While Rich often plays intimate duo acoustic sets, when he brings the full Rich Badowski Band, expect the mountain lawn to turn into a high-energy blues joint. A true staple of the Connecticut blues scene who represented CT at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Rich brings wailing harmonica riffs and raspy, authentic vocals backed […]

Unwind from the workweek with a unique, soulful acoustic fusion of storytelling folk and New Orleans-inspired piano on the mountain lawn! Free!

Phloyd is Dead isn't your average cover band—they are a Connecticut supergroup composed of seasoned musicians from local favorites like 7 Below (Phish tribute), Shout!, Mauve Lloyd, and Mystic Dead. These master players weave seamlessly between the intricate compositions of Phish, the soul-nourishing jams of the Grateful Dead, and the ambient, monumental soundscapes of Pink […]

Based out of Bridgeport, CT, Pangea Worldbeat is a dynamic collective of multi-instrumentalists known for painting cosmic, kinetic soundscapes. Fusing elements of Afrobeat, Latin percussion, jazz improvisation, and funk, their music creates a vibrant, danceable atmosphere that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Expect rich horn layers, deep-pocket percussion, and a rhythmic surge that gets the entire […]

Hailing from Wales and named the Emerging Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, James Oliver is widely considered one of Europe's most electrifying guitarists. Playing hundreds of shows a year across the UK, Europe, and the US, James brings a signature blend of vintage Telecaster "twang," lightning-fast solos, and relentless stage energy. […]

Feel good music from the 70’s to the 20’s

Kick off your weekend with an intimate, masterclass acoustic session featuring two of Connecticut's most respected guitarists and storytellers on the mountain lawn!

Known for their incredible versatility and top-tier musicianship, Shout! returns to the mountain lawn with one of their most anticipated themed shows of the season: Yacht Rock Night. Get ready […]

2 bands. 4 interchanging sets. The Sticky Greens play Grateful Dead w/ Mark Paradis on guitar members of HannaH's Field play Bob Marley HannaH's Field is "bringing their mix of […]

Musician/entertainer (piano & vocals), on-air DJ at WRTC 89.3FM, and all-around good guy, Jeff Wieselberg, is back at The Collective to tickle the ivories for your pleasure!

The annual @hiketothemic is August 29 & 30 and as an official partner, we are honored to once again host THE NIGHT BEFORE THE HIKE -Friday, August 28

Singer, Songwriter, & Guitar Player from Connecticut

Ease into your Sunday with the warm acoustic stylings of Michael Sasportas. Known for delivering an eclectic mix of indie-folk, classic covers, and acoustic gems, his performance is the ultimate accompaniment to a lazy Sunday afternoon on the mountain.