The Rivergods return to Daddy Jack’s in New London for a fun mid-winter’s eve of original roots rock and some choice covers. Plus, it’s Ben’s birthday, so who knows what could happen! 7:30 showtime, 2 sets, no cover. Make your reservation at 860-444-8888. More info here.
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Hootin’ & Hollerin’ this January!

Ben and Nancy will again play this year’s Hygienic Art Hootenanny, Friday, January 26 at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT. Presented by Shoreline Acoustic Music Society, the line-up also includes Sherwood, Charlie Reyburn, Hugh Birdsall and
The Carolans. Ben and Nancy will play for about 20 minutes at some point during the show (which runs 6-9pm). More info here.
Back like your favorite Christmas sweater!
The Rivergods’ annual “that time of year” show returns Saturday, December 23! We’re delighted to be back at Daddy Jack’s, one of our favorite local rooms, and the big man Daddy Jack is sure be cooking up a holiday menu that will delight your senses. On our musical menu there will be great new songs we’ve been working on, some old favorites, special guests sitting in, and who knows, maybe even a holiday tune or two! Always a fun tradition for us. Make your reservations early at (860) 444-8888. More info here.
Pass the Guitar – 20 Acts, 1 Guitar

Twenty stellar performers, one beautiful guitar.
The 4th annual show to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center will be Friday, Nov. 3 at Unity Hall, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation New London.
Tickets are $10 at the event. Doors open at 7; performances start at 7:30. Soft drinks, coffee, tea and desserts will be available for purchase. Sennheiser Electronics is donating of two sets of Momentum On-Ear Model Headphones which will be auctioned off the night of the concert… sweet!
See you there… Ben & Nancy
It ain’t over ’til it’s over!

Feels like August!

Oh Captain, my Captain!

We’re back at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London this Saturday, July 1 from 6-9pm. Come get your lobster on with us! See you there…
Music in the Meadow!

Connecticut College’s Music in the Meadow returns Sunday, June 18 at 4pm in the Arboretum’s outdoor theater by the pond.
The sixth concert in this series boasts another stellar line-up of the region’s finest roots rock/Americana music: The Rivergods (https://therivergods.com/), who’s latest full-length release State of the Union is garnering great reviews, the rhythmic folk rock of Boston’s Black Marmot (https://www.facebook.com/blackmarmot/) and the warm, melodic musings of Westerly, RI’s Wild Sun (http://wildsunusa.com/).
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable, family-friendly outdoor concert! B.Y.O.P. (Picnic, etc.!), or enjoy some food from our on-hand food truck! Gates open at 4pm, adult tickets are $10, kids $5.
Who’s feeling social?

The Rivergods are excited to make our debut at one New London’s hottest new nightspots… The Social Bar & Kitchen! Kick the summer off right with us Saturday, May 27. Great food, great music and 50 (50!!!) beers on tap. We’ll play a few sets starting at 8pm…. see you there! More info here.
Cover of the (local) Rolling Stone?
We’re super honored to have been featured on the April 2017 cover of Sound Waves magazine, an stalwart southeastern CT/southern RI music magazine that’s been around at least as long as we have… (with the late greats Chuck Berry and James Cotton, no less… woah!) Our friend/fellow musician Sue Menhart interviewed the band in crowded, hazy bar in March… and a good time was had by all. Read the full interview at Sound Waves.


