Upcoming events.

South of one w/ fire, escape!
Mar
21

South of one w/ fire, escape!

South of One

South of One is a Connecticut emo band centered around guitar-driven songs and straightforward, emotionally focused writing. Their sound draws from Midwest and early 2000s emo, balancing melodic leads with steady, driving rhythms and a subtle alternative edge.

Their arrangements tend to build gradually, layering clean guitar lines with fuller distorted sections, while the rhythm section keeps things grounded and consistent. Vocals sit at the front of the mix, carrying lyrics that feel personal without being overly dramatic.

Live, their sets move naturally between louder, layered passages and quieter stretches that leave more space in the room. The overall approach is direct and unpolished in a way that reflects the local DIY scene, with an emphasis on dynamics, tone, and sincerity rather than flash.

Fire, Escape!

Fire, Escape! is a Massachusetts band that blends emotional rock with indie‑tinged songwriting. Their songs center on guitar, bass, and drums, with vocals carrying direct, personal lyrics. Melodic lines weave through steady rhythms, and bursts of intensity emerge naturally, giving the music a sense of movement and emotional weight. The arrangements are grounded and organic, reflecting a hands-on, DIY approach.

Live, Fire, Escape! moves between layered, driving sections and quieter passages where instruments and vocals have room to breathe. Dynamics and pacing shape each performance, letting songs evolve slightly differently every time. The focus is on the interplay between the members, with textures and motifs shifting in response to the moment rather than relying on polish or pre-set arrangements.

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Pocket Vinyl w/ Low Ceilings
Mar
28

Pocket Vinyl w/ Low Ceilings

Pocket Vinyl

Pocket Vinyl is a Connecticut band from Norwich that mixes music and live performance in a distinctive way. At the core of the group is pianist and vocalist Eric Stevenson, whose playing often leans into piano‑driven rock with indie and alternative touches, and live painter Elizabeth Jancewicz, who creates visual art on stage during the show as the music unfolds, which is then auctioned off to the audience.

Their songs tend to explore themes like death, sexuality, silence, uncertainty, and defiant hope, and they’ve released a wide range of material including original albums, covers, demos, and live recordings. Pocket Vinyl describes themselves as “piano slam rock,” and their performances are known for their visceral energy and creativity, with each show being unique and often accompanied by the finished artwork afterward.

They’ve played over 1,000 shows across the U.S. and maintain a DIY approach to touring, recording, filmmaking, and art, tying their music into other creative efforts like comics and a feature‑length film.

Low Ceilings

Low Ceilings is the Connecticut-based musical project of Ben Mueller, who has been playing living rooms, clubs, bars, and empty swimming pools since early 2014. In that time, he has developed a distinctive brand of folk-inspired alternative rock with a progressive tilt, over which he explores love, loss, and the profundity in banal and everyday happenings. 

The live band currently consists of Mueller on vocals and guitar, Christian Loftus on bass, Garin Greenholt on guitar, and Noel Teter on drums.

Powerwalker, Low Ceilings' 6th record, released April 7, 2025. It continues Mueller's long-term (and some would say fruitless) search for meaning in the mundane and ugly. It embraces 90s alternative rock influences, fuzzed-out DIY production, and a lighter, more humorous side of Mueller’s songwriting.

Powerwalker's 10 tracks of suburban-core power pop analyze daily minutiae in a reflection on comfort, routine, and the existential dread they keep us from. It finds meaning, even hilarity, in the mindless commute and the boring desk job. But most of all, it's just here for a good time. This whole "daily survival" thing can be kind of funny, if you really (and I mean really) think about it.

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Freq Scene w/ Inhex
Mar
14

Freq Scene w/ Inhex

Freq Scene

Freq Scene is an improvised modular synth project featuring James Burke, Dave Freeburg, and Noise To Most.

Working entirely in real time, the trio builds evolving electronic pieces through modular systems patched and reshaped on the spot. Oscillators, filters, noise sources, and sequencers are manipulated live, allowing rhythms and textures to emerge organically rather than following fixed arrangements. The result moves between pulse-driven patterns, drifting ambient stretches, and moments of raw signal and distortion.

Each performance is different, shaped by interaction between the players and the systems themselves. Freq Scene leans into exploration and subtle shifts in tone, creating a set that rewards close listening while still carrying a steady, physical undercurrent.

Inhex

Inhex is a live electronic project rooted in improvised and hardware-based performance. The group focuses on shaping sound in real time using hardware synths, sequencers, and noise sources, letting texture and movement develop organically rather than through preset compositions. Their sound spans shifting rhythms, ambient washes, and tactile electronic tones that come from hands-on interaction with gear.

On stage Inhex responds to the moment, letting small adjustments and live tweaking guide the evolution of each set. The result feels exploratory and atmospheric, blending structured pulses with unpredictable modular elements that draw listeners into the process.

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Bad Tomato w/ Victim or Victor
Mar
8

Bad Tomato w/ Victim or Victor

Bad Tomato

Bad Tomato are a Lisbon, Portugal–based post-punk trio delivering sharp hooks, driving rhythms, and a restless, dance-leaning edge. Blending gritty guitars with punchy drums and raw, urgent vocals, the band channels classic punk attitude through a modern, tightly wound sound. With releases like BARK and BITE, Bad Tomato have quickly built a reputation for high-energy live sets that feel chaotic in all the right ways. Catch them tonight for a night of fast riffs, heavy pulse, and zero filler.

Victim or Victor

Victim Or Victor is a band that originally started as an acoustic solo project in 2014 of frontwoman Stephanie Lussier. Influenced by the songs of Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything and Nirvana, the songs are a mix of indie pop, pop punk, emo and grunge.

Now a four piece band, comprised of Steph on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Danny Fleet on drums and backing vocals, Dan Jackson on bass guitar, and Connor LeBlanc on lead guitar. 

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Second Skin w/ Thirst Trap
Feb
28

Second Skin w/ Thirst Trap

Second Skin

Second Skin are a noise‑infused rock/post‑punk outfit from here in New London, Connecticut, crafting a gritty, immersive sound through layered guitars, dynamic rhythms, and emotionally charged performances. Their original EP and releases showcase a raw yet thoughtful approach to songwriting that draws listeners in. With a bold, unpredictable energy, Second Skin brings intensity and depth to every performance.

Thirst Trap

Thirst Trap is a genre-blurring rock quartet hailing from New London, Connecticut. Featuring Sophie Walsh (guitar), Bob Bourne (bass), Matt Potter (guitar), and Liz Larson Spurr (drums), they formed through local jam sessions that quickly grew into a cohesive project. The band describes their sound with playful self-awareness as “Brat Metal” — raw, energetic, and unafraid to push boundaries.

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Suave-Ski & Smoke The World
Feb
20

Suave-Ski & Smoke The World

Suave‑Ski

Suave‑Ski is a rising rapper from right here in New London, Connecticut, known for his sharp lyricism, commanding stage presence, and high-energy performances. Blending hard-hitting beats with soulful, motivational storytelling, he turns every show into an experience that keeps the crowd engaged and moving. With a growing catalog of releases and a reputation as one of Connecticut’s most exciting hip-hop artists, Suave‑Ski brings intensity, charisma, and authenticity to every stage he steps on.

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Jake Xerxes Fussell with Dougie Poole & Michael Slyne
Feb
12

Jake Xerxes Fussell with Dougie Poole & Michael Slyne

Jake Xerxes Fussell & Dougie Poole bring different visions of American song under one roof for a night of modern folk & country.

Jake Xerxes Fussell

Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. On his latest album, When I’m Called—his first LP for Fat Possum, and his first as a parent—Fussell returns to a well of music that holds lifelong sentimental meaning, loosely contemplating the passage of time and the procession of life’s unexpected offerings.

A former apprentice to Piedmont blues legend Precious Bryant, he’s spent years traveling and recording with folklorists like Art Rosenbaum and George Mitchell, and has gone on to tour with Wilco, Bill Callahan, and The Decemberists while releasing a string of acclaimed records that reimagine traditional material for the present tense.

“…Fussell is the rare contemporary to approach folk in its pure form, shunning self-penned compositions about bummer relationships to concentrate on material handed down from bygone, hardened times.” – The New Yorker

“(Fussell) is one of the great magpies of American song, collecting forgotten, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal… his renditions aren’t so much cover versions as composites…” – The Guardian

“…maybe the leading interpreter of American folk music right now.” – Ann Powers, NPR

Dougie Poole

Dougie Poole is a musician and songwriter living in Los Angeles. Coming of age in Providence, Rhode Island’s DIY scene in the early 2010s, he dabbled in heavier and more experimental music before maturing into a country auteur. On The Rainbow Wheel of Death, Poole’s 3rd release via Wharf Cat Records, he breathes new life into country music, retaining the acclaimed elements of his previous work — drum machines, acoustic guitars, synthesizers, and his deep-set voice — while pushing toward something warm, organic, and prismatic. He writes wry, slow-burning songs about freelancers, vape breaks, loading screens, and love in the algorithm age. His trilogy of records has earned praise for twisting outlaw country into something strange, dreamy, and deeply relatable, landing him on year-end lists and features from outlets like The Fader and Aquarium Drunkard.

Together, Fussell and Poole offer two sides of the same coin: one tracing songs back through history, the other beaming them in from some neon-lit future honky-tonk — a rare chance to hear both in the same room.

Michael Slyne

Michael Slyne, the shapeshifting force behind New London's Slyne & The Family Stoned, opens the show. Known for pushing rock music into wild, improvisational territory, Slyne has spent the past decade-plus leading ever-evolving lineups through blown-out psych punk, heavy drone, free-rock workouts, and moments of startling, fragile beauty. Solo, Slyne pulls those threads into something more intimate but no less intense: his recordings — often sprawling, spontaneous, and defiantly unpolished — have earned cult admiration for capturing the spirit of DIY chaos in its purest form.

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Llama Tsunami with Follow Thru
Feb
7

Llama Tsunami with Follow Thru

Llama Tsunami

Llama Tsunami is a high-energy, nine-piece ska collective formed in 2008 and built on long-standing friendships, musical curiosity, and an unapologetic love of fun. Anchored by punchy horn lines, driving rhythms, and tightly locked grooves, the band blends classic ska foundations with playful experimentation and sharp musicianship. Their music balances joyful chaos with thoughtful composition, rewarding both casual listeners and longtime fans. Whether on record or on stage, Llama Tsunami brings an infectious energy that turns every set into a communal celebration, cementing their reputation as a lively and enduring presence in the regional ska scene.

Follow Thru

Follow Thru are a Rhode Island punk band blending fast, melodic skate‑punk with hints of ska and offbeat rhythm. Rooted in punk’s raw energy, their songs feature driving guitars, punchy drums, and catchy vocals, while occasional horn lines and ska‑influenced grooves add a playful edge. With releases like Play Hard, Play Fast, Play First and Ghosts, Follow Thru deliver high‑energy performances that keep the crowd moving from start to finish.

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A Former Friend with Ruby Grove & The Foes of Fern
Feb
6

A Former Friend with Ruby Grove & The Foes of Fern

A Former Friend

A Former Friend is an Americana-Gothic project shaped by wide desert skies, Appalachian backroads, and New England winters. Born in Arizona, raised in Kentucky, and now rooted in the Northeast, their songwriting carries the weight of American balladry—haunting, reflective, and unflinchingly honest. Like a modern troubadour reckoning with life, labor, and love at the edge of the apocalypse, A Former Friend brings a stark and moving presence to every performance.

Ruby Grove

Ruby Grove is a Boston-based indie alternative project blending rock, trip-hop, neo-soul, and global influences into a hypnotic, groove-forward sound. Drawing from lo-fi hip-hop, electronica, and Middle Eastern textures, the band creates music designed to soothe anxious minds while remaining funky, soulful, and slightly mystical—aiming to form new genres through fearless multi-genre synthesis.

Led by singer and keyboardist Melissa Nilles (formerly of art-rock project Miele), Ruby Grove features bassist and multi-instrumentalist Cedric Lamour, guitarist Sergio Romero, and drummer Reed Farhat. Their 2023 single “Maybe It’s Time” captures the band’s lush sonic palette, blending sassy, soulful vocals with bouncy basslines, trippy production, and expansive grooves inspired by artists like Portishead, Jamiroquai, and Gorillaz.

The Foes of Fern

The Foes of Fern are an eclectic collective of musicians from Asbury Park, NJ. Blending drums, bass, guitar, tuba, ukulele, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and more, the band creates a bold and immersive sound that sets them apart. Their music is expansive and powerful, carving out its own space through fearless arrangement and dynamic performance.

Built on friendship and collaboration, The Foes of Fern perform as a unified force. Their recordings are rich with layered instrumentation and detail, rewarding repeated listens while maintaining an energetic and inviting spirit. Beneath their playful exterior lies a deep commitment to composition, experimentation, and connection.

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2 Primo & Friends present Don't Tell Mom
Jan
31

2 Primo & Friends present Don't Tell Mom

2Primo Presents: Don’t Tell Mom

Get ready for a solid night of music as 2Primo brings Don’t Tell Mom to our stage. The night features DJ sets rooted in underground electronic and dance music, with a mix of experimental sounds and steady, driving rhythms. Joining the lineup, Brian Carter performs live behind the decks, while the Nové Bloc duo delivers immersive house and tech-focused sets that keep the dance floor moving throughout the night. Tonight is about good music, strong energy, and dancing your ass off.

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Pencils Down with Believe It, It's Easy
Jan
24

Pencils Down with Believe It, It's Easy

Pencils Down

Pencils Down are a local Connecticut guitar-pop band rooted in collaborative creation, longtime scene involvement, and a playful, energetic approach to performance and songwriting. Their live shows have built momentum, and they’re now recording their first EP while continuing to integrate into the local live music community.

Pencils Down is comprised of Casey Alger (vocals/guitar), whose hook-filled songs and high-energy presence lead the charge; Syd Scelfo (lead guitar), adding chiming riffs and jangly texture; James Burke (bass), providing melodic low-end and steady drive; and Glen Metcalfe (drums), whose dynamic, propulsive playing keeps the band moving fast and loud.

Believe It, It’s Easy

Believe It, It’s Easy are a Connecticut–based indie-pop-punk band known for warm melodies, dynamic guitars, and emotionally honest songwriting. Their sound blends the introspection of emo with the catchy hooks and driving rhythms of pop-punk, moving seamlessly between reflective moments and soaring, high-energy choruses, creating an experience that resonates long after the music stops.

This Saturday, they’ll debut their new single “@me”, delivering an electrifying performance. Expect hook-driven, heartfelt songs that showcase the band’s ability to blend melody, emotion, and energy into a captivating live show.

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Nic Panken (Spirit Family Reunion) with Lazy Trail & Daisy Cross
Jan
22

Nic Panken (Spirit Family Reunion) with Lazy Trail & Daisy Cross

Note: this show is starting at 8:00pm

Nic Panken

Nic Panken is a songwriter, guitar player and singer who grew up in Brooklyn and now resides in Kingston, New York. For the past several years he has performed solo locally and in the U.K. and Ireland, and over the past decade with his band Spirit Family Reunion across North America and Europe.

Lazy Trail

Lazy Trail is a New London, Connecticut–based band led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Willer, whose work blends mellow indie rock with understated folk and pop sensibilities. In addition to Lazy Trail, she is also a member of Boyscott, bringing a broader indie-pop influence to her songwriting and live performances.

Daisy Cross

Slyne and Johnny doing whatever the hell they want.

Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm / $10 cover (cash or credit at the door)

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Electro Night w/ James Burke, Noise To Most & Antares
Dec
20

Electro Night w/ James Burke, Noise To Most & Antares

Noise To Most

Noise To Most is a Connecticut electronic artist and member of the Freq Scene collective, known for high-energy sets packed with textured synths, glitchy rhythms, and immersive experimental sound design. Their performances shift between dancefloor pulses and raw, underground electronic chaos.

James Burke

James Burke steps into his electronic set with a blend of lush synths, pulsing grooves, and melodic, emotionally driven production. His sound pulls from indie electronica, chillwave, and downtempo dance, creating a warm, hypnotic atmosphere that bridges the night’s heavier and more experimental moments.

Antares

Antares is a New Haven–based electronic act crafting cinematic, synth-forward soundscapes that move from ambient drift to deep rhythmic momentum. Their sets feel like a journey — spacious, hypnotic, and built on evolving textures that draw the room into their orbit.

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Hip Hop For The Homeless
Dec
12

Hip Hop For The Homeless

Hip Hop for the Homeless returns to The Oasis Pub—our annual night where the local scene comes together to turn music into real support for our neighbors in need. Featuring a stacked lineup of MCs, DJs, and producers from across Connecticut, the event blends high-energy performances with a mission that hits close to home. Every beat, every rhyme, every ticket sold helps raise funds and awareness for those experiencing homelessness in our community. It’s one of our favorite nights of the year: raw talent, real purpose, and the kind of unity that reminds us what this scene is all about. Come through, show love, and help make a difference.

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Sea Shanty Night w/ My Druthers & Sharks Come Cruisin’
Dec
6

Sea Shanty Night w/ My Druthers & Sharks Come Cruisin’

Come gather, ye sailors, for a rowdy, salt-soaked night,

With My Druthers and Sharks Come Cruisin’ to lift your spirits bright!

My Druthers

Oh, My Druthers be a hearty New London crew,

With voices that ring like the wind blowing true.

They gather ’round the mast with a stomp and a cheer,

Singing tales of the coast and the cold frothing beer.

With harmonies bold and a spirit unbent,

They’ll lift ye up higher than canvas or tent.

So raise up the chorus and answer their call—

For My Druthers be sailors who give it their all!

Sharks Come Cruisin’

Oh, the Sharks Come Cruisin out o’ old Providence town,

With a stomp o’ the deck and the pints passed ’round.

They sing o’ the storms and the sailors o’ yore,

’Til the whole crew is roarin’ like waves on the shore.

With a heave and a ho and the concertina’s cry,

They’ll lift ye up high as the gulls in the sky.

So haul up yer chorus and shout with good cheer,

For the Sharks Come Cruisin bring the salt and the beer!

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Wild Sun w/ Brad Bensko Band
Dec
5

Wild Sun w/ Brad Bensko Band

Wild Sun (Westerly, RI)

Wild Sun is a high-energy psychedelic rock trio from Westerly known for punchy guitar lines, big choruses, and a modern sound that nods to Kings of Leon and The Killers. Their live shows are tight, loud, and full of melodic grit — the kind of band built for packed clubs and summer-night stages.

Brad Bensko Band (CT)

The Brad Bensko Band delivers a warm blend of folk-rock, 60s-inspired pop, and soulful singer-songwriter energy. Led by Brad Bensko’s smooth vocals and thoughtful writing, the band pairs acoustic-driven melodies with dynamic full-band arrangements for a sound that’s both polished and heartfelt.

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South Of One w/ Indigo Folly
Nov
22

South Of One w/ Indigo Folly

South of One

South of One is a CT emo/alt-rock band blending melodic intensity with emotional, high-energy vocals. Their sound lands somewhere between nostalgic 2000s emo and modern post-hardcore, driven by big hooks and dynamic guitar work.

Indigo Folly

Indigo Folly is a Connecticut alt-rock outfit mixing bluesy guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and groove-heavy rhythms. Their music moves between gritty blues-rock, modern indie, and jam-leaning energy, creating a warm, organic sound.

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Neva Dinova with Brett Newski & The Pretty Graves
Nov
14

Neva Dinova with Brett Newski & The Pretty Graves

Neva Dinova

Formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1993 by guitarist‑vocalist Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz, Neva Dinova became a key name within the vibrant Saddle Creek indie scene. Their self‑titled debut arrived in 2002 on Crank! A Record Company and was praised as a top release of that year, gaining early critical acclaim. Over the next few years, the band evolved into a five‑piece lineup including Tim Haes, Mike Kratky, and drummer Bo Anderson, later joined by longtime member Roger Lewis (also of The Good Life).

A defining moment in their career came with the 2004 split EP One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels, a collaboration with Bright Eyes in which both groups wrote and performed across six songs. That project cemented their connection with Conor Oberst and fellow Omaha acts such as Cursive, with contributions from Bright Eyes members like Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott, alongside Neva’s own Roger Lewis on drums.

After releasing You May Already Be Dreaming in 2008 and a hiatus that ended with a 2022 rarities collection (Demos and C‑Sides), Neva Dinova returned in full in 2024 with their album Canary, their first LP in 16 years. The current lineup features Bellows, Roger Lewis, and Megan Siebe (of Cursive and Simon Joyner & the Ghosts), and their return included touring with Cursive and joint appearances connected to Bright Eyes and the wider Saddle Creek community. Canary features singles like “Edge of Something”, “Lonely Heart” (with Siebe on lead vocals), and “Something’s Out There”, capturing the band’s signature blend of indie-rock, folk, psychedelia, and country-tinged moody textures.

Brett Newski

Brett Newski is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, illustrator, podcaster, and author, known for his energetic blend of 90s‑inspired alternative rock, alt‑country, and folk‑punk. His music has drawn praise from outlets including Rolling Stone, NPR, American Songwriter, SiriusXM, Boston Globe, Billboard, SPIN and Paste.

Over his career, Newski has toured as a supporting act or performed alongside major names such as the Violent Femmes, Pixies, Nada Surf, Guster, Gin Blossoms, Better Than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Manchester Orchestra, New Pornographers, Courtney Barnett, Japanese Breakfast, and Built to Spill.

The Pretty Graves

The Pretty Graves are an underground art‑rock quartet based in Connecticut, drawing creative fuel from seminal acts such as The Velvet Underground, Pavement, Elliott Smith, and Jonathan Fire Eater. Their music blends raw emotional intensity, enigmatic lyricism, and kinetic energy - creating a distinct presence in the Connecticut music scene that has garnered attention for its authenticity and depth.

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North By North with Marvelous Liars and Pure Joy
Nov
13

North By North with Marvelous Liars and Pure Joy

Chicago’s powerhouse rock duo North by North stops in New London as part of their fall tour — bringing a mix of fuzzed-out riffs, catchy hooks, and nonstop energy to the Oasis Pub stage.

Local favorites Marvelous Liars and Pure Joy round out the bill.

Thursday , November 13th
Doors at 7pm | Show at 8pm | 21+ | $10 cover (cash or credit)

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LUNG / A Former Friend / Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy
Sep
7

LUNG / A Former Friend / Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy

If we’re throwing a Sunday show, you know it’ll be a good one. Two outstanding bands on tour joining our friends, A Former Friend, for a great night of music. Note the early start time: doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

LUNG is a daring duo from Cincinnati wielding electric cello and thunderous drums to create a sound both fierce and ethereal. With Kate Wakefield’s classically trained voice and cello drenched in distortion pedals and amps, paired with drummer Daisy Caplan’s earthquaking rhythms, their intensity is unmatched. Since forming in 2016, they’ve racked up over 800 shows across North America and Europe, sharing stages with acts like The Jesus Lizard and Screaming Females. Described as “loud, dissonant, innovative, and fearless,” their evolving, genre-defying form continues to push boundaries. 

A Former Friend is a deeply introspective Americana-Gothic project, born in Arizona, raised in Kentucky, and now rooted in New England. Their songwriting taps into the storied tradition of American balladeering—reflective, haunting, and steeped in poetic truth. Often described as an American troubadour pondering life, labor, and love in the age of the apocalypse, this act brings an evocative and stirring presence to the stage. 

Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy is a high-energy “Brass ’n’ Grass” sextet with roots in punk, bluegrass, and Dixieland—crafted into a relentless, rollicking sound. Based in Wichita since 2007, their live shows are dynamic and ever-changing, fueled by mandolin, trombone, trumpet, washboard, banjo, stand-up bass, and compelling songwriting that goes beyond whiskey-infused fun to tackle themes of social satire, labor, existential journeys, and more. Their sound—often dubbed “a stagecoach in overdrive”—blends controlled chaos with soulful storytelling. 

7pm doors / 8pm show / $10 (cash or credit)

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Slyne & The Family Stoned LP Release Party w/ Missed Cues
Aug
29

Slyne & The Family Stoned LP Release Party w/ Missed Cues

Slyne & the Family Stoned are an unforgettable fixture in the New London music scene—equal parts punk, psychedelia, noise, and communal spirit.

Hailing from New London, CT, they are a vibrant, genre-defying collective of punks, freaks, lovers, and misfits—bound together by a shared passion for musical adventure. Led by Michael Slyne, the band fuses punk energy, improvisational noise, droning psychedelia, and soulful melodies.

Their incredible live sets are chaotic and meditative all at once. Expect a wild ride through noise, melody, and message. They celebrate the release of their new LP release, The Future Is A Valley. Vinyl copies will be available at the show.

Anchored in college rock, indie, and punk traditions, Missed Cues’ sound is marked by lo-fi textures, chugging power chords, and catchy vocal hooks, drawing clear comparisons to Connecticut’s punk lineage (see: Towers Of New London compilations). The title track of their debut record, in particular, conjures old-school garage-rock with bold, pleading vocals and bright guitar riffs that immediately engage. 

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The Pretty Graves with Thirst Trap
Aug
8

The Pretty Graves with Thirst Trap

The Pretty Graves are an underground art‑rock quartet based in Connecticut, drawing creative fuel from seminal acts such as The Velvet Underground, Pavement, Elliott Smith, and Jonathan Fire Eater. Their music blends raw emotional intensity, enigmatic lyricism, and kinetic energy - creating a distinct presence in the Connecticut music scene that has garnered attention for its authenticity and depth.

Thirst Trap is a genre-blurring rock quartet hailing from New London, Connecticut. Featuring Sophie Walsh (guitar), Bob Bourne (bass), Matt Potter (guitar), and Liz Larson Spurr (drums), they formed through local jam sessions that quickly grew into a cohesive project. The band describes their sound with playful self-awareness as “Brat Metal” — raw, energetic, and unafraid to push boundaries.

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Nova One with A Former Friend
Apr
4

Nova One with A Former Friend

NOVA ONE makes lush, dreamy music that celebrates and centers vulnerability, self-love, self-expression, and queer futurity. This Providence-based band performs songs from their newest LP, create myself (Community Records), celebrating self-acceptance, becoming, and inviting each of us to find our own voices and see ourselves with compassion and love.

With a sound that was born in Arizona & raised in Kentucky, A FORMER FRIEND uses the grand tradition of American songwriting to speak truth to power, regularly accompanied by a full band featuring guitar, piano, mandolin, violin, flute, bass, drums and vocal harmonies.

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Fimone with The Pneumatics
Mar
1

Fimone with The Pneumatics

FIMONE

Born from a lightning bolt in rural Minnesota, Fimone began crafting original music at 16, guided by their first Fender. Overcoming small-town challenges and struggles with addiction, she forged a unique sound in Nashville, blending country, blues, and rock. With 10+ years as an independent artist, she’s toured the U.S. and Europe, collaborated with Grammy winners, and earned acclaim with their self-directed music video “Fire,” which won the Audience Award at Indie Memphis Film Festival. 

The lead singles from Fascination – "Will" and "The Guide" – received support from country music industry leaders CMT, ACM, and CMA. The music video for "Will" rotated on CMT Music, and the visualizer for "The Guide" premiered with All Country Music. The project was further covered by Rainbow Rodeo. AntiMusic and News Is Out, topped off with a interview with WKRN Channel 2's Local on 2

Fimone’s powerful live performances and evocative songwriting have gained her spots on Lightning 100, WWLTV, WWOZ New Orleans, PBS On Stage Twin Cities, The Daily Yonder, and Connect LGBTQ magazine. An advocate for social justice, she draws comparisons to Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes. With skills as a producer, songwriter, and director, Fimone is a true renaissance artist in today’s vibrant creative scene.

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Pocket Vinyl / Xenos / Mike Slyne
Nov
8

Pocket Vinyl / Xenos / Mike Slyne

Regardless of what happens with the election on Nov. 5, three great acts are going to be coming to the Oasis Pub in New London to either celebrate victory or burn it all in defeat. One way or another, emotions will be let out and it will be cathartic for everyone.

Post rock builds. Noise rock bangers. Live painting masterpieces. This will will have it all, and no matter what we will prevail and continue on.

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Pocket Vinyl, the piano-slamming/live-painting band from CT, are returning with presents! Their live show consists of insightful piano indie rock coupled with a live painter, who creates a work of art on stage during the show, which gets auctioned off afterwards. Every painting and show is unique.

Xénos is an experimental Cretan folk group that merges the traditional songs & modern sounds of Crete.

Mike Slyne (Slyne & The Fam Stoned) will play a solo set.

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SCARYOKE VI: Live Band Emo/Pop-Punk Karaoke
Nov
1
to Nov 2

SCARYOKE VI: Live Band Emo/Pop-Punk Karaoke

Come one, come all, to New London's most sinister ritual hall. Tell All Your Friends shall spawn once again to resurrect the annual un-dead L I V E ! EMO and POP PUNK karaoke gathering!

+get tickets early to reserve your r e q u i e m request
+imbibe c r e e p y cocktails and potent potions
+sing your J E T b l a c k hearts out ALL DAMN NIGHT
+dress to D E P R E S S
+celebrate life, cause you can sleep when you're D E A D

9:00pm start; three sets of music

Tickets: $10 presale; $15 door

Want to sing?: Song selection tickets available for $10 at the link

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Number One Babe w/ Lazy Trail
Aug
17

Number One Babe w/ Lazy Trail

We are so excited to host Number One Babe hot off the heels of their debut set at this year’s Newport Folk Festival! The band will captivate you with their singing as easy as breathing and soft lyrics twinged with heartache. It’s perfect for a breezy, summer morning by Narragansett Bay.

Lazy Trail is the new project of songwriter Emma Willer, more commonly known for her band Boyscott. Throughout the years she’s harnessed her craft—allowing the songs to form and grow, collect dust, and be made again. Lazy Trail takes you on lush adventures and offbeat musical excursions, guiding you through hazy daydreams of succinct simplicity.

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Terror Pigeon returns to New London!
Aug
10

Terror Pigeon returns to New London!

Costumes. Pillow fights. Parachute games. Stuffed animals. Black lights. Dance parties in the street.

No, this isn’t the best sleepover ever. This is Terror Pigeon, the indie dance project of Nashville, TN’s Neil Fridd. Terror Pigeon has put on some of the most memorable shows in the history of the Oasis. Picture it, dance songs about friendship in front of a DIY stage set (inflatables sometimes included), with costumes for everyone to dress up in, strobing light rigs that are actually attached to the audience, a parachute game that ends in a dance party under said parachute… it’s a moment in time to let everything go and just fucking party.

Come to think of it, this is basically the best sleepover ever. You just won’t want to sleep.

“The Nashville weirdo party collective (formerly known as Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!) sent us their forthcoming album Live It Up Before You Die It Up! We listened to their song “Girl” and instantly replayed it 1,400 times in a row. It is so goddamn catchy and anthemic, but with absolutely no song structure whatsoever. It sounds like they snipped out pieces of eight different half-finished songs and mashed them all together until they kinda fit (but not really). So prepare to go through a wide range of emotions on “Girl,” all of which wind down to one ultimate conclusion: party.” -Noisey/Vice Magazine

$10 cover. 21+. Starts at 9pm.

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