The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Local clubs offering bands, jam sessions
The blues schedule is as up to date as possible, but it’s always a good idea to call the club to confirm, and check the starting time. The listed shows run from Friday, Sept. 14 until Thursday, Sept. 20.
Coming up
The Ridgefield Playhouse: Saturday, Robert Cray; Ridgefield. 203-4385795
Infinity Music Hall: Friday, Ana Popovic; Norfolk.
FTC Stage One: Thursday, Ana Popovic; Fairfield. 203-319-1404
Berlin Fair Pavilion Stage: Friday, Frank Breen (2:30-4 p.m.); Shiny Lapel Trio (5-9 p.m.); Saturday, Rich Badowski Blues Band (1-4 p.m.); Ryan Hart and the Blue Hearts (5-9 p.m.); Sunday Vitamin B-3 (1-3 p.m.); River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs (3-6 p.m.); Berlin.
Berlin Fair Blacktop Stage: Saturday, Jake Kulak and the Lowdown (6:30 -8:30 p.m.); Berlin.
Cheshire Fall Festival: Friday, Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez/opening Frank Critelli; Bartlem Park, Cheshire.
Infinity Music Hall: Friday, Gracie Day, Auburn Mode, and The Girls From Ruby Falls; Hartford.
The BIG-E: Friday, Shawn Taylor (7 p.m.) Connecticut Tent Residency; West Springfield, MA
Cambridge Brew House: Friday, Liviu Pop & Friends; Granby. 860-6532738
Mulligans: Friday, Lil’ Chris with Brandt Taylor; Torrington.
Bill’s Seafood: Sunday, Shawn Taylor (3:30 p.m.); Westbrook.
Sarah’s Wine Bar: Saturday, Shawn Taylor; Ridgefield.
Black-eyed Sally’s: Friday, Poor Nephews; Saturday, Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers; Hartford. 860-278 7427
Sunset Grille: Friday, Blue Steam; Norwalk.
Note Kitchen & Bar: Friday, Mental Health Band; Bethel.
Peaches On the Waterfront: Friday, Exit 43; Saturday, Fade to Blues; Norwalk.
The Acoustic Café: Sunday, Ada Pasternak with Brian Dolzani; Bridgeport. 203-335-3655
The Black Duck: Friday, Blues Patrol; Saturday, Sinergy; Westport.
Hunt Hill Farm Stage: Friday, Boogie Boys featuring Chris Vitarello; New Milford.
Wall Street Theater: Friday, James Mauri & more; Norwalk.
The Hungry Tiger: Saturday, George T Gregory Band; Manchester. 860649-1195
A Common Ground Community Arts Center: Saturday, The Red Hots Glamour & Filth” Release Party (6 p.m.) w/ Greg Gilroy / Blue Alien; Danbury.
Old Post Tavern: Saturday, Tony Ferrigno; Fairfield.
Two Roads Brewing Ok2berfest: Saturday, Balkun Brothers; Stratford.
The Buttonwood Tree: Saturday, Krista Baroni; Middletown.
Donahue’s: Sunday, Johnny and the East Coast Rockers (4:30 p.m.); Madison.
First Church Of Christ: Thursday, Johnny and the East Coast Rockers; Saybrook.
Two Wrasslin Cats: Sunday, Terri and Rob Duo (12 p.m.); East Haddam.
Best Video: Wednesday, Old Timey/Blues: Zu Zazz String Orkestra; Hamden.
West Haven Green: Wednesday, Kathy Thompson Band (7 p.m.); West Haven.
The Tuscany Grill Friday, The Steve Polezonis Trio Tuscany Grill; Middletown.
Simsbury Historical Society: Saturday, Liviu Pop & Friends (5:30 p.m.); Simsbury. 860-658-2500
March Farm’s: Friday, Eran Tray Danner (6 p.m. Hill Top Farm to Table Dinner); Bethlehem.
Brass Works Brewing Company: Sunday, Eran Tray Danner, Acoustic Solo, (1:30 p.m.); Waterbury.
Still Hill Brewery and Tap Room: Friday, Orb Mellon (5 p.m.); Rocky Hill, 860-436-6368
Chicago Sam’s: Friday, Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood; Cromwell.
Hanging Hills Brewery: Saturday, Orb Mellon (7 p.m.); Hartford. 860-2637033
Mona Lisa Restaurant: Saturday, Blues Alley; Wolcott.
The Stomping Ground: Friday, The Willie J Laws Band; Sunday, The Peter Parcek Band (1 p.m.); Putnam. 860-928-7900
Town Fair Tires: Sunday, Carl Ricci & 706 Union Ave. (10 am); Somers.
Shamrock Café: Sunday, Cobalt Express (2 p.m.); Suffield.
Hygienic Art Park: Saturday, Surf & Swing Party; New London.
Daddy Jack’s: Saturday, Rockin Johnny Burgin with Dave Robbins; New London.
The Steak Loft: Monday, Greg Piccolo; Wednesday, Dan Stevens; Mystic. (860)536-2661
Capitol Theater: Friday, Gary Clark Jr - Port Chester NY
Garcia’s at Capitol Theatre: Friday, Balkun Brothers / Gary Clark Jr. after party: Port Chester, NY
The Falcon Main Stage: Friday, Scott Sharrard; Sunday, Brunch w/ Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis (11 am); Thursday, Tom “The Suit” Forst; Marlboro, NY. (845) 236-7970
The Turning Point: Saturday, Adam Falcon Band; Piermont, NY
Theodores’: Friday, Dave Robbins & The Amplifires; Saturday, The Racky Thomas Band; Springfield. (413) 736-6000