The Acoustic

Bar & Music Hall

The best sounding, best looking stage in town.

Built for musicians, by musicians.


Consider The Source
May
1
8:00 PM20:00

Consider The Source

Consider The Source at The Acoustic

Friday May 1st

8PM Doors // 9PM Show // $12 ADV // $15 DOS

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Sci-fi fusion trio Consider the Source defy easy categorization. If intergalactic energy beings, upon their initiation into an order of whirling dervishes, built a pan-dimensional booty-shaking engine powered by psychedelic math…it would sound like a cut-rate CTS cover band. With their blend of progressive rock and improvisatory jazz, soaked in Indian and Middle Eastern styles, CTS blends disparate elements into an utterly original whole. A relentless touring schedule has earned them a fervent following around the world, with fans ranging from jam-band hippies to corpse-painted headbangers.          Their latest album, You Are Literally a Metaphor, is the culmination of a fifteen-year musical journey. Packed with the same fury and dazzling virtuosity of their previous work, Metaphor is also a portrait of three musicians reaching new levels of maturity.

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The Furious Bongos play Zappa at The Acoustic
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00

The Furious Bongos play Zappa at The Acoustic

The Furious Bongos play Zappa at The Acoustic

Wednesday April 29th

7pm Doors // 8pm Show // $15 ticket

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We’re only in it for the money.

HAHAHAHA

Actually, we’re just a bunch of professional musicians with pretty diverse backgrounds who decided to take on a pretty big challenge and have some fun in the process.

Now, you might ask, “Oh yeah? ‘Professional’ musicians, eh? What makes you think you can play Frank’s music as well as [insert Zappa family member here]?”

Well…you might not have heard of us individually, but you have heard of the people we’ve spent our careers working with (and we don’t mean “I played a 10am slot at a festival once that was headlined by Mr. Big Name Artist Guy”):

Yo Yo Ma, Mick Fleetwood, BB King, REM, Vinnie Colaiuta, Oasis, LA Philharmonic, Madison Symphony, Arthur Barrow, Munich Philharmonic, Camille Zamora, India Arie, Popa Chubby, Limelight: A Tribute To Rush, Pinetop Perkins, Chicago Lyric Opera, Arrested Development, Madison Opera, blah blah blah....you get the idea.

When it came to the music, Frank was constantly changing things, and he allowed his band members to bring their unique voices to the table. He also understood that his live performances were entertainment - it's supposed to be a rock show, not a piano recital.

With that in mind, we don’t think playing Song X from Album Y note-for-note while staring at our shoes is the proper way to go about this.

The result of that approach (combined with a lot of homework and being lucky enough to have a killer complement of musicians) is a show that pays respect to Zappa’s legacy, but is still new and different and dangerous and FUN, with lots of eyebrows.

Kinda like Frank

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Open Mic Night
Apr
28
7:30 PM19:30

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night
Every Tuesday
Sign up at 7:30PM
Free Entry

The Acoustic's Open Mic is Every Tuesday with sign up starting at 7:30 PM. All forms of performance art are welcome, with a full backline provided. Come be a part of the action or just come and watch amazing local talent. Full Bar, Drink Specials

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Open Mic Night
Apr
21
7:30 PM19:30

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night
Every Tuesday
Sign up at 7:30PM
Free Entry

The Acoustic's Open Mic is Every Tuesday with sign up starting at 7:30 PM. All forms of performance art are welcome, with a full backline provided. Come be a part of the action or just come and watch amazing local talent. Full Bar, Drink Specials

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Stella Blues Band
Mar
28
8:00 PM20:00

Stella Blues Band

Stella Blues Band

Saturday March 28th

8PM Doors // 9PM Show // $10 Ticket

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Come out and join us for an awesome night of music!

Stella Blue's Band is a band on a mission. Attracting both talented musicians and kind folks, a project born out of love for the music, and jamming for fun, Stella has evolved into one of the best touring tributes to the Dead on today’s live circuit .

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Strange Machines w/ Exit 46
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00

Strange Machines w/ Exit 46

Strange Machines w/ Exit 46 at The Acoustic

Friday March 27th

7PM Doors // 8PM Show // $10 ADV // $15 DOS

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Exit 46 @ 8:00PM Strange Machines @ 10PM

Boston-born, New England based quartet Strange Machines have been steadily making a name for themselves in the East Coast jam scene. A true melting pot of musical fusion, with sounds catering to rock, funk, reggae, jamtronica and a multitude of other genre’s, all while stringing them together seamlessly to create a fluid and captivating live performance. Their original songs are nuanced by creative composition, practiced precision, and a looseness that allows them to truly explore the music they create. They have shared the stage with national-touring acts such as The Disco Biscuits, Twiddle, Dopapod, EOTO, The Motet, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Turkuaz, Kung Fu, TAUK, Deep Banana Blackout and more. Strange Machines have carved out their own niche in the east coast music scene and beyond and show no signs of slowing down.

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Gypsy Brown w/s/g Canyon at The Acoustic
Mar
26
7:00 PM19:00

Gypsy Brown w/s/g Canyon at The Acoustic

Gypsy Brown w/s/g Canyon at The Acoustic

Thursday March 26th

7PM Doors // 8PM Show // $10 ADV // $15 DOS

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Gypsy Brown is a tribute to Women Who Rock from then until now. Unique arrangments and incredible soul with names like Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Koko Taylor, Samantha Fish, Lake Street Dive, and more. Founder/lead vocals- Suzy Bessett Guitar Charlie- Conti Keys TBONE- Tim Stone Bass- BenjLeFevre Drums- SteveFruda Saxophone-Crispin Cioe

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Open Mic Night
Mar
24
7:30 PM19:30

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night
Every Tuesday
Sign up at 7:30PM
Free Entry

The Acoustic's Open Mic is Every Tuesday with sign up starting at 7:30 PM. All forms of performance art are welcome, with a full backline provided. Come be a part of the action or just come and watch amazing local talent. Full Bar, Drink Specials

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*CANCELLED* The Claptens Benefit for Homes for the Brave
Mar
22
5:30 PM17:30

*CANCELLED* The Claptens Benefit for Homes for the Brave

The Claptens Benefit for Homes for the Brave

Wednesday March 22nd

5:30PM Doors // 6PM Show

Donate Here

Join Homes for the Brave for a special night of music with The Claptens and special guests The C-Sides and Dave’s Allstar Band at the Acoustic in Bridgeport. All proceeds from the event will provide our brave men and women withhousing, nutrition, life skills, computer training, and so much more.

All contributors will be recognized during the event.

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*CANCELLED* Jill Sobule w/ Paul Tabachneck
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

*CANCELLED* Jill Sobule w/ Paul Tabachneck

Jill Sobule w/ Paul Tabachneck

Thursday March 19th

7PM Doors // 8PM Show // $20 Ticket

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Jill Sobule belongs to a rare breed of artists. Her work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious, seriously funny and derisively tragic. Over five albums and a decade of recording, the Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer has tackled such topics as the death penalty, anorexia, shoplifting, reproduction, the French resistance movement, adolescence, and the Christian right. Did we mention love? Love found, love lost, love wished for and love taken away. 

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*CANCELLED* School of Rock Fairfield Adult program: Ozzy Osbourne
Mar
18
7:00 PM19:00

*CANCELLED* School of Rock Fairfield Adult program: Ozzy Osbourne

School of Rock Fairfield Adult program: Ozzy Osbourne

Wednesday March 18th

7PM Doors // 8PM Show // FREE ENTRY

Ozzy is the quintessential rock singer with an instantly recognizable voice. He has released 11 solo albums and 9 with his former band Black Sabbath selling over 100 million albums worldwide. Both solo Ozzy and Black Sabbath songs have blues based riffs and progressions. These darker themed songs with pop hooks have influenced generations of rock and metal bands.

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*CANCELLED* St Paddy's Open Mic Night ft Grass Handed at The Acoustic
Mar
17
7:30 PM19:30

*CANCELLED* St Paddy's Open Mic Night ft Grass Handed at The Acoustic

St Paddy's Open Mic Night ft Grass Handed at The Acoustic

Tuesday March 17th St. Patricks Day
Sign up at 7:30PM
Free Entry

This special St Patricks Day edition of Open Mic will feature Grass Handed: A Bluegrass Tribute to Phish. With drink specials and free giveaways!

The Acoustic's Open Mic is Every Tuesday. Sign up starts at 7:30PM. All forms of performance art are welcome, with a full backline provided. Come be a part of the action or just come and watch amazing local talent. Full Bar, Drink Specials!

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Presence CT Led Zeppelin Tribute
Mar
14
8:00 PM20:00

Presence CT Led Zeppelin Tribute

Presence CT Led Zeppelin Tribute

Saturday March 14th

8PM Doors // 9PM Show // $10 ADV // $15 DOS

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Presence CT Led Zeppelin Tribute was formed in September 2016 and has been wowing audiences across the state with their blistering, spot-on renditions of some of Zeppelin's finest work, including deep tracks no one else plays. Music promoters have said this band is "every bit as good, if not better, than the national acts." The band brings a unique element in that they are a 7 piece outfit led by 19 year-old vocal sensation Michael Stearns (The Voice).

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Keith Harkin
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Keith Harkin

Keith Harkin

Friday March 13th

6PM Doors // 6:30PM Show // $35 - $75 Ticket

$35 General Admission

$55 General Admission + Meet and Greet

$75 VIP, includes Meet and Greet, General Admission and Early Entry, Soundcheck Performance

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Keith Harkin
Keith is an Irish singer songwriter from Derry City, Ireland now residing in Los Angeles CA. Over the last 15 years, his musical talents have brought him across the world many times over. Including shows for President Obama at The White House, Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island, Secretary of State at the Pentagon, Mohamed Ali at Celebrity Fight Night and performing National Anthems at The Garden for The Boston Celtics to name but a few.

During his time touring the States, he gained recognition from Grammy Award-winning Producer, David Foster, who then went on to sign Keith as the first artists to the new Verve Records. Keith released his first solo debut album with Foster and Verve Records, where they watched it soar to the number 1 spot on the Billboard charts in Canada & the US. Keith was also the lead singer of the massive Irish sensation “Celtic Thunder" which had huge success with over fifteen #1 records world wide and over a millions in CD sales with numerous PBS specials.

Over the past 12 years since his first release, Keith has been writing all of his own material for his solo records. All four of Keith’s solo records have been ranked in the top 10 Charts in both Canada & the US. He is currently working on album #5 at his studio in Ireland."

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Cosmic Jibaros live album recording show
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Cosmic Jibaros live album recording show

Cosmic Jibaros live album recording show

Wednesday March 11th

7PM Doors // 8PM Show // Free Entry

Cosmic Jibaros are inviting you to come be a part of their live album recording show for FREE! This Latin Rock Fusion Band has been a staple of the Black Rock scene for over a decade and are still going strong! Come be a part of this 2nd night of this 2 night run!

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