Rivergods at NL Food Stroll 5/16

This just in… 10 questions with Rivergods’ singer/guitarist Ben Parent by wailingcity.com… check it out and vote for the Rivergods in the 2012 Whalie Awards while you’re there!

Hey all… The Rivergods will be back at the New London Food Stroll on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30-8:30 pm, playing in front of the Hygienic Art Park. C’mon out for the music and/or the food… the music’s free, but you’ll need a stroll button to sample all the delicious food and drinks from many of New London’s best restaurants. Always a great time, with lots of other music and entertainment (like the Ancient Mariners, above). More info here.

The Moose and the Whalies

This just in! The Rivergods have been nominated for a 2012 Whalie Award again this year. Last year, we won for ‘Best Americana Band.’ This year, they have divided up that category, and but us under ‘Best Blues/Country Rock’ (!) Also, Rivergods’ singer Nancy Parent has been nominated in the ‘Best Singer/Songwriter’ category, and the Sinners Circle (co-founded by Ben Parent) has been nominated for the third year in a row in the ‘Best Music Series’ category.  So feel free to pop over to Wailingcity.com and throw us (or whoever) a vote if you’re so inclined… we’ve got some tough (and worthy) competition this year! Thank you!

Oh, and we’ll be back ‘under the moose’ this Friday 4/20 at Sneekers Cafe in Groton, CT:

…and a HUGE thank you to everyone who made it out to The Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1 CD Release Party… it was quite a party. 2 stages, 11 bands, 2 solo acts… we were able to donate $750 of the proceeds to ailing Reducers‘ bassist Steve Kaika, too. Didn’t hit the party and want to get a copy of the Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1? Head over here. Here’s a couple of videos of the Rivergods from the party…enjoy:

Join us Saturday, March 31

It’s “Saturday Night in America”!  Announcing the Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1 CD Release Celebration, Saturday, March 31 at the Rose Barn @ Eugene O’Neill Theater (305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT, (860) 443-5378). Featuring live performances from over a dozen acts featured on the Good Sponge Sampler, performing on TWO alternating stages. Doors open at 6:45pm, with a 7:30 start time. There is a suggested $10 donation for admission. Seating is cabaret style, first come, first serve, with beer, wine and other refreshments are available for purchase (and free pretzels!) The Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1 and other artist merchandise will also be available for purchase. Come one, come all… a NOT-to-miss regional musical event!

The performer line-up is as follows:

The Rivergods
Monkey68
Dogbite
Dirt Road Radio
Anne Castellano & The Smoke
Amalgamated Muck
Chris Mackay & the Toneshifters
Nancy Parent (w/band) 
Kevin Salley
Lauren Agnelli & Dave Rave
John Fries & the Heat
Franklin Brothers
Sue Menhart Band 

Waterford musician Steve Elci (http://www.steveelciandfriends.com) will MC the event.

For more information on the Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1, and to hear songs from the comp, please visit http://www.goodsponge.com/.

More info on each artist:

New single “Squeezin’” out NOW!

Hey y’all! We’re pleased to announce we’ve got a new single out on the the Good Sponge Sampler Vol. 1, a brand new compilation of SE Connecticut-affiliated bands. Yes, it’s “Squeezin’”, one of live favorites. Special guest David Dorfman (Above/Below, David Dorfman Dance) on accordion and baritone sax. Check it out:

PLUS, Rivergod-ess Nancy Parent has a brand new solo tune called “Memo” on the comp, recorded with Hugh Birdsall (the Reducers, Dogbite). It’s very driving and guitar-y… take a listen:

Both tracks, and more available at goodsponge.com. ($.99 each… cheap!)

Here’s a live version of “Squeezin’” from Friday 1/27/12, when we stopped by the Hygienic Hootenanny in New London, CT, to play a few numbers… enjoy:

Rivergods w/Freedy Johnston Jan. 14!

Annual holiday show w/guests Dec. 17!

Big show Thanksgiving Eve in Mystic!

BIG SHOW! The Rivergods, Sue Menhart Band and Black Marmot kick of the Live and Local series Thanksgiving Eve at Mystic Art Cinemas. For the price of a movie ticket, sit back and enjoy three bands from the plush comfort of a movie chair.  In addition to the music, Regan Enterprises of Groton, CT is giving away a trip to New York City to a lucky audience member the night of the show! Includes a one night stay at a posh hotel and two tickets to a Broadway show of your choice. HOLY SHIZ*R! Tickets for the show are $10, and available by calling the box office 860-536-4228 or at the door. Rivergods go on first at 8:30 pm. Here’s the full details:

Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Eve!

‘Live and Local’ Series at Old Mystic Cinemas
The Rivergods, Sue Menhart Band and Black Marmot
Olde Mystick Village, Mystic, CT – 8:00pm
Tickets $10 • Box Office open daily at 1:30pm or call 860-536-4228
RSVP