A Holiday Spectacular

Free Holiday Concert

The Name Droppers to Play New Haven Friday

New Haven will be alive with music Friday, October 4^th from 8 to 11pm when “The Name Droppers” roll into the Regal Beagle, 17 Whitney Ave, New Haven.

The band consists of: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Bobby T. Torello, Grammy Award Winning Bassist Scott Spray (Johnny Winter Band), Charlie Karp’s protégée Rafe Klein on Guitar, and Keyboard Powerhouse Ron Rifkin.

 They will be playing some of their originals and standards for this great evening of Rock and Roll with a little bit of blue eyed soul. 

The Name Droppers have been recording at Horizon Music Studio with 2016 New England Music Awards Producer of the Year, Vic Steffens, and their record will be released early 2020. 

For more info, check them out on the web at: https://www.charliekarp.com/ or visit them on Facebook- @bridgeportblues www.facebook.com/Bridgeport-Blues

Join Valley United Way for Martinis, Music and More

Star-Studded Gala

DERBY - The 2019 Griffin Health Gala Oct. 11 will be a star-studded event as top celebrity impersonators from Las Vegas bring glitz and glam to Aria in Prospect.

The event will run from 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Master Impersonators, The Edwards Twins, will present An Evening with the Stars, a rollicking live performance of musical hits from legendary musical superstars. 

The Edwards Twins have performed all over the world and received rave reviews from national media, including the NBC Today show, USA Today and The Boston Globe.

Guests will also be treated to exquisite dining to match Aria’s delightfully manicured and sculpted gardens, and breathtaking scenic views of autumn in Connecticut.

The evening closes out with dancing to the invigorating and eclectic sounds of La Blanc Entertainment. There will also be a silent auction for guests to bid on exciting items, fabulous experiences, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

Tickets start at $195 per person. Black tie is suggested.

Proceeds from the Gala will help develop and sustain essential programs and services that address the wide-ranging health care needs of the communities Griffin serves ensuring access to innovative, high-quality care in a healing, person-centered environment.

The Friend A. Russ Fund will be honored with the 2019 Presidents Award at the Gala.

Tickets can be purchased at griffinhealth.org/gala. 

For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7355, or gala@griffinhealth.org.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Local Rock Act Inks Record Deal

SEYMOUR - Growing up, many kids dream about becoming rock stars. Seymour High School Graduate, Kate Mirabella, is no exception. On July 17, 2019, that dream came one step closer to reality when her band, Passing Strange, signed a record deal with NeuroTronix Records - an independent label in Seymour, Connecticut.

After three years of playing shows around the state, recording music, and raising funds for organizations like Bridges Healthcare, Milford Prevention Council, and To Write Love on Her Arms, Passing Strange is finally moving up in their musical career.

“It’s the kind of thing every musician dreams of, one day signing with a record label,” said Kate, who sings and plays piano in the band. “This is how all my heroes started out, and I’m hoping it’s the first big step on the road to great things.” 

Drummer Anthony Paolucci had this to say, “We’re hoping that by signing with NeuroTronix, this will open a lot of doors that might not otherwise be available to us. We’re excited to be working with Rick (Demko); he believes in our music as much as we do. With his experience and expertise, we’ll be able to reach even more people.” 

You can check out Passing Strange’s pre-label album, Come Whatever Storms, on Spotify. And to learn more about NeuroTronix Records, visit their website: neurotronixrecords.com. 

(This is a press release from Richard Demko)

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Seymour Trunk or Treat Moved to Oct. 28

SEYMOUR - The annual Seymour Trunk or Treat event has been moved to Sunday Oct. 28 due to the rainy weather forecast.

 

Set-up times are between 5 and 6 pm (come earlier if you like)  The event is from 6 pm to 8 pm at Seymour Middle School. See flyer below for event details. 

 

We hope people can still join us for this great fun family event!

 

Please feel free to contact Rich Kearns at 203-888-2561 ext. 1003 if anyone needs additional information.

  

Halloween Concert

Plenty of Events on Tap at Bad Sons Brewery

 

Sept. 15th - Small State Great Beer 2018 Sept. 22nd - Rock4RV CJD Benefit Concert Oct. 2nd - FUEL’s 10th Anniversary Party Sept. 29th - Harbor Brew Fest Oct. 5th - Valley’s Oktoberfest Oct. 7th - Dew Drop Wing Eating Contest

Griffin Hospital Gala Set

DERBY - The 2018 Griffin Hospital Gala offers a unique look into the future along with lavish food, tantalizing auction items and lively music and dancing from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 29 at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford.

 

Tickets start at $185 per person. Black tie is suggested. Proceeds will support Griffin’s vision of a “new generation of care,” focusing on preventative services, chronic disease management and care coordination to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals that live and work in the region.

 

Contact Lisa at 203-732-7384 or lnista@griffinhealth.org, or visit griffinhealth.org/gala.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

 

Shelton Kicks off Summer Concerts

 

 

SHELTON -The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department's 2018 Under the Stars Summer Concert Series will kick off Wednesday on the Huntington Green. 

A variety of music genres will be offered Wednesdays through Aug. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts are free.  

The lineup is:

June 20 - Old School - Oldies Rock

June 27 -The Navels - Rock

 

July 3 - Parrotbeach - Jimmy Buffet (Downtown)

July 11 - Alpaca Gnomes- Rock/Folk

July 18 - The Bernadettes - Motown & R&B

July 25 - Mia & the Riff - Soul & R&B / 6:00 Lynn Lewis & Friends Children's show

 

Aug. 1 - Highland Rovers - Irish Kick

Aug. 8 - Gunsmoke - Classic Country

Aug. 15  - Terrapin - Grateful Dead

Aug. 22 - Midnight Rodeo - New Country

Aug. 29 - The Little Big Band - Big Band Swing

 

Call 203-331-4120 in case of inclement weather. Rain date is the next evening. 

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