Music on the River Haddam Conn. 2015 Line-up

All free concerts are held on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the green of the Goodspeed Opera House.  If it rains, the concerts will be moved to the Hale-Ray High School Auditorium (please call the Recreation Office 860-873-5058, check www.easthaddamrec.com or our Facebook page if weather is questionable). Great food and drinks will be available to purchase at the Gelston House or bring a picnic dinner.  Free parking is available in the Goodspeed Opera House parking lot, behind the Gelston House with additional parking and a shuttle bus from Eagle Landing in Haddam if needed. The Music on the River site is made possible through the generous support of Goodspeed Musicals.  All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  No dogs, smoking, vendors or soliciting at the concerts and no parking on residential streets are allowed.


July 13, 2015 Bluesberry Jam
It’s a family affair with Bluesberry Jam.  Brothers Jeff (drums) and Chris (harp/vocals) Bauer;
Sister Sue (vocals), Brother Ken (guitar) and Son Evan (drums) Tosi, are joined by Cary Burns (keys), Matt White (guitar), and Pete Govert (bass). Bluesberry Jam is cut from the same cloth that the Great Musical Tailor used to create The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic and numerous other Jam Bands - both known and unknown.

July 20, 2015 Red Molly
Americana powerhouse vocal trio, Red Molly, is known for their soaring crystalline three part harmonies, crisp musicianship, infectious songwriting, and warm, engaging stage presence.  Laurie MacAllister (bass), Abbie Gardner (dobro), and Molly Venter (guitar), weave together the threads of American music; from folk roots to bluegrass styles and adding the contrast of heartwarming ballads and barn-burning honky-tonk.

July 27, 2015 Occidental Gypsy
Occidental Gypsy play an exhilarating blend of gypsy swing, jazz, and world music; with riff rich roaring acoustic sound and sultry vocals reminiscent of the first era of swing. This Globe Trotting band has shared the stage with virtuosos too numerous to mention receiving accolades from their peers and audiences around the world.

August 3, 2015 River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of the steamy bayous of southwestern Louisiana to the hills of New England. The Zydeco Hogs cook up a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat. The Hogs turn every venue they play into a rockin' Louisiana dance party!

August 10, 2015 Last Fair Deal
Last Fair Deal continues to redraw the map of American Roots music with energy and creativity. Their eclectic repertoire reflects influences in bluegrass, jazz, acoustic rock and features their own original material as well unique interpretations of artists as diverse as Bill Monroe, Dylan, and the Beatles. Last Fair Deal is Paul Howard, Phil Zimmerman, and Tom Hagymasi.

August 17, 2015 Souls on Fire
Our Season Finale, Souls on Fire delivers a power house of musical styles and features East Haddam’s own, Geoff Cox.  The superb musicianship is equal to their taste in bands. You will hear selections from Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power, Motown, Beatles, along with funk, blues, and good old rock and roll.  This high energy band features a tight rhythm and driving horn section.