by sandyconnolly | Mar 23, 2015 | Branford, Gigs
I had already been to the Guilford Spelling Bee and to see The Green Stamps in Westbrook, but more friends awaited at Leitrim Pub in Branford: Jam Chowder! Jam Chowder is: Rick Comes – lead vocals, Tom Knapp – harp, sax, flute, washboard, shakey things,...
by sandyconnolly | Mar 22, 2015 | Gigs, Westbrook
After attending Guilford’s 9th Annual GFFE Spelling Bee, I hiked it up to Bill’s Seafood for a few minutes to see my friends the Green Stamps: Brian Wilkens – guitar, Bernie Soroko – drums, Tom Price – bass, and Tony Cafiero –...
by sandyconnolly | Mar 5, 2015 | New Haven, Open Mics
Three out of five of the Sandy Connolly Band (Justin Paglino, Ted Ervin, and I) ventured into New Haven last night to check out the scene at Stella Blues on Crown Street in New Haven. The Cobalt Rhythm Kings were hosting their “First-Ever First-Wednesday...
by sandyconnolly | Mar 1, 2015 | CT Acoustic Open Mic, Guilford
This past Wednesday, February 25, 2015 marked the fourth anniversary of the Acoustic Open Mic at the Country Tavern. The sign up sheet got filled up rather quickly with several acts I was eager to see. I always love having debut acts, and this week was no...
