Songwriter Showcase at The Packing House (2ND WEDNESDAY of the month)
FREE ADMISSION
(DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED)
CALL TO BE PLACED ON THE SCHEDULE
860-922-1214
2nd Wednesday of the month thru May 2026
Dean Bolt
The Season’s first session of EC-CHAP’s Songwriter Showcase at The Packing House will begin on September 10th. The Series will be facilitated by Dean Bolt., regional singer/songwriter and EC-CHAP Board Member. All sessions will take place in The Packing House, 156 River Road, Willington, CT.
Welcome to the Songwriter Showcase at The Packing House! The Songwriter Showcase at The Packing House now runs from 6:00-9:00; the opening act will be your host, Dean Bolt, who starts at 6:00 while folks are finding their seats.. The main show starts at 6:30 and features 5 regional songwriters sharing the stage each month. The music is all original and exceptional, and the venue provides a perfect listening room for music. This venue is unique; a large hall in a historic mill where you can bring your own food and drink and relax while listening to excellent musicians. Admission is free, although we encourage donations to help support the Eastern CT Center for History, Arts and Performance (EC-CHAP) and to keep live music alive in CT.
THE MUSICIANS FOR NOVEMBER 12TH:
Eric Paradine – Eric is the King of the CT open mics. He wrote his first song as a teenager and was in a band playing cover songs in the 60's. He played Café Wha? in Greenwich Village where Bob Dylan got his start. His guitar skills allow him to master about any genre and play along to almost any song played at an open mic. He has a jazz guitar background mixed with influences from folk and garage bands resulting in a unique blend of music. Maybe he will play "The Wall"...
Kieran Davey – Kieran started playing guitar on March 3rd, 2022, but was singing pretty much as soon as he could talk. He started doing open mics halfway through 2023, but somehow sounds like someone who's played for 10 years and can move from covers to originals seamlessly. His music can be found on FaceBook under The Marvelous Music of Kieran Davey. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563477662249#
Jason Beckham – Jason is a singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia, now based in the quiet corner of Connecticut. His music bridges the warmth of his southern roots with the introspective edge of New England. Known for vivid lyrics and heartfelt storytelling, Beckham weaves together alt-country, folk, and Americana into songs that explore place, emotional honesty, and quiet depth.
Ben Crnic – Ben is a musician, hiker and reporter. He has a broad range of songs he plays, but like most songwriters, he is always excited to share his own originals and his music can be found on Instagram.
Christina Meadows – Christina is a new young singer songwriter from Meriden, CT. Her original music brings honest themes that are cool, edgy, and self-reflective. She has an album of original songs out called "Still Feeling Seventeen" and is in the process of writing and recording more music! Her music can be found on Spotify.
The "Songwriter Showcase” is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance (EC-CHAP). Open to the general public. Free admission / Donations accepted. Doors open 6:00pm / Show 6:30pm.
The Packing House is located at The Mill Works, 156 River Road, Willington, CT