Open Mic Thursdays
Live Music Friday and Saturday
For questions on all events contact…
Chris: +1 (917) 576-9898
or
Jess: +1 (860) 856-3492
21+ all events. $10 cover charge Friday and Saturday night events, never a cover on Thursday open mic.
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Driving Route 9
DR9, from East Haddam CT, writes upbeat pop/folk music with tight male/female vocal harmony as the cornerstone. Their debut album, Matter of Time, released in 2021 showcases a Celtic twist, featuring professional Irish musicians as well as a Nashville-based sax and whistle player. Currently they frequent venues in the Connecticut River Valley area: local festivals, fairs, private events, and pubs since 2017, often sporting a fiddler to add to their coveted Irish flare. DR9 brings a catchy and folky feel to any show, fronting couple, Rebecca and Barry O'Doherty. Anchored by Jim David (drums), and Dana Takaki (fiddle), the songwriting of the local musical powerhouse demonstrates diverse guitar techniques, a broad vocal range and compelling lyrics, sprinkled with tasteful leads and unique rhythm. They not only have their musicianship down to a science, but have cultivated quite an attractive performance.
Roots & Reverie
Roots & Relics is a thoughtfully curated evening market honoring resilience, dormancy, and the quiet strength that carries us through difficult seasons and into new growth.
Join us March 28th from 6:00 PM to midnight for an immersive experience featuring oddities and curiosities, nature-based and organic art, botanical and fungi-inspired works, relics, roots, and earth-touched creations. Food, drink, and entertainment will be woven throughout the market, creating space to wander, connect, and discover.
This is a celebration of what endures beneath the surface, what transforms, survives, and eventually becomes something new.
Someone You Can X-Ray
Founded in 2012, Someone You Can Xray has followed its roots, evolving from a folk rock acoustic duo into a dynamic electric stage ensemble. With a high-energy, funky rock n' blues sound, 'Xray' is as much at home in an acoustic listening room as on a festival stage, engaging listeners to sing and dance along.
Their third studio album, "Hot 'N Fresh" was released on June 9, 2018, to a sold out show at Bridge Street Live, in Collinsville, CT. The music video for "Call Me" was released Jun 30, 2018. Fourth and fifth albums are being recorded and produced with new material in 2022!
Someone You Can Xray performs regularly at CT blues and rock venues, as well as festivals, weddings, private parties, and in support of charities and humanitarian causes.
Pastime & Pickups flea market in thE sPAcE
Pastimes & Pick Ups is a biweekly Sunday morning market celebrating the joy of making, collecting, and discovering. Part flea market, part hobbyist showcase, you’ll find antiques and oddities, vintage goods, found objects, passion projects, and DIY treats all shared by people who truly love what they do.
Come browse, barter, and connect while rediscovering the thrill of the find, the love of the craft, and the stories behind i
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Hangar 11
Delivering the Best in Swamp Funk!
Music You Can Groove To, Music You Can Move To!
The Gleeful Conspiracy
The Gleeful Conspiracy is a Connecticut-based band that digs deep into a trick bag full of superheated guitar soul to raise earworms the size of mobile homes.
The band was created in 2020 by lockdown-confined newlyweds Thom and Whitney Guthrie as a vocal/keys and bass duo. It was a start, but it needed ... something. The drum machine on the keyboard started demanding top billing, too.
They quickly recruited drummer Mike Keyes, a fixture on the local scene. Then Fate high-fived them when Thom and Whitney ran into Jeff Carpenter and his son at a local guitar shop.
Jeff was just getting back into playing and making home recordings, but he was quickly persuaded to swerve into the glamorous rock and roll lifestyle the Guthries promised.
After a string of amazingly well-received live performances, the band recorded their first EP, Manifestival, with Michael Arafeh, Middletown's Musical Ambassador, at the Coffeehouse Studio. It was released in Spring 2024, and a full-length follow-up is already in the works.
The Conspiracy has one goal: they're here to glitterbomb your brain until you dance. Only the finest handcrafted grooves and lyrics go into every bite.
Come get your glow on!!!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Incredible Amplifiers w Ryan Newman
Chicago Blues with The AMPLIFIRES feat. Ryan Newman, Dave Robbins, Mark Hennessy & Dave Venetianer
Pastime & Pickups flea market in thE sPAcE
Pastimes & Pick Ups is a biweekly Sunday morning market celebrating the joy of making, collecting, and discovering. Part flea market, part hobbyist showcase, you’ll find antiques and oddities, vintage goods, found objects, passion projects, and DIY treats all shared by people who truly love what they do.
Come browse, barter, and connect while rediscovering the thrill of the find, the love of the craft, and the stories behind i
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Bend and Blaze Yoga
A private monthly yoga experience
Bend & Blaze is a private, monthly gathering blending mindful movement, community connection, and indulgent treats.
Each session begins with a relaxed meet & greet, where guests can enjoy infused treats and settle into the space. We’ll then move into an all-levels vinyasa flow yoga class, designed to be accessible, grounding, and energizing whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner.
After class, we’ll keep the vibe flowing with mimosas and brunch available for purchase, offering time to unwind, connect, and savor the experience.
This is an intimate, adults-only experience with limited space, curated for those looking to slow down, open up, and enjoy something a little elevated.
The Gibbons
CT River Valley-based duo/trio/four-piece band playing blues, rock, folk originals and covers. Ryan Milke, Evan Barrett, Jon Morse, and Alex Kratzert
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
The Pretty Graves
The Pretty Graves are an underground/art-rock quartet based out of the CT. Influenced by bands such as The Velvet Underground, Pavement, and Jonathan Fire Eater. They craft a potent mix of raw emotion, soul-baring lyricism, and unfiltered vitality
The Zephyr Band
Alternative Rock Band based out of Middletown, CT. Bands covered include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Green Day, Rage Against The Machine, Led Zeppelin, Doobie Brothers, & many more!! Our first Original EP is set to launch in 2025 🤘
Good vibes only.
Pastime & Pickups flea market in thE sPAcE
Pastimes & Pick Ups is a biweekly Sunday morning market celebrating the joy of making, collecting, and discovering. Part flea market, part hobbyist showcase, you’ll find antiques and oddities, vintage goods, found objects, passion projects, and DIY treats all shared by people who truly love what they do.
Come browse, barter, and connect while rediscovering the thrill of the find, the love of the craft, and the stories behind i
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Jam Chowder
$10 Dollar Cover
Greetings from Jam Chowder, the groove-a-licious rock band that puts a smile in your ears and a shake in your hips. If you like the Allmans, Steely Dan, the Dead, Van Morrison, Creedence, Little Feat, the Stones, Los Lonely Boys, Dr. John, Santana, and Jethro Tull, then you'll love the smokin' mix of covers we've cooked up.
We put the word 'jam' in our name because we aspire to create improvisational excitement on stage and keep it both loose AND tight in all the right places. The idea is to leave enough room to be in the moment, explore new spaces, and create a shared experience with the audience.
That's where you come in. Nothing stokes our passions more than a supportive and dancing crowd. We aim to continually grow our community - one that shares good vibes, good music, and good times together. So come on down to our next show to hoot and holler with us!
Swamp Yankee
Swamp Yankee delivers raw, authentic indie music that resonates deeply. Their sound is original, melodic, and unmistakably memorable, combining heartfelt artistry with virtuosic drumming and an emotional intensity that sets them apart.
Pastime & Pickups flea market in thE sPAcE
Pastimes & Pick Ups is a biweekly Sunday morning market celebrating the joy of making, collecting, and discovering. Part flea market, part hobbyist showcase, you’ll find antiques and oddities, vintage goods, found objects, passion projects, and DIY treats all shared by people who truly love what they do.
Come browse, barter, and connect while rediscovering the thrill of the find, the love of the craft, and the stories behind i
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
JAK'D
Get ready for an exciting night of live music with JAK'D, delivering a mix of classic rock, R&B, and today's hits. The party starts at 8:00 PM—be ready to dance all night long!
MOTO
Hot, Hot, Hot Caribbean Soca beats from Trinidad and Tobago, Roots Rockin’ Reggae music from Bob Marley and other Jamaican artists, Moto brings the island grooves with the magical sound of steel pan drums, rich vocals, and a thumpin’ rhythm section. Just simple, fun-in-the-sun music by a band that loves to share it with you!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Mike Cleary Band
Michael Cleary has been performing with his award-winning Michael Cleary Band for nearly thirty years. During that time they have released six acclaimed albums. Cleary spent the end of last year and the beginning of 2020 writing songs for a planned solo release with special guests that was supposed to start production in March, but then Covid hit and everything changed. Michael then came up with plan B and decided to tap into the technology available and enlisted some top players from the New England area to provide recorded tracks remotely.
Bird & Blokes
Bird&Blokes are 4 friends on a mission to play the most lively and dynamic variety of lesser covered alt-pop-punk-folk tunes from the 80s, 90s, and naughties, from The Buzzcocks to Billy Eilish, REM to Metric, from Neil Young to The Jam, and many more.
With a sprinkle of sparkly original tunes mixed in, B&B is hailed as having one of the most interesting collection of songs - a real dance party with a splash of nostalgia!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Righteous Continental
Righteous Continental is a unique blend of power-trio blues, funk, and gut-punching rock and roll. Fronted by CT guitar virtuoso Ryan Newman, the band explores varied musical territory from their own growing catalog and delivers fresh, twisted takes on old favorites that keep audiences engaged and excited.
Pastime & Pickups flea market in thE sPAcE
Pastimes & Pick Ups is a biweekly Sunday morning market celebrating the joy of making, collecting, and discovering. Part flea market, part hobbyist showcase, you’ll find antiques and oddities, vintage goods, found objects, passion projects, and DIY treats all shared by people who truly love what they do.
Come browse, barter, and connect while rediscovering the thrill of the find, the love of the craft, and the stories behind i
This Band Rock w/Dave Rave Supporting
Dave Rave - 7:15 to 8
This Band Rocks - 8 to 11
This Band Rocks is a high-energy local collective featuring Jon Stewart on bass alongside a rotating lineup of seasoned players. The band delivers raw, live takes on iconic 80s & 90s rock, covering artists like Led Zeppelin, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Sabbath, Jane’s Addiction, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam.
Expect a loose, jam-driven set—no frills, just heavy grooves, big riffs, and crowd-favorite rock done right.
Shorebreak
Shorebreak is a 4 piece indie rock band playing original music with a wide range of influences.
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
SHINEY MEDDLE HEINY
Progressive Americana Blue Grass Band Deep River, CT Rodney Joel Craig Eric
Cherry Pie
Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in just for fun. With Jilian Grey and the boys, Cherry Pie is a delicious, freshly baked musical dance party with just enough retro sprinkled on top for sweet-stepping good time!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Righteous Continental
Righteous Continental is a unique blend of power-trio blues, funk, and gut-punching rock and roll. Fronted by CT guitar virtuoso Ryan Newman, the band explores varied musical territory from their own growing catalog and delivers fresh, twisted takes on old favorites that keep audiences engaged and excited.
Local Honey
Fueled by an indomitable rhythm section and the best of the area's lead instrumentalists.
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Jam Chowder
$10 Dollar Cover
Greetings from Jam Chowder, the groove-a-licious rock band that puts a smile in your ears and a shake in your hips. If you like the Allmans, Steely Dan, the Dead, Van Morrison, Creedence, Little Feat, the Stones, Los Lonely Boys, Dr. John, Santana, and Jethro Tull, then you'll love the smokin' mix of covers we've cooked up.
We put the word 'jam' in our name because we aspire to create improvisational excitement on stage and keep it both loose AND tight in all the right places. The idea is to leave enough room to be in the moment, explore new spaces, and create a shared experience with the audience.
That's where you come in. Nothing stokes our passions more than a supportive and dancing crowd. We aim to continually grow our community - one that shares good vibes, good music, and good times together. So come on down to our next show to hoot and holler with us!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
i love this band
Get ready for a night of high-energy, feel-good music as the dance band “I Love This Band” takes the stage this Saturday. Made up of familiar local neighborhood musicians we all know and love, this is the same powerhouse group that lit up the room at our anniversary show—so you know it’s going to be a great time.
We’ll also be inviting the other birthday boy, Matt, to jump up and perform a few tunes with the band, making the night even more special. Expect crowd favorites, plenty of dancing, and a celebration vibe from start to finish. Don’t miss it!
The Gibbons
CT River Valley-based duo/trio/four-piece band playing blues, rock, folk originals and covers. Ryan Milke, Evan Barrett, Jon Morse, and Alex Kratzert
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Midnight Kiss - A Valentines Bazaar
Grand Opening Celebration – New Space Reveal!
We’re opening the doors to our brand-new space — and we’re celebrating the only way we know how… with a full-blown creative community party.
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:
Hula hoopers bringing the energy
15 artisan vendors showcasing handcrafted goods
Face painters for kids (and fun adults)
Live harp player setting the vibe
A Justice of the Peace onsite
A living photo booth experience
Music by Bird & Blokes
Food & drink flowing all night
Come explore the new space, support incredible local makers, and soak in the atmosphere. Whether you're here to shop, sip, celebrate, or just see what we’ve built — this is the night to do it.
$10 cash cover at the door
Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity. Come be part of the opening chapter in our new home.
Cherry Pie
Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in just for fun. With Jilian Grey and the boys, Cherry Pie is a delicious, freshly baked musical dance party with just enough retro sprinkled on top for sweet-stepping good time!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Hangar 11
Delivering the Best in Swamp Funk!
Music You Can Groove To, Music You Can Move To!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
Sister Funk
Sister Funk are they funk? Nope! What are they? They are a rock-country, folk-pop band based out of New Haven, CT who has been sharing national stages with acts like: Mellissa Etheridge, B52s, Foreigner, ZZ Top for close to 20 years.
Did you say 20 years? Yes this group has been to therapy and back to keep their high energy show going all these years.
2022 brings their 6th full-length independent CD release to the masses. Tracks off this new CD Wings To Fly are eclectic, more raw then their pervious releases and include some solid country-rock tunes such as Ride With Me & Life On The Road and some funky-blues-rock tunes like Want What I Want and It Ain't You. There are some surprise genres on this compilation such as Frostbite (rock-metal) and One Small Step (electra-pop).
Sister Funk has been nominated for many awards and titles: Best Rock band- Advocate, Best Rock Song- New England Music and has had their song Gone featured on Sirius Out Q as #1 for 15 consecutive weeks. Sister Funk performances are known for being unpredictable, playing multiple instruments and performing medleys of their favorite cover songs with their own creative interpretation. Don't be fooled by the name this dynamic band has something for everyone.
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
JAK'D
Get ready for an exciting night of live music with JAK'D, delivering a mix of classic rock, R&B, and today's hits. The party starts at 8:00 PM—be ready to dance all night long!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!
The Gleeful Conspiracy
The Gleeful Conspiracy is a Connecticut-based band that digs deep into a trick bag full of superheated guitar soul to raise earworms the size of mobile homes.
The band was created in 2020 by lockdown-confined newlyweds Thom and Whitney Guthrie as a vocal/keys and bass duo. It was a start, but it needed ... something. The drum machine on the keyboard started demanding top billing, too.
They quickly recruited drummer Mike Keyes, a fixture on the local scene. Then Fate high-fived them when Thom and Whitney ran into Jeff Carpenter and his son at a local guitar shop.
Jeff was just getting back into playing and making home recordings, but he was quickly persuaded to swerve into the glamorous rock and roll lifestyle the Guthries promised.
After a string of amazingly well-received live performances, the band recorded their first EP, Manifestival, with Michael Arafeh, Middletown's Musical Ambassador, at the Coffeehouse Studio. It was released in Spring 2024, and a full-length follow-up is already in the works.
The Conspiracy has one goal: they're here to glitterbomb your brain until you dance. Only the finest handcrafted grooves and lyrics go into every bite.
Come get your glow on!!!
Shorebreak
Shorebreak is a 4 piece indie rock band playing original music with a wide range of influences.
Cherry Pie
Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in just for fun. With Jilian Grey and the boys, Cherry Pie is a delicious, freshly baked musical dance party with just enough retro sprinkled on top for sweet-stepping good time!
Open Jams Every Thursday at the Juke with Chris Jankowski
Step into the spotlight at thE JUkE Open Mic Night. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or storyteller, share your talent with a supportive crowd in a vibrant, creative space. All are welcome—come perform or cheer on local talent!