Submitted by The Buttonwood Tree
(December 29, 2023) — The following programs and events will take place at The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street in Middletown during the month of January, 2024. For further information, call 860-347-4957.
Saturday, January 13, 2024: Singer/Songwriter Bryan Winoski. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $15. 100% of proceeds will go to The Buttonwood Tree PAC. “My plan was just not to sound like a tortured walrus,” says Bryan Winoski, referring to the first time he ever sang in front of people (at The Buttonwood Tree in July 2022). “And as scared as I was, I instantly fell in love with performing.”
Since then Bryan has immersed himself in the local music scene with his original music and contagious spirit. His heartfelt songwriting and emotional performances garnered attention immediately, most notably earning him an invitation to open the 2022 Pass the Guitar Benefit Concert at the Hygienic Art Park with his own song, “Fool with Everything,” which helped raise funds for the New London Food Bank.
In August 2023, after a whirlwind year of open mics and performing his own shows, he released his debut album “Village Dog,” a solo acoustic performance of ten original songs. In November 2023, Bryan released his debut single, “We Weren’t Soldiers” on Spotify and other digital platforms,
Admission link: https://bit.ly/3N5KBfV
Friday, January 26, 2024: Folk Group Seat of Our Pants. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. and will be held at Church of the Holy Trinity, located at 381 Main Street in Middletown. Admission is $20.
Affectionately known as SOOP, Seat of Our Pants has propelled to the forefront of the Connecticut roots music scene. While the name may suggest they don’t take themselves or their music seriously, nothing could be further from the truth. Since 2011, they have become known for their award winning, heartfelt, and superbly crafted songs that entertain you and get you thinking about the world around you. Their unforgettable renditions of music from all genres, and their live synergy, never fails to captivate an audience. Their instrumentation continues to evolve with a unique mix of instruments, which now includes a 34-string Celtic harp.
Admission link: https://bit.ly/46UXMaE
