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

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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

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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 

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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: 
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

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

'Monster Mosh 2' @ Hive Skatepark Sat Oct 30

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

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

'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
Batholith

$10 if you come in costume / $15 if you're lame and don't
free candy either way
doors at 7pm / 21+


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


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).
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"I just wanted to thank you for all you do for the local music community. I have tonight off so I went to the wailing city site to see who was playing. It’s amazing all the work you put in for all the local musicians and venues and I just wanted to thank you."
- Phil Smith (musician)

"...my new best friend Meghan Killimade, who's site Wailing City, lets me find all the latest local bands -- where they are playing and the times -- has suddenly been a big help in letting me find some events outside of my usual box!"
- Stephanie Shawn "Bar Fly Journals"
(Sound Waves Magazine)
Published December 2024

"Wailing City is this absolutely fantastic local music blog here in CT. They've been the place to go to find out what's happening, what's new and why you should care for well over a decade. Graciously, they interviewed us about the new album, the book, the film and all that. While touring throughout the years, we've sometimes felt like 'one foot in, one foot out' with the local scene, but they've always made us feel right at home. Thanks Wailing City."
- Pocket Vinyl (band)

"There are a staggering 64 documented live music performances in my home of New London county, CT today alone! The population of this county is only 268,805 and it is only 772 square miles. That is an incredible saturation of venues hosting live music and is a stark contrast to places I've lived in the past! You would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the country that has so much live music. Amazing really! Thank you for the hard work documenting and promoting Wailing City!"
-Travis Hyll (musician)

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-Dirt Pile (band)

"We wanna take a minute to shout out our friends over at Wailing City for always helping to spread the word about our shows. They've been curating the most comprehensive live music calendar for SECT since 2006. If you don't already, give them a follow."
- 33 Golden Street (venue)

"Wailing City should be your first check in for all local music schedules. Thank you so much for all your efforts in promoting the scene!!
- David Schena (musician)

"Wailing City has been keeping the calendar up to date since I first started going to shows 20 years ago. We’re lucky to have Meghan volunteer her time to help keep the scene going!"
-James Burke (musician)

"With a little footwork and a short drive I managed to visit three live music shows on Bank Street last night... New London ROCKS...and all made possible searching out local music on Wailing City... thanks Meghan."
- Don Diederich (musician / local music fan)

"If you don't have ears, then it's possible you're not aware that southeastern Connecticut - specifically New London County - has an incredibly vibrant music scene. Over the years, it's gone from a hotbed of indie rock to an area of musicians, fans and venues that support a complex and varied number of artistic styles. The wailingcity.com web site - newly and lovingly redesigned - is a tremendous resource. A labor of affection and devotion conceptualized in 2006, wailingcity.com boasts artist bios, reviews and interviews, a club and band data base and calendars, videos, audio streaming, and cross-referenced links on all of the above - as well as lists of music services such as instrument instruction, record and retail stores, related media and periodicals, festival information, and so on. It's the brainchild of musician/artist Meghan Killimade, (and contributors), and they do a terrific job."
- RICK KOSTER (The Day) Published April 03. 2014

“Wailing City, is, as of now, probably the most successfully comprehensive listing on local and area shows in Southeastern Connecticut on the Internet; the folks at Wailing City are doing an excellent job of making sounds from the underground.”
-Ben Johnson (The Day) Published July 27, 2006