Kind & Rewind – 90s Tribute at Sun Patio turns back the clock at Mohegan Sun on Friday\, August 14\, with a free outdoor concert centered on 1990s music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\, and the band takes the stage at 8 p.m. for a 21+ night of pop\, rock\, alternative\, hip-hop and other hits from the decade. (Mohegan Sun) \nBe Kind & Rewind bills its show as the “Ultimate 90s Experience\,” taking a broad approach to the decade rather than concentrating on a single artist or style. That means a night capable of jumping from grunge and alternative rock to pop and hip-hop\, with the familiar songs and rapid shifts in genre that made ’90s radio wonderfully unpredictable. (Be Kind And Rewind) \nThe concert is part of Mohegan Sun’s Party on the Sun Patio\, a 14-week summer series pairing free outdoor concerts with food trucks and drink specials. Guests can dance near the stage\, bring their own chairs\, rent one at the venue or reserve a fire pit for a more comfortable view of the show. \nAbout Be Kind & Rewind\nBe Kind & Rewind is a touring tribute act devoted to recreating the musical free-for-all of the 1990s. Instead of impersonating a single band\, the group builds its performances around an entire decade\, moving between rock\, alternative\, pop\, and hip-hop sounds that competed for airplay on MTV and radio. \nThe band’s own description calls the show an “Ultimate 90s Experience\,” with the emphasis on packing the decade’s hits into a single performance. The group is touring extensively during summer 2026\, with the Mohegan Sun appearance falling between shows in New York and additional dates around the Northeast. \nIt’s essentially a live ’90s mixtape\, designed less like a traditional tribute concert and more like a big nostalgia party. \nParty on the Sun Patio\nMohegan Sun’s Sun Patio becomes an outdoor music venue every Friday during the summer\, with bands performing beneath the night sky as part of the resort’s Hot Summer Fun programming. \nThe 2026 Party on the Sun Patio season runs for 14 weeks and focuses heavily on tribute acts. Admission to the concerts is free for guests 21 and older. (Mohegan Sun Newsroom) \nSeating is first come\, first served\, but guests may bring their own chairs. \nFood & Drinks\nThree food trucks are scheduled for the August 14 concert: \n\nJayy’s\nFried Dough Nation\nReel Catch\n\nReel Catch is Mohegan Sun’s own seafood food truck\, serving seafood-focused dishes throughout the Sun Patio season. Drink specials are also available at the venue. \nOutside food\, beverages and coolers aren’t permitted. \nSeating & Chair Rentals\nGuests are welcome to bring their own chairs\, or Adirondack-style chairs can be rented for $10 at the Tiki Hut. Rental chairs aren’t permitted at the fire pits or on the dance floor. Regular seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFire Pit Reservations\nGroups looking for reserved space can book one of the Sun Patio’s fire pits. \nVIP Fire Pits: $45 per person and include one alcoholic beverage per guest\, cocktail service and prime stage views. VIP pits accommodate six to eight people\, with only 10 available. \nGeneral Fire Pits: $30 per person and include one alcoholic beverage per guest and cocktail service. These also accommodate groups of six to eight. \nFire pit reservations must be checked in by 8 p.m. to guarantee entry and seating. \nWhat Happens if It Rains?\nThere are no rain dates or makeup dates. \nIf weather forces a change\, cancellations will be announced by 2 p.m. on the day of the event\, and the band will perform inside the Wolf Den. \nEvent Details\nDate\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026 \nDoors Open\n6:30 p.m. \nBand Starts\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nSun Patio at Mohegan Sun \nAddress\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\nUncasville\, CT 06382 \nAdmission\nFree \nAge Restrictions\n21+ with valid ID \nSeating\nFirst come\, first served. Guests may bring their own chairs. \nChair Rentals\n$10 at the Tiki Hut \nFood & Drinks\nJayy’s\, Fried Dough Nation and Reel Catch are scheduled. Drinks are available from the Sun Patio Bar. \nParking\nMohegan Sun recommends the Indian Summer Garage and Riverview Parking Garage for Sun Patio events. \nImportant Notes\nNo outside food\, beverages or coolers are permitted. Bands and food trucks are subject to change. There are no rain dates; weather-related changes will be announced by 2 p.m.\, with the band moving to the Wolf Den if necessary. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/be-kind-rewind-90s-tribute-at-sun-patio/
LOCATION:Sun Patio at the Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Brandi Carlile with special guest Jensen McRae
DESCRIPTION:There’s a certain kind of voice that doesn’t just sound good… it *feels* like something. That’s what you get with Brandi Carlile. Her music moves between folk\, rock\, and Americana\, but it always lands in the same place emotionally… honest\, grounded\, and powerful without trying too hard. Whether it’s a quiet acoustic moment or a full-band swell\, she has a way of pulling a room in and holding it there\, like everyone’s sharing the same breath for a second. \nHer live shows lean into that connection. Backed by longtime collaborators and a tight band\, the songs open up in a way that feels bigger than the recordings. You’ll hear the hits\, sure\, but also the deeper cuts that longtime fans hold onto. There’s storytelling woven in\, a little humor\, a little reflection… and then those moments where her voice just lifts and fills the space in a way that sticks with you long after the song ends. \nOpening the night\, Jensen McRae brings a quieter\, introspective energy that sets the tone perfectly. Her songwriting is sharp and observant\, the kind that sneaks up on you with a line that hits harder than you expected. Together\, it makes for a night that builds naturally… from intimate to expansive… giving you space to feel the music instead of just hearing it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brandi-carlile-with-special-guest-jensen-mcrae/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Steely Dan Tribute Night with the Franklin Brothers
DESCRIPTION:There’s a certain kind of sound that doesn’t age… it just settles in deeper over time. That’s what makes a Steely Dan night feel a little different\, and the Franklin Brothers lean right into it. Known for their tight musicianship and attention to detail\, the band brings a polished\, note-for-note respect to the material while still keeping the performance alive and moving. It’s not just about playing the songs—it’s about capturing that smooth\, layered feel that made Steely Dan stand apart in the first place. \nThe catalog they’re working from is as strong as it gets. Songs like “Reelin’ in the Years\,” “Do It Again\,” “Peg\,” and “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” blend jazz\, rock\, and pop into something that still feels effortless decades later. Steely Dan built a reputation on precision—clean arrangements\, sharp lyrics\, and a sound that feels both relaxed and incredibly intentional. That mix of groove and complexity is what gives the music its staying power\, and it translates especially well in a live setting. \nSet against the open-air backdrop of Ocean Beach Park in New London\, the night takes on that easy summer rhythm. Friday\, August 14 at 7 PM becomes less about a concert and more about settling in\, letting the music carry\, and enjoying a sound that’s as smooth as it is timeless. If you’re into classic rock with a little more depth and polish\, this is one of those nights that hits just right.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/steely-dan-tribute-night-with-the-franklin-brothers/
LOCATION:Ocean Beach Park\, 98 Neptune Avenue\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ocean Beach Park
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SUMMARY:Saint-Saëns\, Debussy\, & Brahms at The Kate
DESCRIPTION:Saint-Saëns\, Debussy\, & Brahms at The Kate brings Chestnut Hill Concerts to Old Saybrook on Friday\, August 14\, for an evening of chamber music spanning the elegance of late Romantic France\, Debussy’s impressionistic sound world\, and the dramatic sweep of Brahms. The 7:30 p.m. program features six musicians performing three works whose instrumentation changes throughout the evening\, from the delicate pairing of violin and harp to a full piano quartet. \nThe concert opens with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Fantasie for Violin and Harp\, a graceful work that gives both instruments room to shine. Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute\, Viola and Harp follows with an unusual combination of instruments and shifting colors before the evening moves into considerably bigger territory with Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor. \nPresented by Chestnut Hill Concerts at The Kate\, the performance is part of the organization’s long-running summer chamber music tradition on the Connecticut shoreline. Rather than relying on a permanent ensemble\, the series brings accomplished musicians together in different combinations\, allowing each week’s repertoire to determine who’s onstage. \nThe Program\nSaint-Saëns: Fantasie for Violin and Harp\, Op. 124\nCamille Saint-Saëns composed his Fantasie in 1907\, pairing two instruments capable of both delicacy and considerable virtuosity. \nThe violin carries long melodic lines while the harp does far more than provide accompaniment\, moving between shimmering textures and intricate exchanges with the violin. It’s an intimate opening to the evening and a showcase for the unusual chemistry between the two instruments. \nPerformers: Todd Phillips\, violin; Stacey Shames\, harp. \nDebussy: Sonata for Flute\, Viola and Harp\nClaude Debussy wrote his Sonata for Flute\, Viola and Harp in 1915\, near the end of his life. Its instrumentation was unusual then and remains one of the work’s defining features. \nInstead of the weight of a traditional piano or string ensemble\, Debussy uses flute\, viola and harp to create constantly changing textures. The flute can float above the ensemble\, the viola adds a darker middle voice\, and the harp supplies both rhythm and color. \nPerformers: Laura Gilbert\, flute; Matthew Sinno\, viola; Stacey Shames\, harp. \nBrahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor\, Op. 25\nThe second half moves from French delicacy to one of Johannes Brahms’ most substantial chamber works. \nWritten for piano\, violin\, viola and cello\, the Piano Quartet No. 1 was completed when Brahms was still in his twenties. Across four movements\, the piece moves through lyrical passages\, darker moments and increasingly restless energy before reaching its famous finale. \nThat final movement\, marked Rondo alla Zingarese\, draws on Hungarian and Romani-influenced musical styles that fascinated Brahms. It’s fast\, rhythmically charged and technically demanding\, giving the concert a very different ending from its quiet opening for violin and harp. \nPerformers: Mihae Lee\, piano; Todd Phillips\, violin; Matthew Sinno\, viola; Wendy Sutter\, cello. \nFeatured Musicians\nThe August 14 ensemble includes: \nLaura Gilbert – Flute\nTodd Phillips – Violin\nMatthew Sinno – Viola\nWendy Sutter – Cello\nStacey Shames – Harp\nMihae Lee – Piano \nPianist Mihae Lee also serves as artistic director of Chestnut Hill Concerts\, shaping programs that bring together established chamber musicians for the organization’s summer performances. \nAbout Chestnut Hill Concerts\nChestnut Hill Concerts has been presenting chamber music on the Connecticut shoreline for more than five decades. Founded in 1969\, the series has developed around the idea of bringing accomplished musicians together to perform chamber repertoire in an intimate environment. \nThe series now makes its home at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center\, better known as The Kate\, where the relatively compact theater offers the kind of close listening environment particularly suited to chamber music. \nEvent Details\nDate\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime\n7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) \nAddress\n300 Main St.\nOld Saybrook\, CT \nAdmission\n$40 \nProgram\nSaint-Saëns – Fantasie for Violin and Harp\, Op. 124\nDebussy – Sonata for Flute\, Viola and Harp\nBrahms – Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor\, Op. 25 \nImportant Note\nSome calendar listings incorrectly show an 11:30 p.m. start. The supplied Chestnut Hill Concerts program lists the performance at 7:30 p.m. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:The Kate
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SUMMARY:Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves Sextet “Now in Time” Album Release Show brings one of jazz’s most respected bassists and the all-star ensemble behind his new album to The Side Door in Old Lyme for two nights\, Friday\, August 14\, and Saturday\, August 15. Rather than assembling a separate touring group for the concerts\, Reeves arrives with the musicians heard on Now in Time\, giving audiences a rare chance to experience the album’s chemistry live and at close range. \nThe lineup is formidable. Reeves is joined by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander\, trombonist Steve Davis\, trumpeter Eddie Henderson\, pianist Caelan Cardello\, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. Between them are decades of performances and recordings with many of the defining artists in modern jazz\, but the attraction here isn’t simply six impressive résumés sharing a stage. Now in Time was created by this ensemble\, and these concerts allow the conversations heard on the record to continue in real time. \nThat matters at The Side Door. The Old Lyme club is a true listening room\, small enough for audiences to hear the details that disappear in a larger hall: Reeves shifting the direction of a tune from the bass\, a horn player responding\, Watts changing the pulse underneath them. For two nights\, the room becomes an unusually intimate setting for a sextet with this much collective experience. \nThe Nat Reeves Sextet\nThe album-release ensemble features: \nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nIt’s a multigenerational group\, bringing veteran players together with younger musicians while remaining rooted in the improvisation and musical conversation at the heart of jazz. \nAbout Nat Reeves\nNat Reeves has spent more than four decades building a career as one of jazz’s most respected bassists. \nHis early career put him onstage with musicians including Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. In 1994\, Reeves began a long association with saxophonist Kenny Garrett\, becoming part of Garrett’s band during an important period in the saxophonist’s career. \nReeves’ credits also include work with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth. \nYet Reeves isn’t simply a sideman with an extraordinary list of collaborators. As a bandleader\, he has increasingly put his own musical ideas at the center\, releasing State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time. \nAbout Now in Time\nReleased April 17\, 2026\, on Cellar Live\, Now in Time brings the same six musicians appearing in Old Lyme together for a 12-track album running just over an hour. \nThe record moves between Reeves’ original compositions and carefully selected standards rather than treating either as separate territory. The sextet takes on “On Green Dolphin Street” and “Alice in Wonderland\,” while also reaching beyond traditional jazz repertoire. \nThroughout the album\, Reeves’ bass doesn’t demand the spotlight. It guides the ensemble from underneath\, giving the other musicians room to move while quietly shaping where the music goes next. \nThat interplay is particularly suited to a live performance. Jazz changes when musicians respond to a room\, an audience and one another\, meaning the Side Door performances aren’t simply recreations of the record. The album becomes the starting point. \nSix Accomplished Jazz Musicians\, One Small Room\nReeves’ band gives jazz listeners plenty to watch beyond the leader. \nTrumpeter Eddie Henderson has a career stretching back more than five decades and has performed with major figures across several generations of jazz. Jeff “Tain” Watts became widely known through his work with Wynton and Branford Marsalis and has developed into one of the most distinctive drummers of his generation. \nTenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has established an extensive career as both a bandleader and collaborator\, while trombonist Steve Davis has worked with artists ranging from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers to Chick Corea. Pianist Caelan Cardello represents a younger generation of jazz musicians and has already earned significant recognition on the New York jazz scene. \nPut them together\, and the appeal becomes clearer: this isn’t Reeves surrounded by backing musicians. It’s six improvisers with distinct musical voices. \nTwo Nights at The Side Door\nThe sextet performs on both Friday and Saturday night\, giving audiences two opportunities to hear the album-release program. \nFriday\, August 14\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nTickets include reserved seating. \nDinner Before the Show\nThe Side Door Jazz Club is located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, making dinner and a concert easy to combine into one evening. \nGuests who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nTickets\nGeneral Admission: $70.34 \nStudent Admission: $38.57 \nThe student discount is available to guests under age 25 with a valid school ID. \nSeating is reserved. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. each night \nLocation\nThe Side Door Jazz Club at the Old Lyme Inn \nAddress\n85 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \nAdmission\n$70.34 general admission\n$38.57 student admission for guests under 25 with school ID \nSeating\nReserved seating \nDining\nTicket holders who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the concert receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nImportant Notes\nThe performances feature the same six musicians who recorded Now in Time\, including Nat Reeves\, Eric Alexander\, Steve Davis\, Eddie Henderson\, Caelan Cardello\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub brings a full night of house and dance music to downtown New London on Friday\, August 14\, with Brian Carter and Nové Bloc returning to the party and Miami-based DJ Grahm Radio making his Connecticut debut. \nThis isn’t a conventional concert with a headliner\, an opener and everybody staring toward a stage. Don’t Tell Mom is built around the dance floor. The music moves through house\, disco\, deep grooves and electronic sounds\, with the DJs handing the room from one set to the next as the night progresses. \nThere’s also considerably more experience behind this lineup than the names alone suggest. Carter has been involved in underground dance music for more than three decades\, while the two DJs behind Nové Bloc bring touring and recording backgrounds to their sets. Grahm Radio adds another angle entirely: a house DJ and music curator who has developed an international following around his weekly Immersive Groove mixes. \nBrian Carter\nCarter was born in London and began his musical life playing percussion in the British new wave scene. After moving to the United States\, he became involved with San Francisco’s early underground rave culture before establishing Dancebeatroute\, an event series that helped take his work to both coasts. \nHis background includes some of the Northeast’s longest-running club residencies as well as early dance-music boat parties in New York City. These days\, his sets can move through disco\, jazz house\, soulful grooves and house\, reflecting a record collection accumulated over decades rather than one narrow electronic genre. \nThat history makes him something of an elder statesman on Friday’s bill. He’s not playing at house music. He’s been around it long enough to have watched entire generations of the scene come and go. \nNové Bloc\nNové Bloc is the DJ partnership of Jaromir Kurty and Greg Tessitore. \nTogether\, the pair bring more than a decade of touring experience\, including performances both in the United States and internationally. They’ve also released music through established record labels while accumulating the kind of enormous personal music libraries that tend to happen when DJs spend years searching for the next record nobody else in the room thought to play. \nTheir sets aren’t confined strictly to contemporary house. The duo has also leaned into disco and older dance records\, which gives Don’t Tell Mom room to move backward and forward through dance music rather than staying locked into one sound all night. \nGrahm Radio Makes His Connecticut Debut\nThe wildcard on Friday’s lineup is Grahm Radio\, making what organizers bill as his Connecticut debut. \nGrahm Radio is a Miami-based house DJ\, producer and music curator whose work centers on discovering and sharing new house music. His ongoing Immersive Groove series is a weekly deep-tech mix built partly from music submitted to him by artists and record labels around the world. \nHis background isn’t limited to DJing. Grahm Radio has described growing up on an unusually broad musical diet that included classic rock\, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead before discovering house music and jam bands in college. He began DJing around 2019 and launched the Grahm Radio project in 2020. \nThe project has grown into more than a series of mixes. He now operates a community centered on unreleased house music\, sharing large weekly collections of unreleased tracks with subscribers and highlighting new producers through his platform. \nFor a small Bank Street room in New London\, that’s a pretty interesting guest to drop into the lineup. \nAn Electronic Night Inside Oasis\nThe Oasis Pub is particularly well suited to a night like this because there isn’t much distance between performer and crowd. \nThe 21+ Bank Street bar has developed a reputation as one of downtown New London’s small independent music rooms\, regularly hosting local musicians\, touring underground acts and DJ nights. Its size is part of the appeal. This isn’t a cavernous nightclub with the DJ somewhere across the room. \nWhen Oasis fills\, it fills. \nThe bar itself has a strong craft-beer identity\, with a rotating selection that emphasizes Connecticut and regional breweries alongside canned drinks\, cocktails and nonalcoholic options. Friday hours extend until 2 a.m.\, giving Don’t Tell Mom plenty of room to keep going after the 9 p.m. start. \nAnd the event description’s promise of a dance floor that keeps moving “until you’re legally not allowed to be in the venue anymore”? \nOasis closes at 2. \nNow you know. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 p.m. \nEvent: Don’t Tell Mom \nDJs: Brian Carter\, Nové Bloc and Grahm Radio \nSpecial Appearance: Grahm Radio’s Connecticut debut \nLocation: The Oasis Pub \nAddress: 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320 \nMusic: House\, EDM\, disco and electronic dance music \nAge Restriction: 21+ \nVenue: Intimate downtown craft beer bar and live music room \nFriday Venue Hours: 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. \nPhone: (860) 447-3929 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dont-tell-mom-at-the-oasis-pub/
LOCATION:Oasis Pub\, 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oasis Pub
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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/washington-county-fair-2026-in-richmond-rhode-island/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:Vintage Bazaar New England at Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Bazaar New England at Mystic Seaport Museum brings more than 100 vintage dealers\, artists\, makers\, collectors\, and creative small businesses to Mystic for a two-day summer market on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Spread across the grounds of the historic maritime museum\, the event combines vintage shopping and handmade goods with live music\, food\, lawn games\, and a festival-style atmosphere along the Mystic River. \nVintage Bazaar New England has spent more than a decade developing markets that go well beyond rows of vendor tables. Shoppers can dig through architectural salvage and antiques\, browse handmade jewelry and artwork\, discover vintage clothing and textiles\, then take a break to hear live music or explore the museum. The Mystic event brings that formula to one of the most distinctive settings on the Connecticut shoreline. \nBest of all\, the Bazaar isn’t a separately ticketed festival. Admission is included with regular Mystic Seaport Museum admission\, and Museum members attend free. Members also get a head start Saturday morning with special early access beginning at 9 a.m. \nMore Than 100 Vintage Dealers\, Artists and Makers\nVintage Bazaar New England is known for curating its vendor mix rather than simply filling spaces. \nMore than 100 participating dealers\, makers\, artists\, collectors\, designers\, and independent businesses are expected for the Mystic weekend\, bringing merchandise from throughout the Northeast. \nShoppers can expect to find: \n\nVintage home décor and furnishings\nArchitectural salvage\nAntiques and collectibles\nHandmade jewelry\nOriginal art\nApothecary goods\nTextiles\nCandles\nVintage and handmade clothing\nSpecialty goods\nCoastal-inspired décor\nOne-of-a-kind finds\n\nInventory varies from vendor to vendor\, which makes wandering part of the experience. Someone hunting specifically for an antique piece can spend time digging\, while casual shoppers can browse smaller handmade goods\, jewelry\, artwork\, and clothing. \nA Market Inside Mystic Seaport Museum\nThe setting makes this edition of Vintage Bazaar considerably different from a typical outdoor antiques or crafts market. \nMystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront campus recreates elements of a 19th-century New England seaport along the Mystic River\, with historic buildings\, working trades\, exhibits\, gardens\, and vessels spread across the grounds. \nVisitors aren’t confined to the market during the weekend. Vintage Bazaar admission is part of regular Museum admission\, so guests can move between vendors and the Museum’s regular attractions throughout their visit. \nThat makes the event particularly easy to turn into a full day in Mystic. Shop for an hour\, explore the waterfront\, visit an exhibit\, stop for food\, then circle back through the market to see what you missed the first time. \nLive Music and Festival Atmosphere\nShopping is only part of the weekend. \nLive music will be featured throughout the event\, along with lawn games and gathering areas where visitors can take a break between vendors. \nVintage Bazaar designs its events as a cross between an outdoor market and a festival\, encouraging visitors to linger rather than race through a shopping list. At Mystic Seaport Museum\, the riverfront grounds and historic buildings provide a natural backdrop for that approach. \nWhat Vintage Shoppers Should Know\nIf you’re coming specifically for vintage merchandise or a one-of-a-kind piece\, Saturday morning offers an advantage. \nInventory can change considerably over a two-day market\, particularly when individual vendors are bringing antiques\, vintage clothing\, collectibles\, and unique handmade pieces that can’t simply be restocked. \nMystic Seaport Museum members get the earliest opportunity to shop\, with special member access beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. \nFor everyone else\, taking your time is worthwhile. With more than 100 vendors spread throughout the event\, this isn’t the kind of market you’ll fully see in 20 minutes. \nA Good Weekend for Families\nVintage Bazaar can work as more than a shopping trip for families because the market is taking place within Mystic Seaport Museum. \nAdults can browse vintage and handmade goods while the Museum’s regular exhibits and historic waterfront give children plenty to explore. Lawn games and live music add breaks from shopping\, and families can move between the Bazaar and Museum attractions throughout the day. \nThere are no special age restrictions for the event. \nAdmission\nVintage Bazaar is included with general admission to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nThere is no additional Vintage Bazaar ticket required after entering the Museum. \nMystic Seaport Museum members attend free. \nMembers also receive special early access beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday\, August 15. \nParking and Free Shuttle\nFree parking is available at Mystic Seaport Museum\, but on-site spaces are limited and may fill during the event. \nOrganizers have arranged additional free off-site parking and shuttle service on both Saturday and Sunday. \nOverflow Parking:\nMystic River Hotel & Suites\n9 Whitehall Avenue\nMystic\, CT \nThe overflow lot is approximately one mile from the Museum and conveniently located near Interstate 95. \nA free shuttle bus will run continuously between the hotel parking area and Mystic Seaport Museum’s North Parking Lot. \nFirst shuttle from overflow parking: 10:00 a.m. \nLast shuttle departing the Museum: 5:45 p.m. \nVisitors arriving during the busiest part of the day may want to head directly to the overflow parking area rather than spending time looking for a space near the Museum. \nTips for Visiting\nPlan on spending several hours if you want to combine the Bazaar with the Museum. There is considerably more here than a single loop through vendor booths. \nWear comfortable shoes. Between more than 100 vendors and the Museum’s sprawling waterfront campus\, you’ll likely cover quite a bit of ground. \nVintage shoppers should consider arriving early\, particularly Saturday\, when the selection of one-of-a-kind merchandise will be at its largest. Museum members have an additional advantage with their 9 a.m. early-access period. \nAnd if you’re making a significant purchase\, ask the individual vendor about pickup arrangements before hauling an architectural treasure halfway across a historic seaport. \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation\nMystic Seaport Museum \nAddress\n75 Greenmanville Ave.\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission\nIncluded with general Mystic Seaport Museum admission. \nMuseum Members\nFree admission\, with special early access beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. \nVendors\nMore than 100 vintage dealers\, artists\, makers\, collectors\, designers\, and small businesses. \nActivities\nVintage and artisan shopping\, live music\, lawn games\, gathering spaces\, and access to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nParking\nFree on-site parking is available but limited. \nFree Overflow Parking\nMystic River Hotel & Suites\n9 Whitehall Avenue\nMystic\, CT \nShuttle Service\nFree continuous shuttle service operates Saturday and Sunday between the overflow lot and Mystic Seaport Museum. The first shuttle leaves the off-site lot at 10 a.m.; the final shuttle departs the Museum at 5:45 p.m. \nAge Restrictions\nNone. \nImportant Notes\nThe event takes place across the Museum grounds. Individual vendor inventory is limited and may change throughout the weekend. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/vintage-bazaar-new-england-at-mystic-seaport-museum/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:FarmFest 2026 at Highland Homestead
DESCRIPTION:FarmFest 2026 at Highland Homestead expands to two days of live music\, food\, vendors\, raffles\, and family activities in Pawcatuck on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Now in its fifth year\, the homegrown festival puts Connecticut musicians on a stage built from two hay wagons overlooking a farm pond\, with this year’s proceeds supporting the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project in Zambia. (Eventbrite) \nFarmFest started small and intentionally stayed local. Sinooka Productions launched the grassroots festival in 2022 at Highland Homestead\, the Main family farm at the end of Pawcatuck Avenue. Volunteers handle everything from parking to ticketing\, while local musicians provide the soundtrack. As attendance and community support have grown\, so has the event. What began as a DIY gathering has developed into a full weekend festival without losing the farm setting that makes it different. \nSaturday is the big day\, with music running from noon until 10 p.m. along with vendors\, raffles\, food\, and activities for all ages. Sunday slows things down a little but keeps the music going from noon until 5 p.m. Both days support a cause thousands of miles from Pawcatuck but closely aligned with FarmFest’s community-driven roots. \nTwo Days of Live Local Music\nMusic is at the center of FarmFest. \nThe festival focuses on Connecticut’s alternative\, indie\, and rock scene\, giving regional musicians an outdoor stage and audiences an opportunity to discover bands they might otherwise only encounter in clubs and smaller venues. \nAnd this isn’t a conventional festival stage. \nAt Highland Homestead\, the stage is constructed from two hay wagons overlooking a small pond. It’s one of those details that tells you almost everything you need to know about FarmFest. This is deliberately a farm festival\, created by local people rather than dropped onto the property by an outside event company. \nThe 2026 music schedule runs: \nSaturday\, August 15\nNoon – 10:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\nNoon – 5:00 p.m. \nDoors open at 11 a.m. \nMore Than the Music\nSaturday’s expanded festival programming includes vendors\, raffles\, food\, and activities for all ages. \nThat gives families and visitors who aren’t planning to stand in front of the stage for 10 straight hours plenty of room to wander around the farm\, browse vendors\, grab something to eat\, and return to the music throughout the day. \nThe event is designed to be family friendly. \nFive Years of FarmFest\nSinooka Productions launched the first FarmFest in 2022 as a grassroots DIY music festival. \nInstead of moving into a conventional event venue as the festival grew\, organizers continued holding it at Highland Homestead. A network of volunteers helps operate the festival\, handling parking\, admissions\, and other jobs needed to keep the weekend running. \nThe charitable component has grown alongside the music. \nOver the previous two years\, FarmFest organizers say the festival raised more than $8\,000 for the PACS2 Research Foundation and Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Amyloidosis Center. The 2025 festival specifically supported the Amyloidosis Center. \nFor its fifth year\, FarmFest is directing its fundraising toward the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project. \nWhere the Money Goes in 2026\nAll proceeds from FarmFest 2026 will support the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project\, a grassroots community organization in Ng’ombe\, Zambia. \nThe organization began in 2005 with an effort to help seven women meeting in a one-room church. It later purchased a former bar and brothel and transformed the property into a community center and school. Today\, its work focuses on education\, skills training\, micro-enterprise\, and long-term support for women and children living in poverty. (Chikumbuso Project) \nChikumbuso now operates a K–7 community school and provides scholarships that help students continue through high school and college. Its programs serve hundreds of children each year. \nThe organization’s work extends well beyond the classroom. Its vocational program has trained more than 300 young people in tailoring and small-business skills\, while its micro-enterprise programs help widows and single mothers earn income through handcrafted goods. Chikumbuso also operates a 12-bed Safe Haven for girls who cannot safely remain in their homes. \nLearn more about the Chikumbuso Project \nA Festival Built Around Community\nThere’s a fairly direct line between what FarmFest has become in Pawcatuck and the organization it’s supporting this year. \nThe festival depends on local musicians\, volunteers\, vendors\, sponsors\, donors\, and attendees. Chikumbuso describes its own work in similar community terms\, using education and small-business development to build systems that can continue supporting families over the long term. \nSo buying a ticket isn’t simply paying to hear a weekend of music. The proceeds from the festival are being directed toward those programs in Zambia. \nGetting to Highland Homestead\nHighland Homestead is located at the end of Pawcatuck Avenue\, away from the commercial center of Pawcatuck. \nAddress:\n170 Pawcatuck Ave.\nPawcatuck\, CT 06379 \nFrom the downtown Pawcatuck area\, visitors can take Mechanic Street to Clark Street. Clark Street becomes Pawcatuck Avenue; continue to the end of the road for the entrance to Highland Homestead. \nBecause this is a working farm rather than a conventional concert venue\, allow a little extra time for arrival\, parking\, and getting settled. \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nDoors Open\n11:00 a.m. \nSaturday Music\n12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nSunday Music\n12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nHighland Homestead \nAddress\n170 Pawcatuck Ave.\nPawcatuck\, CT 06379 \nEntertainment\nLocal Connecticut alternative\, indie\, and rock bands \nSaturday Activities\nLive music\, food\, vendors\, raffles\, and activities for all ages \nFundraiser\nAll FarmFest 2026 proceeds benefit the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project. \nAge Restrictions\nNone listed. The festival is designed as a family-friendly event. \nRefund Policy\nThe current official ticket listing states that refunds are available up to seven days before the event. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/farmfest-2026-at-highland-homestead/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Highland Homestead\, 170 Pawcatuck Rd\, Pawcatuck\, 06379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Highland Homestead
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SUMMARY:Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard brings the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist back to North Stonington on Saturday\, August 15\, for an afternoon of live music among the vines. Bensko performs from 3 to 5 p.m.\, with The Grazing Cart serving food during the afternoon. \nBensko is a familiar name around southeastern Connecticut\, but his musical reach stretches well beyond the local acoustic circuit. A Berklee College of Music graduate\, songwriter\, producer and recording engineer\, he pulls heavily from 1950s and ’60s pop\, the American Songbook and American roots music. The result can move from Beatles-era melodic pop into folk\, blues and country without sounding like a standard cover-set playlist. \nThe setting fits that kind of Saturday afternoon. Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard sits on Pendleton Hill Road amid the rural landscape of North Stonington\, with a contemporary winery\, expansive lawn and vineyard views. Wine is available by the glass or bottle\, along with Connecticut craft beer and cider. \nAbout Brad Bensko\nBensko began playing music young after discovering the Beatles at age seven. He later became part of the New London-area music scene\, earning a 2010 New London Whalie Award for Best Performance for his original song “Why Do You Do That?” \nIn 2011\, he left Connecticut to attend Berklee College of Music\, studying Music Production and Engineering with a minor in Acoustics and Electronics. That technical side of his background became an important part of his own recordings. \nFor his self-titled 2018 album\, Bensko went deliberately old-school. He recorded on one-inch\, eight-track analog tape and played most of the instruments himself\, following the kind of studio approach associated with musicians such as Paul McCartney and Todd Rundgren. \nBensko also performs as one half of Kat & Brad with singer\, songwriter and violinist Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine. Their performances have taken them around New England and onto bills with artists including John Sebastian\, Happy Traum\, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. \nFor the Kingdom of the Hawk performance\, expect the smaller\, singer-songwriter side of Bensko rather than a full-band rock show. \nSaturday Afternoon at Kingdom of the Hawk\nKingdom of the Hawk is one of North Stonington’s newer vineyard destinations\, combining a modern barn-inspired building with lawns\, vines and surrounding woods. \nIts Saturday music series has been running throughout the summer with regional performers including Ben Freiert\, Jason Ingriselli and Dan Watson. Brad Bensko takes the August 15 slot at 3 p.m. \nThe tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays\, so there’s plenty of time to arrive before the music begins. Wine is sold by the glass or bottle rather than through traditional tastings or flights. The vineyard also offers a rotating selection of Connecticut craft beer and cider. \nLeashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Outdoor seating isn’t reserved\, while indoor reservations aren’t generally necessary unless you’re coming with a larger group. \nThe Grazing Cart\nThe Grazing Cart will be at the vineyard during Bensko’s August 15 performance. \nThere’s one useful rule to know before packing the car: when a food truck or food vendor is on site\, Kingdom of the Hawk asks guests not to bring outside food or picnics. The policy is intended to support the local vendors appearing at the vineyard. \nSo for this particular Saturday\, leave the picnic basket home. \nA Relaxed Alternative to a Nighttime Concert\nThis isn’t a ticketed theater show or a late-night club gig. It’s an afternoon built around two hours of music with the vineyard remaining open around it. \nArrive early\, find a place outside\, pick up something from The Grazing Cart and get a glass of wine. Bensko starts at three. By five\, the music and the vineyard’s regular Saturday hours wrap up together. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00–5:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Brad Bensko \nLocation: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard \nAddress: 113 Pendleton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT 06359 \nAdmission: Free \nMusic: Singer-songwriter\, roots\, folk\, vintage pop and blues influences \nFood: The Grazing Cart \nOutside Food: Guests are asked not to bring outside food or picnics when a food vendor is on site. \nWine: Available by the glass or bottle. Traditional tastings and flights aren’t offered. \nOther Drinks: Connecticut craft beer and cider are also available. \nPets: Leashed pets are welcome outdoors. \nVineyard Hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \nPhone: (860) 328-5331 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brad-bensko-at-kingdom-of-the-hawk-vineyard/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery
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SUMMARY:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series continues throughout the summer with free afternoon concerts featuring local musicians\, food vendors\, and handcrafted wines in the scenic surroundings of North Stonington. Guests are invited to spend Saturday afternoons enjoying live performances while overlooking the vineyards and relaxing at one of Connecticut’s most picturesque wineries. \nSet among 50 acres of rolling farmland\, Kingdom of the Hawk blends contemporary architecture with the area’s agricultural heritage\, creating an inviting destination where great wine\, live music\, and beautiful scenery come together throughout the summer season. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series\nSchedule: Select Saturdays\nVenue: Kingdom of the Hawk Winery\nLocation: North Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Saturday Schedule\nSaturday\, July 25 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nShane Patrick and Casey Rivers\n\nSaturday\, August 1 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBen Freiert\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nSaturday\, August 8 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nJason Ingriselli\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 15 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBrad Bensko\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 22 – 2:30 p.m. \n\nDan Watson\nFood Vendor: Jayy’s\n\nAbout Kingdom of the Hawk\nKingdom of the Hawk was established on a former farm in North Stonington\, where its striking contemporary winery overlooks vineyards and preserved countryside. Together with Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, it represents a unique blend of modern design\, local history\, and exceptional winemaking. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree Saturday concerts\nLocal musicians\nFood vendors\nVineyard atmosphere\nAward-winning wines
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/kingdom-of-the-hawk-saturday-music-series/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery
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SUMMARY:Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard brings the North Stonington country singer and his full band to Preston on Saturday\, August 15\, for a summer evening of country\, Southern rock and bluegrass overlooking the vineyard. The special Saturday concert runs from 6 to 9 p.m.\, with admission priced by the car rather than by the person. (Preston Ridge Vineyard) \nThis is a different experience from Bosse’s smaller solo and duo appearances around southeastern Connecticut. The Northern Roots expands his songs with a full-band sound built around electric guitar and rhythm section\, with the group’s musical history also incorporating fiddle\, pedal steel\, upright bass\, banjo\, mandolin and harmonica. (Wailing City) \nAnd Preston Ridge is well suited to it. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, settle in under the vineyard’s event tent and make an evening of the show. Food\, Preston Ridge wine and craft beer will be available for purchase\, while guests can also bring their own picnic. \nNick Bosse Goes Full Band\nBosse has become one of the more recognizable country performers to come out of southeastern Connecticut in recent years. \nThe North Stonington singer-songwriter draws from traditional country\, Southern rock and bluegrass rather than leaning heavily into contemporary country-pop. His influences stretch from Merle Haggard to Tyler Childers\, and his songs tend to stay close to the storytelling side of country music. (CTvisit) \nHis best-known recording\, “What Happened to Country\,” arrived in 2021 and has now passed 2 million streams. Bosse has also performed at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun and developed a busy schedule of concerts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. (CTvisit) \nThere is new music for 2026 as well. Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots released a five-song self-titled EP in May\, giving the band fresh material heading into its summer shows. \nThe Northern Roots\nBosse formed The Northern Roots with drummer John Spaulding in 2014\, building a band of musicians from Connecticut and Rhode Island around his country songwriting. \nThe group’s broader instrumentation is where Bosse’s different influences begin to meet. Fiddle and pedal steel can push the music toward traditional country\, while electric guitar and drums give the live show considerably more weight. Banjo\, mandolin and upright bass have also been part of the band’s sound. \nFor someone who’s caught Bosse playing one of his many acoustic dates around the region\, Saturday’s Preston Ridge appearance offers the larger version of the act. \nA Summer Music Night at Preston Ridge\nPreston Ridge Vineyard sits on a ridge at 100 Miller Road in Preston\, surrounded by vines and open countryside. \nThe family-owned vineyard has developed live music into a regular part of its warmer-weather calendar\, usually hosting regional musicians on Fridays and Sundays. The Nick Bosse concert is one of its larger Summer Music Nights\, with a Saturday evening time slot and separate admission. \nThe property combines its tasting room with broad outdoor spaces and vineyard views. For this concert\, guests should bring their own lawn chairs and can set up beneath the event tent. \nIt makes for a fairly simple Saturday night: claim a spot\, pour a glass of local wine\, unpack a picnic and listen to a Connecticut country band for three hours. \nFood\, Wine and What You Can Bring\nPreston Ridge will have wine and craft beer available for purchase during the concert. Food will also be available. \nGuests are permitted to bring their own food\, so packing a picnic is fine. \nThe important restriction is alcohol. Outside alcohol isn’t permitted anywhere on the property. Wine and beer must be purchased from Preston Ridge. Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. \nTickets Are Sold by the Car\nThis one has an unusual admission setup that’s particularly useful for groups. \nTickets are $35 per car in advance and $40 per car on site. \nSo four friends arriving together aren’t paying $35 each. They’re paying $35 for the vehicle. \nPreston Ridge states that tickets for its ticketed events are non-refundable. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00–9:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots \nLocation: Preston Ridge Vineyard \nAddress: 100 Miller Road\, Preston\, CT 06365 \nAdmission: $35 per car in advance; $40 per car on site \nMusic: Country\, Southern rock and bluegrass \nSeating: Bring your own lawn chair. \nFood: Food will be available for purchase. Guests may also bring their own food. \nDrinks: Preston Ridge wine and craft beer will be available for purchase. \nOutside Alcohol: Not permitted. \nAge: All ages are welcome at Preston Ridge; guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. \nTickets: Non-refundable. \nPhone: (860) 383-4278 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nick-bosse-the-northern-roots-at-preston-ridge-vineyard/
LOCATION:Preston Ridge Vineyard\, 100 Miller Road\, Preston\, CT\, 06365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preston Ridge Vineyard
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SUMMARY:Dogstar
DESCRIPTION:There’s something a little unexpected about seeing Dogstar live… and that’s part of the appeal. Yes\, people know the band because of bassist Keanu Reeves\, but once the music starts\, that fades pretty quickly. What you’re left with is a tight\, three-piece rock band that leans into a raw\, guitar-driven sound… somewhere between alternative rock and that laid-back California vibe they came out of in the ’90s. \nOn their current 2026 tour\, they’re riding the momentum of their recent comeback and new album *All In Now*\, hitting stages across the U.S. and Europe from late spring through the end of summer. The shows pull from both eras of the band… newer material that feels fresh and immediate\, mixed with songs that carry that older\, stripped-down alt-rock feel. It’s not flashy\, not overproduced… just guitars\, rhythm\, and songs that build their way into you instead of hitting all at once. \nLive\, it feels more intimate than you might expect. Even in bigger venues\, there’s a kind of low-key\, almost under-the-radar energy to it… like the band is more focused on playing than performing. That works in their favor. The crowd leans in\, the songs stretch a little\, and the whole thing settles into a groove that feels real instead of staged. If you’re looking for a show that’s less about spectacle and more about honest\, guitar-driven rock\, Dogstar’s current tour lands right in that space.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dogstar/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves Sextet “Now in Time” Album Release Show brings one of jazz’s most respected bassists and the all-star ensemble behind his new album to The Side Door in Old Lyme for two nights\, Friday\, August 14\, and Saturday\, August 15. Rather than assembling a separate touring group for the concerts\, Reeves arrives with the musicians heard on Now in Time\, giving audiences a rare chance to experience the album’s chemistry live and at close range. \nThe lineup is formidable. Reeves is joined by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander\, trombonist Steve Davis\, trumpeter Eddie Henderson\, pianist Caelan Cardello\, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. Between them are decades of performances and recordings with many of the defining artists in modern jazz\, but the attraction here isn’t simply six impressive résumés sharing a stage. Now in Time was created by this ensemble\, and these concerts allow the conversations heard on the record to continue in real time. \nThat matters at The Side Door. The Old Lyme club is a true listening room\, small enough for audiences to hear the details that disappear in a larger hall: Reeves shifting the direction of a tune from the bass\, a horn player responding\, Watts changing the pulse underneath them. For two nights\, the room becomes an unusually intimate setting for a sextet with this much collective experience. \nThe Nat Reeves Sextet\nThe album-release ensemble features: \nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nIt’s a multigenerational group\, bringing veteran players together with younger musicians while remaining rooted in the improvisation and musical conversation at the heart of jazz. \nAbout Nat Reeves\nNat Reeves has spent more than four decades building a career as one of jazz’s most respected bassists. \nHis early career put him onstage with musicians including Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. In 1994\, Reeves began a long association with saxophonist Kenny Garrett\, becoming part of Garrett’s band during an important period in the saxophonist’s career. \nReeves’ credits also include work with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth. \nYet Reeves isn’t simply a sideman with an extraordinary list of collaborators. As a bandleader\, he has increasingly put his own musical ideas at the center\, releasing State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time. \nAbout Now in Time\nReleased April 17\, 2026\, on Cellar Live\, Now in Time brings the same six musicians appearing in Old Lyme together for a 12-track album running just over an hour. \nThe record moves between Reeves’ original compositions and carefully selected standards rather than treating either as separate territory. The sextet takes on “On Green Dolphin Street” and “Alice in Wonderland\,” while also reaching beyond traditional jazz repertoire. \nThroughout the album\, Reeves’ bass doesn’t demand the spotlight. It guides the ensemble from underneath\, giving the other musicians room to move while quietly shaping where the music goes next. \nThat interplay is particularly suited to a live performance. Jazz changes when musicians respond to a room\, an audience and one another\, meaning the Side Door performances aren’t simply recreations of the record. The album becomes the starting point. \nSix Accomplished Jazz Musicians\, One Small Room\nReeves’ band gives jazz listeners plenty to watch beyond the leader. \nTrumpeter Eddie Henderson has a career stretching back more than five decades and has performed with major figures across several generations of jazz. Jeff “Tain” Watts became widely known through his work with Wynton and Branford Marsalis and has developed into one of the most distinctive drummers of his generation. \nTenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has established an extensive career as both a bandleader and collaborator\, while trombonist Steve Davis has worked with artists ranging from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers to Chick Corea. Pianist Caelan Cardello represents a younger generation of jazz musicians and has already earned significant recognition on the New York jazz scene. \nPut them together\, and the appeal becomes clearer: this isn’t Reeves surrounded by backing musicians. It’s six improvisers with distinct musical voices. \nTwo Nights at The Side Door\nThe sextet performs on both Friday and Saturday night\, giving audiences two opportunities to hear the album-release program. \nFriday\, August 14\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nTickets include reserved seating. \nDinner Before the Show\nThe Side Door Jazz Club is located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, making dinner and a concert easy to combine into one evening. \nGuests who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nTickets\nGeneral Admission: $70.34 \nStudent Admission: $38.57 \nThe student discount is available to guests under age 25 with a valid school ID. \nSeating is reserved. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. each night \nLocation\nThe Side Door Jazz Club at the Old Lyme Inn \nAddress\n85 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \nAdmission\n$70.34 general admission\n$38.57 student admission for guests under 25 with school ID \nSeating\nReserved seating \nDining\nTicket holders who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the concert receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nImportant Notes\nThe performances feature the same six musicians who recorded Now in Time\, including Nat Reeves\, Eric Alexander\, Steve Davis\, Eddie Henderson\, Caelan Cardello\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nat-reeves-sextet-now-in-time-album-release-show/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Austin Snell at Wolf Den
DESCRIPTION:Austin Snell at Wolf Den brings the Georgia-born country-rock singer to Mohegan Sun on Saturday\, August 15\, for a free 21+ concert inside one of the casino’s most intimate live music venues. Snell has built his sound around a collision of country songwriting and hard-rock muscle\, creating what he describes as “grunge country” and earning a fast-growing national audience in the process. (Austin Snell) \nBorn in Georgia and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force\, Snell grew up listening to artists as different as Alan Jackson\, Nirvana\, and Nickelback. That mix still shows in his music today. His songs can carry the confession and storytelling of country one moment\, then break into heavier guitars and a rough-edged vocal attack the next. \nFor Wolf Den audiences\, this is a chance to see an artist who has been playing much larger rooms and major festivals in a close-up setting. Admission is free\, but seating is limited and first come\, first served\, so this is one of those shows where arriving early matters. Mohegan Sun allows guests to begin lining up no earlier than three hours before the 8 p.m. performance. (Mohegan Sun) \nAbout Austin Snell\nAustin Snell’s rise has been unusually fast. \nAfter leaving the Air Force\, he began building an audience through social media and quickly turned that attention into a country music career. His breakout songs include “Excuse the Mess” and “Pray All the Way Home\,” helping push his catalog to hundreds of millions of global streams. \nHis 2024 debut album\, Still Bleeding\, introduced listeners to the heavier edge of his sound\, mixing country themes with the aggression and distortion of modern rock. \nSnell followed it with the Home Sweet Hell EP\, a more introspective project centered on the gap between how a place looks from the outside and what it actually felt like growing up there. The title track was inspired by returning to his tiny South Georgia hometown and revisiting the house where he grew up. \nThat blend of hard rock and vulnerable songwriting is what separates him from a lot of artists in the current country field. The guitars may hit hard\, but the songs tend to come from a much more personal place. \nFrom Social Media to Major Stages\nSnell has already moved well beyond internet buzz. \nHe has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and appeared at major festivals including CMA Fest\, Stagecoach\, and Summerfest. His touring schedule has grown just as quickly\, with more than 120 dates planned in 2025 alone\, including his own Home Sweet Hell headline tour. \nHis Wolf Den appearance is part of a busy 2026 summer lineup at Mohegan Sun\, which has continued using the venue to bring both established names and rising artists into a smaller room. (Mohegan Sun Newsroom) \nWhat to Expect\nSnell’s live show sits somewhere between a country concert and a hard-rock set. \nExpect distorted guitars\, a raspy vocal delivery\, and songs that shift between aggressive choruses and more reflective lyrics. Fans of heavier modern country\, country-rock\, and artists who blur the line between Nashville and alternative rock should feel right at home. \nBecause the Wolf Den is so compact\, the show should feel noticeably different from seeing Snell at a festival or larger theater. \nFree Admission and First-Come Seating\nThere are no tickets required for this performance. \nAdmission to the Wolf Den is free for guests 21 and older\, but seats are limited and distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis. Guests may begin lining up at 5 p.m.\, three hours before showtime. \nOne person may hold up to four places in line\, but everyone must be present when seating begins. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nWolf Den at Mohegan Sun \nAddress\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\nUncasville\, CT \nAdmission\nFree \nSeating\nLimited and first come\, first served \nEarliest Lineup Time\n5:00 p.m. \nAge Restrictions\n21+ \nParking\nFree parking is available at Mohegan Sun. \nImportant Notes\nGuests may line up no earlier than three hours before showtime. One person may hold up to four places in line\, but all guests must be present when seating begins. The Wolf Den is a non-smoking venue. Times and performers are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/austin-snell-at-wolf-den/
LOCATION:Wolf Den\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvs\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Story Songs of the 70's at The Kate
DESCRIPTION:Story Songs of the 70’s at The Kate brings Maine singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna to Old Saybrook on Saturday\, August 15\, for a concert devoted to three of the era’s great musical storytellers: Gordon Lightfoot\, Cat Stevens\, and Harry Chapin. The 8 p.m. summer edition moves through songs including Lightfoot’s “Carefree Highway\,” Stevens’ “Peace Train\,” and Chapin’s wonderfully improbable “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas.” (CTvisit) \nThis isn’t a greatest-hits impersonation show. DiMenna built Story Songs of the 70’s around the thing these three writers shared despite sounding quite different: they could put a character\, a journey\, or an entire life inside a few minutes of music. The arrangements keep acoustic guitar and vocals at the center while expanding into a fully amplified folk-rock performance. (Tom DiMenna) \nThe summer program also changes the mood from other editions of the show. DiMenna rotates songs seasonally\, and this version leans toward maritime stories\, warmer rhythms\, and songs suited to a summer night. The Kate’s intimate theater should fit the concept particularly well. These are songs where the words matter as much as the melody. \nAbout Tom DiMenna\nDiMenna is a Maine-based singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, and performer whose route to the stage has been anything but conventional. \nHe played guitar in college while also playing football\, then spent a year in Italy quarterbacking the semi-professional Bologna Warriors. Comedy followed. DiMenna studied improv at Second City and schools in Chicago\, Los Angeles\, and New York\, eventually developing a sketch about the ghost of actor Telly Savalas into an Off-Broadway production that ran for several years. \nMusic eventually pulled him back. \nDiMenna released his album You Know Me\, My Devil Says in 2020 and began performing a show centered on the music of Cat Stevens. That production sold out opera houses along the Maine coast in 2021. He later expanded the concept to include Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin\, creating the foundation for Story Songs of the 70’s. \nHis background in comedy hasn’t entirely disappeared\, either. Humor and storytelling remain part of the concerts between songs\, giving the performance more personality than a straightforward sequence of covers. \nTom DiMenna official website \nThree Very Different Storytellers\nThe concert works because Gordon Lightfoot\, Cat Stevens\, and Harry Chapin approached storytelling from different directions. \nGordon Lightfoot could turn landscapes\, travel\, relationships\, and historical events into remarkably visual songs. His catalog ranges from the restless motion of “Carefree Highway” to sprawling narratives such as “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” \nCat Stevens often looked inward. Songs such as “Father and Son” and “Peace Train” combine memorable melodies with questions about family\, identity\, change\, and the world around us. \nHarry Chapin frequently built his songs around characters. “Taxi\,” “Mr. Tanner\,” and “Cat’s in the Cradle” unfold almost like short stories\, while “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas” proves a story song can also be funny\, strange\, and increasingly chaotic. \nDiMenna’s show puts those approaches beside one another rather than separating them into three individual tribute sets. \nThe Summer Edition\nStory Songs of the 70’s is designed as a seasonal concert series\, so the repertoire changes throughout the year. \nFor summer\, DiMenna and his collaborators lean into an easier-going\, coastal folk atmosphere while keeping enough tempo changes and sing-along material to prevent the night from becoming two hours of quiet acoustic ballads. The official summer repertoire includes songs such as “Peace Train” and “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas\,” with Lightfoot selections varying across performances. \nDiMenna’s Story Songs project is also supported by Gibson Guitars and John Pearse Strings\, two names closely associated with acoustic guitar music. \nA Show for People Who Still Listen to the Words\nThere’s plenty here for someone who simply wants to hear familiar music from the 1970s. But the premise goes a little deeper. \nLightfoot\, Stevens\, and Chapin emerged during an era when a popular song could take several minutes to introduce characters\, establish a place\, let a story wander\, and occasionally end without tying everything into a neat bow. \nThat’s the thread DiMenna follows. \nThe arrangements and vocals matter\, but so does sitting in a theater and listening to these songs as stories again. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) \nAddress\n300 Main St.\nOld Saybrook\, CT 06475 \nAdmission\n$40 \nPerformance\nTom DiMenna’s Story Songs of the 70’s – Summer Edition \nFeatured Songwriters\nGordon Lightfoot\nCat Stevens\nHarry Chapin \nFeatured Summer Songs\n“Carefree Highway”\n“Peace Train”\n“30\,000 Pounds of Bananas” \nImportant Notes\nThe repertoire for Story Songs of the 70’s changes seasonally\, so the complete setlist may vary. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/story-songs-of-the-70s-at-the-kate/
LOCATION:The Kate\, 100 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT\, 06475\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Kate
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SUMMARY:Home Free at Sun Patio
DESCRIPTION:Home Free at Sun Patio brings the award-winning country a cappella group to Mohegan Sun on Saturday\, August 15\, for an outdoor concert built entirely around the human voice. The five-man group takes the stage at 8 p.m.\, mixing country standards\, pop songs\, original music\, vocal percussion\, and the close harmonies that have helped turn Home Free from an a cappella competition winner into an international touring act. \nNo guitars. No drums. No backing band. What sounds like a full rhythm section is created vocally\, with bass notes dropping underneath layered harmonies and beatboxing supplying the percussion. Home Free applies that formula to everything from Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” to modern country and pop\, then breaks up the music with the easygoing humor that has become a regular part of its concerts. (Mohegan Sun) \nUnlike Mohegan Sun’s free Friday-night Party on the Sun Patio shows\, Home Free is part of the separately ticketed Sun Patio Concert Series. The Saturday series is open to all ages\, general admission\, standing room only\, and held outdoors rain or shine. Food trucks\, pizza\, popcorn\, and beverages will be available throughout the evening. \nAbout Home Free\nHome Free has been around considerably longer than many people first encountering the group on television may realize. \nThe group formed in Minnesota in 2000 and spent years performing before its breakthrough came in 2013\, when Home Free won the fourth season of NBC’s The Sing-Off. The victory led to a recording contract and the 2014 album Crazy Life\, which reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s country chart. \nThat was the beginning rather than the peak. \nHome Free has since released six Top 3 albums in the United States. Its 2022 album So Long Dixie reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Country Albums chart\, followed by As Seen on TV in 2023 and Crazy(er) Life in 2024. (Home Free Music) \nThe group has also developed an enormous online audience. Home Free reports more than 830 million YouTube views\, more than 1.8 million YouTube subscribers\, 20 Top 10 hits\, and more than 720\,000 album equivalents worldwide. Touring has taken the group well beyond the United States to international audiences. \nHome Free official website \nCountry Music Without the Instruments\nCalling Home Free an a cappella group is accurate\, but it doesn’t entirely describe what happens onstage. \nThe arrangements are built to recreate much of the weight and movement of a conventional country band. Vocal percussion supplies the beat\, while an unusually deep bass voice fills the space normally occupied by a bass guitar. The remaining voices can then stack harmonies or move forward for individual leads. \nCountry remains the foundation\, but the repertoire stretches into pop and classic material. Home Free has recorded vocal interpretations of songs associated with artists including Johnny Cash\, Blake Shelton\, Keith Urban\, John Mayer\, and the Oak Ridge Boys. \nOne of the group’s signature performances is its version of Cash’s “Ring of Fire\,” a song Mohegan Sun specifically highlights ahead of the August concert. (Mohegan Sun Newsroom) \nMore Than a Vocal Showcase\nHome Free doesn’t present its concerts as formal demonstrations of vocal technique. \nHumor is a significant part of the show\, with the group’s personalities and onstage banter filling the spaces between songs. That combination has helped Home Free reach audiences beyond traditional a cappella fans. \nThe result sits somewhere between a country concert\, vocal showcase\, and comedy-laced variety show. The harmonies may be meticulously arranged\, but the atmosphere is intentionally loose. \nAn Outdoor Concert at the Sun Patio\nThe Sun Patio is located just outside Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth\, between the Indian Summer and Riverview parking garages. \nMohegan Sun recently updated the outdoor space with a larger stage and new sound system. The grassy venue also includes the adjacent Sun Patio Bar. \nHome Free is appearing as part of the Sun Patio Concert Series\, which is separate from the free Party on the Sun Patio tribute-band series held on Fridays. \nFor these Saturday ticketed concerts\, the setup is straightforward: general admission and standing room only. Guests cannot bring chairs into the venue. \nFood & Drinks\nSeveral food trucks are scheduled for the Home Free concert: \nReel Catch\nHungry Lion\nJayy’s\nFried Dough Nation \nMohegan Sun’s Reel Catch specializes in New England seafood\, including fish and chips\, hot and cold lobster rolls\, lobster grilled cheese\, lobster bisque\, and clam chowder. \nPizza from The Crafty Slice and freshly popped popcorn will also be available. \nThe Sun Patio Bar serves cocktails\, mocktails\, and other beverages\, but guests must be 21 or older with valid identification to enter the bar area. The concert itself is open to all ages. \nWhat to Bring — and What to Leave Home\nThis is a standing-room-only concert\, and chairs aren’t permitted\, so comfortable shoes are a particularly good idea. \nCoolers and outside food and beverages are also prohibited. \nUnlike some outdoor concert series where bad weather means waiting for a cancellation notice\, the Sun Patio Concert Series is advertised as rain or shine. \nParking\nThe easiest parking options for the Sun Patio are the Indian Summer Garage and Riverview Parking Garage. \nBoth put guests close to the outdoor venue\, which sits between the two garages just off the Casino of the Earth. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nSun Patio at Mohegan Sun \nAddress\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\nUncasville\, CT \nAdmission\nTicket required. General admission. \nAge Restrictions\nAll ages. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the Sun Patio Bar. \nSeating\nStanding room only. Chairs are not permitted. \nFood\nReel Catch\, Hungry Lion\, Jayy’s\, and Fried Dough Nation food trucks are scheduled\, along with pizza from The Crafty Slice and popcorn. \nParking\nIndian Summer Garage and Riverview Parking Garage are the most convenient options. \nWeather\nRain or shine. \nImportant Notes\nNo chairs\, coolers\, or outside food and beverages are permitted. Fire pits aren’t available for purchase for Sun Patio Concert Series performances. Food trucks and event details are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n 
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LOCATION:Sun Patio at the Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Amber Rose and The Renegades at the Rathskeller
DESCRIPTION:Amber Rose and The Renegades at the Rathskeller brings a wide-ranging night of classic and modern rock to Charlestown on Saturday\, August 15. The Rhode Island-area band takes the outdoor stage from 8 to 11 p.m.\, with a setlist that can move from Janis Joplin and Led Zeppelin to Heart\, Jefferson Airplane and Adele. \nThis isn’t a single-artist tribute. Amber Rose and The Renegades are a five-piece cover band built around lead singer Amber Rose\, backed by musicians with years of experience in the regional music scene. The group casts a wide net across several decades\, with powerhouse female vocals and guitar-driven rock providing the common thread. (Amber Rose and the Renegades) \nThe Charlestown Rathskeller’s wooded grounds give the show a natural summer setting. Come early for dinner and drinks\, spend some time around the fire pits or lawn games\, then stay for three hours of music outside. Advance tickets are $10 plus fees\, with admission rising to $15 at the door. \nAbout Amber Rose and The Renegades\nAmber Rose and The Renegades have become familiar faces on the Rhode Island and southeastern New England live music circuit\, playing festivals\, community concert series\, clubs and waterfront venues. Their 2026 schedule has included the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series and Charlestown Seafood Festival\, along with appearances around Rhode Island and Connecticut. (Central Riche Chamber) \nAt the center is Amber Rose\, whose powerful lead vocals allow the band to tackle songs associated with some particularly demanding singers. Rather than staying within one era\, the group’s repertoire moves across classic rock and more contemporary material. \nThat means a set can reach back to the late ’60s and ’70s for Janis Joplin\, Led Zeppelin and Jefferson Airplane\, move through the arena-rock power of Heart\, then jump forward to songs by Adele. \nAmber Rose and The Renegades official website \nMeet the Band\nThe five-piece lineup combines musicians with experience in several established regional bands. \nAmber Rose handles lead vocals and serves as the group’s frontwoman. \nGuitarist Bob Hughes previously performed with Rhode Island bands Eyewitness and Zink Alloy. His role with The Renegades ranges from melodic guitar parts to the heavier solos needed for the band’s classic-rock material. \nRay D’Amico is behind the drums and also manages the band’s bookings. D’Amico previously played with Steve Smith and currently performs with Steve Smith and the Nakeds\, a longtime fixture of the Rhode Island music scene. \nKeyboardist Keith Denton plays piano\, organ and synthesizer and previously performed with Archives and Zink Alloy\, along with appearances with What Matters? \nBassist Joe Ortoleva completes the rhythm section and brings experience from groups including Kharisma\, Keturah’s Dream and Rough and Ready. \nWhat You’ll Hear\nThe band’s song selection is designed more like a rock playlist than a tightly defined tribute show. \nThat opens the door to music spanning several generations. The common denominator is a set built for a live crowd\, with prominent vocals\, guitar solos and recognizable songs that give people a reason to get out of their seats. \nAmber Rose’s voice also gives the group room to explore some of rock’s most distinctive female-fronted material. Songs associated with Janis Joplin\, Grace Slick and Heart require considerably different vocal approaches\, while newer material expands the show beyond a straightforward classic-rock night. \nDinner and Music at the Rathskeller\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller sits among the trees on Old Coach Road\, away from the busier commercial stretches of South County. \nGuests can arrive before the show for dinner and drinks\, then head outside for the concert. The grounds include outdoor seating\, fire pits and lawn games\, making the evening feel closer to a backyard summer concert than a conventional indoor club show. \nThe band performs from 8 to 11 p.m. \nTickets\nAdvance tickets are $10 plus Eventbrite fees. \nAdmission at the door is $15\, subject to availability. \nThe event has a no-refund policy. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller \nAddress\n489A Old Coach Road\nCharlestown\, RI 02813 \nAdmission\n$10 advance plus ticketing fees\n$15 at the door \nEntertainment\nAmber Rose and The Renegades \nFood & Drinks\nAvailable for purchase at the Rathskeller. \nSetting\nOutdoor live music on the Rathskeller’s wooded grounds. \nRefund Policy\nNo refunds. \nImportant Notes\nGuests planning to have dinner or drinks before the concert should arrive before the 8 p.m. performance. Door tickets are subject to availability. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rathskeller
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SUMMARY:Jim Belushi featuring Jami Belushi and the James Montgomery Band at Paddy's
DESCRIPTION:Jim Belushi featuring Jami Belushi and the James Montgomery Band at Paddy’s brings a sprawling blues and rock lineup to Misquamicut on Saturday\, August 15\, for a three-hour beachfront show led by an entertainer whose connection to the blues runs much deeper than his film and television career. Belushi will be joined by his daughter\, Nashville singer-songwriter Jami Belushi\, veteran bluesman James Montgomery\, and musicians with ties to Aerosmith\, the J. Geils Band\, and the original Blues Brothers. \nMost people know Jim Belushi from Saturday Night Live\, According to Jim\, and a film career stretching from About Last Night and K-9 to The Principal. But music has run alongside acting for decades. Belushi has fronted his own rhythm-and-blues band\, The Sacred Hearts\, and eventually joined Dan Aykroyd in carrying the Blues Brothers tradition forward after the death of his older brother John. Jim and Aykroyd have performed together for more than two decades\, including opening for the Rolling Stones at Chicago’s Soldier Field. (Jim Belushi) \nAt Paddy’s\, that history meets another generation. Jami Belushi has begun building her own career as a singer-songwriter\, making her major live debut before roughly 25\,000 people at Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout in 2025. Her father joined her onstage that day\, followed by Aykroyd for a Blues Brothers performance. On August 15\, father and daughter share a stage again\, this time with the Atlantic Ocean just beyond the beach bar. (People.com) \nJim Belushi and the Blues\nJim Belushi’s musical career wasn’t simply an extension of playing a musician on television. \nHe spent years performing as frontman of The Sacred Hearts\, a rhythm-and-blues band associated with the House of Blues venues. With Belushi singing and playing harmonica\, the group performed dozens of dates a year at clubs\, casinos\, private events\, and festivals. (Jim Belushi) \nHis connection to the Blues Brothers came naturally\, although not immediately. The original duo of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd turned their love of blues and soul into something far larger than an SNL sketch\, recording albums\, touring\, and eventually making the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers. \nYears after John’s death in 1982\, Aykroyd encouraged Jim to become part of the Blues Brothers performances. Jim initially resisted stepping into territory so closely associated with his brother\, but ultimately embraced it. He has now performed with Aykroyd as a Blues Brother for more than 25 years. (People.com) \nTheir performances have included some enormous stages. Belushi and Aykroyd opened for the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field in 2005 and performed at Toronto’s massive SARS benefit concert\, which drew hundreds of thousands of people. \nSo when Belushi steps onto the stage at Paddy’s\, he’s not an actor making a novelty appearance with a blues band. He’s been playing this music for decades. \nJami Belushi\nJami Belushi is taking a different path into the family business. \nThe singer-songwriter has been developing a country-oriented career in Nashville and released her debut single\, “Sweetheart\,” in 2025. That summer she made her large-scale concert debut at Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout country music festival. (People.com) \nHer father joined her during the performance\, but there was another surprise waiting backstage: Dan Aykroyd. Together they performed the Blues Brothers staple “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love\,” connecting Jami’s first major concert with a musical tradition stretching back to her uncle John’s performances nearly half a century earlier. \nThe Paddy’s appearance puts Jami alongside her father again\, but as a billed performer rather than a surprise guest. \nJames Montgomery and an All-Star Band\nVeteran blues singer and harmonica player James Montgomery anchors the band for the Misquamicut performance. \nMontgomery has spent decades in the New England blues scene\, both leading his own band and performing with prominent rock and blues musicians. For this show\, the lineup extends well beyond Montgomery’s regular group. \nScheduled performers include Neil Vitullo\, a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame guitarist; David Hull\, whose career includes the Joe Perry Project; drummer Marty Richards\, who has performed with members of the J. Geils Band; guitarist George McCann; Todd Farland; and Sarah Hale Folger of Me and the Boys. \nBoston Celtics Chairman Wyc Grousbeck is also billed as a special guest. \nWith that many musicians sharing the stage\, the evening is set up more like an all-star blues revue than a conventional concert with one singer and a backing band. \nBlues on Misquamicut Beach\nThe setting should make this one particularly unusual. \nPaddy’s Beach Restaurant and Beach Bar sits directly on Misquamicut Beach\, putting the performance along the Atlantic shoreline rather than inside a traditional theater or club. \nThe music begins at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to run until 11 p.m. \nGiven the combination of Belushi\, Montgomery\, Jami Belushi\, and a large group of veteran musicians\, audiences should expect a collaborative show where the lineup can shift as different performers step forward. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. \nLocation\nPaddy’s Beach Restaurant and Beach Bar \nAddress\n159 Atlantic Avenue\nWesterly\, RI 02891 \nFeatured Performers\nJim Belushi\nJami Belushi\nJames Montgomery Band\nNeil Vitullo\nTodd Farland\nDavid Hull\nGeorge McCann\nMarty Richards\nSarah Hale Folger\nSpecial guest Wyc Grousbeck \nSetting\nLive beachfront performance at Misquamicut Beach. \nRefund Policy\nNo refunds. \nImportant Notes\nThe performance features a large collaborative lineup of blues and rock musicians. Individual appearances and lineup details are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Paddy’s Beach Club\, 159 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub
DESCRIPTION:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub turns the small Bank Street music room into a dance floor on Saturday\, August 15\, with an opening DJ set followed by two hours of live electronic music. DJ W.O.W. starts the night from 8 to 9 p.m.\, before New London-area band Multiplier takes over from 9 to 11 p.m. \nMultiplier isn’t a conventional rock band with a few electronic elements added around the edges. The group builds its sound from house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop\, creating music intended for dancing while musicians perform it live. Their shows also lean heavily into the visual side\, using lasers\, video projections and other multimedia to turn the room into part of the performance. \nThat approach should be particularly interesting inside The Oasis Pub. Oasis is one of downtown New London’s small independent music rooms\, where the stage sits only a few feet from the audience. The venue regularly books emerging bands\, underground electronic acts and DJs rather than operating like a traditional concert hall. \nAbout Multiplier\nMultiplier comes out of the southeastern Connecticut music scene\, with its members playing together in different forms for more than a decade before formalizing the project. \nThe easiest way to understand them may be to start with the groove. \nHouse and EDM provide some of the foundation\, but Multiplier pulls in dub\, hip-hop\, trip-hop\, breakbeat and funk rather than staying inside one electronic genre. A June 2026 profile described their music as unmistakably club-oriented but with a psychedelic edge and unexpected changes working their way through the groove. (Post Road Review) \nThey’re also a live electronic band\, an important distinction from watching a producer perform a DJ set. \nThat combination has made Multiplier a good fit for everything from clubs and theaters to outdoor festivals and unconventional parties. The group describes the shows as multimedia experiences incorporating lasers\, video screens and digital artists alongside the music. \nThey’ve been particularly active around New London this summer. Multiplier hosted its fifth annual Summer Party at Hygienic Art Park in June and played the Connecticut College Arboretum’s new Summer Concert Series in July. \nNow they’re squeezing all of that into Oasis. \nDJ W.O.W. Opens the Night\nDJ W.O.W. starts the evening with a one-hour set from 8 to 9 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W. has previously appeared on downtown bills\, including sets associated with The Social\, and has already shared a bill with Multiplier this year. The two acts performed together at The Social in March\, where Multiplier was similarly presented as a dance-focused mix of house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop. \nThat makes Saturday’s pairing at Oasis less random than it might appear. W.O.W. gets the room moving first. Then the live band takes over. \nInside The Oasis Pub\nOasis has been part of New London’s alternative music culture for years. \nIt’s a small\, 21-and-over craft beer bar and live music room at 16 Bank Street\, with the bar running along much of the space and the stage tucked into the back. On show nights\, that leaves an open area in front of the stage for the crowd. \nThere are no giant video walls separating the performers from the audience. No distant seats. \nFor a band that actively wants people dancing\, that intimacy works. \nOasis also puts unusual emphasis on its beer selection\, currently advertising 20 drafts and more than 60 cans\, alongside wine\, canned cocktails\, cider\, nonalcoholic options and other drinks. \nSaturday hours run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.\, so the bar remains open after Multiplier’s scheduled set ends. \nTwo Different Kinds of Electronic Performance\nThere’s a nice progression built into the schedule. \nFrom 8 to 9 p.m.\, DJ W.O.W. controls the room from the decks. \nAt 9 p.m.\, Multiplier changes the equation. Electronic music becomes a live-band performance\, with musicians creating the rhythms\, textures and improvisations in real time while the visual production fills the room. \nBy 11\, Oasis may feel considerably smaller than it did when the doors opened. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00–11:00 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W.: 8:00–9:00 p.m. \nMultiplier: 9:00–11:00 p.m. \nLocation: The Oasis Pub \nAddress: 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320 \nAge Restriction: 21+ \nMusic: House\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop \nVenue: Intimate downtown craft beer bar and live music room \nSaturday Venue Hours: 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
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LOCATION:Oasis Pub\, 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oasis Pub
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