East Hartford Community Cultural Center including music, bluegrass, celtic,and popular rock

Join us for the first day of the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival. This event is held in Martin Park at 307 Burnside Ave. For prices and times visit the Podunk website. Thursday's performers include: David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass and The Expedition Show.

Prices Vary check the Podunk Website for details and schedule. Friday's Line-up Includes: Southern Rail, Songwriters Competition Finalist, James Reams & The Barnstormers, Freight Hoppers, Mike Cleveland & Flamekeepers, The Greencards and Hot Buttered Rum.

Saturday's Line-up Features: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder and includes: Packway Handle Band, The Gibson Brothers , The Earl Brothers, Next Best Thing, Josh Williams Band, The Gibson Brothers and Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.

The final day of the festival features: Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters with Roger Williams, 4th Annual Band Competition with: Chasing Blue, Nitpickers, Crunchy Western Boys, The Crossfire Bluegrass Band and Katie Wilson Band. A performance by the Podunk Kids Academy and 2009 Band Competition winner Packway Handle Band.

Join us on the Town Green across the street from the EHCCC for a night of free music. The Sounds of Summer is presented by Pratt & Whitney. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the great music. A food vendor will be on hand for those looking to purchase a hot dog, hamburger or sausage with chips and drinks. Tonight's concert is sponsored in part by: Capital Studios. The Larry Stevens Band – an adult contemporary band comprised of full-time musicians, playing everything from rock-pop originals to a variety of cover songs, has been busy booking shows throughout the Tri-state area. Recently, NJ native, Larry Stevens, front man, lead singer, and the band’s songwriter, just finished writing with some of Nashville’s best writers to create his sophomore album, “Downstairs at Mayo’s” – an adult contemporary CD that blends rock and pop with a twist of country.

Join us on the Town Green across the street from the EHCCC for a night of free music. The Sounds of Summer is presented by Pratt & Whitney. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the great music. A food vendor will be on hand for those looking to purchase a hot dog, hamburger or sausage with chips and drinks. Tonight's concert is sponsored in part by: ChildPlan, Inc. Latanya Farrell is a gifted singer, songwriter and performer who moves audiences with passion, energy and a love for music and life! Her award winning vocal talent and style has influences from Natalie Cole to Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to Ella Fitzgerald. With performance roots in her family church and community events, Latanya's career took a leap forward after she was crowned Champion of the 2003 Connecticut Star Search competition. Following that, she spent time in studios around the country learning the music business, and developing her writing style. In 2008, Latanya released her debut CD Feelin' Alright. This thoroughly soulful blend has something for everyone...from the deeply personal "The Very Best", to the urban-edged "Now That I Have You", or the emotional ballad "So Fortunate". Latanya wrote or co-wrote each track and in her lyrics she reveals her secrets for capturing real-life moments and making them the best they can be!

Join us on the Town Green across the street from the EHCCC for a night of free music. The Sounds of Summer is presented by Pratt & Whitney. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the great music. A food vendor will be on hand for those looking to purchase a hot dog, hamburger or sausage with chips and drinks. Best known as the lead singer and songwriter for the Grammy nominated Spin Doctors, whose debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite sold over 10 million units worldwide and songs, "Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong" and "Two Princes" both hit Billboard’s top five. Chris Barron's solo career was launched with the release of Pancho and the Kid, and with the upcoming release of The Summer of Sangria he is winning audiences all over again with his catchy hooks, sincerity and that vocal tone that has made his voice recognizable to millions all over the world.