Live music in Cheshire, CT

Tuesday night dances at Bristol Elks Lodge 1010 offer an evening of music, community, and time on the floor. Tailored for Beginner and Improver levels, these sessions welcome those getting started as well as dancers looking to refine their footwork. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, the gathering shifts to other dance locations, with week-specific details shared on the event page.

A weekly open mic centered on acoustic music, hosted by Jay Messier of The Bigfoot Diaries. For information, call 860-841-1141 or send a direct message.

Orchard Hill Band brings live music to The Bandshell at Bartlem Park as part of Bartlem Beats. Concert production and sponsor support are provided by Powerstation Events. The event is supported by presenting sponsor Richard Chevrolet, platinum sponsors DW Gem Services LLC and IAT Insurance Group, gold sponsors Advanced Dentistry, Blacks Road Self Storage, Cheshire Lions Club, Feldman Orthodontics, Gaylord Physical Therapy, Holiday Hill Day Camp, KDM Kitchens, Liberty Bank, New Leaf Dental, and Ricci Construction Group, and silver sponsors BH Burke & Co, Cheshire Coffee, Dowling Ford Inc, The Goddard School, and Housemann Family & Sport Chiropractic. Food options on site include Rescue Dog Food Truck and Royster's BBQ Co Food Truck.

Dinner and drinks meet live music when The Ebbas make their debut at Mulligans Grille. The band marks a new chapter with an upbeat set of high-energy music.

M60 is a fan convention honoring The Monkees and the 60th anniversary of the show’s first episode, hosted at the Clarion Inn North Haven Hotel. The centerpiece day offers daytime programming with special guests, vendors, authors, exhibits, panels, and a dedicated anniversary launch, followed by an evening of concerts and featured performers. The weekend spans three days, including a VIP party at the hotel the night before and a gala finale at The Underground Frodis Adventure, Connecticut’s Monkees Museum. Special guests scheduled to appear include producer Chip Douglas, photographer Henry Diltz, actress Valerie Kairys Venet, bassist John Billings, drummer Rich Dart, actor Greg Evigan sharing memories of Davy Jones, drummer Felipe Torres, guitarist David Robicheau from Davy Jones’ and David Cassidy’s bands, and musician Peppy Castro of Blue Magoos. The concert lineup features Foggy Otis with “I’ll Be True to Uke,” a surprise musical guest to be announced, Mick Lawless with “Loose Salute to Nez,” The M60s performing 60s favorites for the anniversary, and The Characters as the official convention band delivering well known hits and more. Authors connected to The Monkees’ history and scholarship will be on hand, including Joe Russo of the Monkees Pad Show, Ed Reilly of the Monkees Business fanzine, Fred Velez with his “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” volumes, Michael Ventrella and Mark Arnold with “Long Title: Looking for the Good Times” and “Headquartered,” Melanie Mitchell with “Monkee Magic: a Book about a TV Show about a Band,” and Charles F. Rosenay!!!, co author of “The Monkees Comic Book Book.” This is a family friendly celebration designed to welcome longtime fans and introduce new listeners to the music. Sponsorship opportunities are available at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, with benefits such as VIP access, souvenir shirts, recognition on official materials, vouchers usable at the convention, photo opportunities with special guests where available, and other perks. A signed and numbered first printing of a new Monkees collectors book tied to the convention launch is included with the voucher benefit. Presented by Charles F. Rosenay!!!

The Mudflaps take the stage as part of ReRead’s 2026 Summer Concert Series with a lively mix of classic rock and a few originals. The set features favorites from the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Billy Joel, and J. Geils, all presented in the upper level courtyard at The Watch Factory Shoppes.