Live music in Hamden, CT

Digital Tracks Entertainment hosts Mixtape Match in The Cellar on Treadwell, a music-based twist on bingo where songs take the place of letters and numbers. When a track plays, you mark the matching square on your card, and there is no need to know titles or artists because they are announced. The game features three rounds, each with its own theme, with examples that include 80s music, TV theme songs, classic rock, current hits, 90s alternative, one hit wonders, hair bands, and old school hip hop. You can play any number of rounds. Cards are $2 each or $10 for six, and all money collected is returned to the players while neither the host nor the venue takes a cut. The pot grows as more people participate.

The Cellar hosts a recurring karaoke night led by Steve Savage, open to seasoned singers as well as first-timers. Dinner comes from Jam City Pizza, and the bar is ready with drinks to help calm the nerves. It offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere centered on music, with opportunities for anyone who wants to get up and sing.

Hail The Sun brings a performance to Space Ballroom, presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents. This event welcomes all ages, and tickets are currently on sale.

Jon Batiste brings a live concert to Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.

Summer @ The Well brings a relaxed social vibe to The Well, the pub on the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center, with live music and chances to connect with others. This edition spotlights the Jeff Brock Trio, led by Yale Professor Jeff Brock, an accomplished jazz musician. Brock, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the William S. Massey Professor of Mathematics as well as Professor of Statistics and Data Science, performs with his trio for the final Summer @ The Well event before the new academic year begins.

Jon Batiste brings his acclaimed live show to Westville Music Bowl for an all ages concert presented by Premier Concerts, Manic Presents, and Bowery Presents. The singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist is an eight-time Grammy winner and also holds Academy and Emmy honors, celebrated for a boundary-blurring sound and a commitment to inclusivity and cultural exploration. His latest album, Big Money, draws from gospel, soul, blues, folk, and rock and roll, features collaborations with No I.D., Randy Newman, and Andra Day, earned multiple Grammy nominations and won Best Americana Album, and fueled a national headlining run that visited more than 30 venues and often sold out. Before that, Beethoven Blues launched his solo piano series by reimagining iconic Beethoven works, spending nine weeks atop Billboard’s Classical Albums chart and marking his biggest sales week. World Music Radio continued his global vision with contributors like Jon Bellion, Lana Del Rey, and Lil Wayne, earning five Grammy nominations including Album of the Year. He is also the focus of the Netflix documentary American Symphony, created with Higher Ground, capturing professional milestones surrounding his album We Are alongside an intimate family story. He co-wrote the film’s original song It Never Went Away, which received an Oscar nomination and won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Additional highlights include Grammy-nominated projects Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard and Meditations with Cory Wong, composing the score for Jason Reitman’s film Saturday Night, and contributing to Disney and Pixar’s Soul, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Score with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross as well as Golden Globe, BAFTA, NAACP Image, and Critics’ Choice awards. He also served as bandleader and musical director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Tickets are on sale now.

At Wood-n-Tap in Hamden, Music Bingo hosted by Wild Bloom’s Matty F is free to play and replaces numbers with short clips of songs. It is not a traditional trivia format, since the video screen displays each track’s title and artist to help everyone follow along. The game features four rounds with different patterns and categories, and the winner of each round chooses the category for the next one. Prizes are given to winners in every round, creating a lively mix of music, friendly competition, and food and drinks with plenty of chances to win.

Chris Marolda appears at Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery for an event that pairs music with wine.

A genuine blues night comes to North Haven with Rocky Lawrence, an artist who brings the golden era of the music vividly to life. His playing and singing carry the grit and soul of the tradition, tracing a musical path that leads back to Robert Johnson, whether through electric fire that nods to Hendrix or the acoustic pulse of alternating bass and slide guitar. Lawrence’s presence onstage is unmistakable, from a sharp suit and Dobbs hat to two-toned shoes, and a well-loved Gibson “Robert Johnson” guitar worn smooth at the fingerboard, a sign of deep dedication to the source. He is a seasoned bluesman whose conviction is felt in every note. His journey began at nine with the trumpet. Born in Connecticut, where he still resides, he grew up in a home filled with Louis Armstrong and Mahalia Jackson, with Armstrong as an early hero. At eleven he was captivated by Jimi Hendrix, picked up the guitar, and soon learned how Muddy Waters’ changes underpin Voodoo Child, which led him to the foundations in Robert Johnson and Son House. Expect an evening of soulful storytelling through music, paired with boutique wines and refreshing hard ciders from Apple Theory Cidery.

Surf into a retro soundtrack as The Aquatudes appear in ReRead’s Summer Concert Series, showcasing 50s and 60s rockabilly, classic rock and roll, and California surf rock. The performance unfolds in the courtyard on the upper level of The Watch Factory Shoppes, creating a lively setting for a night of timeless tunes.

An original musical revue that traces over two centuries of music for the stage, moving from grand opera to landmark Broadway tunes. Seasoned Broadway and opera professionals share the spotlight with standout local talent in a program of favorite songs, vivid scenes, and high-energy choreography tied to creators such as Mozart, Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, Hammerstein, Sondheim, Fosse, and Miranda. Presented in WISP’s cozy cabaret-style setting, this lively production is crafted to engage audiences of every generation.

Musicians perform at the Sandpiper as part of a recurring series of live shows.

A hometown artist returns for an acoustic performance at C.J. Sparrow Pub & Eatery. Enjoy live, unplugged tunes alongside food and drinks.

Bendigo Fletcher shares the stage with g'nite at Space Ballroom. Presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents, this all ages show has tickets available now.

Classic rock takes center stage in a live show dedicated to the memory of Daniel Morgan Lynch. Performing are Ann Marie Minopoli, Anthony Appese, Peter Lucibelli and Ken Kraynak, with the possibility of a few special guests.