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2023 Concerts in the Park Schedule Announcement — April 17, 2023

June is nearly here which means our summer concert season is just around the corner! Get ready to rock out in the park with our stellar lineup of 2023 bands. We have several bands making their Washington Park debut in 2023 while at the same time we are bringing back a number of our all-time favorites. First up is regional favorite Red Light on June 16th, followed by a different awesome band each Friday through the end of July.

All shows are at Washington Park in the City of Groton, starting at 6:30 pm. We have a wide variety of food trucks for each show as well as media partner Q105 – so come on down and start the weekend off right by rockin’ out in the park!

Check out the full schedule below:

Wild Nights 2023June 16th – Red Light

Red Light was voted “Best Band 2022” in the most recent New London Day and Norwich Bulletin Readers’ Choice Awards. Red Light is a five-piece modern and classic dance party rock, country rock and pop rock cover band that bring energy and musicianship to every show they play. Red Light plays the best party music spanning five decades in a fun, dynamic, high-energy show.
@Red.Light.rock.band

June 23rd – Wild Nights

Wild Nights is Southeastern Connecticut’s newest party rock band. The band plays music spanning across multiple decades – something to make everyone dance and have a blast! With songs by artists ranging from Maroon 5, Dua Lipa, Alanis Morissette, The Weeknd and The B-52s all the way to Guns and Roses – there is something for everyone.
@WildNightsCT

June 30th – Take it to the Bridge

Take it to the Bridge is a 7-piece group based out of Rhode Island that has all the right stuff to get the party started. Voted Rhode Island Monthly Magazine’s “Best Wedding Live Music” every year since 2019, the band plays everything from classic R&B to the latest pop hits. Each song is performed with a unique, soulful style aimed to get the audience out of their seats and onto the dance floor!
@TakeItToTheBridge

Wicked Peach 2021July 7th – The Heavy Hitters

Fronted by the amazing Heather Joseph, The Heavy Hitters are a group whose members are extraordinary musicians and masters of their instruments. The band brings together their considerable skills to wow audiences with their versions of classics by Heart, Pat Benetar, Georgia Satellites, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Journey and much, much more.
@TheHeavyHittersBand

July 14th – American Honey

American Honey is a band of five friends who found each other through music. At their core, they are a Modern Country Band that isn’t afraid to play a little Rock and Pop from the 90s and beyond. American Honey is always danceable and high energy with lots of chances for you to sing along and be part of the show!
@Americanhoneyct

July 21st – Wicked Peach

Wicked Peach is this area’s ultimate rock cover band and is a staple on the southeastern New England music scene. Wicked Peach rocks the hard rock classics from the 90s better than anyone, while offering up a satisfying sampling from the 70s, 80s and 2000s to keep the crowds coming back for more. If you haven’t seen Wicked Peach before you’ve GOTTA come down to the park and see one of the best bands in the state.
@wickedpeach

July 28th – 1974

Hailing from Newington, Connecticut, 1974 is a five-piece progressive rock band that conjures up massive and powerful emanations of a bygone era. If Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull are your bag, then this is the band for you. Since 2007, the band has been wowing audiences with punchy guitar riffs, rich vocal harmonies, and high-energy stage shows.
@1974online

General Concert Information:

This Friday Night summer concert series is held at Washington Park, Meridian Street in Groton. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and is co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department.

Food is available on site from food trucks and the concession stand. Restrooms are also available.

The concerts are designed to be especially appealing to families for a fun, inexpensive night out. Spectators are encouraged to bring their families and perhaps a picnic supper. The concert site also has sufficient room on the basketball court for dancing.

For concert information or cancellation notices, call 860-446-4129, the concert hotline.

Concerts in the Park

 

Final 2023 City Cabaret Concert – Nick Bosse on 3/19 — March 14, 2023

March 19, 2023 – Nick Bosse

Nick Bosse is an independent Nashville recording artist with 10 years in the music entertainment industry. Nick’s songwriting and music stylings are influenced by country, southern rock, and bluegrass legends; which he projects in every live performance.

Nick Bosse Concert

 

Concert Information:

City Cabaret is a series of indoor concerts which start in January each year. These concerts are held in an intimate setting that gives spectators an opportunity to see smaller musical groups, allowing for a more-up close and personal experience.

All concerts are held on Sundays and are performed at the City of Groton Municipal Building Auditorium. Concerts begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at roughly 5:00 p.m. The City Cabaret concert series is co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department.

The concerts are free. No alcohol is allowed. The concert info line is (860) 446-4129.

2022 Concerts in the Park Schedule Announcement — May 19, 2022

Concerts in the Park AudienceJune is nearly here and so is our summer concert season! Get ready to rock out in the park with our stellar lineup of 2022 bands. First up is Groton favorite The Cartells on June 17th, followed by a different awesome band each Friday through the end of July.

All shows are at Washington Park in the City of Groton, starting at 6:30 pm. We have a wide variety of food trucks for each show as well as media partner Q105 – so come on down and start the weekend off right by rockin’ out in the park!

Check out the full schedule below:

June 17thThe Cartells

The Cartells are back again and ready to bring the party with them. Masters of jazz, swing, rock, Motown and R&B – The Cartells know how to play practically anything and leave the audience smiling. Come on down and enjoy a terrific band.

June 24thLast Licks

Are you ready to rock? Last Licks is a group of top-notch musicians specializing in 70s rock, playing music by Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bad Company, Deep Purple, Van Halen and much, much more. Governor Ned Lamont named Last Licks Connecticut’s Band of the Year for 2019, so these guys have serious credentials. Last Licks is new to our concert series, so if you want to see the new guys in town, come down to the park for a night of out-and-out rock and roll.

July 1stMass-Conn Fusion

Mass-Conn Fusion have played the park many times before and are excited to be making their triumphant return after a year off from our event. The band has an extensive repertoire featuring Motown, R&B, Funk along with hits of the 60’s right up to the present. Mass-Conn Fusion brings the fun every time out. Come on down to the park and prepare to have a great time.

July 8thRed Light

Voted Best of Northeast 2021 – Best Musician/Musical Group, The Bulletin Readers Choice Award. New to our concert series, Red Light is one of the most popular bands in the area and we are excited to have them play for us. Red Light is a five-piece modern and classic dance party rock, country rock and pop rock cover band that bring energy and musicianship to every show they play. Red Light plays the best party music spanning five decades in a fun, dynamic, high-energy presentation.

July 15thThe Pop Rocks

Did you see them last year at the park? They were so much fun – so much, in fact, that we had to bring them back again this year. Pop Rocks is Connecticut’s Ultimate 80s Experience, playing only the best pop and rock from the 80s! This band is going to knock your socks off and truly know how to entertain a crowd. If you love the 80s these guys (and girl) have it covered, playing the best of Journey, Starship, Heart, Brian Adams, Buggles and much, much more. Come down to the park for a totally awesome time.

July 22ndAmerican Honey

Are you ready to get your country on? If you are, come on down to Washington Park for a little American Honey. American Honey is a Modern Country Band that isn’t afraid to play a little Rock and Pop from the 90s and beyond. Made up of five friends who found each other through music, American Honey brings experiences from other local bands to create the ultimate modern country cover band. American Honey is always danceable and high energy with lots of chances for you to sing along and be part of the show. Don’t miss these guys – come on down to the park and enjoy the show.

July 29thWild Nights

Wild Nights is Southeastern Connecticut’s Newest party rock band. The band plays music spanning across multiple decades – something to make everyone dance and have a blast! With songs by artists ranging from Maroon 5, Dua Lipa, Alanis Morissette, The Weeknd and The B-52s all the way to Guns and Roses there is something for everyone. Come see this “new to the park” act and enjoy a terrific band.

General Concert Information:

This Friday Night summer concert series is held at Washington Park, Meridian Street in Groton. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and is co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department.

Food is available on site from food trucks and the concession stand. Restrooms are also available.

The concerts are designed to be especially appealing to families for a fun, inexpensive night out. Spectators are encouraged to bring their families and perhaps a picnic supper. The concert site also has sufficient room on the basketball court for dancing.

For concert information or cancellation notices, call 860-446-4129, the concert hotline.

Concerts in the Park

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