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Come out for Summer Concerts on the Windsor Town Green on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM from July through August. Rain dates are always the following Tuesday. Brought to you by First Town Downtown.
2024 Concert Schedule:
7/11 Tomaca
sponsored by Sharon Dillon Rispoli of Berkshire Hathaway
Tomaca is a dynamic vocalist and performer. She has performed on stages big and small in Boston, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Jamaica, Foxwoods, Las Vegas, opened for Kool & the Gang and is a former anthem singer for UConn basketball. Tomaca's rare vocal versatility is reflected in that fact that she sings RnB, Motown, Rock, Show Tunes and Opera. Her repertoire includes a wide variety of artists dating from the current time back into the 40’s as well as some original music.
7/18 Farmington Valley Band
sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes
The Farmington Valley Band performs a wide variety of challenging and outstanding concert music, favorites and marches. Although the marching tunes of K.L. King, Sousa, R.B. Hall and old time American band leaders abound, you are also likely to hear a few jazz compositions in the "Big Band" tradition of the Dorseys or Woody Herman.
7/25 Still Kickin' with Big City Horns
sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank
A rockin' nine piece band paying tribute to the great 60's - 70's and 80's Horn Bands. A powerhouse rhythm and horn section delivering a variety of Classic Rock, R & B, Blues, Soul and Funk, with a touch of Country thrown in - to keep you moving on the dance floor.
8/1 Rock Solid Alibi
sponsored by Edward Jones and Jordan Dental Health Group
Connecticut's newest power trio playing Rock & Roll, straight up, in a dirty glass.
8/8 Soundpipers
sponsored by Complete Care at Kimberly Hall and FTDT Board of Directors
8/6 8/13 Gene Donaldson (on National Night Out)
sponsored by Windsor Police Department and Loomis Chaffee School
Gene has been playing guitar for the last 35 years. In the 80's he was in a very popular band called "Smokestack Lightning". From there he joined a North east institution..."Motown Review" and played up and down the East coast. In 1992 Gene left the "Motown Review" in order to start his own group, "Gene Donaldson and the StingRays". With this band he has shared the stage with some of the Blues most respected artists. During this time Gene also toured with a number of blues artists as a sideman including Lee "Shot" Williams, Phil Guy, Eddie Kirkland, and Mary Taylor. He has also appeared on stage with blues artists such as Johnny Rawls, and Lucky Petterson. Currently Gene released a CD in the Spring of ’09'
8/15 Whiskey Traveler
sponsored by Dugdale Excavation, StephanieStoneSellsHomes for William Raveis First Town Real Estate, Dewey's Barrels and Windsor Ace Hardware
Whiskey Traveler is an alternative Country/Americana band from Western MA, formed in 2015 by Jessica and Bernie Dion. In 2017 Whiskey Traveler recorded an EP of original songs and are currently working on a new EP. Whiskey Traveler performs at a wide variety of venues including bars and fairs, charitable causes like Rays Of Hope, and have opened for 5-time Josie Awards nominated, Outlaw County Artist Dee Rock.
8/22 Nekita Waller
sponsored by Windsor Historical Society, Al & Debbie Loomer, and Joyce & Dick Armstrong
* Joyce and Dick Armstrong will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Windsor Food Bank! * AND Raffles from National Night Out!
Nekita's live music repertoire includes, pop, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower to Power, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Classic Rock, R&B, Pop, Gospel, Country, and originals. Those who support and enjoy her music are as diverse as the music Nekita performs. From young to old, of all backgrounds, Nekita moves, entertains, and connects with all who listen. https://www.facebook.com/nekitawaller
Businesses - this is a great opportunity to promote your services to a large local group! Sponsor a concert today!
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