Yes, well it has to do with what you are thinking and the case here is at home in Connecticut. I recently had the opportunity to hear two gentlemen playing together in a band at a restaurant function. The music was a little pop, rock, and blues influenced. The band was very tight, the vocals [...]

That’s right, closing out this great little lunch time concert series on the New Haven Green will be the Shiny Lapel Trio. Tiger, Mark, James, and Rich (I know, that’s four) are bringing you all the best from such great as Louie Prima, Dean Martin, and some new legends like Brian Setzer. For those of [...]

“The remarkable duo gustily riled up the crowd at Le Poisson Rouge for their new EP release… Debuting their performance with their song ‘Pleasure Town’, the pop and minimalist experimental couple instantly filled the venue with infinite glory“  Z!NK “Funky fresh sound.” The New York Post “Brooklyn duo Hank & Cupcakes pumps out tight, funky [...]

Thursday night brings another great Jazz concert on the Branford Green. Come out and enjoy all the great shops and restaurants before, then sit back and realax for some great music. Brought to you by Blue Plate Radio. New York-based Paula Atherton has opened for the likes of Chuck Loeb, Patti Austin, Tito Puente and [...]

GRAMMY winner Shelby Lynne is on an acoustic tour in support of her album, Tears, Lies, And Alibis, U.K. artist Findlay Brown will open on all dates. Tears, Lies, And Alibis, in stores now, marks the first release on Lynne’s own newly founded label, EVERSO RECORDS, which will be distributed through Fontana, the award-winning independent [...]

July means fireworks,picnics, festivals, and to me, the best part of the summer. Summer concerts. On any given night, a town close to you will be featuring some of the areas best talent, or maybe even bringing in a national act. Whether it’s on a town green, on a beach, or in a park, it [...]

Bridgeport native Walter Duda was inspired by rock n roll vocalists Dion and Bobby Darin. He then became a fan of the vocal harmony arrangements of Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), The Beatles and The Hollies. While in Detroit, he was introduced to the rhythm and grooves of The Motown Sound. Next, progressive rock groups King [...]

The Eric Ducoff Band is a New England-based trio that is heavily rooted in the sounds of vintage blues music. But their sound doesn’t end there. Each set also incorporates a wide array of guitar-driven “roots-based” rock and Americana stylings as well. The band members, Eric Ducoff (guitar/vox), Jeff Berg (bass/vox) and Nick Toscano (drums) [...]

The Shiny Lapel Trio is a tiny little band with a great big sound! Keeping it simple with just three rockin’ instruments, and a big ol’ slice of velvety smooth vocals, these guys tear up a dance floor like a carpenter late for lunch. Whether they’re rippin’ thru a classic Louis Prima standard, or makin’ [...]

As some of you may have noticed, Shoreline Out and About supports local entrepreneurs,businesses, and music. We support our friends and neighbors. That’s one reason for our support for Jazzstew.com. Another reason is that we  believe that knowledge and passion for whatever one is doing has everything to do with what ends up in the [...]

Welcome to our newest feature, Pick Six. In this new column, I am going to give you my picks of things to do, bands to see, blogs to read. It can be anything, and seeing how at any given time, my brain may be in various states of flux, maybe it’s six, maybe it’s four, [...]

This past Easter weekend I was at Killington, yes skiing! It was a bright sunny day and as Spring had arrived so had Spring skiing. On that Saturday it was 75 degrees, yes the snow was just like mashed potatoes but I was skiing and it was good, so good. The following day was much [...]

Having sold out at their last appearance, A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, Matthew Male and the gang are back at The Kate with Folk City. Small Town Concert Series, based in Chester, CT,  presents a grass roots revival beckoning back to the heyday of American Folk featuring music from Bob Dylan, Dave Van [...]

Most people would agree jazz is popularly regarded as purely an American Art form in its origin. I should note that it is not the only contribution – let’s not forget Rock & Roll, R&B, Blues, and Country. However, we are speaking about jazz here, how to understand it and where to find it. Having [...]

On a continuous exploration of great American music, the Small Town Concert Series is mining the motherlode of real country music. They’re off and rolling to the honky tonk beat with a Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry — with an emphasis on the “Ole”.  Featured songs will almost unanimously be from 1964 or before; the [...]