Halloweekend has made it to Connecticut and with that comes a flurry of activities and events. One of the best ways to spend Halloweekend is by catching some live music at one of the many shows happening this weekend. Starting Friday night, students can catch a variety of local bands right near Storrs or make the trek with other UConn bands to shows happening across the state. Here’s a look at some of the great lineups that will be gracing the stages of Connecticut this Halloweekend.
Friday 10/25: Club K-9 Halloween Pregame – Storrs
For those looking to pregame a trip to the bar or Halloween party, look no further than Club K-9’s Halloween Pregame right here in Storrs on Friday, Oct. 25. The show is the first DJ set hosted under the brand Club K-9 at The Dog Pound, the preeminent venue for UConn bands. DJ SD-129 will be spinning the discs at the show in his Storrs debut from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday night for only a $3 cover. For the address, message @thed0gpound on Instagram.
Friday 10/25: The Jawns House Show – Broad Brook
The Jawns, a psychedelic alternative rock group who has made frequent appearances in Storrs, will be hosting a house show in Broad Brook on Friday, Oct. 25. The show is roughly 35 minutes from Storrs, making it a good option for those who want to get off campus without having to drive too far. The lineup features The Jawns alongside Overlöded, Symposia and Aus & Veda, providing a mix of music from punk to jam-influenced alternative rock. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music starts at 8:30 p.m. Guests are also encouraged to wear costumes. For the address, message any of the four bands on Instagram.
Friday 10/25: WYBCx Halloween Show – New Haven
WYBCx, Yale University’s student-run radio station, is hosting a show at 216 Dwight St. in New Haven on Friday, Oct. 25. There are only three bands on the bill, but it’s a lineup that’s worth the trek from Storrs. Included on the bill is Pond View and Tilt, both of whom make regular appearances in Storrs. They are joined by Death Valley Sun Troopers and their punky, gritty garage rock sound. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m.
Saturday 10/26: The Dog Pound “Haunted Husky Horror Show” – Storrs
If you’re looking for a show and don’t want to drive, look no further than The Dog Pound’s “Haunted Husky Horror Show” on Saturday, Oct. 26 right here in Storrs. The four-band lineup features some familiar names to the Storrs scene, including Pond View and The Rotting Twentys. Rounding out the lineup is alternative rock group Arcalyde and three-piece riot grrrl band Part of the Problem. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $10. For the address, message @thed0gpound on Instagram.
Saturday 10/26: Halloween Show at Art Monster Studio – Norwalk
Though quite the hike from Storrs, one of the best shows of the weekend will be happening at Art Monster Studio in Norwalk, Conn. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The lineup is headlined by Ruby Leftstep and Esmer, two artists who bring their talents to Storrs on a regular basis. They will be joined by Brooke Dougan, an indie folk solo artist, and Babe City, a New York-based synth-pop group. The show will also feature a costume contest for guests to enter. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 8:30 p.m. and admission is $15.
Saturday 10/26 and Sunday 10/27: Gannonfest at Crunch House – West Haven
Crunch House, the West Haven venue that’s one of the most well-known spots in the Connecticut music scene, will be hosting Gannonfest, a two-day live music extravaganza that features the biggest lineup of any show this weekend. Thirteen different groups will perform over the two day-span, featuring a variety of punk and indie groups. Faces familiar to Storrs crowds include Cat Crash, Don’t Go Outside! and Overlöded. Those who come down from Storrs should also be sure to check out groups like The Microbes, Wax Input, Chemical X and Go Home, You’re Drunk. For both nights, doors open at 4 p.m., music starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $10.