Live music in Stratford, CT

The Second Chance makes its debut at the Durham Fair with a set of traditional and Irish pub tunes. The performance features special guest Irish vocalist Don Kane.

This early fall event at New Haven Pizza Place features food, drinks, and music.

Amythyst Kiah takes the stage at StageOne in Fairfield, CT with a sound that widens the borders of Americana. Drawing on old-time roots alongside folk, rock, and soul, she pairs a deep, resonant voice with guitar work that is both exacting and muscular. Live, she moves with ease from hushed focus to bold, full-throttle energy. Her songs are sharp, emotionally honest, and built with a mix of grit and subtlety, grounded in tradition yet never confined by it. Kiah has earned recognition from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, and People, with praise for deft guitar technique and a voice that can shift from cool edge to warm richness. Listeners who love roots music that feels vibrant and current will find plenty to hold onto here.

Blood Sweat and Gear's Friday Night Cruise is a weather dependent gathering for car enthusiasts. Enjoy door prizes, a 50/50, music, and awards that include trophies and a Best in Cruise honor. Vehicle eligibility runs through the 2006 model year, and there is a designated section for specialty vehicles.

A gathering featuring food and drinks alongside music, all set against an ocean view.

RGB takes top billing on the Green Stage at the 106th Durham Fair. The band features Rob Glassman, Mike Piercey, Ralph Santoro, and Eli Farland. Sound will be engineered by Aaron Stone.

Preacher Dogs light up Windmill Restaurant with a high-energy tribute to the spirit of the 60s and 70s, radiating love, peace, and positive vibes. A laid-back lounge feel with tapestries and mood pillows sets the scene while the music keeps the room singing and dancing. The setlist salutes classics from The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Cream, The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, Steppenwolf, and more for a groovy night of timeless rock.

Jukebox Radio makes its debut at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport, CT. The set features songs by Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, Blink 182, Post Malone, Bon Jovi, The Killers, Teddy Swims, Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears and more. The venue is known for fresh oysters and crafted drinks.

Mystery Train brings a tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band to BRYAC Black Rock, channeling the spirit of those songs for Black Rock. The lineup includes Dan Neafsey and Grateful Ghost, setting the stage for a celebration of Garcia’s sound and the grooves fans know and love.

This event features a debut appearance at Twelvenote BREW CO. It marks the first time at this venue.

BK Lounge hosts a denim themed southern soul day party presented by the Soul Show Stoppers. Dress in your favorite denim or western attire and enjoy music by Tours of Soul Entertainment. Admission includes food, door prizes, and entry into a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, with an $8 admission available to "Silver Fox" men. This event is geared toward adults.

Robert Burke Warren and friends present a career-spanning salute to Leonard Cohen at StageOne in Fairfield, CT, marking what would have been the Bard of Montreal’s 91st birthday. The set draws from early gems like Bird on the Wire and Suzanne and continues through later highlights including Everybody Knows, First We Take Manhattan, and Hallelujah. Backed by a Hudson Valley seven-piece that has brought this show to full houses from Woodstock to New York City, the performance offers a wide view of Cohen’s catalog in an intimate setting. Warren is a musician, writer, actor, and teacher whose songs have appeared in film, television, and on recordings by Rosanne Cash, RuPaul, and rockabilly great Wanda Jackson. He toured widely as a bassist before the digital era, took on the role of Buddy Holly in the West End production Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in the mid 90s, and creates and performs tributes including a Bowie birthday celebration and an evening devoted to Johnny Cash. His books include the novel Perfectly Broken and Cash on Cash: Interviews & Encounters with Johnny Cash.

Milford is the next stop for the Neon Vibe party at Anthony D's Bar and Grill. The announcement sets an upbeat tone and hints at a spirited celebration.

Celebrate the last days of summer with a patio performance from Some Hacks.

This event features a performance by Sister Hazel, a band that bridges rock, alternative, and country with multiple appearances on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Known for close connections with their audience, they pioneered the themed music vacation concept with The Rock Boat and continue to host fan-centered gatherings such as the Hazelnut Hang and Camp Hazelnut, while engaging a social community of more than one million followers. Their charitable efforts also shine through Lyrics For Life, the nonprofit founded by lead singer Ken Block, which has raised more than five million dollars for cancer research and patient care by uniting musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions.