Sweet Sounds on the River

East Haddam Parks and Recreation

MUSIC ON THE RIVER LINE UP 2011

All concerts are held on Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the green of the Goodspeed Opera House. If it rains, the concerts will be moved to the Hale-Ray High School Auditorium (please call the Recreation Office for location information if the weather is questionable; 860-873-5058).

Great food and drinks will be available to purchase at the Gelston House or feel free to bring a picnic dinner. Parking is available in the Goodspeed Opera House parking lot, behind the Gelston House. The Music on the River site is made possible through the generous support of Goodspeed Musicals. The committee asks that you please leave your dogs at home.

July 11, 2011 (Rain Date August 22)
2U – “The Worlds 2nd best U2 show”! 2U’s precise emulation of a U2 live show has earned them a full touring schedule, quite literally world-wide, as the world’s 2nd best U2 show (2nd only to U2).

July 18, 2011
Riverside – A Connecticut band from Middlesex County made up of several talented, local musicians. Influenced by the folk-rock music of the 60s and 70s, Riverside is known for their tight harmonies, will surely have you tapping your feet to song selections from that awesome era.

July 25, 2011
Gunsmoke - Join us for a special Commemoration of Gunsmoke’s 25th anniversary! Gunsmoke and founder, Nick DeMaio were inducted into the Connecticut Country Music Association’s Hall of Fame on February 12. They have a lot to celebrate this year with their true country and western music.

August 1, 2011
Eight to the Bar – Drawing its musical influences from American roots music – swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown; Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals.

August 8, 2011
Basically Blues – This Connecticut based band will entertain you with “a little bit of country, a little bit of rock and roll and a whole lot of blues”. Basically Blues has earned a reputation for providing first rate entertainment throughout the area.

August 15, 2011
Santa Mamba – Represents a new attitude in cross-cultural harmony. They have forged a sound that they call Latin Roots Rock, taking a firm understanding of various Latin and American musical traditions and giving them new voice in a unique combination of styles and personalities, celebrating diversity and life. “Our chief ambition is to get the whole world dancing”!