Acousticool

10/14/2022

Brad Bensko - “There’ll Come A Day”

Surprise! We've got bonus music for you in our season finale this Sunday! Brad Bensko will start us off with a short set to open for Honeysuckle!

You may know Brad from his duo project Kat & Brad, or as a recording engineer at his studio Bearded Cat Production — or maybe even as the friendly face running sound at Acousticool from time to time. But if you haven't heard Brad as a solo singer-songwriter, you're in for a treat! Join us for our last outdoors show of the year to soak in some great music among the changing colors and falling leaves!

Doors at 2:30, show at 3, tickets at https://acousticool.net/shows/honeysuckle

A fun little backyard video of an upcoming single titled “There’ll Come A Day” written by Brad Bensko. Stay tuned for its upcoming release!

10/09/2022

Last time Honeysuckle was here, we were painting white boxes on the lawn and using the front porch as a makeshift stage. We’ve come a long way! Don’t miss Honeysuckle’s return to Acousticool one week from today — our season finale and last show on the new backyard stage! No white boxes on the lawn this time, we promise! https://acousticool.net/shows/honeysuckle

10/06/2022

Our all-time favorite holiday show is coming to Acousticool!!! You're welcome, Connecticut!
Saturday, December 10th, 7:30 p.m. showtime.
Tickets available now … and word to the wise: Don't wait too long, we'll have a capped capacity and there's a very good chance this will sell out! https://acousticool.net/shows/kimaya

Announcing: The Second Annual Kimaya Diggs & Friends Holiday Show!

🎄 🌟 🎁🎄 🎁 🌟🎄

Come out for a night of holiday spirit, classic jazz, over-the-top decorations, outlandish outfits, special guests, and some surprises! Save the date!

And we're taking it on the road, too! Dates and ticket links below 🎁

I'm giving you advance notice: dressing up is HIGHLY encouraged.

The KD & Friends Holiday Show is a welcoming place for YOU no matter what winter holidays you celebrate 🌟

Thank you to elves 🎅 🎅 and 🎅 for making this happen for another year!



TICKETS

12/15 https://fulgen.com/client/sspresents/?event=164

12/10 https://acousticool.net/shows/kimaya

10/04/2022

Hey, we wish we could tell you when the unexpected magical moments will happen at Acousticool. But we can’t, you just have to come to the shows to see for yourself! I mean, who could have predicted HalleyNeal and Pretty Saro teaming up for an unplanned-yet-amazing cover of John Prine’s Angel from Montgomery?

Many thanks to them for a great day of music and the supportive crowd who came out for the Saturday matinee!

Your next opportunity for AMM (Acousticool Magical Moments) is Sunday October 16th, with the fabulous and oft-requested Honeysuckle! Then we’ll be off until December, so this is your last chance of the season. On the outdoors stage if weather allows, get tickets at acousticool.net/shows

09/30/2022

HalleyNeal's terrific new album Beautiful & Blue is out today, and you can see her live at Acousticool on her album release show tomorrow! Plus, Pretty Saro opens! It's an afternoon show, so you get in some great live music and still have your Saturday night free. The cold & rainy forecast means we'll be inside the cozy listening room with it's wonderful acoustics! Doors at 2:30, show at 3 — get your tickets here: https://acousticool.net/shows/halleyneal

PS: If you just can't make it on Saturday afternoon or want to double up on Halley Neal goodness, we believe there are still tickets available for her release show tonight at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center in Middletown.

My album is out at MIDNIGHT!!!! This is WILD!

The sweets folks at Americana UK wrote such a kind article on my song “Love is Different” this week. You can find it here: https://americana-uk.com/halley-neal-love-is-different-blissfully-in-love

I’ve also been posting sneak peeks of each of the songs on the record over on my Instagram if you’d like to hear some little bits of the record before it’s out tonight!! www.instagram.com/halleyneal

I am thrilled and proud and just so excited to share these songs with you 💙💙💙

“Beautiful & Blue” out at midnight!

09/27/2022

It's gonna be a DAY at Acousticool this Saturday! New single from Pretty Saro and new album from HalleyNeal!! Our outdoors season is quickly winding down and the early forecast looks great, so don't miss out. Doors at 2:30, show at 3 — which still leaves you lots of time for other Saturday night fun!
Get your tickets here: https://acousticool.net/shows/halleyneal

Surprise!! 🎊 We are dropping a single this saturday 10/1 to celebrate our debut with . Check out our take on the band’s namesake tune ‘Pretty Saro’ available on all streaming platforms.

Special thanks to Alex Leiva for mixing and mastering as well as for the beautiful artwork!

09/24/2022

Goodnight Blue Moon "Undertow"

Like many these days, we find ourselves in a house divided. That's right, we have different favorite songs on Goodnight Blue Moon's album Dawning Dream. I cast my vote for Undertow, but Diane is a strong supporter of Pushback. Even though we have strong opinions, we're able to navigate this difference by respecting and listening to each other. (Although … I mean, we all know it's Undertow, am I right???) At least we find common ground on our favorite classic GNBM song, Baby.

What's YOUR favorite GNBM song? Whatever it is, don't miss out on their first Acousticool show in four years! It'll be rain or shine — outside if at all possible, or indoors in the event of pouring rain or storms. Be sure to get tickets or at least let us know if you are thinking about coming so we can include you on the weather updates … we probably won't make a final decision about outside or inside until Sunday morning!

Get your tix here: https://acousticool.net/shows/gnbm

"Undertow" written and performed by Goodnight Blue Moon. Video shot and directed by Nicki Chavoya in New Haven, CT. "Undertow" recorded and mixed by Tim Wa...

09/22/2022

Cheers to Goodnight Blue Moon's first show at Acousticool in four years! It's gonna be a great show, get your tickets here! https://acousticool.net/shows/gnbm

We’re getting ourselves prepared for this Sunday at Acousticool. Grab your tickets (link in bio), your own food and drinks, and we’ll see you there! 🍻🎸🤙

09/18/2022

"Hollow" - Goodnight Blue Moon

The last time Goodnight Blue Moon played at Acousticool, Corona was still just a beer! So don't miss the return of this host and audience favorite, one week from today! We'll be on the outdoors backyard stage, in front of the oaks and maples softly slipping into fall colors. It's an afternoon matinee, so easy as pumpkin pie to fit into your schedule!
Sunday, Sept. 25th, doors at 3:30, show at 4, get your tickets here: https://acousticool.net/shows/gnbm

Filmed and Recorded at ACOUSTICOOL, Bristol, CT - (www.facebook.com/acousticool)Filmed and Edited by Charles WeberRecorded and Mixed by Sean RubinMarch, 2018...

09/15/2022

Is It Too Late to Make the Music Industry Sustainable?

“What would it mean if concertgoers bought 20 $15 tickets to see local bands in small or medium-sized venues, instead of one $300 ticket to see an arena show with a massive carbon footprint? If more people put on house shows?”

Thought-provoking piece from Jake Blount

Climate change is reshaping the reality of the touring business. This musician says a radical response is needed

09/11/2022

Soooo pumped to welcome back Goodnight Blue Moon for a matinee show on Sunday Sept. 25th! https://acousticool.net/shows/gnbm

Been too long since we’ve played Acousticool but we’re finally back in two weeks. Hope to see you there! 🧡
📸 by Ponybird
Link for tix in bio

09/11/2022

Our final nighttime outdoors show of the year was one to remember! Thank you so much to Cold Chocolate and Riley Cotton for the awesome performances and fun hangs! To everyone who came out on a weeknight and supported the artists — you quite literally make Acousticool possible and we thank you so much for that! We’re excited to welcome back more old friends for our final three fall shows, all afternoon matinees: Goodnight Blue Moon on Sept. 25th, HalleyNeal with Pretty Saro on Oct. 1st and on Oct 16th. Tickets at acousticool.net/shows

09/09/2022

We’re ready for you! Last evening outdoors show of the year! Cold Chocolate with Riley Cotton, doors at 6, show at 6:30 (we may get a slightly late start so please bear with us!) … see you on the lawn?
Tix @ https://acousticool.net/shows/coldchocolate

09/08/2022

Cold Chocolate Riley Cotton A gorgeous early fall evening with perfect weather for an outdoors concert. What else could you ask for?

And if you're coming from work, don't worry — we may end up getting a slightly late start anyway and you won't be disturbing if you arrive after the music starts. So be safe and get here when you can!

While we're waiting for tomorrow to get here, check out this video with Riley teaming up with Claire on the Noah Cyrus song "July" featuring Matt Hallock on guitar at On Deck Sound Studio, along with someone you might recognize on drums!

09/07/2022

Cold Chocolate - Follow Far Behind (Official Music Video)

Friday night! Cold Chocolate with Riley Cotton on the backyard stage! We've got a great weather forecast for our last evening show of the year: Clear and in the 70s! So come out for some great live music in a beautiful outdoors setting while you still can!

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Feauturing Ethan Robbins on gui...

09/01/2022

One week from tomorrow: Our first show of the fall season, featuring the return of Cold Chocolate and Riley Cotton opening! Doors at 6, show at 6:30. Support the artists by getting your advance tickets now! https://acousticool.net/shows/coldchocolate

Paul & Diane so generously contributed to my crowdfund campaign and now have granted me the opportunity to open for at their incredible homegrown venue! I’m so stoked for this show. Grab tickets at the link in my bio.

08/26/2022

Coral Moons - I Feel Alive [Official Music Video]

Can you believe this Sunday is our LAST SHOW OF THE SUMMER??? That's right, after this we shift into a very limited run of fall concerts. But we've saved one of our very best for last, so come see why Coral Moons is one of the hottest indie bands in Boston and beyond! This will be a special stripped down duo show, and we promise you're gonna love this intimate performance focusing on the songwriting, vocals and guitar!

Plus, we're thrilled to have Emily Haviland Baker making her return to Acousticool to open the show and tell you all about her upcoming solo record!

Get your tickets here! https://acousticool.net/shows/coralmoons

https://www.coralmoons.comI Feel Alive on streaming platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2egSpinmMroQHsjVHii6Bu?si=eUntd0W8SYWwkuD0vw1Etw&dl_bra...

08/25/2022

Coral Moons - Winnebago [Official Music Video]

Got a great show coming up for you this Sunday afternoon! Coral Moons in a special intimate duo show, plus Emily Haviland Baker opens! Looks like the hot weather will be past us by then and we hope to be outside on the backyard stage. (rain, rain, stay away!) Get yer tix here! https://acousticool.net/shows/coralmoons

https://www.coralmoons.comWinnebago on streaming platforms:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Bb43pUApple Music: https://apple.co/3fYozsvVideo Produced, Edited and F...

08/16/2022

Happy hikes: On trail, off trail

08/12/2022

Blue Cactus - Stranger Again [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Tomorrow night! We bring you a one-of-a-kind live music opportunity featuring Blue Cactus, with Nan Macmillan! You'd have to drive at least two hours and leave the state of Connecticut to catch a show with either of these terrific emerging artists, but you can see them right here in central Connecticut in an outdoors show on a perfect clear and comfortably cool late summer night! There won't be many more of these left, come enjoy before we're back to shoveling snow again! Tickets at https://acousticool.net/shows/bluecactus

"Stranger Again" is the title track from Blue Cactus' second LP Stranger Again released May 7, 2021 on LP, CD, and digital release via Sleepy Cat Records.LIS...

08/11/2022

We had such a great time hosting The Oats of the Round Table (aka The Bad Oats), who put on a fab show last night! You can still catch them Podunk Bluegrass, where they won the band competition last year. Next at Aacousticool, we welcome Blue Cactus this Saturday, with Nan Macmillan! The forecast looks terrific, come join us Saturday night for some great live music and enjoy these summer outdoors shows while you can! Tickets at acousticool.net/shows!

08/10/2022

The Bad Oats @ TELEFUNKEN Podunk Bluegrass Band Competition 2021 (full set)

Good news! The weather has improved enough that we're moving tonight's show featuring The Bad Oats outdoors to the backyard stage! We trust all you sturdy New England fans can tolerate a little light rain if necessary. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, bug spray and preferred rain gear. (It may not rain at all, but there's a small chance of passing showers.)

In the meantime, enjoy this winning set from last year's Podunk festival band competition!

The Bad Oats @ TELEFUNKEN Podunk Bluegrass Band Competition 2021 (full set)TELEFUNKEN microphones featured:VOCALS: M80 https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik....

08/08/2022

Upcoming Shows — Acousticool

It's a VERY rare two-show week here at Acousticool — and they are both fantastic!

Wednesday night we have The Bad Oats, who have been winning fans all summer at festivals and touring venues. Get ready for a mix of bluegrass, traditional, creative covers and more! (I've already put in my request for their cover of Billy Joel's "Vienna")

On Saturday night, we welcome Blue Cactus from North Carolina! Expect a big dose of midcentury heartbreak served up with a one-of-a-kind blend of grit, glitz, groove and twang. The show will start with an opening set by Nan Macmillan and we're so excited to hear some of her beautiful, expressive Americana!

After this we start slowing down and wrap up the season on October 1st, some come enjoy these unique live music experiences in central Connecticut while you can!

08/07/2022

We are SO thrilled to announce that we've added two openers to upcoming Acousticool shows! Please welcome to the lineup:
• Nan Macmillan, opening for Blue Cactus this coming Saturday, August 13th!
• Riley Cotton, opening for Cold Chocolate on Friday, September 9th!
This was made possible thanks to your very generous response to our recent Support the Shows fundraiser! We were already excited about these shows; thank you for helping us add even more fantastic music with these opening artists!
You can snag tickets for these or any of our upcoming shows at https://acousticool.net/shows

08/01/2022

Goodnight Blue Moon at Acousticool — Acousticool

If you had been eyeing the long-awaited return of Goodnight Blue Moon to Acousticool in September, we've shifted the date to Sunday the 25th due to conflicts that came up all around. We've been looking forward to this for a long time, so we want as many people to be able to attend as possible! Fingers crossed for a good weather day, if so we'll be outside on the backyard stage!

New Haven's Goodnight Blue Moon at Acousticool on Saturday, Sept. 17th

07/26/2022

Storms forced us inside last night, but and brought the thunder! Plus, special shout out for coordinated leopard print sandals and phone cases. 🔥 Next up is , who we hear from multiple sources has been burning up the festival circuit, on Wednesday August 10th! Ticket link in the bio!

07/21/2022

NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2022 - Noble Dust "A Picture for a Frame"

We've got a fun show coming up for this Monday night! Noble Dust, with Dana Osterling opening! Noble Dust is back by popular demand, and we've been working on this for a long time. And we're excited for Dana to make her Acousticool debut. Join us!
https://acousticool.net/shows/nobledust

NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2022 - Noble Dust "A Picture for a Frame"Long rolling waves of timeBring all fragile things to lightAnd plunge them down again Into the...

07/18/2022

Who was here for the epic Noble Dust show in 2018? It has taken us almost four years, but they’re finally coming back — one week from tonight! We’ll be outdoors this time if weather allows, and Dana Osterling will open!
Tickets here: https://acousticool.net/shows/nobledust

07/17/2022

Last night’s Sounds of Western Mass showcase was everything we hoped, and way more! A beautiful night of live music, friendship and community. Our heartfelt thanks to for all her hard work curating and organizing + a memorable headlining performance, to and for amazing showcase sets, for making everything sound great and handling the many moving parts with deft and grace and of course to everyone who came to the show and/or donated to our little fundraiser this week — you’re the reason we can do this!
Next up we have the long-awaited return of , along with making her debut in the opening set, on Monday July 25th. Link for that show is in the bio, hope to see you there!

07/16/2022

Watch this reel by iameleanorlevine on Instagram

Watch this reel by iameleanorlevine on Instagram

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07/13/2022

Maya Elise & The Good Dream - " Better Bird" A Song Catcher # 182 Live Music Session

Please join us tonight us for a FREE show featuring Maya Elise & The Good Dream! It's a small crowd with plenty of room for more, so if you know our location just come on out! If you've never been here before, please register at least a few hours ahead of time using the link below so we can get you the address. (We can't always respond during the last couple hours before a show.) It's going to be a beautiful night for live music outdoors at Acousticool, hope to see you there!
https://acousticool.net/shows/mayaelise

Recorded By: Jonny Himsel of A Song Catcherhttps://www.asongcatcher.orghttps://www.instagram.com/asongcatcher/https://www.facebook.com/asongcatcherMusician: ...

07/12/2022

Your LAST CHANCE to catch me this summer is coming up THIS SATURDAY at Acousticool in Bristol, CT.

I've curated the awesome Sounds of Western Mass, an emerging artist showcase ft. High Tea, Taylor Rose Mickens, and Eleanor Levine Music. We're ready to bless Connecticut with our Valley vibes.

Tickets: https://acousticool.net/shows/westmass

📸Cara Totman Photography