Fall Concert Series At Stratford Library: Here’s What To Know

From Stratford Library

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Library has announced a series of musical events for the fall starting Oct. 5 and running through Nov. 30.

The concerts, held in the Library’s Lovell Room, are free and open to the public. They are all made possible through the Richard Pheneger Memorial Fund.

The fall series includes the following four music events:

Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.: The Survivors Swing Band Celebrate the Library reopening on Sundays with this nostalgic band playing fabulous and nostalgic music from the Great American Songbook! Dancing in the aisles is encouraged!

Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.: Hands on Drumming! Join Craig Norton from Hands on Drumming for a 90-minute wellness oriented, participatory drum session. The workshop gives people of all abilities an opportunity to be musical, connect with others, create community and have fun. Drums will be provided. Free, but seating is limited. Register online: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15101043.

Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.: The Kenn Morr Band. The band returns to the Library, pleased to be touring in support of its latest release, “Still Shining.” Recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook, CT, the album features eleven new songs penned by Morr highlighted by the cohesive playing of the Kenn Morr Band. The result is an organic collection of lush vocal harmonies and sparkling instruments—real musicians playing soulful music in real time.

Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.: Saint. The Library welcomes the return of Stratford’s singer/songwriter Saint (Thierry Coriolan-Beauregard) in a special concert, “A Cry for Peace & A Shout for Love.” Through his music, Saint's dream is to positively impact all groups by sharing songs that bring hope and love around the world. His songs and melodies are like peaceful waves of compassion and love that uplift his audiences.

For more information, visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org or call the Stratford Library at 203-385-4162.