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Pages in category "Musical groups from Connecticut" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Eight to the Bar (swing band) F. Farquahr;
Band Notes July 10, 1980 Billy Joel: Billy Joel recorded the song "Los Angelenos" from his album Songs in the Attic at Toad's Place. December 14, 1980 U2: U2 played during the second leg of the Boy tour. This was only their eighth tour date in North America. May 27, 1981 U2: U2 played during the fourth leg of the Boy tour.
The Alternate Routes, Bridgeport band signed to Vanguard Records; Apathy, rapper; A Will Away, Naugatuck alternative rock band signed to Triple Crown Records; Barefoot Truth, indie rock band, founded in Mystic; Michael Bolton, crooner, has 2 #1 Hot 100 hits, including "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" in 1989.
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In 2020, the Nu Haven Kapelye produced a music video for their remote recording of “Mazel”, featuring Frank London on trumpet. [19] Mazel was an official selection of several film festivals. Among the honors, it was an official selection finalist in Beyond the Curve International Film Festival. [ 20 ]
Host Jeffrey Williams has also written a book, "Home of Happy Dancers" - The Story of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Ritz Ballroom, on the venue, and declared 2011 the "Year of the Ritz" in honor of its being 50 years since it closed. [7] [12] A "Ritz Supper Club" featuring big band music and jazz still plays local venues as of December 2011. [13]
Eight to the Bar was founded by keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter [1] Cynthia Lyon and pedal steel guitar player John Brown in 1975 [2] in New Haven, Connecticut, as a Western-style swing band. [3]
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