It’s crazy that there’s only two more weeks of classes here at the University of Connecticut. As the end of the semester approaches, students are busy pulling together research papers and getting ready for final exams. With such little time left, there’s only a few more weekend nights to spend with friends, and what better way to do so than by heading to one of the many great shows being put on by Connecticut bands? Here’s a look at some of the best shows happening this weekend in Storrs and across the Nutmeg State.
Friday 11/14: The Dog P0und – Storrs
It’s been a great semester of shows at The Dog P0und, Storrs’ preeminent basement venue, and this weekend’s lineup continues that trend. It all kicks off on Friday, Nov. 14, with a dynamite four-band lineup. On top of the bill is alternative rock band Ruby Leftstep making their return to the venue after performing one of the most-attended shows in recent Storrs history last month. Joining them on the bill is Storrs frequent Lootbug, Scrt Agnt and Soggy Paper Cups, the latter of which is making their Dog P0und debut.
Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $10. No parking is available on-site. For the address, message @thedogp0und on Instagram.
Saturday 11/15: The Dog P0und “Emo Night Vol. II” – Storrs
After the success of the first “Emo Night” show in September, The Dog P0und is running it back with “Emo Night Vol. II” on Saturday, Nov. 15. The last show set a high bar, but the five-band lineup is a worthy successor. On top of the bill is Overlöded and Don’t Go Outside, two of the leading emo punk bands in the Connecticut scene right now, as well as five-piece emo pop band Showgirl. Joining them on the bill is Frogs, a Boston-based punk band, and Cadmium, who describes themselves as “CT’s main cause of hearing loss and beer drought.”
Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $10. No parking is available on-site. For the address, message @thedogp0und on Instagram.
Sunday 11/16: Ledyard show – Ledyard
For those looking to get off campus for a bit, then look no further than this four-band show happening in Ledyard, Conn., on Sunday, Nov. 16. The lineup features Foundations of Wednesday, who has made frequent appearances in the Storrs scene, as well as Nor Fork, an emo band based in Hartford. Rounding out the lineup is alternative rock band South of One and Fire, Escape!, a trio from Boston.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $10 to $15. The address for the show is 740 Colonel Highway in Ledyard, Conn.