Aug
18
Fri
The Gibson Brothers with special guest Serene Green! @ Broad Brook Opera House
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

The Gibson Brothers with special guest Serene Green!

Friday, August 18, 2023 – 8:00 PM EDT

There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record. The same thing that led David Ferguson and Grammy Award winning producer and Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such as Hank Williams Jr. and Dr. John: the Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder, and, if that’s not enough, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury. It’s a resume almost anybody in country music would be proud to have. But despite all of this, the Gibson Brothers are not yet household names. Their latest album, “Darkest Hour,” produced by dobro master Jerry Douglas might just change that.

As soon as you hear Leigh singing with Alison Krauss [“I Feel The Same Way As You”] on the new project you realize that his voice is as good as anyone in music today. Add the brother harmony to that and they have something truly unique. While “Mockingbird” featured gorgeous production, recreating the sound on stage was difficult. “We put together a little band to go out and try to recreate it,” Eric told me, but we couldn’t. We would have to have such a huge band to try to recreate that record, but we did the best we could.”

Douglas—who has won 14 Grammy awards and backed up everyone from Ray Charles to Paul Simon and George Jones—wanted to make a record they could actually play on the road. So he picked the best songs (out of dozens) and squirreled them away in Sound Emporium’s Studio B. But then the pandemic hit. “We did our last shows in March of 2020,” Eric told me. “We were in Nashville the week everything was shutting down. It was surreal, but Jerry was like, ‘Guys, the world’s going crazy. Let’s let this be our little cocoon.’And we did. We cut all of the acoustic stuff and then went home and didn’t play any more gigs until things started opening. Then we went back and finished the record with Jerry in February of 2021.”

The result is arguably the strongest record The Gibson Brothers have ever made. The songs recorded in the first recording period featured Mike Barber (bass), Justin Moses (mandolin), Eamon McGloughlin (fiddle), and of course, Jerry Douglas, adding in John Gardner (drums), Guthrie Trapp (electric guitar), and Todd Parks (bass) for the final tracks, “Darkest Hour” showcases just how easily Eric and Leigh move from what Dan Auerbach dubbed “country soul” (“I Go Driving”) to high octane bluegrass (“What a Difference A Day Makes” and “Dust”) with Douglas always keeping the spotlight on the songs themselves. “That’s what I love about those guys,” Douglas told me, “they are just great songwriters.”

Growing up on a dairy farm in northern New York and then traveling around the world in a bluegrass band has given them a unique vantage point on life, and the songs on “Darkest Hour” are a testament to that. “Jerry wanted to hear everything we’d written,” Eric told me, “so we just sent him songs: brand new songs, old songs, there’s stuff on that record 20 years old that we never recorded. We wanted to see what he would do with us as singer-songwriters. We respect him that much. Some of my favorite records are Jerry Douglas produced records. He didn’t disappoint.”

If the Gibson Brothers had stayed in Nashville in 1999 they might possibly be Grand Ole Opry members by now. At the very least they would be hit songwriters on Music Row. But, just like their buddy Del McCoury, they chose family over success (McCoury was in his 50s when he moved to Nashville and didn’t really see major success until he was approaching 60). All they need is someone to shine a light on them. Their talent level is well-established, the only producers they have ever worked with are Ricky Skaggs, Dan Auerbach, David Ferguson and Jerry Douglas. I dare say not many musicians can stack up a list of producers that strong. For the Gibson Brothers though, they just want to keep writing, singing, and standing on a stage.

With Special Guest Serene Green!

Serene Green is the collective musical vision of Pennsylvania natives Quentin Fisher, Michael Johnson, Steve Leonard and Shane McGeehan. Serene Green’s desire is to create music highlighting its original compositions and individual style, while honoring the traditions set forth by the pioneers of bluegrass music. Since early 2017, Serene Green has recorded and released two studio albums—To Whom It Pertains (2017) and Have at It (2019, Patuxent Music)—and has performed at hundreds of music venues and festivals across the United States.?

Doors 7:00pm

Music 8:00pm

Tickets $25 Advance/$30 Day Of

Aug
19
Sat
Super Hero & Princess Day @ CT Trolley Museum
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or Princess and join the Museum for a fun memorable day.
A surprise Super Hero & Princess will be roaming the grounds from 11am-3pm. Make your own Super Hero Mask or Princess Crown. DazzleDay Face Painters will be on-site from 11:30am-3pm to create a special design for each child. We are excited to have Miss Connecticut Gina Carloto at the event. She will be on-site from 1pm-3pm.
Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen. Learn historic information about the car you ride and how the museum began. Inside the Visitor Center you will find more trolley cars, artifacts and a gift shop to buy that ‘special’ souvenir. On the same grounds is the Connecticut Fire Truck Museum complete with antique fire trucks and apparatus.
All activities and Fire Truck Museum entrance is included with your admission price. $13 for Adults, $12 for ages 12-17, $11 for ages 2-11, 2 and under Free. Museum Members half off admission. Visitors can purchase tickets when they arrive.
Super Hero & Princess Day is not part of CT Summer at the Museum.
Bad Animals – The Heart Tribute @ Broad Brook Opera House
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Bad Animals – The Heart Tribute

Saturday, August 19, 2023 – 8:00 PM EDT

BAD ANIMALS – The Heart Tribute Founded in 2001, this artistic tribute to Heart is performed by Bad Animals, who are the next best thing to the real thing!!! For over four decades, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart who were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, have created some of the most diverse music in rock and roll. Bad Animals, an international tribute act, based in New York, recreates this incredible authentic Heart experience. This talented group, having received rave reviews, shared their story with the Wilson sisters. Ann told lead vocalist Daena D, “Have fun with it!” Following Ann’s advice, they are having a whole lotta fun playing Heart’s most memorable tunes. Since Heart has such a large catalog of well-known songs, Bad Animals decided to highlight Heart’s biggest hits into two sets. Their live production shows include a powerful headlining core performance, an 80’s and a 70’s review featuring specific hits from each decade with inspired (by Ann and Nancy) period clothing. Ann and Nancy Wilson have created such classic songs, memorable sounds with powerful voices, that Bad Animals thought they should be celebrated!!!

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm

Aug
22
Tue
Shaded Soul (New Date Aug 22nd) @ East Windsor Park
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aug
24
Thu
Nightshift @ East Windsor Park
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sep
2
Sat
9th Annual BBFD Car & Bike Show @ East Windsor Park
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 AT 10 AM – 2 PM
Open for all Cars, Trucks, Tractors & Motorcycles!
Door Dash Plaque for first 100, Prize Drawings, Door Prizes, Fire Truck Display, trophies and MORE!!!
Sponsored by Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC
$10 Registration Fee! Spectators Free!
For more info email: [email protected]
Rain Date: Sunday September 3rd, 2023
**Broad Brook Fire Department is NOT responsible for injuries, theft, or other damages.
51 Reservoir Avenue Broad Brook CT 06016 
Sep
8
Fri
Unforgettable Fire – Tribute to U2 @ Broad Brook Opera House
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Unforgettable Fire – Tribute to U2

Friday, September 8, 2023 – 8:00 PM EDT

UNFORGETTABLE FIRE – Tribute to U2 Unforgettable Fire, or “UF”, was born on New Years Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 tribute bands to ever perform in America. After twenty years of playing in some of the most prestigious venues on the East Coast, UF has formed a reputation among many to be one of the closest experiences to being at an actual live U2 show. The members of UF are also very dedicated fans of U2, and will not settle for anything less than complete authenticity. In addition to performing a very impressive array of U2 material from pre-Boy to the most recent Songs of Innocence and beyond, the band does everything in their power (from wardrobe to lighting) to recreate the live U2 concert setting for their audiences. In 2015, UF was invited to perform at The Cutting Room in New York City for the 20th Anniversary Party for the U2 fan website ”@U2.” Not planned was the sudden and surprise appearance of both The Edge and Adam Clayton, who showed up a little before 9:00 PM and played two songs with UF—much to the shock and delight of everyone in the club. One of UF’s last founding members from 1995, drummer George (Larry) Levesanos, still performs with the band. George is a veteran drummer on the New York City music scene and has performed in many other projects before forming UF. Joining the band in the summer of 2001 was singer Tony (Bono) Russo. Over the years, Tony has brought UF to a new level of authenticity as he is regarded as one of the country’s top Bono look-a-likes. In late 2002, bassist Craig (Adam) Kiell added his top notch musicianship, experience, and stage presence to the band and has been a crucial part of the solid rhythm section ever since. Late 2004 brought Mick (Edge) Normoyle to the band to complete the last piece of its puzzle in its quest to have the truest, most authentic live U2 sound. All four members of UF are talented musicians in their own right, but together they are committed to bring their audiences the best possible U2 show that they can deliver.

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm

Sep
9
Sat
“MUMS SALE”
Sep 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Warehouse Point Fire Department says “This weekend at the Warehouse Point Fire Department! Come support the Auxiliary and get some beautiful mums”.

Grand Opening! Giroux Woodworking Artisan Boutique & Craft Studio @ Giroux Woodworking Artisan Boutique & Craft Studio
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 AT 10 AM – 6 PM Giroux Woodworking Artisan Boutique & Craft Studio will be holding it’s Grand Opening Celebration at

35 South Main St. Unit A (Pasco Commons Area)
East Windsor Ct, 06088

 Ribbon Cutting at 1030am by State Rep Carol Hall

Come and join in the Fun at as we celebrate this Growing Business here in East Windsor!

Here are some Items Giroux Creates for You!

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Also they have a New Face Book Page for Us to See- Check out this Post –

Giroux Woodworking Artisan Boutique & Craft Studio

Some of you may have noticed we recently changed the Name of The Playful Peacock page. We have exciting news to share of the next chapter in our crafting adventure. 7 years after the store in Windsor Locks closed, we have been given an amazing opportunity to try again, this time under a different name, Giroux Woodworking.
We have been trying to merge our Facebook pages together as we use our other page more often. Another local business opened with a peacock themed name after we closed the WL store so we have decided to go a different direction to avoid brand confusion. We had to change the name of both pages to try to merge and unfortunately it’s not working.
Please feel free to like our other Facebook page to keep up with our new adventure! Giroux Woodworking Artisan Boutique & Craft Studio is the new page.
 Please rsvp or if You have a request for more info please email  [email protected]
Joel Hoekstra & Brandon Gibbs! @ Broad Brook Opera House
Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Joel Hoekstra & Brandon Gibbs!

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 8:00 PM EDT

Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Devil City Angels’ Brandon Gibbs have joined forces to form a powerhouse acoustic duo, playing limited dates in between working with their many other successful projects. Their live duo performances are both intimate and high-energy, featuring a wide variety of material from bands that each of them has been a part of, along with innovative original music, and great stories from their respective careers. The energy and stage presence that radiates from these two make this a “must see” show. Their mix of song choices leaves the audience begging for more as there is literally something for everyone. Both Brandon and Joel have a long history of bands they have either been a part of or performed with including Whitesnake, Devil City Angels, Poison, Night Ranger, Cher, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra to name only a few. While this show has an intimate vibe, don’t let that fool you; the sound is bigger than ever with these two guitar extraordinaires bringing it home every show!

Doors 7:00pm

Show 8:00pm