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Bridgeport, CT: GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso Molly Tuttle is headed to The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 7:30PM , bringing her distinctive blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock to Fairfield County. Recognized as one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music, Tuttle has earned acclaim for both her extraordinary musicianship and her willingness to push beyond traditional genre boundaries. Her innovative guitar work, expressive songwriting, and powerful live performances have helped establish her as a groundbreaking voice in contemporary American music. In 2025, Tuttle released her fifth full-length album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine , one of her boldest and most personal projects to date. Recorded in Nashville with producer Mike Joyce , whose credits include Orville Peck, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson, the album explores themes of transformation, self-acceptance, and reinvention while expanding Tuttle's sound beyond her bluegrass roots. The album earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations , including Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance for its lead single, “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark.” Tuttle's list of accomplishments continues to grow. She has received five GRAMMY nominations , including recognition in the Best New Artist category, and earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway . Crooked Tree took home the award in 2022, followed by City of Gold in 2023, making Tuttle the first artist in the category's history to win in consecutive years. She also made history as the first woman to receive the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year award and has earned multiple additional honors from the IBMA and Americana Music Awards. Now Fairfield County music fans will have the opportunity to experience Molly Tuttle live when she takes the stage at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport on September 6 . Mark your calendar and get ready for an evening with one of today's most celebrated and innovative roots musicians. Tickets are $56.50-$82.50.

As summer begins to wind down, there’s still plenty happening in and around Fairfield County! Free town-sponsored outdoor concerts continue throughout the area, while annual favorite Festivals & Fairs including the Dutchess County Fair, Brooklyn Fair , Terryville Lions Country Fair and more return this week. Be sure to check out FAD’s Summer Event Calendar for the full lineup. Looking for live entertainment? Charles Esten takes the stage at Edmond Town Hall on Friday, August 28 . New York Comedy Club Stamford has a packed weekend with Emil Wakim on Thursday, Rachel Feinstein Friday and Saturday , and Juston McKinney on Sunday . Thursday night also brings Trivia Night at Odeen’s at Oak Hills , while Odeen’s in Ridgefield welcomes Live Music with Cheryl & Boyd on the Porch on Fri from 5:30–8:30 PM . At FAD favorite Aquila’s Nest Vineyards , enjoy free live music Thursday through Sunday, plus Wine & Wheels on Friday . Saturday brings Radio Flashback: Your Ultimate ’70s & ’80s Rock ’n’ Roll Tribute Show at 6 PM. On Sunday, enjoy The Music of Italy with the Primavera Band at 11:30 AM, followed by Dress in White DJ Bingo at 6:30 PM. 🌍 FAD’s Event Spotlight: Fairfield International Food Fest - ConnectFairfield Looking ahead to Labor Day Weekend, the 2nd Annual Fairfield International Food Fest takes over Fairfield Theatre Company on Saturday, September 5, from 4–8 PM . Come hungry and Taste the World with pay-as-you-go global bites featuring Korean, Jamaican, Thai, Greek, Puerto Rican, British and other international flavors. Your ticket also includes three stages of entertainment , live music, cultural performances, art and family activities. Pangea Worldbeat headlines the Main Stage at 7 PM, while kids can enjoy everything from face painting and LEGO building to balloon animals, crafts and interactive activities. Guests 21+ can also visit the Tasting Mezzanine Lounge , sponsored by Elicit Brewing Co., for complimentary samples of wine, beer and spirits. 🎟️ Discounted Pre-Sale Tickets: Adults $20 | Children $10 Promo Code: CONNECT A portion of the proceeds benefits Fairfield Theatre Company . ❤️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026 New Canaan: Tuesday Night Jazz with Noreen Mola Quartet at Roger Sherman Inn(6pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🍽️Norwalk: Open Mic Night at Brass & Bone(8pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair at Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc(10am - 10pm) Rye, NY: Logical Pretzel Performs the Music of Steely Dan at Rye Town Park(7pm - 9pm) Stamford: Maria Tiscia is Rio Bound at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stratford: Backbeat Music Outside on the Paradise Green Gazebo (7pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: Susan Peak at Trumbull’s Summer Kids Concert Series (10-11am) ☀️🎶Trumbull: The Bernadettes at Trumbull Gazebo Tuesday Night Concert Series(7pm) Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Bethel: Mental Health Rock n' Roll Show at La Zingara Restaurant(7pm - 9:15pm) Bridgeport: Hurley Hour at BRYAC Black Rock(7pm) Bridgeport: Bingo for a Bike at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) Danbury: Wed Open Mic at Sugar Hollow Taproom(7pm) Fairfield: Music with The Lamb Jam at The Seagrape Fairfield(8:30pm) ☀️🎶New Canaan: The Geoff Hartwell Band – Rock & Roll at Waveny Park(7:30 – 9:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Plant Bingo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Vineyard Pilates Series by Kalia at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Norwalk: Detroy Langer & Riccio Organ Trio at Greer Southern Table(6pm - 9pm) ⭐🍽️Norwalk: KARAOKE PARTY at Brass & Bone(8pm) ☀️🎶Norwalk: One Hot Night with Tommy Lynn at Calf Pasture Beach(7pm) Port Chester, NY: DeadCenter Mystic Dead at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Piermont, NY: John Dwyer at OTTO'S FULL SERVICE(6pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: The Wonderwall - Tribute to Oasis at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair at Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc(10am - 10pm) Shelton: Billy Solo at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) ☀️🎶Shelton: Kathy Thompson Band - Shelton Music under the stars Summer Concert Series (7pm) Stratford: Mike Hatfield at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ☀️🎶Southbury: Eclectics - River Glen HCC Summer Concerts(6:30pm) Thursday, August 27, 2026 Bridgeport: Dale Allen at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(5pm - 9pm) Bridgeport: Steven Capalbo at The Castle Black Rock(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Bryac Funk Night Party with Friends at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Goose: Stream from Red Rocks at Twelvenote Brew Co.(9pm - 11pm) 🤠🎪🛍️Brooklyn: Brooklyn Country Fair(4pm - 11pm) Danbury: Thursday Open Jam with Sugar House at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm) Fairfield: Tangled Vine at The Sinclair(8:30pm) Milford: Ward Whipple at Cafe Atlantique(5pm) Milford: HAVANA NIGHT at Stonebridge Restaurant(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Tarot Reading with Abriella at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with LT Maroon at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Yoga in the Vineyard at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) 🍔🍺🧠Norwalk: Trivia Night at ODEEN'S(7pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: MACALAS at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: Real Young & Lazy Horse A Tribute to Neil Young at Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Ridgefield: Chris Berry & Abe Seiferth at Nod Hill Brewery(6:30pm) Redding: Bluegrass Nights at The Granite(7pm - 10pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair at Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc.(10am - 10pm) Shelton: Jack + Allie at The Gilded Whitlocks(6pm) Stratford: SHEILA & SCOTT at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Three Ring Circus at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(6:30pm) Stamford: Open Mic Night at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm) Stamford: West Hill Road at Columbus Park(Street Beats pop-up)(6pm - 8pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Emil Wakim at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) Westport: Rale Micic at Jazz at the Post at VFW Post 399(7:30pm - 10pm) Friday, August 28, 2026 ☀️🎶Bethel: Bethel Food Truck Friday at Municipal Center Lawn (5-8pm) Bethel: Tom Duffy Band at Broken Symmetry Brew(6pm) Bethel: Good Time Charlie at Dragonfly(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Rich Molden at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: Muddy River Blues at NOTCH8 Bar(8pm) Bedford, NY: Breakwater at Bedford Playhouse(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Brookfield: Five to One at the Summer Concerts in the Park - Brookfield (6:30pm) 🤠🎪Brooklyn: Brooklyn Fair(10am - 11pm) Bridgeport: Brett Gardner at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(5pm - 9pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Crash 21 at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Tune Squad at The Castle Black Rock(8pm - 11pm) Bridgeport: To the Max at BRYAC Black Rock(10pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Take Two - Friday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(5pm –8:30pm) 🎠🎪🛍️Chester: Chester Fair(6pm - 11pm) Danbury: Dr. Frankenbob at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(7pm - 9pm) Danbury: 80 vs 90s dance party at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) Danbury: DJ Jr In The Mix at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(10pm) Fairfield: Jazz Fridays with Paul Bollenback Trio at Fairfield Museum(6:30pm - 8pm) Fairfield: DJ Jake Z at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(10pm) Milford: Coolators at Cafe Atlantique(6:30pm) Milford: SIMPLIFY SOCIALS at Stonebridge Restaurant(9pm) New Milford: VinylCut at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm - 10pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with Solid Gold Times Two at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Wine and Wheels - Showcase Your Case at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Yappy Hour - Bring Your Furry Friends at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Bobby Morrill at NewSylum Brewing Co.(6pm - 9pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Charles Esten at Edmond Town Hall(8pm - 10pm) Newtown: Shay Sullivan at Perfusion Bar(8pm - 11pm) Norwalk: Tangled Vine at 314 Beer Garden(7:30pm - 11pm) ⭐🍽️ 🎶Norwalk: 'MEMBER? at Brass & Bone(9:30pm) 🎠🎪Olivebridge, NY: Summer Hoot at the Ashokan Center(3pm) Old Greenwich: Filo Fox at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm - 12am) Port Chester, NY: Collective Soul at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Pawling, NY: Night of Nicks: The Stories, The Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: What's In The Box Presented at Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ⭐🍽️ 🎶Ridgefield: Cheryl Ann Boyd & Co on the Porch at Odeen's BBQ(5:30pm - 8:30pm) Ridgefield: Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps at Nod Hill Brewery(6:30pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair at Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc.(10am - 10pm) Stratford: What Up Funk at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Rachel Feinstein at New York Comedy Club Stamford (2 shows)(7pm - 9:30pm) Stamford: Dive Bar Confessional at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(8pm - 10pm) Stamford: Bad Management at Tiernan's Bar & Restaurant(9:30pm) 🎠🎪🛍️Terryville: Terryville Lions Country Fair(4pm - 11pm) Waterbury: Chris Newell at Connecticut Distilling Tasting Lounge(5:30pm - 8:30pm) Westport: Lizzy & the Triggermen at Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) Westport: Fake ID at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Picnic on the 4th of July - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Woodbury: The Rakes at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm - 11pm) Saturday, August 29, 2026 Bethel: Sweet Redemption at Dragonfly(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Sherman Hill Band at NOTCH8 Bar(8pm) Bridgeport: The Mill River Band at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(4pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Hurley Hour at BRYAC Black Rock(7pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Round Two Acoustics at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Juliet's Run at Boca Oyster Bar(8pm - 11pm) Bridgeport: Late 4 Dinner at The Castle Black Rock(8pm - 11pm) Bridgeport: Bingo for a Bike at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) 🤠🎪🛍️Brooklyn: Brooklyn Fair(9am - 11pm) Brookfield: Rio Sorrentino at Pulcinella(7pm - 10pm) 🤠🎪🛍️Chester: Chester Fair(8am - 11pm) Danbury: Bill Dempsey at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(6pm - 8pm) Danbury: Hats & Shades - A Blues Brother Tribute coming to The Palace Danbury(7:30pm) Danbury: Mx. Tiffany's GORGEOUS: an end-of-summer trans/nb takeover party! at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) Danbury: Vivid at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(9pm) Danbury: DJ Tony T at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(10pm) Fairfield: Underdog at Fairfield's Sweet Sounds of Summer Concerts Series at Sherman Green(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Underdog at Fairfield's Sweet Sounds of Summer Concerts Series at Sherman Green (6:30pm) Greenwich: Chasing Romeo at Clubhouse at the Griff(7pm - 10pm) Milford: Free Music at Walnut Beach Arch(4pm –6pm) Milford: Tony Legg at Cafe Atlantique(6:30pm) Milford: STILETTO (BILLY JOEL TRIB) at Stonebridge Restaurant(5pm) ⭐🎟️New Milford: Beyond Purple at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm - 10pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with The Adults Band at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2:30pm - 5:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: 70's and 80's Rock'n'Roll Tribute Show at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Struggle Monkey at NewSylum Brewing Co.(3pm - 6pm) Norwalk: Rodgers and Hammerstein in the Park(7pm - 8:30pm) ☀️🎶Norwalk: The Bernadettes Norwalk Summer Green Concerts (7-9pm) Norfolk: The Moonrise Cartel at Infinity Music Hall(8pm) 🎠🎪Olivebridge, NY: Summer Hoot at the Ashokan Center(3pm) Old Greenwich: Pimpinella at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9:30pm - 12am) Pawling, NY: Bowie Station - David Bowie Tribute at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: Residual Groove with Juicebox at Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Redding: TEN $ GRAND at Milestone(9pm) Ridgefield: Logical Pretzel at Nod Hill Brewery(5pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair(10am - 10pm) Shelton: Tangled Vine at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Shelton: Music by Hype at Pier131 Kitchen + Bar(9:30pm - 12am) Sherman: James Taylor & Carole King Musical Tribute with Unbroken Glass & Friends at JCC in Sherman(7;30pm - 9:30pm) Stratford: BILLY GENUARIO at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: FLANNEL CLAD MASSES at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Hop Yard Concert Series Featuring The Tony Ferrigno Trio at Two Roads Brewing Company(6pm - 8pm) Stratford: Zac N' Friends at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Rachel Feinstein at New York Comedy Club Stamford (2 shows)(7pm - 9:30pm) Stamford: The Proper Villains at Tiernan's Bar & Restaurant(9:30pm) 🎠🎪🛍️Terryville: Terryville Lions Country Fair(9am - 11pm) Westport: Billy & the Showmen at Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) Westport: The Zambonis at Walrus Alley(7:30pm - 10:30pm) Westport: Vertigo at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Steve Keith - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Woodbury: Almost Elton at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm - 11pm) Sunday, August 30, 2026 Bethel: Jazz Brunch - Dirty Martins at Shakedown Street Eats(12pm) Bethel: Shay Sullivan at Broken Symmetry Brew(12pm) Bethel: Sister Funk at NOTCH8 Bar(5pm) Bethel: Cross Purpose on the Bethel Municipal Lawn(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Awen Family Band at Twelvenote Brew Co.(2pm - 5pm) Bridgeport: Frank Yantorno at The Castle Black Rock(5pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Riley Johnson at BRYAC Black Rock(6pm) Bridgeport: Bryac Funk Night Party with Friends at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Bad Saints Stripped - Sunday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(3pm) Bridgeport: To The Max at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(3pm - 7pm) Brooklyn: Brooklyn Fair(9am - 6pm) Chester: Chester Fair(9am - 6pm) Danbury: SwingSet at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(3pm - 5pm) Danbury: The Jones Factor at Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant(6pm) ☀️🎶Greenwich: Sound Beach Community Band - Wicked Good: The Music of Stephen Schwartz at Binney Park (7pm) ☀️🎶Milford: Dr. B and the Remedy - Walnut Beach Pavillion(4pm –7pm) Milford: NASHVILLE NIGHT W/ HAZZARD COUNTY at Stonebridge Restaurant(4pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: The Music of Italy Band Show at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(11:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Music with On The Road Again at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2pm - 5pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Dress in White DJ Bingo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) Newtown: One Level Down at NewSylum Brewing Co.(2pm - 5pm) Newtown: Jailhouse at Reverie Brewing Company(2pm - 5pm) Norwalk: Matt Fernandez at Washington Prime(12pm - 3pm) Norwalk: Bad Mannerz at 314 Beer Garden(3pm - 6pm) Norwalk: Damn Tall Buildings | The Cody Sisters at Pinkney Park(5:30pm - 8pm) 🎠🎪Olivebridge, NY: Summer Hoot at the Ashokan Center(3pm) Pawling, NY: Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm) Piermont, NY: Piano Brunch Sunday at OTTO'S(12pm - 3pm) ☀️🎶Redding: Bookends at The Redding Town Green (6-8pm) Redding: Bookends at Redding Town Green(6pm - 8pm) Redding: On the Count of Two Jazz Quartette at Milestone(4pm) 🎠🎪Rhinebeck, NY: Dutchess County Fair(10am - 8pm) Shelton: Sunday Jazz Series at The Gilded Whitlocks(2pm - 5pm) Shelton: Johnny Banannas at Pier131 Kitchen + Bar(6:30pm - 9pm) Shelton: Billy G Band at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Hop Yard Concert Series Featuring Whabendos at Two Roads Brewing Company(2pm - 4:30pm) Stratford: SHOT DOWN at Blackbird's Nest(4pm) Stamford: Honey Harvest Festival at Bartlette Arboretum & Gardens(11am - 4pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Juston McKinney at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) 🎠🎪🛍️Terryville: Terryville Lions Country Fair(9am - 6pm) Westport: Tim Palmieri at Walrus Alley(5pm - 8pm)

Newtown, CT: The timeless music of Gordon Lightfoot will be celebrated when The Lightfoot Band makes its first appearance at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown on Thursday, October 8, 2026. More than a tribute concert, this special performance brings together the accomplished musicians who recorded and toured with the late, great Gordon Lightfoot for decades. Together, they helped create the unmistakable sound behind some of folk music’s most enduring songs while performing throughout North America and around the world. The Lightfoot Band features legendary longtime members Rick Haynes on bass, Barry Keane on drums and percussion, Mike Heffernan on keyboards, and Bill Bell on lead guitar. Joining them is Andy Mauck on vocals and guitar, honoring Lightfoot’s legacy while playing Gord’s trademark Martin D-18 and Gibson B-45 guitars. Audiences can look forward to an evening filled with Gordon Lightfoot’s beloved hits, including “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Beautiful,” “Rainy Day People,” and “Early Morning Rain.” The concert will also feature deeper cuts from Lightfoot’s remarkable catalog—songs that have not been performed live in decades. What makes this show especially meaningful is the personal connection these musicians shared with Gordon Lightfoot. Throughout the evening, band members will share memories, musical history, and behind-the-scenes “stories from the road,” offering audiences a rare glimpse into their many years of recording and touring together. Following the performance, members of The Lightfoot Band will be available to meet concertgoers in the Edmond Town Hall lobby. Gordon Lightfoot’s songs have touched generations with their rich storytelling, unforgettable melodies, and emotional honesty. Now, the musicians who knew the music best are keeping that extraordinary legacy alive. Don’t miss The Lightfoot Band’s first appearance at Edmond Town Hall on October 8. Come for the songs—and stay for the stories.