We’re excited to be returning to the always festive, always musical Meriden Daffodil Festival on Saturday, April 28 with some great local/regional talent! We’ll be closing the Food Tent Stage Saturday evening from 6:30-7:30. Hope to see you there!
Ben & Nancy “Duo Duo” Shows!
“Have guitars, will travel!” Ben and Nancy are pleased to be playing a pair of acoustic duo gigs this month… Kicking off the Levine Music Series at the Bee & Thistle Inn in Old Lyme, CT on Wednesday, March 14 from 6-8pm, and then at the Knickerbocker Tap Room in Westerly, RI on Thursday, March 22 from 8-11pm. Both fun, intimate rooms with great food and libations! No cover at either place. More info here.
Back at Jack’s Feb. 23!
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.
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.
The Rivergods 