Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Big Sissy

Folky/Stompy/SadGirl tunes & blood harmonies from CT

Riley Cotton & Michael Day (full band)

Riley Cotton is a New England Music Award nominated singer/songwriter based in Hartford, CT. Cotton has been described as “…an old-school type of songwriter whose songs and performance are able to cross space and time to touch that part of your brain where love, loss, happiness, and longing all co-exist” (Chip McCabe, The Dad Metal Blog). While growing up in Texas, much of her musical taste was shaped by the voices of the women of country music who so boldly embraced the power of their belt and femininity in the face of an industry that did not embrace them. While writing her own music, Riley aspires to share her lived experiences with, take a stance on the issues that compel her, and utilize the masterful story telling mechanisms so prevalent in the music she grew up on.

For two decades, Michael Sanford Day has been a staple of the New England music scene. Performing in various award winning bands (Among The Acres, Little Ugly) Michael has commanded audiences with his passionate songwriting all over the country. With powerful vocals accompanied by melodic guitar and banjo arrangements, his sound has been described as everything from americana, chamber-folk, indie, alt-country, to roots rock. Michael's latest project, Michael Sanford Day & The Hard Feelings, is the first time the singer has performed under his own name. By doing so, Michael has found his truth. These songs are the most honest and heartfelt portrayal of personal trials and tribulations he has ever displayed. Accompanied by some of CT's finest musicians, Michael is honored and excited to bring The Hard Feelings to stages all over New England and to release their first music in 2025.

The Italian Oranges

CT's newest genre-blending band, est. 2026

$10 ADVANCED / $12 AT THE DOOR

21+

DOORS AT 7 PM