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Music and those who create it or present it in and around Darien
The duo “A Night Out,” featuring Art Kadish and Vito Pepe, will performing this Saturday evening, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Hibachi Sushi Ya restaurant, 111 Old Kings Hwy. North.
Fresh from his North American tour with Boz Scaggs, Jeff LeBlanc performs on the Levitt Pavilion’s stage from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday night, July 26. LeBlanc earned a history degree and imagined his destiny would likely be as a middle-school teacher. However, LeBlanc’s discovery of songwriting led him down a different path. ____________
— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion
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Since releasing his first EP, he has epitomized success as an independent artist – netting three top twenty albums on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, scoring dozens of television placements, achieving both satellite and commercial radio play, selling-out headline shows and touring the country with a wide range of artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Tori Kelly, Chris Stapleton, Colbie Caillat, Daughtry, Chris Isaak and more. And you might have just seen him open for the Bacon Brothers at Ridgefield Playhouse!
The lawn and concession area are open to the public one hour before show-time.
“Low Cut Connie” performs Friday night from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, July 27 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. You can catch them right before they head to the Newport Folk Festival.
Since Low Cut Connie’s debut record Get Out the Lotion (NPR’s Fresh Air Top 10 albums of 2011), they’ve firmly established their reputation as one of the most exciting live shows in the U.S., with Greg Kot (Sound Opinions / Chicago Tribune) exclaiming they are “the essence of what rock n roll should be” and the New York Times stating “The group’s live show is a strange phenomenon.”
Adam Weiner’s $100 junker piano, named Shondra, is the backbone of their boogie strain of rock n roll. Recently adding longtime Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings member Saundra Williams, the result is what Rolling Stone describes as “a mix of Seventies Stones (but dirtier), the New York Dolls (but tighter) and Jerry Lee Lewis (but Westerberg-ier)…with an extra sense of bare-knuckled grit and sonic thwump.”
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— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion
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On their 5th studio album Dirty Pictures (Part 2), released via Contender Records, the band urges all current and former youths: Feel your feelings. Feel sadness, feel love, feel wildness.
Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of Styx, will perform in a concert starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday in downtown Stamford, in the latest Wednesday Nite Live concert. The concert has been moved indoors to the Palace Theatre at 61 Atlantic St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and no outside food or drinks will be permitted. Also on the stage Wednesday will be Tom “The Suit” Forst. DeYoung wrote and recorded some of the greatest rock classics ever; including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Best of Times,” and “Mr. Roboto.”
His signing talents have made his voice one of the most recognizable in the world.
Gunsmoke, a homegrown band in Darien, will perform an outdoors at Grove Street Plaza, starting at 6 p.m., Friday, July 27, in the latest Darien Summer Nights concert. – an announcement from Darien Summer Nights
The band has been playing for many different audiences for over 25 years, including for two sitting Presidents of the United States and the world famous Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, following the Grand Ole Opry. With six recorded albums under their belt, Gunsmoke was inducted into the Connecticut Country Music Hall of Fame, and was elected band of the year six years in a row by the New York Metro Country Music Association.
The band was founded on family values as it was created by Nick DeMaio Jr. and his younger brother Jeff. With great fondness, we remember the many years they were joined by their father, Nick Sr. The band continues to welcome the younger family members into the band with Christina Mae and Nick DeMaio III joining the tradition.
Lard Dog and the Band of Shy perform the Melissa & Doug series of free, Wednesday children’s concerts at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Westport. The Wednesday, July 25 concert runs from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Lard Dog and his six-piece band invite you into their unique audio/visual world complete with catchy songs, interactive props, multi-media graphics, and a pretzel toss!
The Parents’ Choice Award winners have burst onto the family entertainment scene converting countless families to be fans of their quirky universe and highly infectious tunes. — an announcement from Levitt Pavilion
The message of their show is all about living your best life — or as they encourage their followers to “slurp the noodle of life!” and people are all for it. “This show is a full-on sensory experience!
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play performs outdoors at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport starting at 7 p.m., Sunday. Led by multi-instrumentalist Brubeck from one of the great American musical families, this engaging trio features super-versatile guitarist and vocalist Joel Brown, and Peter Madcat Ruth, one of the world’s greatest harmonica players. They have rocked audiences from the Kennedy Center to the Monterey Jazz Festival, bringing a rare level of joy, virtuosity and American spirit to the blues, jazz, folk and acoustic funk music they perform. “Triple Play was rollicking good fun – led by bassist, trombonist and pianist Chris Brubeck, the trio stole the show with its flair and virtuosity.” — Mark Swed, L.A. Times
“It all fits together because of the talent and taste of the musicians, who groove no matter what they’re doing—and it’s tremendous fun, to boot” –All About Jazz
The concert is expected to continue until 8:30 p.m.
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— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion
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The lawn and concession area are open to the public one hour before show-time. The Levitt is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.
Lost In The Flood, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, will perform starting at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 21 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. The outdoor concert is free. The band regularly sold out the roof at Bobby Q’s in Westport and now they are BACK! Don’t miss them! Lost in the Flood is…
Goza will perform music and dance rhythms from Latin America, Brazil and Spain starting at 8 p.m., Friday night, July 20 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. The outdoor concert is free. Goza (Spanish for “Joy”) performs engaging and sultry Latin music in an ensemble comprised of Connecticut musicians on guitar, violin, horns, Latin percussion and beautiful, romantic vocals.
The band plays samba, salsa, bachata, rumba, cha-cha, cumbia, flamenco, tango, and bolero. Their covers include many Latin standards plus music of Jobim, Tito Puente, Gipsy Kings, Buena Vista, Selena, Beatles, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Guns & Roses and many originals.
The Gin Blossoms will perform Thursday night, July 19 in Columbus Park in Downtown Stamford in the latest Alive@Five concert.
Two bands will perform on the same stage that night: Tonic and Vertical Horizon. The event costs $20 and starts at 5 p.m.
The Gin Blossoms have undoubtedly left their mark on the Rock music map. The Grammy nominated band’s fusion of Melodic Rock, Pop, Folk and Country elements has helped pave the way for the modern Rock of today. — An announcement from the Stamford Downtown Special Services District
“Until I Fall Away,” “Found Out About You,” “Hey Jealousy” and “Allison Road” are just a few of their hit tracks and fans can look forward to a new record release this summer! Gin Blossoms website
Tonic
With six top 10 singles, over 4 million records sold, multiple Grammy nominations, platinum albums, hit songs around the world including, “If You Could Only See,” it is safe to say that Tonic is a musical powerhouse.
Darien Summer Nights continues this Friday, July 20 with Jeff Mucciolo and his band CC: Legend, after an incredible debut performance last summer to rave reviews. Jeff graduated from Darien High School in 1983 and is thrilled to have his band back for an encore concert. CC: Legend is a band devoted to the music of reggae pioneer, Bob Marley.
The band delivers an authentic rendition of all your favorite uplifting and infectious songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Jeff is joined by a talented group of New York musicians and they look forward to playing the smooth summer sound of Bob
Marley.
The Wailers, the legendary reggae band formed by the late Bob Marley, will perform at the fourth annual Raveis Ride + Walk, Sunday, Sept. 30 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. The proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, which funds the most promising scientists
conducting cutting-edge research to find a cure for cancer. — an announcement from the William Raveis Charitable Fund
The Ride + Walk includes a 5K walk, a 12-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile bike ride, and a children’s 100-yard dash. The Wailers’ special, 90-minute musical performance will begin at approximately 11 a.m. when riders and walkers have finished.
The band Barnstorm is back in the Darien Summer Nights concert series at Grove Street Plaza on Friday, July 13 bringing their one of a kind take on the classics. Barnstorm got its start practicing and recording in a horse barn in South Salem, NY. They possess a unique blend of styles including acoustic and electric bluegrass, folk, country, pop and rock. The band’s dynamic sound has amassed them a large following in both Westchester and Fairfield counties. The band members include lead singer Anne-Marie Nordgren Stewart, Birks Erskine on lead guitar and vocals, Mickey Mallardi strumming on both the rhythm guitar and lead guitar, Brian Coralian on the drums, Paul Seymour on the bass, and John Stuart with some Latin percussion.
Gavin DeGraw performs Thursday as part of Stamford’s Alive@Five concert series at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford. On the same outdoor stage will be Sir Cadian Rythm, an alternative pop band. The show starts at 5 p.m., and arriving early is much, much better than late. Multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Gavin DeGraw, first broke through with the 2003 release of his debut album, Chariot, which sold over 1 million copies, earned platinum certification, and yielded three hit singles: “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Follow Through,” and the title-track, “Chariot.”
— an announcement from the Stamford Downtown Special Services District
Over his 15 year career, Gavin has racked up several more hits including “Not Over You,” “Best I Ever Had” and “She Sets The City On Fire”
Gavin DeGraw’s website
Sir Cadian Rhythm
Based out of the concrete jungle that is NYC, Sir Cadian Rhythm is an alternative pop band known for their captivating live performance and infectious melodies. The band’s unique sonic blend, which teeters on the edge of pop and alternative rock, is the result of each member coming from different musical upbringings ranging from musical theater to horn-laden funk to psychedelic rock music.
Legendary songwriter Joe Jackson will perform tonight as part of the Wednesday Nite Live series at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford. His concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and tickets cost $20. Jackson’s performance will feature songs from across his entire catalogue, including hits from his earliest albums “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” and “Steppin’ Out” as well as songs from his most repcent album, 2015’s critically acclaimed Fast Forward. Joe Jackson’s website
See Full Wednesday Nite Live Lineup
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