Live music in Waterford, CT

The Sweet Remains bring a harmony-rich folk pop sound that nods to Crosby, Stills and Nash, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Eagles, while appealing to listeners who enjoy John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, and Jason Mraz. Their performances blend three voices in close harmony, warm acoustic textures, and an easy sense of humor for an experience that feels both classic and contemporary. The trio of Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand are accomplished singer songwriters with solo releases, international touring, and work in film and television. Their narrative feature The Independents, inspired by their journey, earned accolades and praise from The Hollywood Reporter and the LA Times, and is available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and additional platforms. Back on the road with Embers, the group’s fifth studio album produced by Grammy winner Andy Zulla, they highlight luminous songwriting and tightly woven harmonies that have helped garner over 65 million Spotify streams and a dedicated following around the world. The record features tracks such as When The World Slowed Down, Don’t Count Me Out, and the reflective title song Ember.

Enjoy summertime music at Mystic Seaport Museum as the outdoor series returns to Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find a place on the lawn, since seating is limited and can fill quickly. Free entry to the Museum is available through the North Entrance for this event. The Kenn Morr Band appears as part of the series while touring behind its latest release, "Still Shining," recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, Connecticut. The album includes eleven original songs by Kenn Morr and highlights the band’s well-honed interplay in a scenic waterfront setting.

Noel Paul Stookey, best known as the “Paul” of Peter, Paul and Mary, is a folk singer and songwriter whose path runs from a high school R&B group in Michigan to emceeing at the Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich Village, where manager Albert Grossman brought him together with Peter Yarrow and Mary Travers. The trio helped drive the 1960s folk revival, carried songs of peace and social justice to a wide audience, performed at the March on Washington alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and earned multiple Grammy Awards along with a substantial run of Top 40 hits and gold and platinum albums. Stookey’s solo work includes The Wedding Song, with royalties directed to the Public Domain Foundation that has raised more than $2 million for charitable and social causes. He and his wife, Betty, made their home in Blue Hill, Maine, where he established Neworld Media in a renovated henhouse, recorded emerging Maine artists and his Bodyworks band, and helped launch the community station WERU-FM. With his daughter Liz Stookey Sunde he co-founded Music To Life to support musicians addressing social and environmental issues, and in 2020 he released Just Causes, pairing each of fifteen songs with an organization connected to its theme. His ongoing experimentation includes the Manulenjo, introduced at a hometown concert and crafted by master guitar maker David LaPlante, combining a round body reminiscent of the African banjo, a short neck and paired steel strings like an Italian mandolin, and tuning similar to the Portuguese ukulele, conceived as a celebration of America’s cultural and musical diversity; he also shared Dance to the Manulenjo, a story song about a fractured Congress and a musician who calls people to dance. He continues to live in Blue Hill with his wife, Betty Bannard Stookey, an ordained Congregational minister and co-creator with him of One Light Many Candles, a multi-faith program of readings and songs, and his catalog ranges from world issues to personal narratives in pieces such as El Salvador, In These Times, Jean Claude, and The Connection.

Misfit Club transforms into an electrifying dance floor for a Friday night celebration of sweat, sparkle, and freedom. Expect thumping beats, low lights, and a charged atmosphere that invites you to get lost in the music alongside the Misfits community. Come however you want to be seen, whether dressed to turn heads, to express yourself, or to let everything go, because every style and energy is welcome. There is no judgment and no holding back, just joyful, high energy chaos in the best possible way, all happening only at Misfit Club.

Noel Paul Stookey, known as the Paul in Peter, Paul and Mary, appears for a performance that reflects a long journey through folk music, activism, and community life. His beginnings include an award winning high school R&B band in Michigan and emcee work at Michigan State University, followed by a steady slot at the Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich Village where he came to the attention of Albert Grossman and joined the trio that helped power the 1960s folk revival with songs about peace and social justice. The group’s milestones include early hit albums, five Grammy awards, multiple Top 10 singles, and a historic appearance at the March on Washington. He later renewed his Christian faith, launched a solo career with the Wedding Song written for a friend’s marriage, and directed its royalties to the Public Domain Foundation, which has generated more than two million dollars for charitable causes. Life in Blue Hill, Maine brought the creation of Neworld Media in a converted henhouse, support for emerging artists, and the launch of community station WERU-FM. He co-founded Music To Life with his daughter to help artist activists, and his songwriting continues to address global issues and personal stories, including the collection Just Causes that pairs each track with a related organization. Ever inventive, he also developed the Manulenjo, an instrument that blends elements of the African banjo, Italian mandolin, and Portuguese ukulele, crafted by David LaPlante as a salute to America’s diverse musical roots, and he introduced it in a 2023 hometown show with a narrative song about a divided Congress and a musician inviting people to dance.

Orleans brings its signature 70s pop rock sound to The Kate - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, highlighting the beloved hits Still The One, Dance With Me, and Love Takes Time. Celebrating 54 years together, the band draws from a catalog that spans more than 17 albums and four DVDs, a legacy that has kept them in demand for live performances across five decades. The touring lineup features co-founder Lance Hoppen with his brother and longtime member Lane Hoppen, joined by Brady Spencer, Tom Lane, and Tony Hooper. Their set presents the music with conviction and refinement, honoring the songs that made Orleans a staple of classic pop rock.

Mike DelGuidice performs with his band in an all-original music show at The Kate - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. A singer songwriter known for powerful vocals and an engaging stage presence, he has spent more than three decades performing across Long Island, Manhattan, and the Tri-state area as a solo artist and with his bands, building a devoted local following through eclectic songwriting and extensive touring. Since 2013 he has also toured worldwide as a full-time member of Billy Joel’s band, appearing regularly at Madison Square Garden where Billy Joel spotlights his voice. Along the way he has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Bryan Adams, Tony Bennett, Paul Simon, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, and Adam Levine. His work has been featured on NBC’s Today show and CBS This Morning, as well as in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, CNN, and other major outlets.