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This Sunday, friends gathered for a “Musical Tribute to Kenny Melillo” at Café 9 in New Haven. He was a well known state musician and force in New Haven, who recently passed away. He was a founding member and manager of New Haven based bands: Made in the Shade, Full House, Elm City Blues Project … Continue reading
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Saturday was a Birthday Bash for Mike Law at Black-eyed Sally’s. Night Train was the band of the night but the added treat was Jake Kulak & the Lowdown. So let’s start with thee young guys who know how to keep an audience’s attention Mike welcomed everyone and introduced the opening act. … Continue reading
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It was another Thursday at J’s Crab Shack. This time the Liviu Popp Invitational feature Rich Badowski, Mark Nomad, and Peter King. The show starts at 7 pm, which means you can get home early on a work night. Liviu welcomed the crowd. Before that we had a chance for some good eats. I am … Continue reading
This Week’s Blues. The blues schedule is as up to date as possible, but it’s always a good idea to call the club to confirm, also you might want to check the starting time. Black-eyed Sally’s: Saturday, Night Train/Mike Law Birthday Show / The Jake Kulak Band; Hartford. (860) 278 7427 LaVita Gustosa: Saturday, Basically … Continue reading
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Saturday was the 16th Annual Black-eyed and Blues Fest. Held in Bushnell Park, it supplies a full day of entertainment. Six acts covering a variety of styles were set to play. Orb Mellon – Sugar Ray & the Bluetones – Brandon Santini – Balkun Brothers – Funky Dawgz Brass Band – Big Mean Sound Machine. … Continue reading
This Week’s Blues. The blues schedule is as up to date as possible, but it’s always a good idea to call the club to confirm, also you might want to check the starting time. Black-eyed Sally’s: Saturday, 16th Annual Black-eyed & Bluesfest; Hartford. (860) 278 7427 The Solstice Music Festival: Saturday, Popa Chubby / Dana … Continue reading
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Sunday night is the Strykers Jam hosted by Front Row Band. Strykers is a welcoming place. Comfortable bar stools and an attentive bartender (next time a photo of her). For the good weather, the patio is ready. The Band opened up and was joined by Ed Davis. Jess did a good version of Goin’ Down … Continue reading
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The Connecticut Blues Society held the finals of its Blues Challenge on Saturday at the Hannon-Hatch VFW in West Hartford. Six bands were vying for the opportunity to represent the state in Memphis at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. Now with six bands and a digital camera, the results are way too many pictures. … Continue reading
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Chris Tofield was at J’s Crab Shack for his second Thursday concert. Tofield has a lot of Connecticut friends and fans. It was a good crowd looking forward to classic Tofield entertainment. Joining Chris were Gregg Allen on bass and Liviu Pop on drums. Now first I enjoyed some excellent sea … Continue reading
This Week’s Blues. Strykers Café on the Berlin Turnpike is celebrating 20 years this weekend. Friday is a roarin’ Happy Hour. On Saturday, will be a band and BBQ. Then end the weekend with the Front Row Band led Jam. The blues schedule is as up to date as possible, but it’s always a good … Continue reading
