Musicians Come Together for Unusual Concert To Support the Homeless Hospitality Center

Twenty of southeastern Connecticut’s best musicians are assembling this Friday, Nov. 6 for a unique performance to benefit the Homeless Hospitality Center. Each will play one song on the same guitar.

“Pass the Guitar” starts at 8 p.m. at the All Souls Unity Hall, 19 Jay St. in New London. It is organized by guitarist Hugh Birdsall, a founding member of The Reducers, New London’s legendary rock band. This is the concert’s second year. WCNI radio personality Dot Ames will be the MC.

During the intermission, a guitar donated by Spindrift Guitars in New London will be auctioned off. Soft drinks, coffee, tea and desserts donated by Shop-Rite of New London will be available for purchase.

A suggested donation of $10/person will benefit HHC, which provides hospitality and a bridge to permanent housing for adults experiencing homelessness in southeastern Connecticut. It is located on State Pier Road in New London.

The performers will be:

1. Dogbite
2. Anne Castellano
3. Baird Welch-Collins
4. Ben and Nancy Parent
5. Golden Ratio
6. Geoff Kaufman
7. Woody
8. Vincent Tuckwood
9. Coal Tattoo
10. Craig Johnson
11. Dennis Walley
12. Anna May and Vince Thompson
13. Bruce McDermott
14. The Carolans and Friends
15. Mike Stryker
16. Sandy Allen
17. Tim Quinn
18. Jim Carpenter
19. Maggie’s Guitar
20. Jake Kulak
Hugh Birdsall (with all performers)