Bread Box Spring 2025 Music Series Set To Begin

WILLIMANTIC, CT — The Bread Box Folk Theater is set to kick off its Spring 2025 Music Series with an extraordinary afternoon of folk music with two celebrated acts — Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers and local favorite Seat Of Our Pants.

The event is slated for Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. and will take place at The Bread Box Folk Theater, located at 220 Valley St. in Willimantic.

Here is the billing:

Former Connecticut State Troubadour Lara Herscovitch is a singer-songwriter-poet-performer gem, described in The Boston Globe as “a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence… big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life…” Her new trio, the Highway Philosophers, brings together critically-acclaimed musicians from newfolk, pop/rock and jazz traditions, blending into a modern Americana sound all their own. The group’s depth of experience and authenticity, integrity, heart and humor pair perfectly with Lara’s songs -- which Sound Waves Magazine described as “expertly written prose… songwriting at its best… good for your ears AND your soul.” Their inspiring, uplifting, one-of-a-kind concerts are not to be missed.

Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat of Our Pants has propelled to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene with their heartfelt and humorous songs. From sellout shows at The Buttonwood Tree, to the grand stage at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, to Podunk Bluegrass Festival, SOOP is reaching across the state with their unique mix of instruments. The distinct all-American tone of the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer, the visual intrigue of the electric upright bass, the energetic beat of the cajon, the impeccable intricate harmonies, and the melodic play of the fiddle and guitar distinguish Connecticut’s one-of-a-kind SOOP. Their cornucopia of folk instruments and rock-infused songwriting are a contagiously fun experience.

Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase through Eventbrite at eventbrite.com. All proceeds from the performance will go directly to benefit the Covenant Soup Kitchen, helping to support and feed the local community.