First Friday Live Sounds
The Donald L. Oat Theater is a unique venue that provides you with the opportunity to experience an exciting evening some of the best live performances in the region during our First Friday Live Sounds series. With the cabaret-style seating divided into tables of eight, you can bring your friends or enjoy the company of other music enthusiasts. Our venue is BYOB, but coffee, water, and other refreshments are available for sale at reasonable prices. Our season runs from October to May and all events take place on the First Friday of the month at 8 PM. Tickets to most concerts are only $20! Also please take advantage of your evening in Norwich and visit the NAC Gallery and NAC Gallery Too! on our first floor, and the many other art galleries in the Chelsea Arts District of downtown Norwich who also have opening receptions on First Fridays from 6 - 9 PM.
Jose Costa Solo Steel Drum Band
October 2, 2009
Costa’s blend of Latin, Calypso, and jazz beats start off the season with a bang! Enjoy a night in the islands with a musical tropic oasis right here in Norwich!
Horizon Blue
November 6, 2009
Best described as Contemporary Americana, this band's blend of country, blues, and rock captivates audiences with soulful storytelling and surprising harmonies!
Nick Anderson and Shady Creek
December 4, 2009
Blue Grass at its finest! Nick Anderson and Shady Creek are a local favorite, with performances that deliver edge and soul to a time-honored tradition in American music.
Eight to the Bar
January 8, 2010
Eight to the Bar returns to NAC for their annual "Alternative" New Year's bash! Their swing sound is contagious, and audiences are invited to dance the night away! Get your tickets early, as this is a sell-out every time!
Peter Spink
February 5, 2010
Spink takes the best of folk, adds a touch of improvisational jazz, and fuses it with rock energy to create his own brilliant and original sound. A must-see!
Damon Leibert
March 5, 2010
Damon Leibert's Celtic fiddle style has been described as edgy and truly unique. Performing with a diverse group of musicians, Leibert pushes the boundaries of even the most contemporary forms of music.
Laura Delgado-Clemons Band
April 2, 2010
Offering a diverse medley of jazz, soul, and R&B, this Norwich native and her ensemble have become a perennial favorite!
Cool Cat Jazz
May 7, 2010
This energetic and wildly entertaining five-man New Orleans Dixie Jazz band makes a triumphant return to the Donald L. Oat Theatre. These talented showmen are a fantastic finale to our season!
Related Info
Season: October - May
Date/Time: First Friday of month, 8 pm
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