Heineken Tent Entertainment Schedule

August 31, 2018
The music and fun @ the 2018 Norwalk Oyster Festival features a different band each hour, on all three festival days.  This musical extravaganza highlights outstanding entertainment by many top area musicians and bands that keep the party going at the Heineken Entertainment Tent!   It's the place where party action happens and where fairgoers can see their old and new favorite bands perform.  All entertainment is included in the price of the ticket making this an affordable day out!

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Line up- Friday, September 7, 2018

On Friday night, the entertainment opens with Oyster Stew at 7 p.m. so bring your dancing shoes because they will come in handy when listening to the dynamic sound of this band.
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Next on tap is the    60's Satisfaction Band is sure to get you in a party mood where you will relive an era -- and,  what better way to ramp up the 2018 Oyster Festival than with a  60's band that performs all your bubblegum, psychedelic and Motown favorites that will get you into the TGIF mood!  Pierce Campbell is on guitar and vocals, Tony Pasqualoni on bass, Loren Evarts on piano and vocals and  John Rispoli is on drums.  This band is pro and has been wowing audiences together since the 1980s.  You will be dancing on your feet from start to finish!


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The final performance on Friday is School of Rock at  9 p.m.  Join the best and most hardworking students from  School of Rock Fairfield , School of Rock Bedford , and  School of Rock New Canaan  as they rock the audience on the first night of the festival.


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Line Up - Saturday - September 8, 2018

The music begins at 12 noon sharp with  Rubber Band.  MN8 takes the stage at 1 p.m. with music that is sure to get the audience moving.  For a change of pace, Joni and the Keepers take the stage at 2 p.m.  Singer-songwriter Joni Wallace and the Keepers bring to the stage acoustic music from top female artists. Her show spans Country, Rock, Folk, Gospel, and original tunes that are sure to inspire.


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A true Milford 'supergroup' formed in summer 2014 The Void takes the stage at 3 p.m.  This band brings members of Inside/Out, Murray The Wheel, The Barrelhouse Boys, Outside Chance, and ROAR together in one group, with a huge catalog of great songs to perform.  The passion of this band is sure to get you up on your feet and dancing! 

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If you like the blues you are in for a treat when the   Jay Willie Blues Band takes the stage at 4 p.m. with music steeped in lyrical emotion and sultry melodies that are open to endless improvisations bothy lyrically and musically. The drummer, Bobby T Torello was named to the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame and has toured with Johnny Winter, Grace Slick, and Michael Bolton.
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 At 5 p.m. The Cold Ones will rock your world with high energy rock and roll. Their style is influenced by a range of bands from the Black Crowes and Aerosmith to Lady Gaga, Rihanna to Kansas, Bush, and Puddle of Mud.
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The evening starts with the Gunn Street Revival Band at  6 p.m. whose musical tastes range from the 60s to the 90s. These local professional musicians have been playing the Connecticut circuit for many years to audiences that have consistently enjoyed their performance, and so will you @ Oyster Festival 2018.
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For a Saturday night adrenaline, audiences will groove to the sounds of this premier party rock cover band,  Bad Boy at 7 p.m.  Danny Mariano is dynamic on vocals, Pete Ruello on Bass, Frank Calarco on Drums and Dave Aaron is on Guitar.  When they start to play, you will find yourself dancing this set away -- a great way to kick off Saturday night @ the Norwalk Oyster Festival!
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At 8 p.m. experience the vibrant sound of Neo Sound ,  that is composed of a diverse group of musicians connected through a shared desire to create a stage show tha t captivates their audience.   You can expect an hour filled with r&b, pop, funk, Motown, and dance hits from the 60’s to current radio favorites.  

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The final band to take the stage at 9 p.m. is Killer D that performs music by Pink, Alanis Morrissette, Pat Benatar, and others.
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Line - Up - Sunday, September 9, 2018

The fun on Sunday, the final day of the  Norwalk Oyster Festival begins at 12 noon with the award-winning  Silver Steel Band that takes the stage at 12 noon sharp. Get ready for a trip to the Caribbean when this band starts to play some of their favorite styled music from Trinidad and Tobago as well as Soca and Calypso, Rock, Latin and your Disney Favorites!
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At 1 p.m. get ready for the music of the vibrant, high energy band called the Juicy Grapes. This popular band has been performing high energy funk, rock and soul since the late '90s and are sure to get you up and dancing! The Juicy Grapes love to create a scene that's high on good vibes.
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Get ready to be wowed by the young musicians from T he Paul Green Rock Academy who take the stage at 2 p.m.  These talented and very serious young musicians between the ages of 10 and 18 aspire to put on a professional show that you will be talking about for the rest of the day!

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For a change of pace, the Summertime Band will take you back to the 50s and 60s with Swing, Doo Wop and classic rock tunes at  3 p.m. You will be up on your feet dancing as they play all your classic favorites. 
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Next on tap is Bobby T's All-Star at 4 p.m.headed up by Classic Hall of Fame Drummer Bobby T. whose talent has wowed audiences around the world.   Next on stage is RD3 at 5 p.m.

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At 6 p.m. the dynamic Ratso and Friends will be belting out blues that is sure to charm the audience. You won't want to miss the sound of these amazing professional musicians. Ratso is also an inspiring teacher at the Lenox School of Music in Stamford.
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The final performers of the night the Norwalk Oyster Festival is Logical Pretzel at 7 p.m.  Close out this year's Oyster Festival to the blues beat of this band that has a serious groove.


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Tickets, Parking & Metro-North

The event is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk, CT.    Admission for adults is $10 on Friday, $12 on Saturday and Sunday.    Senior tickets are $10 all days.    Children 5-12 year’s old are $5.    Children under 5 and U.S. military personnel on active  duty are free .    Tickets can be purchased online at   www.seaport.org .   On Sunday, Sept. 9 children 12 and under free with paying adult.

Festival Hours: F riday, Sept. 7, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., and Sunday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

For those that want to take the train  Metro-North  is offering a discount package with free shuttle service from the train station to the Oyster Festival.

Free parking and shuttle service available from Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk City Hall, and Norwalk Community College.

About the Norwalk Seaport Association

The Norwalk Seaport Association was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education and public awareness of Norwalk’s maritime environment and heritage.    The Seaport Association and its volunteers are solely responsible for organizing and financing the Oyster Festival.    In addition to the Oyster Festival, the Norwalk Seaport Association owns Sheffield Lighthouse and its volunteers maintain the lighthouse and grounds as a museum and nature preserve. For more information, visit  www.seaport.org . or call (203) 838-9444.  







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