The Soul Session to celebrate Jazz, R&B, and Neo-Soul at Rockwell Theater
By Laura Bailey Downtown Live, in partnership with Paradigm Arts & Culture Foundation Inc., will present “The Soul Session: A Night of Live Music & Art” on…
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A memorable first performance for Andrew Skinner and The Bristol Chorale
Contributed by the Bristol Chorale This holiday season, The Bristol Chorale delivered a heartwarming and festive performance, “Love & Joy,” that proved to be nothing short…
2024 Year in Review: Bristol celebrates a vibrant year of arts and culture
By Laura Bailey 2024 was a remarkable year for the arts and culture scene in Bristol, with a packed calendar of events that highlighted the…
Local musicians to rock for a cause at Holiday Veterans Concert
Local bands will perform at the Holiday Veterans Concert in Bristol on December 21, organized by Mike Cansdale to honor his late brother, Eldon. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Strong Community Center. The concert features The Skulk, Wint & The Crossroad Band, and LiveWired Acoustic. Tickets are $10.
Neybas make waves on the charts with album “Extended Flow”
By Laura Bailey Connecticut-based band Neybas is celebrating a major milestone as their latest album, Extended Flow, climbs the ranks of both the prestigious Relix/Jambands.com Radio Chart and the…
Bristol Public Library to host two free holiday music events
The Bristol Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with two free live music events this December. Historian and musician Richard…
Bristol Chorale to hold annual holiday concert “Love & Joy” Dec. 15
The Bristol Chorale will celebrate their annual holiday season with a festive concert, “Love & Joy,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Bristol…
Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble to host annual holiday concert Sunday
Written By: Laura Bailey The Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble will host its highly anticipated annual holiday concert under the direction of conductor Kyle Camerato. …
Annual Wind and Brass Ensemble concert to honor veterans on Nov. 10
A Veterans Day Concert, “Salute to Veterans,” will be presented by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Kyle Camerato, in cooperation…
Country music at Downtown Live, Carousel Museum Gala set, walking tours of Federal this Sunday
Country music star to perform at the Rockwell Theater this weekend Pam Tillis, country music star, along with her acoustic trio, will perform at Downtown…
Showtime Musical Festival provides opportunities for young artists
By Maria Caceres Music buzzes and crowds gather as the smell of food fills the air during the Showtime Music Festival curated by AC203 earlier…
Juneteenth event celebrates new holiday with gathering at Carousel Museum for 2nd year
By Maria Caceres Singing, dancing and a dramatic reading of Gen. Order No. 3 marked the Juneteenth celebration this past Wednesday at the Carousel Museum,…
Farmers Market opens this Saturday
The Bristol Farmers Market will open this Saturday, June 22, in the parking lot of 10 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain…
‘Rock the House’ benefit to be held for the Agape House
The “Rock the House” fundraising event will support the Bristol nonprofit Agape House and celebrate the retirement of its founders. Set for June 23 at the VFW Post, the outdoor concert will feature live music, games, and food, aiming to raise over $20,000 for the homeless and those in need.
Bristol Chorale spring program features jazz and Broadway tunes at The Rockwell Theater May 5
“Americana … Jazz & Broadway” will be presented by the Bristol Chorale at The Rockwell Theater on Memorial Boulevard Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m….
Interfaith peace march to be held in mid-May
Bristol Interfaith Coalition is holding a Peace March on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Federal Hill Green in Bristol. All are…
Free jazz concert at the Rockwell this Friday evening features 18-piece big band
The Stanley Street Big Band, with its 18-piece orchestra comprised of the area’s best jazz musicians, will be featured at a free concert at the…
Legendary vocal group The Drifters to perform at Rockwell Theater this weekend
By Laura Bailey One of Rock & Roll’s most iconic vocal groups is coming to Bristol this Saturday, when the Drifters will take the stage…
‘Monsters of Rock’ concert to benefit veterans comes to Bristol this weekend
Local rock legends are uniting for the “Monsters of Rock” charity concert at Bleachers on April 12 and 13, organized by Mike Cansdale to honor his late veteran brother. Proceeds will support suicide prevention for active military members. Tickets cost $12, and various local bands will perform each night.
NAACP seeks to restart youth choir, asks singers to sign on
At the NAACP scholarship breakfast on Monday, local chapter president Tim Camerl invited the former local chapter president Lexie Mangum to join him on the…