Zero Chance of Rain - YAY!

What a great night we had last week! A very big thank you for all who supported Hot Club of Cowtown - they put on a great show. Tonight please welcome local talent The Tom Sanders Band http://www.reverbnation.com/tomsandersband
"Tom Sanders Band formed in 2003 as the result of a recording project. The band unites veteran musicians from some of Southern New England's best blues, rock and r&b bands, including The Hornets, Smokehouse, Chris Tofield & The Bluesbenders and Whiskey River Band to name just a few. "

It's going to be a beautiful night - see you down by the river!

Hot Club of Cowtown!!

Last week we enjoyed big band music, this week come on out and enjoy some Texas swing from Hot Club of Cowtown!

“This Austin-based western swing/jazz trio–violin, guitar and upright bass –will bring even the tamest audience to its feet. Plus, instrument aficionados will drool over the 1925 Gibson acoustic, 1937 Gibson amp and all the other classic gear that helps to keep Cowtown hot and hoppin’.”
-Chicago Tribune

 

This truly promises to be a night were everyone will be up off their feet! Its going to be a beautiful night, come on out and enjoy an event that helps make our community special thanks to your support - see you down by the river!

 

Join us OUTSIDE for some big band sound!

Last week was a great show - hot outside & hot music! Join us tonight for the Bob Button Big Band .

"For more than 35 years, The Bob Button Big Band has entertained audiences in the New York Metropolitan area with music from the Big Band Era. The Band has played at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, The NY Athletic Club, Playhouse on the Green in Bridgeport, Connecticut Jazz Festival, Glen Island Casino, Hyatt Regency for the 2000 Millenium, and numerous summer concerts in Fairfield County, Connecticut."

Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy a dinner in the beer garden at Gelston House. Once again, PLEASE leave your pets at home.

Hope to see you tonight down by the river!

What a GREAT night!!

A very big thank you to all who turned out last night for Roomful of Blues - they put on a great show and it was a beautiful night!!

We hope you are looking forward to next week's show Chris MacKay & the Toneshifters; a band from New London. This band will entertain with a mix of blues, rockabilly, swamp & country swing - a little of everything and A LOT of great music.

It's wonderful to have such diverse support from the community but we would like to remind everyone to please, please, please leave your dogs home. We appreciate that people want to include their furry friends, but the only exception to this rule is for service dogs, all others will be asked (with their owners) to leave the green during the show. And it's too hot to put pets in the car (even with windows rolled down a bit)  while you enjoy the show so please leave them home.  Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you next Monday at 6:30 pm down by the river!

It's a New Season!

Welcome to 2013 Music on the River! We know you'll enjoy our great line -up starting this Monday, July 8th with Roomful of Blues.

 "Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2010, singer Phil Pemberton took over the vocal duties, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with new members, bassist John Turner, trumpeter Doug Woolverton, drummer Chris Rivelli, and keyboardist Rusty Scott, and longtime members baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille , Roomful keeps on rockin’ in 2013."

So grab your chairs, a picnic dinner (or enjoy a bite to eat at the beer garden at Gelston House),  and plenty of water for this hot show! See you down by the river - show starts at 6:30!

The last show will be OUTSIDE!!

Thankfully it looks like all the rain predicted for our area will be long gone for our last show so we will be outside on the Green!! Your support of this year's series has been fabulous and so much appreciated. Last weeks crowd was our largest crowd all year! We close the series with the upbeat, Latin Roots Rock of Santa Mamba. These guys are guaranteed to get everyone up & dancing! So come on down & enjoy the last show of the season - we'll see you down by the river!

It's going to be a beautiful night!

What a great series we have had so far!! A very big thank you to all who have attended the shows - the music has been wonderful & the support from everyone will continue to contribute to our future success. Tonight we are very pleased to welcome Aztec 2 Step. "Aztec Two-Step continues to impress audiences with intelligent songwriting, dazzling acoustic lead guitar, and inspiring harmonies, and remain one of acoustic music’s most popular and enduring acts."
Below are pictures from our previous shows, Basically Blues & Amy Gallitan.  This really is a special event and again we want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors who help make the whole series happen. Join grab a picnic supper or enjoy dinner at the Gelston House & we'll see you down by the river!