2021

The top recommended musicians and bands in Columbia, CT. If you are looking to hire a band or a musician in Columbia or surrounding towns of Lebanon, Franklin, Colchester, Windham, Willimantic, Hebron we highly recommend these artists and organizations. This is not an exhaustive list of musicians in the area. However, these are musical groups who we have experience working with, who have important connections to the local community and who have a proven record of professionalism. When you are hosting an important event, planning a special celebration or running a business where live music is a part of your marketing then these qualities along with great music really do make a difference! Improve your live music bookings with people you can trust.

Shaded Soul Band https://www.shadedsoulband.com/ Shaded Soul Band is based in Connecticut and performs anywhere in New England at weddings, corporate events, outdoor concerts or any place there is a party to be had. Their music spans many decades and their repertoire includes R & B, Motown, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Swing, Rock, Pop, Disco and Top 40. They are a high energy, fun, versatile band with a flair for style and sophistication. The band leader, Renee Prescott, is a resident of Columbia and is very involved with the community. Whether volunteering at the polls on election days, working with the local chapter of soroptomist international or just out helping friends and family she is never a stranger to the local scene. Renee is known by so many to be helpful and caring and her attention to detail in everything that she does is absolutly impeccable. She is a wonderful reflection of all that is good with our town. Shaded Soul is a full 8 to 10 piece wedding and event band and they bring a great energy to their live shows. They alltract a nice following to outdoor events and they get people dancing. Talk about audience loyalty - It is common for couples who have had Shaded Soul perform at their wedding come back out to see and hear them again and again! They really are that good. If you are looking for a large band with the keyboards, the horns and the soulful singers playing that funky, cool dance music we give SSB the highest recommendation!

November Sound https://www.novembersound.com/ November Sound is a band from Columbia, CT. This mother, father and son musical trio living in the woods of Connecticut creates music with a sophisticated, alternative, indie pop/rock sound. The November Sound band, with keyboards, percussion and vocals, provides a real sound alternative to New England venues and crafts a real alternative sound recognized around the world. Columbia’s musical family of Melissa, Bill and Will can be found all around town. Both Melissa and Bill are well-known music teachers in the public schools, volunteer to help with music and sound at town events such as Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day ceremonies and help with music at local churches. Will earned his eagle scout with Troop 162, completed a DCI tour and performs with the UCONN drumline. These three musicians can often be heard entertaining locally at Heartstone Farm & Winery, Lebanon Green Vineyards, Arrowhead Acres, Blackledge River Tavern and more. November Sound performs as: a voice, keys and ukulele duo; a voice keys and cajon trio; a full trio with drums or a four or five piece band with added guitars. With their own signature artistic, subtle and cool indie sound NS has developed a nice local following at the vineyards, restaurants, county fairs and festivals. They truly are the sound that your neighbors are talking about. If you are looking for a smaller band, duo or trio sound that is classy, jazzy and cool we give November Sound the highest recommendation!

Jim Blair https://jimblairband.com/ Songs about real life as seen through the eyes of this working man. The highs, the lows and everything in between. Jim Blair is a solo musician from Columbia,CT. who has been writing and performing in the Connecticut music scene with various groups since the early 80's. Jim Blair is well known thorughout the Columbia area. Besides being an expert landscape contractor and stonemason, he is a family man who cares deeply for his community. Jim volunteers with the Columbia Lions Club, the Leos, the Boy Scouts and even organizes fundraisers to help local charities and churches in the area. The Columbia Leo’s kids talent show that he organizes is a yearly event that has become a tradition in the community. In addition to all of his volunteer work Jim can be heard performing at Columbia town events, Lakeview Restaurant, Heartstone Farm & Winery and more. Jim Blair performs as: a guitar and voice soloist; a percussion, guitar & voice duo; a guitar, bass & voice duo and at times a larger band. Jim has developed a good following in the local area as he is well known for his volunteer work, his highly respected landscaping business and his great music. If you are looking for bluesy, country, folkie, rock kind of acoustic music for your event we give Jim Blair the highest recommendation!