Outdoor Summer Concert Series

 These concerts are held on the Library front lawn. Please bring your own chair or blanket. You may also bring your own refreshments. Bathrooms will be available for program attendees.  Masks and socially distancing required. Limited to 75 attendees. if you have any questions, please call the library at 860.489.6684.  
 
The Elderly Brothers
Thursday, July 8th at 6:30
Registration begins June 15th
Long-time popular solo artists, T-Bone Stankus and Brian Gillie have teamed up as the Elderly Brothers, serving up mint-condition “oldies” rock ‘n’ roll with pitch-perfect harmonies and soulful improvisations as fresh as the originals.  No sleepwalk down memory lane with these guys.  Their radiant renditions and audience interaction are unsurpassed.  Enjoy the solid groove and the upbeat, move-it-or-lose-it, ‘50s and ‘60s bandstand repertoire that has made each of them such talented, innovative and celebrated performers.  sh BOOM!
 
Ragtime Jack
Thursday, July 15th at 6:30
Registration begins July 1st
Join us for an evening of Ragtime music that entranced the country between 1890 and 1920! 'Ragtime' Jack Radcliffe has been performing for more than 45 years. He is a master of traditional country blues and stride piano, and a powerful singer/songwriter, as well. He also accompanies himself on the guitar and harmonicas and has lately added the fiddle to his arsenal of musical weapons. This is a must-see musical event for all ages!
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From Jazz to Soul
Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30
Registration begins July 1st
This musical presentation presents a collection of jazz and/or soul standards from the 1930s through the 1960s, paying tribute to song stylists from Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. Founder and performer Rhonda Denét presents her unique interpretations of these classic songs

The Murthas and The Milners– Maritime Music
Thursday, July 29th at 6:30
Registration begins August 1st
The Murthas and The Milners will present a maritime music program from the Great Age of Sail:  the mid-19th century to the turn of the 20th century.  They will share sea chanteys, sailors' works songs from the British and American tall ships to the fishing vessels in the Caribbean, immigration songs, love and humorous songs, and ballads.  They will share the historical background of each song and invite the audience to sing along on the many choruses and refrains.  Please help us carry on this tradition!
 
Keltic Kick
Thursday, August 5th at 6:30
Registration begins July 15th
Join this dynamic group as they perform toe-tapping Irish music. It’s sure to get you on your feet and celebrating all things Irish.  
 
The Sound of the Oldies
Thursday, August 12th at 6:30
Registration begins August 1st
Join this duo for an evening of oldies classics. It will be a musical trip down memory lane, featuring the music of The Beatles, Van Morrison, CCR, The Eagles and more.

Register for a concert!