Wailing City Spotlight: Interview With Tony Perrone of 'Sunday Jazz'

Published October 16, 2021
Jazz lovers rejoice! Come relax with a cocktail or espresso and check out some local jazz every Sunday at 'Sunday Jazz Afternoons'! This new weekly event features a core group of seasoned local musicians, (with additional weekly guests sitting in), all set in a cozy café atmosphere in the upstairs front room of the Frohsinn Hall at the Mystic German Club.

 

I recently asked musician and event creator, Tony Perrone, some questions about the group, how it came together and what kind of vibe you can expect...as well as his thoughts and experiences as a jazz musician in our area. Dig it! --Meghan

Wailing City Spotlight: Interview with Ghost Child

Published October 14, 2021
For those of you, (like myself), that love alternative rock -- you're in luck. Ghost Child from Groton are bringing numerous styles together in their songwriting to create a familiar yet new take to the alternative rock sound -- and its solid. 

Their most recent album 'As the Moonlight Backs the Sun' -- released last year, has a strong 90's alternative influence with a punk and emo flair - not to mention was skillfully engineered and produced. It definitely has my vote for best autumn driving tunes right now. My favorite tracks are "This is the Way", "Oh, Love", "Remember" and "Better Off"-- which you can listen to in the article below. 

These guys have a quality show lined up for this Saturday October 16 at 33 Golden Street in New London. I recently asked the band some questions about their sound, writing/recording and what they've got coming up, check it! --Meghan

Wailing City Spotlight: Interview With Nick Bosse

Published October 7, 2021
Upon digging around on social media for shows and musicians to help promote on Wailing City, we came across Nick Bosse - a country music singer/songwriter from North Stonington that is seemingly quite busy this fall, (and beyond), with a full schedule of gigs all over New London county. 

Nick's latest single "What Happened to Country" has had over 160,000 streams since it's release in January of this year. Nick also has a huge dedicated fan base called the "Bosse Posse" -- how cool is that? 

Jeffrey Thunders, (local musician/Wailing City contributor), was as curious as I was in learning more about Nick Bosse and recently did a little interview with him. Check it out! --Meghan 

Hempsteadys Halloween Show 2021 @ 33 Golden Street Sat Oct 30

NEW LONDON!!!! Are you READY? You know the deal... or have you forgotten how to party with The Hempsteadys?!? Costumes, booze, the beat that moves Hempstead St!!! 

With Special Guests: 

Horns of Ormus

Mo Niklz 

9pm / $10 / 21+

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Pocket Vinyl Album Release @ Strange Brew Fri Oct 8

Friday October 8: An evening of live music featuring an album release show for locally based indie piano rock/live art duo Pocket Vinyl with special guests Slept at Strange Brew Pub 86 Water Street in Norwich, CT. 

$7/21+ Music at 8:00pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/259504925900123/

Friday Night Folk: Shawn Taylor Fri Oct 22

Wandering roots troubadour Shawn Taylor weaves songs from many threads– from Appalachian to island groves, gritty rock to sparse folk ballads, finger-style twisters to gut busting blues. “His lyrics dabble in a wonderful gritty naturalism,” wrote Dan Barry of the New Haven Advocate. 

Tickets are $17 advance, $10 for students and active Military with ID, and $20 at the door (as available). Get your ticket early! Reserve your seat on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by October 21.

Upcoming concerts:

November 19: Windborne

December 10: Ben and Nancy Parent 

January 14: Geoff Kaufman

https://www.fridaynightfolk.org/

'Monster Mosh 2' @ Hive Skatepark Sat Oct 30

Magnets For Maniacs and Warcock Entertainment Present...

The Monster Mosh 2!

What: 10-band lineup with performances from:

Extinction AD, Magnets For Maniacs, The Shape, Tears Fall Down, Hostage Complex, Xception, Sluggs, Slapknutz, Rushing Spring, Hosemen

When: Saturday, October 30th 2021

Doors open 2:30PM Show Starts at 3PM

Where: The Hive Skate Shop, 139 Shaw St. New London, CT 06320

All Ages, 21+ to drink, costumes encouraged

Tickets:

$20 Cover Advance Ticket or at the door

OR $10 Cover if you show up before the first band plays

https://maniacthreads.com/collections/tickets/products/the-monster-mosh-2

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Halloween Show 2021 @ Mystic German Club Sat Oct 30

Join us for a Halloween Party Extravaganza at the Mystic German Club
(54 Greenmanville Avenue/Rt 27, Mystic) 

Live Music Featuring: 

British Hell (Misfits Tribute) 

Witch Meadow (Stoner Metal) 

Jeff Butler (Folk/Bluegrass) 

MoonRipper (Psychedelic Hard Rock) 

MC Clam Chowder (Dance Beats/Jams)

Night Starts and Ends with A Hallowicked Dance Party featuring 

MC Clam Chowder 

Spooky Activities Throughout the Night! 

$5 Admission, Wear a Costume! 

21+ Cash Bar 

ATM On Site 

7 PM - Last Call

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'Don't Pass The Guitar, yet!' @ Hygienic Art Park Sat Oct 16

Ten of Southeast Connecticut's premiere musicians will gather, again, for its annual Pass the Guitar concert to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center, at the Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street. Doors open at 6:30pm. 

Dot Ames will emcee the event and performers include:

Ben and Nancy Parent of the Rivergods
Steve Elci of Steve Elci and Friends
Dogbite
Dan Stevens
Braiden Sunshine
The CarLeans
Jerome King
Vince Tuckwood

A cash bar will be available. A Yamaha guitar will be auctioned off with thanks to Sprindrift Guitars of New London. Tickets are a suggested donation of $20, and more is appreciated and will go directly to help those in need of emergency housing and permanent housing assistance at the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. 

Join us for a night of community and hope for our neighbors future at Don't Pass the Guitar, yet!

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Metal Halloween Show @ 33 Golden Street Sun Oct 31

Marvel Of Decay

Bayht Lahm
Svn.Seeker

Batholith

$10 if you come in costume / $15 if you're lame and don't

free candy either way

doors at 7pm / 21+

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Karrie Bulger Celebration of Life @ Hygienic Art Park Sat Oct 9

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Hygienic Art Park New London

1-4pm

Please join us while we celebrate the life of Karrie Bulger. There will be speeches, live music, food, and a cash bar. Some of Karrie’s artwork will also be displayed. The event is outdoors, so please dress for the weather (there is no dress code). Maximum capacity for the space is 200 (we encourage you to be on time if you plan to attend).