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Gather and Groove in Oxford all Summer Long

Check out the summer musical offerings in Oxford, CT. From drum circles to celebrating Make Music Day - there's something for everyone!

We’re bringing the beat, the rhythm, and the joy with a season of music, art, and community — and you’re invited to every moment!

Thursday, June 20

  • 6:00 PM – Community Drum Circle with Ken Parker. Come early, bring your heartbeat, and join the rhythm.
  • 8:00 PM – Live Music: Pangea Worldbeat — a global fusion of sound that will move your soul and your feet.

🎵 Friday, June 21 – Make Music Day!

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Celebrate with music all day long — from tiny hands to full-on jams. All events at [insert location].

🧒 11:00 AM – Kids Craft: DIY String Instruments
For kids ages 2–6.
Presented with the help of Humbugz.
Make your own banjo, guitar, or mandolin — then rock out!
Register: https://shorturl.at/M4kBM

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🎤 Live Performances:

  • 11:15 AM – Chase Unger (Solo
  • 12:00 PM – KJ Whitton & Friend (Duo)
  • 12:45 PM – Jim Ferrara (Solo)
  • 1:30 PM – Ashley Carpp (Solo)
  • 2:15 PM – Young Dan and Jumpin’ Johnny (Duo)

🎸 3:00 PM – Oxford’s First-Ever Air Guitar Competition
Register: https://shorturl.at/gsU7r

  • 🥇 1st Place: Blue Walnut 3/4 Acoustic Fender FA-15 + an intro lesson
  • 🥈 2nd Place: Intro guitar lesson
  • 🎈 All performers get a guitar balloon to shred with!

🥁 4:00 PM – Community Drum Circle with Ken Parker
All ages welcome. No experience needed — just rhythm and community.

🎶 6:00 PM – Live Music: Mike Brandon Band

📅 More Gather & Groove Dates to Mark:

  • July 18, 6 PM – Drum Circle & performance by Gold Eris
  • August 15, 6 PM – Drum Circle & Erik Rabasca (solo set)
  • September 19, 6 PM – Drum Circle & Parker’s Tangent closes the season at 8 PM

Gather your friends. Groove with your neighbors. Celebrate summer in sound.

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