It’s an exciting time here at the University of Connecticut, as the women’s basketball team is back in the Final Four this weekend. Campus is buzzing in anticipation of this weekend’s games and rightfully so, as the team looks ready to win it all. That being said, the music won’t be silent this weekend, as we’ve still got a great lineup of shows coming up. Here’s a look at where to catch live music this weekend in Storrs and across Connecticut.
Friday 4/4: The Dog P0und — Storrs
If you’re looking for something to do on Friday, April 4 before the UConn women’s team faces off against UCLA at 9:30 p.m., then look no further than The Dog P0und. Friday night’s show is a benefit show for Ashton, one of the people who runs the venue, to raise funds for his upcoming top surgery.
The show kicks off with sets from Neanderthal Petting Zoo along with Whiplash and the Weather in their debut performance. Following these performances are DJ sets from DJ SD-129 and DJ 1208. 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 4/4: Crunch House — West Haven
The great shows keep rolling at Crunch House in West Haven and this show on Friday, April 4 is no exception. The four-band lineup is highlighted by two bands from the area: Psycho Brat, an up-and-coming emo punk group, and Your Upstairs Neighbor, an indie punk band.
Rounding out the lineup is Somethin’ Trippy and Superbird, two alternative rock bands. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 or $10 with a University of New Haven ID. For the address, message @crunchhouseofficial on Instagram.
Friday 4/4: Howard’s Bookstore — Torrington
Howard’s Bookstore, a bookstore by day and venue by night, is hosting a show on Friday, April 4 that’s worth the trek for Storrs showgoers looking to hear some new bands. The four-band lineup features Braintree, who won WHUS Radio’s Battle of the Bands in February and continues to appear in Storrs. Joining them on the bill is People Eating Plastic, Next Day Delivery and Feeble Hands. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $10.
Saturday 4/5: The Dog P0und — Storrs
Back-to-back shows at The Dog P0und are becoming a frequent occurrence this semester, but showgoers aren’t complaining with lineups like the one happening on Saturday, April 5. The bill features Film & Gender, a two-piece punk act that maintains one of the most consistent show schedules of any band in the Nutmeg state, as well as Showgirl, a Storrs regular.
Also on the bill is Symposia, the nu metal-influenced band that’s bringing their heavy, yet groovy, sound to the most prominent basement in Storrs. Rounding out the lineup is Anita Velveeta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $7. No parking is available on-site. For the address, message @thedogp0und on Instagram.