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2d ago
Hitting the road for six decades is a milestone achievement. Peter Frampton will honor his 60th year of touring next year with the “Never EVER Say Never Tour,” which stops at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on March 7. Tickets are on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at PeterFramptom.com. Just a few years ago ..read more
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2w ago
Growing old has its benefits. Like getting first dibs on Rolling Stones tickets. On Tuesday, the Stones announced a new North American tour, sponsored by AARP. While tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m., AARP members will have access to a presale that begins Nov. 29. The tour ..read more
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3w ago
Litchfield native and noted jazz performer Nicole Zuraitis received some amazing news last week. Zuraitis was nominated for her second Grammy Award, in the “Best Jazz Vocal Album” for her album “How Love Begins.” Her nomination will likely be celebrated when she performs in Waterbury next month. Zuraitis will perform Dec. 10 at 1 p.m ..read more
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1M ago
Hootie & the Blowfish, the legendary pop-rock band, is set to hit the road once again in 2024, complete with a pair of opening acts and a stop in Hartford on Aug. 1 at Xfinity Theatre. The four-member group, known for its chart-topping hits and Grammy-winning career, is embarking on the “Summer Camp with Trucks ..read more
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THE TELL-TALE APERTIF Edgar Allan Poe is the inspiration for literary libations this weekend. The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport is hosting “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy” nights this weekend. The event, for ages 21 years and older, is billed as a “chilling cocktail experience” that brings four Poe stories to the stage as well as inspiring ..read more
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1M ago
Get ready to hang tough next summer when the New Kids on the Block return to the road. The Magic Summer Tour 2024 will be at Hartford’s XfInity Theatre on Aug. 2. The lineup also includes Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Tickets are on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com. For the tour ..read more
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1M ago
Blink-182 is making summer plans early. The band will be at Hartford’s Xfinity Theatre on July 24, with guest Pierce The Veil. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at blink182.com. VIP packages will also be available at vipnation.com. The band – bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker – recently ..read more
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2M ago
On Friday, the music world’s reigning princess will explode on the big screen. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert film opens at more than 4,000 theaters across America, including right here in Connecticut, and the film’s star will continue mesmerizing music fans, including those who couldn’t witness her sold-out tour in person and those who want ..read more
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2M ago
This summer, a classic Indigo Girls song was resurrected on film. The hit movie “Barbie” made good use of “Closer to Fine,” the 1989 hit, in a few scenes. Now fans of the folkie alternative duo can hear the song sung by its original songwriters, when the Indigo Girls perform at New Haven’s College Street ..read more
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2M ago
GARLIC FEST Vampires, beware: Garlic will be abundant in the region this weekend. The 18th Annual Connecticut Garlic and Harvest Festival will be Saturday and Sunday at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, offering savory and sweet treats utilizing the popular bulb. The two-day event honors the fragrant harvest with garlic cooking demonstrations, lectures, and a variety of ..read more