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The blues scene continues to offer plenty of entertainment. The venues are working to provide a safe environment. Many have set protocols to keep everyone safe.
Blues Beat has recorded the locations for some of the newer clubs.
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Blues Society has decided to play it safe and move the start of the Blues Jam at The Pine Loft series, which was originally scheduled for October 3rd, to November. The good news is that their guest, Paul Gabriel, the “Man Of Many Bluesâ€, can make the switch.
Both Infinity Hall locations, Hartford and Norfolk, will have tons of blues on the agenda for the coming weeks. Robert Cray is in Hartford on Friday night.
Cray created a sound that grew out of American roots and is fresh and familiar today. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which hit the Billboard charts, and played in bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. He is often viewed as the guitarist who brought the blues back to the charts in the 80s, with songs that defined blues themes but added modern and personal twists. Cray plays with a blues heart that drives his band.
Cray created a sound that grew out of American roots and is fresh and familiar today. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which hit the Billboard charts, and played in bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world.
On Friday at Norfolk’s Infinity Hall you can see Popa Chubby – get ready for a night of celebration, over 30 years of blues, rock and soul from New York’s only great man. He grew up on the streets of The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. After years of trouble, he found his way to music. He says, “The guitar saved me. I was a player, a singer, a writer and I found out that people loved me for that. “
Popa Chubby, born as Ted Horowitz, has been rocking the blues in his wild and soulful way for more than 30 years. In the course of his career, which dates back to 1994, he was a fixture on the guitar and his stormy, soulful playing was never so powerful. Popa Chubby is an imposing figure with a shaved head, tattoos, a goatee and a performance style that he describes as “The Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson”, the most popular characters in the genre.
On Friday there is Roomful of Blues, the world-famous, horn-fed house rocking blues band at the Stafford Palace Theater. It’s the day the band has the latest Alligator Records release date for “In A Roomful Of Blues”.
The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for more than 50 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the bluesâ€. The group has received five Grammy nominations and a number of other awards, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice they have been named the best blues band by the renowned DownBeat International Critics Poll. Roomful of Blues has always been one of the densest and happiest blues ensembles in the world today
As the group looks back on half a century of history, it is constantly looking forward. They make an effort to keep things fresh and keep the excitement high.
On Sunday there will be a benefit concert in Hycienic Park in support of the “Daddy” Jack Chaplin Foundation. The Toneshifters and The Night Shakers are two of the participating bands.
The blues scene across the state remains busy. On Friday at Note Kitchen & Bar it’s Jake Kulak and The Lowdown. On Saturday Jake and the band are at Notch8.
Friday continues at Aquila’s Nest Winery in Newtown with Ol ‘Moose and The Green in Norwalk has Jim Royle’s Silver Steel Pan Band outside. Also on Friday, Walrus Alley brings back the Good Luck Blues Band and Notch8 has Jamie’s Junk Show; and Dr. G and the Believers at Filomena’s Friday with energetic blues.
Theodores’ Blues, Booze and BBQ have a weekend with The Rumblecats on Friday. and on Saturday Professor Harp comes to town. On Friday the Alexis P. Suter Band will provide entertainment on the Falcon Main Stage. Suter’s big voice and her deep blues heart dominate her entire audience.
Saturday on the terrace at Noon, Note Kitchen & Bar has brunch with Ol ‘Moose and Friends. The Slice of Saugatuck Fest is outside at 2pm on Saturdays. Otis and the Hurricanes are one of the bands that keep people entertained. Use the Gillespie Food Pantry. Nod Hill Brewery has Hitch & The Giddyup at 6:30 p.m. and the Orb Mellon Trio is at Firefly Brewery at 4:00 p.m.
Jay Collins & The Northern Resistance will also take the stage on Saturday. The torch has been given to Collins for years from gigs in bands like Gregg Allman and Levon Helm.
The Wilton Family YMCA has an outdoor Rock the Y fundraiser with Terrapin on Saturday, and London has an outdoor show with Big Chief and The Midnight Groove. Big Mike Griffin and Chris Tofield travel to the Brass Horse Café, while Dan Stevens is at the Packing House in Willington and Delusions of Grandeur is playing at the JCC in Sherman. Six Pack of Blues is at Shortstop Bar & Grill in Westfield at 5:30 PM and Righteous Continental and Hawkins are at Crystal Bees. Righteous Continental Bleachers plays on Friday. Ponoma Petes has Lori and the Legends Saturday at 4pm
On Sunday at 2 p.m., Ol ‘Moose and friends are at the Ridgefield Library Folk Series. Thursday, Carl Ricci & 706 Union Ave with Dave Robbins playing Sasso’s Pizza, 6pm.
Monday it’s Cindy Cashdollar & The Syncopators. They offer some good-bucket blues, honky-tonk, swampy R&B, and more.
For more gig lists, visit the Connecticut Blues Society: https://www.ctblues.org/weekly-calendar Any questions or comments should be sent to Domenic Forcella at [email protected].
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