Author Archives: Dennis Lamar

The Backroom 5.06.25

Telling the “tooth” to kick things up, with the new one from Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, a toy spin to stock up before the tariffs kick in, songs for mom in advance of the big day, and a tour of The Rock. Dennis Lamar

Homegrown 5.02.25

It’s Daffodil Festival Weekend at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Homegrown — The Connecticut Connected Music Show with Robbie DeRosa — celebrates with a batch of bands from the food tent, and dips into bands with gigs and new releases. Artists include Dan Stevens … Dagwood … Frank Viele … Lamb Bombs … The Moonshells …

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Homegrown 4.25.25

Getting Daffy, Part One. The Meriden Daffodil Festival is coming to Hubbard Park May 3rd & 4th. Robbie DeRosa welcomes Tim Barnard, the festival’s music coordinator, to Homegrown — The Connecticut Connecticut music show. Check out some of the bands playing the festival and a few artists with gigs this weekend. Including … Audio Jane

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Homegrown 4.18.25

It’s a Holiday Mashup Homegrown — The Connecticut Connected Music Show — with Robbie DeRosa. Artists this week include Lys Guillorn, Eli Van, Joe Flood, The Moon Shells, Driving Route 9, The Screwdrivers, Frank Viele, HannaH’s Field, and Dan Stevens. Dennis Lamar

Homegrown 4.04.25

A jam-packed Homegrown — The Connecticut Connected Music Show — with Robbie DeRosa. Artists include … The Big Fat Combo … Zombii …Haunting Titans … The Hempsteadys … Guitary By Troy … Fjord Pony … Mark Miranda … Bronson Rock … and more. Dennis Lamar