Welcome back from spring break, Huskies! I hope you all enjoyed a week of catching up on sleep or getting into shenanigans. Either way, it’s been quite a busy week, which means it’s time to blow off some steam this weekend. What better way to do so than with this great lineup of shows? Here’s a look at where to catch live music this weekend in Storrs and across Connecticut.
Friday 3/28: The Dog P0und – Storrs
The Dog P0und, Storrs’ best and hottest basement venue, keeps the streak of dynamite lineups they’ve had going with a great show happening on Friday, March 29. The lineup is highlighted by Tweed Sugar and The Rotting Twenties, two of the biggest names in the Storrs scene known for their respective brands of alternative rock. Also on the bill is Remedies and Voltage, who will be making their Storrs debut. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $7. No parking is available on-site. For the address, message @thedogp0und on Instagram.
Friday 3/28: Rockhopper Productions @ United Presbyterian Church – Milford
Yes, you read that right: a DIY show in a church. Rockhopper Productions, a Milford-based booking agency, is putting on a show at United Presbyterian Church in Milford, Connecticut, that’s well worth the trek from Storrs. The four-band lineup features Ruby Leftstep, the alternative rock group fresh off their appearance at the legendary Mercury Lounge in New York City. Joining them on the bill is Adjust the Sails, Mighty Tortuga and Mikie Mayo. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $15.
Saturday 3/29: The Dog P0und – Storrs
If you’re looking for a heavier show this weekend, then look no further than this one at The Dog P0und on Saturday, March 29. The four-band bill includes Elizabory, a metal band from Worcester, Massachusetts, who competed in WHUS Radio’s Battle of The Bands. Also on the bill is Lootbug, one of the most frequent performers at The Dog P0und. Rounding out the lineup is Funeral Doors and Blandest. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $7. No parking is available on-site. For the address, message @thedogp0und on Instagram.
Saturday 3/29: Drown in Sound Music and Arts Festival – Uncasville
We’ve got a festival this weekend! The Drown in Sound Music and Arts Festival is being held at Montville VFW Post 10060 in Uncasville, Connecticut. The show features a whopping six bands on the lineup. Some names familiar to Storrs showgoers include reggae fusion band Sol Gyres and Tolland-based alternative rock group Done Right. The rest of the bill includes Sauce, Agonized, F.O.W. and Indigo Folly. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 or guests can bring canned food; all proceeds and donations will go to the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center.