We’re so excited to host Southeastern Connecticut staples, The Hoolios, here at the Social!

The Hoolios are back! Founding member and songwriter, Jim Carpenter (guitar), is back at the helm, sharing the lead vocals with Sarah MacLean (acoustic guitar), and Ronnie Lewis (drums). Other members include: Sandy Allen (mandolin, washboard), Billy Light (slide guitar), and Corina Malbaurn (bass).

Steeped in the rhythms of the Gulf of Mexico: Americana, Latin, Reggae, Texas folk and Zydeco, the seasoned group of musicians have recorded five albums of original music and graced some of the finest stages on the east coast, recently selling out the first two shows of their comeback tour. Bring your dancing shoes!

Time: 8:00pm
Cover: $10 at the door
Reservations: not required, but if you’d like to ensure you have a table, please reserve one below

It’s going to be a dance party when Bank Street Groove returns to the Social!

Bank Street Groove is an 8-piece horn band based out of New London, Connecticut. They blend the funky sounds of keys, guitar, bass and drums with a tasty horn section and a soulful voice and play all types of music from James Brown to Bruno Mars.

Here’s a sample of the songs you’ll hear:

Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
Killing Me Softly - The Fugees
Short Skirt, Long Jacket - CAKE
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Hey Ya - Outkast
Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Feeling Good - Michael Buble

Time: 8:00pm
Cover: $10 at the door
Reservations: not required, but if you’d like to ensure you have a table, please reserve one below

Join us for the return of Andre, Eddie & Friends to the Social!

Time: 8:00pm
Cover: $10 at the door
Reservations: not required, but if you’d like to ensure you have a table, please reserve one below

Souls on Fire is a well established 10 piece horn band featuring the music of the 70's...Chicago, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Motown and so much more. Their powerful sound ranges from great dance music to the songs you can't help but sing along with!

Several members of the band are music school grads and all have scores of years of experience performing for people that love to get out and have a great time. You can hear Souls on Fire at clubs, casinos and all types of parties across the tri-state area!

Time: 8:00pm
Cover: $10 at the door
Reservations: not required, but if you’d like to ensure you have a table, please reserve one below

The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 17th and The Social is the perfect spot for good beer and corned beef with friends & family after the parade!

Join us after the parade… we’re cooking up a ton of corned beef sandwiches, reuben eggrolls and potato pancakes, pouring Guinness and Irish-inspired craft beers and hosting New London’s own Firefighters Pipes & Drums!

The parade begins at noon and we’re open at 11am, so come pregame with us - we are the first building on the parade route! The NLFD Pipes & Drums will stop in to perform at 3:30pm!

Reservations will not be taken for this day. It is first come, first served.

Fusion is a high energy party band covering current Pop, Rock & Dance songs as well as classics from the 80s, 90s & 2000s.  In addition, they feature some of the premiere local musicians and singers. It's not only the good music selections, arrangements, musicians, and solos, but the band has showmen and front people that interact with the crowd to engage and create a fun experience!  The band features 2 amazing Female Lead Singers, along with Guitar, Keyboards, Bass & Drums. 

Time: 8:00pm
Cover: $10 at the door
Reservations: not required, but if you’d like to ensure you have a table, please reserve one below

The Franklin Brothers Band is Southeastern Connecticut’s Steely Dan tribute band taking New England by storm! Their originals are just as amazing!

"Carl's funk/jazz/pop stuff is interesting to me. He's really good, and the guys in his band are really good."
- John Scofield, quoted in New London Day

SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM // $10 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR

Reservations are not required, but if you’d like to ensure that you have a table for the event, you can reserve a table by clicking the button below.

We’re so excited to host Southeastern Connecticut staples, The Hoolios, here at the Social!

The Hoolios are back! Founding member and songwriter, Jim Carpenter (guitar), is back at the helm, sharing the lead vocals with Sarah MacLean (acoustic guitar), and Ronnie Lewis (drums). Other members include: Sandy Allen (mandolin, washboard), Billy Light (slide guitar), and Corina Malbaurn (bass).
Steeped in the rhythms of the Gulf of Mexico: Americana, Latin, Reggae, Texas folk and Zydeco, the seasoned group of musicians have recorded five albums of original music and graced some of the finest stages on the east coast, recently selling out the first two shows of their comeback tour. Bring your dancing shoes!

8pm start, $10 cover. Reservations are not required, but if you’d like to reserve a table, feel free to reserve at the link provided.

The Franklin Brothers Band is Southeastern Connecticut’s Steely Dan tribute band taking New England by storm! Their originals are just as amazing!

"Carl's funk/jazz/pop stuff is interesting to me. He's really good, and the guys in his band are really good."
- John Scofield, quoted in New London Day

SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM // $10 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR

Reservations are not required, but if you’d like to ensure that you have a table for the event, you can reserve a table by clicking the button below.

A memorial fundraiser in honor of the late Cassie Falvey, an exceptional teacher who sadly passed in June 2021.

Music by The John Spignesi Band + Raffle with prizes from Mohegan Sun, the Hartford Yard Goats, Supercharged, and The Garde Arts Center!

As someone who worked in the New London Public School system for years, she believed in building community. More importantly, she believed in the potential of the youth of New London.

She spent her life giving to the youth of the city, and the Cassie Falvey Memorial Scholarship aims to continue extending the opportunity she wanted for all her students.

The scholarship is presented by family and friends of Cassie Falvey and awarded to an English Learner who is looking to continue their education at a college or university this fall.

In May, our third time awarding the Cassie Falvey Memorial Scholarship, we were able to award over $1,300 to a deserving student. This year we have the goal of growing the scholarship and making awards to multiple students.

The event will include live music by the John Spignesi Band as well as a raffle. The John Spignesi Band is familiar around New London, having played at the Social, and is fronted by former New London teacher John Spignesi. The band has a loyal flock of fans throughout New England and is known for the positive atmosphere at their shows.

$10 Tickets at the door

Pregame for your New Year’s Eve party with Bank Street Groove!

Seven piece Funk, Soul, Pop, and RnB band from right here in Connecticut! Come see them on New Year’s Eve for a 2000’s music tribute! $10 cover, bring your dancing shoes!

Come join us for an electrifying evening at The Social Bar + Kitchen! Twisted Pine will blow your mind with their unique fusion of bluegrass, funk and pop. Local favorites The Carleans will open the show!

Praised by NPR for their "upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine released their sophomore full-length Right Now in 2020 (Signature Sounds Recordings). Exploring a sound they call Americana funk, Twisted Pine takes traditional music in exhilarating directions. Bassist Chris Sartori writes, "This album is easier to feel than describe. We’re rooted in bluegrass, continually inspired by explorers like Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, and Sierra Hull. Right Now takes this heritage into a new dimension. Our bluegrass is jazzy, our indie folk is poppy, our grooves are funky."Twisted Pine [Kathleen Parks, fiddle; Dan Bui, mandolin; Chris Sartori, bass; Anh Phung, flute] grooves with fearless improvisation and intricate arrangements. "They were once bluegrass," wrote The Boston Globe, "but ... this Boston band has become something else, a wider version of string band, boundary jumpers akin to outfits like Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, and Crooked Still.”

"An upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; virtuosic solos; tight harmonies. This is definitely a band to watch" — National Public Radio

“Instrumental virtuosity — the band’s calling card — abounds on their latest album, Right Now, but so too do moments of sheer pop glory, funky all-day grooves, and spacecraft sonics.” — No Depression

"So grooving, and low volume! " — Vulfpeck

Whether you're a fan of bluegrass or just looking for a fun night out, this is the event for you! So gather your friends and head over to The Social Bar + Kitchen for an unforgettable night of foot-stomping melodies and good vibes. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Tickets: $15 adv / $20 door

Fusion returns to the Social with lots of great songs, dancing and the usual fun that comes with a Fusion show!

8:00pm / $10 / 21+

Join us for the return of The Soul Factory! Their Social debut was a BLAST!

The Soul Factory is a Connecticut-based band bringing funk, soul, and everything in between both old and new across New England, featuring 2015 fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's The Voice, Braiden Sunshine!

Join us for the return of The Soul Factory! Their Social debut was a BLAST!

The Soul Factory is a Connecticut-based band bringing funk, soul, and everything in between both old and new across New England, featuring 2015 fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's The Voice, Braiden Sunshine!

Doors open @ 8:30pm. This Is a 21+ event. $15 presale. $20 at the door.

The Frank White Experience brings things to a new level with live instrumentation, bringing the sounds of Notorious B.I.G. and other 90s hip hop classics to your ears in a way never heard before! Local legend, DJ Frank Lo, opens the show with a set of classic hip hop!

The Frank White Experience is the genre leader in live Hip Hop tribute bands. Best described as the Dark Star Orchestra of Hip Hop, FWE delivers a quality of sound & homage akin to acts like Pink Talking Phish, Lizards, Badfish and Start Making Sense. The 1st of its kind, FWE not only covers the music of Biggie Smalls but takes listeners on a journey back through the beloved soundscape of 1990’s Hip Hop and R&B, making them a guaranteed crowd pleaser sure to rock any audience.

FWE has shared the stage with Rakim, Styles P, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, C.J. Wallace, Havoc, DJ Enuff, Sway Calloway, Lil Cease, Klept, Smif-N-Wessun, Prayah, Reef The Lost Cauze, Shenseea, Badfish & many more.

Craft beer lovers… We also scored some of the last kegs of New London's own Tox Brewing's hip hop-themed collaboration with Colchester's Hop Culture - Hop 'Em Up and Gimme The Lup... and we'll tap those exclusively for the show!

We’re excited to host Alewife Cove Conservancy’s first ever Social @ The Social with two legendary Blues players - Roberto Morbioli (from Italy) and Dave Fields (from NYC) sharing the stage for the first time ever!

Show begins at 8:00pm // $10 cover at the door

Roberto Morbioli

He can breathe fire from his axe like a young Clapton or Stevie Ray. Crowded, noisy bars hush a bit when he steps up and folks look around to see who this is making such a holy wail. His personality and unique playing style shine through all his interpretations so much that, even while recalling the styles of blues greats such as Freddy King, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, you see and hear that every note is coming straight from the heart. And it’s so infectious that you’re caught up in it before you realize what’s happening.

His guitar playing is nothing short of magic, and as a singer, his powerful voice recalls Sam Cook, Otis Redding, Robert Cray and Donny Hathaway. You don’t even think about it, you just know that the blues flow so naturally for Rob, and his guitar playing and vocals are so polished, he sounds as if he grew up closer to Chicago than Verona, Italy.

Rob was born in Verona, Italy and picked up the guitar when he was very young. He has played at some of the biggest European festivals like the Amsterdam Blues Festival, New Orleans Music Festival in Ascona and San Remo Blues Festival.

In 1991 he founded his own band MORBLUS which brought him critical recognition and awards. Since then, he has collaborated with many important artists such as Guitar Shorty, Jesse Yawn, Robben Ford, Roomful of Blues and Big Daddy Wilson.

In the USA, he has performed at B.B. King’s Blues club in Memphis, and Antone’s in Austin, Texas, the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, Maine and regularly tours in New England. Since 2011 he has been granted consecutive US working visas as an artist of extraordinary ability.

His albums „Acoustic Me“ (2016) and „From Scratch“ (2018) were awarded with Akademia Awards for Best Album.

Dave Fields

NY Blues Hall of Famer and Fodera Guitar artist Dave Fields 6th and latest album Force of Will is ferocious mix of blues rock and beyond that stretches the boundaries. Force of Will will take you on a musical journey in a way that only Dave Fields can take you. Force of Will, like all of Dave’s albums, is a dynamic excursion of love, fun, joy and life which will please the blues-rock lover and beyond.

Dave’s list of recording session, record dates, jingles and TV commercials are an impressive list including works with Aretha Franklin, U2, IBM, Publishers Clearing House to name a few. He cut his teeth at the legendary NYC music house LOOK music which led Dave to create his own music company: Fields Music. His gift of making his guitar talk combined with his uncanny way of weaving many different styles of music together is an example of how we as humans are a tapestry of many different cultures and walks of life.

Dave Fields performs all over the US and the world. He is currently #1 on the ReverbNation blues charts in NYC. His awards include: Best Self Produced CD 2006 at the IBC, 2009-2010 Mojo Boogie Award, 2012 international blues magazine Big City Blues Happy To Have The Blues Lifetime Achievement Award. Legendary British bluesman John Mayall recorded one of Dave’s songs, “Train to My Heart” on his album “TOUGH”. Dave’s album’s TIME’S A WASTIN’, ALL WOUND UP, DETONATION (produced by legendary Grammy award winning producer David Z), ALL IN #1 RMR top 50 blues charts and UNLEASHED have all garnered international acclaim. Dave is overseas regularly with tours in Europe.

Dave Fields live is an electrifying experience. His soulful singing is punctuated with a performance of guitar virtuosity, blues, rock and beyond. His song writing stylings will keep you reeling as well as his power as an entertainer. Each performance is unique unto themselves and is a scintillating, mind bending and uplifting.

“When I first heard him I knew he had something special. When Dave plays he plays with such passion.” -Blues Hall Of Famer, Hubert Sumlin

“…an enjoyable listen for both blues acolytes and casual club jumpers … an exhilarating concert experience if you ever get a chance to see Fields live.” - Guitar Player Magazine

“Fields stand apart as a flamboyant entertainer.” - Downbeat Magazine

There is a $10 cover for this event. Please be prepared to pay the cover before you are seated.

Don’t Tell Lisa brings their nonstop dance party to the Social and we are celebrating everyone who was born under the sign of Aries!! Yes it’s another birthday bash!! There will be cake, give always, and a non stop dance party! The Social offers a full menu, and the most craft beers in SECT 50+ to be exact! There will be something extra special for those born under the sign of Aries. Just show your ID and it’s yours! More details to come on that something extra! Show starts at 8!!

Join us for the return of The Soul Factory! Their Social debut was a BLAST!

The Soul Factory is a Connecticut-based band bringing funk, soul, and everything in between both old and new across New England, featuring 2015 fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's The Voice, Braiden Sunshine!

Dogbite

Dogbite has been on the New London area music scene for over 20 years, playing clubs, coffee houses, restaurants, cafés and even weddings in and out of the area. A blend of acoustic and electric, obscure and not-so-obscure covers and originals, Dogbite has developed a loyal fan base in the area!

Ken Atkins & The Honky Tonk Kind

Telecasters, accordions, harmonica, steel guitar, bass and drums - they make heartbreak fun! Their sound can be found at the intersection of Austin & Bakersfield. A Twang-centric approach to American Roots Music. Covering Hank (Williams) to Frank (Sinatra) to Johnny Cash and George Jones and a healthy dose of original tunes too.

Career highlights include playing at the 'camp trailer 'live on the air WDVX Knoxville, opening a few times for James Hand, Eilen Jewell (4+), Deadstring Brothers and live onstage with Webb Wilder!

The band has played at the Mandrel Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as well as a ton of country agricultural fairs in New England. New York City too And they’ve plaved a hunch of venues in and around Austin TX.

Founded in 2018 by Chris Andrews (Desert Rain, Brothers Donovan, CAB) and John Spignesi (The John Spignesi Band), "Something is Forming: A Tribute to Max Creek" aims to gather musicians who all share a common love of this legendary group. Creek has been around since 1971, a long time for a band to be together. They have given us so much, now it's our turn to celebrate them and spread their music far and wide.

$10 cover

Check out the fresh jazz-meets-hiphop sound of Stattic, winners of WHUS’ 2023 Battle Of The Bands!!

Stattic is a jazz/funk/hiphop/groove band from Willimantic. Made up of drums, horns, and upright/electric bass, Stattic grooves and improvises over current and classic hip-hop and funk. The band often features local rapper Joey $oprano, whose thoughtful, original verses take the sound to another level.

Details: 7:00pm / $8 cover

With infectious grooves, deep improvisational moments, and awe-inspiring live shows, No Mind is one of Connecticut’s premiere bands. Drawing from a range of influences, No Mind’s shows are never the same twice — filled with rich exploratory jams, clever songwriting, meaningful lyrics, and masterful musicianship. No Mind has shared the stage with numerous highly-acclaimed artists such as Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Rick Derringer, Hayley Jane and the Primates, West End Blend, Bella’s Bartok, Strange Machines as well as other countless regional and national acts.

Starts at 8pm. $8 cover. First 50 people to RSVP below only pay $5 at the door:

Join us for the return of The Soul Factory! Their Social debut was a BLAST!

The Soul Factory is a Connecticut-based band bringing funk, soul, and everything in between both old and new across New England, featuring 2015 fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's The Voice, Braiden Sunshine!

The Hoolios return to the Social with special guest The Carleans!

THE HOOLIOS

The Hoolios are back! After a tentative two years in the world of music, the popular New England band is back on stage. Founding member and songwriter, Jim Carpenter (guitar), is back at the helm with a new cd, sharing the lead vocals with Sarah MacLean (acoustic guitar), and Ronnie Lewis (drums). Other members include: Sandy Allen (mandolin, washboard), Billy Light (slide guitar), and Corina Malbaurn (bass).
Steeped in the rhythms of the Gulf of Mexico: Americana, Latin, Reggae, Texas folk and Zydeco, the seasoned group of musicians have recorded five albums of original music and graced some of the finest stages on the east coast, recently selling out the first two shows of their comeback tour. Bring your dancing shoes!

THE CARLEANS

The Carleans are an acoustic-based trio from Connecticut. It’s members include singer-songwriters Jim Carpenter and Sarah MacLean, and upright bassist, Corina Malbaurn.
Currently recording their fourth album, the CarLeans’ original song-list is as eclectic as their musical style: intimate, emotional ballads ala’ Ricki Lee Jones and Townes Van Zant; humorous, quirky and thought-provoking crowd-pleasers not unlike John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, and Little Feet; and driving, hypnotic grooves from Carpenter and Malbaurn complimented by Sarah's soulful vocal, inspiring the audience to its feet to dance.

Just off their second 'Southern Tour' this year, the trio has performed throughout the country, sharing the stage with the likes of The Subdudes, Mipso, The Birds of Chicago, Marcia Ball, Hooray For The Riff Raff, Walt Wilkins, Sarah Borges, The Wolff Sisters, and The Preservation Jazz Band . . . in such renowned venues as Daryl’s House CT, Infinity Hall CT, Ossipee Music Fest ME, Kate Hepburn Theater CT, Isis NC, Neutral Ground NOLA, The Southern TX, Skinny Pancake VT, Proclamation FL, The Narrows RI, Eugene O’Neil Theater CT, and Lulu’s AL as well as many others.

Souls on Fire is a well established 10 piece horn band featuring the music of the 70's...Chicago, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Motown and so much more. Their powerful sound ranges from great dance music to the songs you can't help but sing along with! Several members of the band are music school grads and all have scores of years of experience performing for people that love to get out and have a great time. You can hear Souls on Fire at clubs, casinos and all types of parties across the tri-state area!

Dogbite

Dogbite has been on the New London area music scene for over 20 years, playing clubs, coffee houses, restaurants, cafés and even weddings in and out of the area. A blend of acoustic and electric, obscure and not-so-obscure covers and originals, Dogbite has developed a loyal fan base in the area!

Ken Atkins & The Honky Tonk Kind

Telecasters, accordions, harmonica, steel guitar, bass and drums - they make heartbreak fun! Their sound can be found at the intersection of Austin & Bakersfield. A Twang-centric approach to American Roots Music. Covering Hank (Williams) to Frank (Sinatra) to Johnny Cash and George Jones and a healthy dose of original tunes too.

Career highlights include playing at the 'camp trailer 'live on the air WDVX Knoxville, opening a few times for James Hand, Eilen Jewell (4+), Deadstring Brothers and live onstage with Webb Wilder!

The band has played at the Mandrel Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as well as a ton of country agricultural fairs in New England. New York City too And they’ve plaved a hunch of venues in and around Austin TX.

The Fake Experience play some of your favorite classic and modern tunes by artists such as The Beatles, Sublime, The Weeknd, Elvis Presley, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Billy Idol, Amy Winehouse and so many more!

The band members:

Bethany Schonning (vocals)

Fun Fact:  Worked in insurance for 25 years, quit, and joined a band.  She also survived the 80’s without ever having big hair, owning parachute pants, or riding in an IROC-Z.

Todd Fake (guitar & vocals)

Fun Fact:  Known as Professor Fake, he once built a solar panel out of beer cans.  He also left his car in traffic and skateboarded to a gig while carrying his guitar and gear.  He arrived on time.

Shawn Fake (percussion)

Fun Fact:   In addition to being a master juggler, he once sprinted down the road multiple times in a row to check his speed on radar…in full uniform.  Shawn always shares what is on his mind (and no longer has a microphone). 

Gus Glaza (bass & vocals)

Fun Fact:  Raises turkeys, does not get along with roosters, and makes his own maple syrup.  In his spare time, he builds houses and just about everything else as well. Gus is also the original human beat box. 

Josh Thomas (saxophone)

Fun Fact:  Plays the sax for The President of the United States, and hosts a Deep Fry Anything Day every New Year.  The Coast Guard Band is awesome because of him.