Darien Summer Nights 2019
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Exit Ramp Band Outdoor Concert in Darien Summer Nights Series

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Exit Ramp Band performs Friday, Sept. 6 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Formed in 2017 for special event performances, Exit Ramp Band features some of the best musicians in the area who’ve played individually and together for decades and in multiple bands: Frank Barrese (guitar), Luis Cotto (vocals), Paula Gallo (vocals), John Lamb (keyboard), Richard Colligan, who grew up in Darien playing “Battle of the Bands at the Barn” (percussion). They have a playlist of contemporary rock and neo-soul, clean and powerfully delivered, including: Maroon5, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, Billy Joel, Kings of Leon among others you know well and dance to.

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Wingmen Performs at Grove Street Plaza in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Wingmen performs Friday, Aug. 30 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Wingmen is a Darien hometown band — Robert McMullan, Tom Travaglini, Charlie Howe, John Markham, Ray Bartone and Larry LeHan. They are six Darien dads holding on tightly to their day jobs but who occasionally rock the place at local bars and private parties in town. Their 60s-80s rock and pop tunes mixed with an improvisational style are sure to entertain and get you moving.

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Wingmen Play This Friday at Darien Summer Nights Concert

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This Friday Aug. 30, start the holiday weekend at Darien Summer Nights: We welcome back to Grove Street Plaza a local favorite, Wingmen. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

The Wingmen are one of Darien’s hometown bands — Robert McMullan, Tom Travaglini, Charlie Howe, John Markham, Ray Bartone and Larry LeHan. They are six Darien dads holding on tightly to their day jobs but who occasionally rock the place at local bars and private parties in town. Their 60s-80s rock and pop tunes mixed with an improvisational style are sure to entertain and get you moving.

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Busker Band

Busker Performs in Darien Summer Nights Concert Series

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Busker performs Friday, Aug. 23 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Busker’s origin dates back to the mid ’90s when Paul Dubanowitz, Kevin Bannerton and Paul Kezmarsky were part of The Blue Route. During those years, they shared the stage with such artists as Mike Peters (The Alarm), Simon Townshend, Cold Water Flat and G.E Smith (Saturday Night Live). They returned to stage after a short hiatus and renamed, Busker and adding new members Kevin McGuire and Chris Telep to the band.

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Busker Performs Downtown Friday Night in Latest Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Busker performs Friday, Aug. 23 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Busker’s origin dates back to the mid ’90s when Paul Dubanowitz, Kevin Bannerton and Paul Kezmarsky were part of The Blue Route. During those years, they shared the stage with such artists as Mike Peters (The Alarm), Simon Townshend, Cold Water Flat and G.E Smith (Saturday Night Live). They returned to stage after a short hiatus and renamed, Busker and adding new members Kevin McGuire and Chris Telep to the band.

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Sugar Bear Performs at Grove Street Plaza in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Sugar Bear performs Friday, Aug. 16 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Sugar Bear is a seven-piece band that performs unique renditions of classic Rhythm & Blues, Classic Rock, Soul, Reggae, Country and contemporary songs. Lead singer Henry Jones of “The David Henry Project” established this band in 2015 with an A-list of great musicians and singers.

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Sugar Bear Returns to Darien Summer Nights Concert Series This Friday, Aug 16

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This Friday, Darien Summer Nights welcomes back, for its third year, Henry Jones and his band, Sugar Bear on Friday, Aug. 16

The free, outdoor concert at Grove Street Plaza runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

— an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Henry, who was formerly lead singer of “The David Henry Project”, started his own band in 2015. Sugar Bear is a seven-piece band that performs unique renditions of classic Rhythm & Blues, Classic Rock, Soul, Reggae, Country and contemporary songs. They have wowed the audiences each year with incredible performances and have quickly become a fan favorite. Darien Summer Nights is thrilled to have Sugar Bear back to Grove Street Plaza for what is sure to be a great concert.

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CC: Legend Band Performs Outdoors in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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CC: Legend will perform a free outdoor concert at Grove Street Plaza in downtown Darien from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. CC: Legend is a tribute to the music of reggae pioneer Bob Marley. Named after his seminal greatest hits album, the band delivers an authentic recreation of all your favorite uplifting and infectious songs by Marley and his Wailers, as well as tunes by other artists he has inspired. A group of talented musicians and friends from New York, the Carbon Copy band performs an ever-evolving series of tributes to the greatest acts in popular music. Due to popular demand — and their own passion for Marley’s irresistible, smooth grooves and inspirational “One Love” message — they keep returning as CC: Legend every summer.

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Mods and Rockers Harry Bergen

Harry Bergen with Mods and Rockers Band Performs in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Harry Bergen with Mods and Rockers will perform a free outdoor concert at Grove Street Plaza in downtown Darien from 6 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. The band is dedicated to the music of the 60’s such as Van Morrison, the Doors, the Stones and, of course, the Beatles. The band promises to delight audiences of all ages and especially, children of the sixties! — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

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Harry Bergin With the Mods and Rockers Perform Darien Summer Nights Concert Friday

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This Friday August 2, Darien Summer Nights welcomes back Harry Bergen’s Mods & Rockers on Friday, Aug. 2. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Harry and his band have been playing the best of the 60s music to adoring fans at Grove Street Plaza for years. This summer, Harry will be joined with band members from The Sun Kings, a local Beatles tribute band. Together they are sure to rock the plaza with your favorites from the 60’s including the Beatle’s greatest hits.

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Ratso and Friends The Mars Project

Ratso and Friends: The Mars Project Performs in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Ratso and Friends or The Mars Project will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. The Mars Project consists of Mike Marble hammerin’ those drums, bassist Angel Rissoff beltin’ out the blues and guitarman John “Ratso” Gerardi strummin’ and singing. You don’t want to miss the out of this world sound of this awesome trio of seasoned professionals.

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Gunsmoke Performs in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Gunsmoke will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 at Grove Street Plaza as part of the Darien Summer Nights concert series. Gunsmoke has been entertaining audiences at fairs, festivals, clubs, and concerts, with true Country and Western Music for over 20 years. They have performed with musical legends such as, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Buck Owens, Carl Perkins, and countless other country legends. They have performed for two sitting Presidents of the United States, and been voted six years in a row, Band of The Year by The New York Metropolitan Country Music Association, This Premier Country Band always brings a refreshing entertaining show for all ages to enjoy.

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Darien’s Homegrown Gunsmoke Band Playing Friday Night, July 19 in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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This Friday July 19, the town of Darien is in for a very special treat. A homegrown band, Gunsmoke, is set to hit Grove Street Plaza at 6 p.m. for the latest concert in the Darien Summer Nights concert series. — an announcement from the Darien Summer Nights organizers

Gunsmoke has been playing for many different audiences for over 25 years, including two sitting Ppresidents 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.

Bob Button Band

Big Band Music From the Bob Button Band in Darien Summer Nights Concert

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Darien Summer Nights is excited to welcome The Bob Button Band this Friday, July 12 for an encore performance at Grove Street Plaza. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Last summer, the Bob Button Band performed for the first time at Darien Summer Nights to rave reviews. Please join us as we welcome them back. For more than 40 years, The Bob Button Big Band has entertained audiences in the New York Metropolitan area with music from the Big Band Era. A special thank you to the Darien Board of Realtors, who are sponsoring this evening’s concert.

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Kind Bud Featured at Darien Summer Nights Concert

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This Friday, July 5, the Darien Summer Nights concert series has Kind Bud returning to Grove Street Plaza for a concert that is certain to add to your holiday weekend fun. — an announcement from Darien Summer Nights

Bud’s acoustic renditions of original music and songs made popular by The Grateful Dead, The Beatles and Bob Dylan have become a favorite for many. Bud travels the region performing at concert venues along the East coast and we are thrilled to have him back in Darien. This season we are thrilled to welcome Flour Water Salt Bread to the evening’s offerings. They will be selling their unbelievable artesian pizza by the slice during the concerts!