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OT: CT Outdoor Live Music Venues

alexd said:
Anyone been to the new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport?
I guess they turned the minor ball park into a concert venue.
I've got 6th row for Allman Betts Band/Blackberry Smoke next Friday. My first show since before Covid. Ready for some rockin southern style. View attachment 68694
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That cant be good for concert sound.
 
8893 said:
Shoreline Amphitheater found a way to make it work.
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not the same. They didnt cover the roof with it. It was just a stage covering. You ever see a show in the carrier dome ? ( i saw two) the Metrodome? (I saw one, the worst sound in history) . The sundome tampa (saw one horrible) . Hefty bag balloons suck for concert sound. I cant speak to brigdeport and open air, I imagine it would sound absolutely fine, no different than say westville. But if they are putting that circus tent on top of it (as shown in pic) , the standing sound waves are going to bounce around there like a pinball.


Edit now I see that is is infield only covering. So your shoreline comment makes sense.
 
huskymedic said:
www.ctpost.com

‘Our tribute to Barnum’: Bridgeport’s amphitheater caps big top on eve of premiere

A crew is putting the finishing touches to prepare the facility for opening night next...
www.ctpost.com www.ctpost.com
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The Bluefish did not average 2-3000 a game. That would be seats sold. But this use of the stadium will definitely change how the city is perceived. This facility is walking distance for much of the West End.

People loved the Bluefish, just too much to do around here other than go to baseball games.
 
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Got a free pop-up Kung Fu show on the roof of the SoNo Collection yesterday. Same venue, Eggy on 8/7 (4 pm start)
 
Butch said:
People loved the Bluefish, just too much to do around here other than go to baseball games.
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So they loved them, they just didn't love them that much.
 
Another great JRAD night at Westville:



ETA: The “West LA Fadeaway” into “Unbroken Chain” jam was probably the highlight for me. Basically from the 24:00 to 47:00 marks. @August_West check it out.
 
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-> This year, the Westville Music Bowl, New Haven's newest music venue, is carrying the torch with "Daze Between," a day-long concert spotlighting the music of Garcia on Aug. 8.

Produced in conjunction with the Rex Foundation, the charitable non-profit arm of the Grateful Dead, the mega-concert will feature performances by Warren Haynes, Grace Potter, Lettuce, Keller Williams and other surprise guests.

Dead Head historians will be quick to point out that the location of the show is just across the street from one of the Dead's most notorious Connecticut shows: the July 31, 1971 Yale Bowl show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

Described by some fans as being rowdy, at one point even involving police with riot gear, this show was the first time the band played the Phil Lesh-led "Mr. Charlie" and the Jerry Garcia Band staple "Sugaree."

Due to the disturbances caused by this show as well as previous performances at the venue that summer, concerts by The Who and Chicago were subsequently cancelled, according to the New Haven Independent. <-
 
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huskymedic said:
-> This year, the Westville Music Bowl, New Haven's newest music venue, is carrying the torch with "Daze Between," a day-long concert spotlighting the music of Garcia on Aug. 8.

Produced in conjunction with the Rex Foundation, the charitable non-profit arm of the Grateful Dead, the mega-concert will feature performances by Warren Haynes, Grace Potter, Lettuce, Keller Williams and other surprise guests.

Dead Head historians will be quick to point out that the location of the show is just across the street from one of the Dead's most notorious Connecticut shows: the July 31, 1971 Yale Bowl show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.

Described by some fans as being rowdy, at one point even involving police with riot gear, this show was the first time the band played the Phil Lesh-led "Mr. Charlie" and the Jerry Garcia Band staple "Sugaree."

Due to the disturbances caused by this show as well as previous performances at the venue that summer, concerts by The Who and Chicago were subsequently cancelled, according to the New Haven Independent. <-
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They just threw up some special offers on tickets, aka, need people in seats. Password is DAZE2021
 
dvegas said:
They just threw up some special offers on tickets, aka, need people in seats. Password is DAZE2021
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Hopefully buy one get two free. Thats not a great lineup.
 
August_West said:
Hopefully buy one get two free. Thats not a great lineup.
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I would love to just see Lettuce doing JGB, but I don't want to spend all day and night there.

I would be curious to see what mode Grace Potter is in now. I liked her when she started out with the Nocturnals. Even though the band was weak she had a nice cool, groovy hippie chick thing going. Then she shuttled the band and went with a bit of a tarty look that landed her a lot more gigs, but I thought the music and vibe suffered and I lost interest. Then I saw her recent tribute to John Prine after he passed and I was impressed again. Just her and her guitar and a really heartfelt rendition of "Angel from Montgomery."
 
8893 said:
I would love to just see Lettuce doing JGB, but I don't want to spend all day and night there.

I would be curious to see what mode Grace Potter is in now. I liked her when she started out with the Nocturnals. Even though the band was weak she had a nice cool, groovy hippie chick thing going. Then she shuttled the band and went with a bit of a tarty look that landed her a lot more gigs, but I thought the music and vibe suffered and I lost interest. Then I saw her recent tribute to John Prine after he passed and I was impressed again. Just her and her guitar and a really heartfelt rendition of "Angel from Montgomery."
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I like that whole lineup.

I just dont like any of their GD/Jerry interpretations, and Ive heard all of them do it.
 
August_West said:
I like that whole lineup.

I just dont like any of their GD/Jerry interpretations, and Ive heard all of them do it.
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You have seen Lettuce do JGB? That's really the only one about which I am curious.
 
Last night had some beautiful weather and a huge crowd in Bushnell Park for the Monday Night Jazz. Headlining was the Warren Wolf Quartet. I had never heard of Wolf, turns out he is a phenomenal vibraphonist with a hot band. They were so good I joined the Jazz Society as soon as I got home. It's been a good summer for free music in Hartford.
 
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8893 said:
You have seen Lettuce do JGB? That's really the only one about which I am curious.
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yup.

It was fine ( lockn 2018) but it didn’t blow me away. Too many sit ins.
 
The newly opened Norwalk Art Space has free outdoor jazz from 11-1 on Sundays.

Stopped by there today to a great set from an alto/upright/electric guitar/drum quartet. Their food is incredible too: ordered brunch and watched the music from their outdoor seating, beautiful day for outdoor music, especially after four days of just awful weather.
 
We just did Alpharetta then Hershey then AC for Phish. Hershey is a great venue. I love the walk way between pavs and lawn at Alpha for dancing. AC was head and shoulders better than Camden, but you still had that Jersey, go yourself vibe. All that said. I'm stoked for TAB at Westville. That's the best venue for shows I know.
 
Although not in Connecticut the Warwick Valley Winery in New York state is a fantastic outdoor venue with reasonable ticket prices, great live music, and great food and drink. I went to a Deadfest there this past Saturday and tickets were $12 to see four bands, two of whom were exceptional. Those bands were called Wig Jam and the Englishtown Project.
 
Huskybass said:
Those bands were called Wig Jam and the Englishtown Project.
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Never heard of them but I totally believe you. I've seen a ton of great music this summer from bands I've never heard of before. A lot of talented musicians around.
 
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Saw Darius Rucker at Simsbury Performing Arts last night. First time there, very cool venue and what looked to be a decent crowd (5k?) even in the drizzle. I'm just a layperson who likes live music but he and his band sure looked and sounded good to me, anyone else there? Mostly his solo country stuff but sprinkled in a few Hootie hits.
 
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