WAILING CITY: Music In The Meadow 2023 @ Conn College Evans Hall Fri June 2

Music In The Meadow 2023 @ Conn College Evans Hall Fri June 2

*updated 6/2 2:30pm

Friday June 2, 2023

Conn Collegw Evans Hall

~830 Williams Street

6pm / All Ages

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Admission:
$10 person / $20 family (2 adults plus kids)

Cash Only

This year's lineup features three stellar bands:

The Pneumatics

The Rivergods

Tyler James-Kelly & Jess Power

Update:

UPDATE! WE'RE MOVING INDOORS!

Leave the bug spray at home... due to anticipated thunderstorms this evening (Friday, June 2), tonight's Music in the Meadow concert will be held in the beautiful amphitheater EVANS HALL in the Cummings Art Building on Connecticut College's main campus (right by the Williams School).

Same time (6:00 doors), same lineup AND YOU CAN STILL PICNIC! Evans' doors will be open to Cumming's second floor main gallery, where there will be tables and chairs set up. No picnic? No problem! MUNCHIES food truck will be right outside to satisfy your hunger!

See the map above for how to get to Evans Hall/Cummings from either the Williams Street or the main College entrance. PLENTY OF PARKING in South lot! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD about the location change to anyone you know who might be going, and we'll see you tonight!!!

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“And the sign said ‘long-haired, freaky people please come by...'" or something! Either way, get yer picnic baskets ready because Music in the Meadow returns Friday, June 2 at the Connecticut College Arboretum with another super exciting lineup this year… the beautiful classic country duo Tyler-James Kelly and Jess Powers (sometimes known as Cowboy and Lady) open the show, followed by yours truly The Rivergods (with a whole slate of new tunes and rarities) and finally, brand new NL/NY supergroup The Pneumatics, featuring the three part harmonies of Dante Piacenza, Christopher M. Listorti and Ron Lewis (Hoolios) bringing their Kinks-ish roots rock to the Meadow for the first time.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable, family-friendly concert in the Arboretum's outdoor theater overlooking the pond. B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Picnic) or enjoy take out from Munchies food truck! Tickets at the gate/entrance to the Native Plant Collection.

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Music In The Meadow 2023 @ Conn College Evans Hall Fri June 2

UPDATE! WE'RE MOVING INDOORS!

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