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2008 Naugatuck Summer Music Festival On The Green Printable Schedule Flyer HERE (2.4 mb / .pdf) All concerts are Tuesday and start at 7:00 p.m. on the gazebo on the scenic and historic Naugatuck Green located between Meadow St. (Rt. 63) and Church St. |
| Please remember to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Bank. The truck will be located right next to the Gazebo. Thank You. |
Rain dates and locations vary. Please check each individual event for full info. |
| Click Here for Photos | Groups interested in performing during 2009 click here. |
Since 1986 the Naugatuck Arts Commission has sponsored free concerts on the town green. This series has always prided itself in its ability to deliver top notch musical entertainment for the entire family. The concert site, nestled in a turn-of-the-century architectural environment which features three historic structures designed by the internationally renowned firm of McKim, Mead and White, is an ideal place to spend a lazy summer evening. Early arrivals are encouraged to bring picnic baskets and blankets. However, in accordance with town ordinances, alcoholic beverages are not permitted. All of these Concerts are absolutely free to the public.
These concerts serve not only to bring wholesome family entertainment to downtown but as a means to help support the Naugatuck Ecumenical Food Bank and the Caesar Ruggeri Arts Scholarship Fund which we award to deserving Naugatuck High School students each spring. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to the concerts and we hope to count on your continued support when we pass the bucket to collect for our scholarship.
Come, and take in the charm of Naugatuck The series features a line up of wonderfully diverse musical acts that are sure to please one and all.
June 17 - Naugatuck Community Band: Patriotic & Pops!
RAIN: Thursday, June 19 on the green.Come kick off our summer concert season on the Naugatuck Green. This year's Pops Goes the Summer program promises to be a well rounded festival of toe tapping musical selections. The Naugatuck Community Band will play a program of Patriotic and Popular music. As always the band will play music made famous on Broadway, and a host of patriotic songs and marches.
More Community Band Info!
June 24 - Marty Swiatek: Polka Night, Naugatuck Style!
RAIN: Thursday, June 26 on the green.Marty Swiatek and the group will have the town center hopping all night, as he plays traditional polka music and big band dance favorites. A genuine good time is in store for everyone! Visit the web site!
July 1 - Rubber City Blues Band: Blues
RAIN: Thursday, July 3 on the green.The Rubber City Blues Band is a unique and powerful rhythm and blues experience. This 13 member ensemble features a full sized 6 man horn section that matches the driving rhythm section blow for blow. Featuring songs by Chicago, Tower of Power, The Blues Brothers, and a wide range of blues masters The RCBB is a fun multi-faceted rhythm and blues review that is sure to please.
July 4 - Mugsy's Back: Classic, Oldies Rock
SPECIAL SHOW - Naugatuck High SchoolCome check out this Connecticut based band. Drawing from a collective musical background of R & B, Jazz, Swing, Rock and Country the group’s original music is a blend that transparently crosses the borders of traditional musical styles. They also possess a long list of classic covers, which gives the audience a familiar tone to their shows. Visit Mugsy's website HERE (will open in new window)
July 8 - MacTalla Mo’r: Celtic - Fusion
RAIN: Same night, City Hill Middle School.This concert is brought to you with the support of the
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.
Mac-Talla Mor, Gaelic for ‘Great Echo’, is an exciting Celtic Fusion Band featuring the Great Highland Bagpipes in a dynamic mix of Celtic Rock, Blues and Jazz. They have been featured performers at the annual ‘Pipes in The Valley’ Celtic music series at Riverfront Plaza, Hartford and at the Newport Waterfront Festival in Rhode Island. Traveling throughout the East Coast, Mac-Talla Mor is sought after by many Celtic organizations looking to add some spice to their Celtic-themed festival. They've played for HBO TV, at Steinway Hall in NYC, opened for the Tito Puente Big Band, played Command Performances for The Average White Band and Keith Richards and at major Irish and Celtic Festivals. With music simultaneously youthful and ancient, there is magic in that voice.
Visit their website HERE (will open in new window)
July 15 - Last Fair Deal: New American Roots Music
RAIN: Thursday, July 17 on the green.Last Fair Deal redraws the map of American roots music with fluid energy and creativity. Their new CD, True Tales, serves up twelve original and three re-grooved, traditional tunes. LFD's live performances, with stellar vocals and unique acoustic synergy, will captivate any audience.
Last Fair Deal has an eclectic repertoire drawing on old-time string-band, bluegrass, swing, and popular music. The band's live performances feature originals from True Tales and their previous three albums. They also put their own spin on John Hartford, Hank Williams, Dan Hicks, Lennon/McCartney, John Hiatt, Nat King Cole, and Bob Dylan. Visit Last Fair Deal HERE (will open in new window)
July 22 - Aces & Eights: Classic Country / Rock!!
RAIN: Thursday, July 24 on the green.Now in our 15th year, Aces and Eights remains Connecticut's premier contemporary country act. We have performed with some of the biggest stars in country today. Among them are Kenny Chesney, Roy Clark, and Sammy Kersaw. Vocal harmony second to none and a superb group of musicians will provide an evening of musical delight.
Join us as we take you from Country's roots to it's musical future.
More Aces & Eights (will open in new window)
July 29 - The Kerry Boys: Sounds of Ireland!
RAIN: Same night, City Hill Middle School.This concert is brought to you with the support of the
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.
The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from the County Kerry Ireland now a Cheshire, CT resident, and Pierce Campbell from Prospect, CT who is also the Connecticut State Troubadour for 2007 & 2008. These two dynamic and popular Connecticut Irish balladeers have been performing together for over 15 years, dazzling fans of all ages from Maine to New York. Their humorous, high-energy show will have you clapping and singing along in no time, engaging you from start to finish with their wide collection of traditional and original songs. Its St. Patrick's Day on the Green. This concert will leave you with a spring in your step and a song in your heart.
Click Here to visit the Kerry Boys' home page! (will open in new window)
Thursday, July 31 - The Second Company Governor's Foot Guard Band: Marches, medleys, polkas and Dixieland
RAIN: Same night, City Hill Middle School.The Second Company Governor's Foot Guard Band is the musical arm of one of the oldest continually active military units in the United States. It was chartered in 1775, and the first Commandant was Revolutionary War General Benedict Arnold. The present Commandant is Major Peter D. Laffin. The Second Company Governor's Foot Guard has mustered its members when needed, in part or as a whole company, to aid in the defense of the United States in all wars from Revolutionary War through both World Wars. It was the first organized military unit to take action against the British. Many of its founding members continued on the greatness. Among them are Aaron Burr (Vice President to Thomas Jefferson), Ethan Allen (Commander of the forces that captured Fort Ticonderoga), and James Hillhouse (United States Senator from Connecticut).
August 5 - Mugsy's Back: Classic, Oldies Rock
RAIN: Thursday, August 7 on the green.Come check out this Connecticut based band. Drawing from a collective musical background of R & B, Jazz, Swing, Rock and Country the group’s original music is a blend that transparently crosses the borders of traditional musical styles. They also possess a long list of classic covers, which gives the audience a familiar tone to their shows. Visit Mugsy's website HERE (will open in new window)
August 12 - Hot Cat Jazz Band: 30s - 70s!
RAIN: Same night, City Hill Middle School.This concert is brought to you with the support of the
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.
Swing Standards of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington such as Take The A Train, All Of Me and Satin Doll; Big Band hits of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, Sentimental Journey and In The Mood. Classic Rock songs which are perfect for dancing and listening from the 1950-2000's of James Taylor, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Clint Black, Rascal Flatts, Bob Marley, Simon and Garfunkel, Van Morrison and the Beatles.....the list goes on and on!
Click Here to visit Hot Cat Jazz! (will open in new window)
August 19 - Crosseyed Cat: Blues!
RAIN: Thursday, August 21 on the green.This band has captivated audiences all over the new england area by their style and signature sound. They have taken the blues to a new level that has fans, the press, and other musicians taking notice and singing praises.
Click here for more Crosseyed Cat! (will open in new window)
2008 Harvest Moon Festival
Friday and Saturday September 19 and 20Fri. Sept 19, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm : The Riverboat Ramblers Dixieland Jazz
Brought to you with the support of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.Sat. Sept 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm : Sparkles the Clown Fun & Magic
Sat. Sept 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm : To be announced
Sat. Sept 20, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm : The Big Beat 50's, 60's
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Naugatuck Arts Commission
229 Church Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
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