Connecticut Hope Collective at Friday Night Folk - Live & Online!
Featuring an all-star roster of local musicians, the Collective includes: The Bargain (Frank Critelli, Muddy Rivers, and Shandy Lawson); Chanda Rivers of Still Rivers; Brian Larney; Denise Jones and Thomas Sekscenski of Inner Groove; Lys Guillorn; Chris Bousquet of American Elm; Erik Rabasca; bassist Bobo Lavorgna; and drummer Jim Stavris. Together, they bring their music to local venues and festivals and have toured throughout the Northeast and beyond.
The Connecticut Hope Collective is united by a powerful belief: music can bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of neighbors in need.
The Collective began in the summer of 2024 when songwriters Frank Critelli and Erik Rabasca co-wrote “Just Get To It,” envisioning a collaborative, community-driven anthem in the spirit of “We Are the World.” From that spark grew a musical community fueled by creativity, compassion, and a shared commitment to service.
When these musicians take the stage together, the result is a spirited, one-of-a-kind experience—part roaming variety show, part Grand Ole Opry, and all heart.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, community, and giving back!
7:30 p.m. Unity Hall at All Souls UU
19 Jay Street, New London CT 06320
Tickets $20 on Humanitix
or call All Souls 860-443-0316 to be put on the advance reservation list; $25 at the door
A livestream on the night of the concert will be available at:
Youtube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon. Donate via Venmo @fridaynightfolk-remote!
Coming next to Friday Night Folk:
December 11 The Rivergods
January 8 Geoff Kaufman
February 12 Sounds of Justice: from Seeger and Odetta to today! – a benefit concert
March 12 Connecticut Troubadours: Kala Farnham, Lara Herscovitch, Charlie Widmer
April 9 Windborne Singers
May 7 Joe Jencks
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