THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR MEDICAL REASONS AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 18, 2026.

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EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: SIRSY (Indie/Rock-Pop)

Tickets $20.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $25.00 at the Door

EC-CHAP MEMBER DISCOUNTS & FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM AVAILABLE

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SPECIAL NOTE: We are pleased to host SIRSY for the very first time at The Packing House! Melanie & Rich bring lots of soul and loads of heart to the stage. Hailing from my part of the world in Upstate NY, we can't wait to get them in front of you! Please join us for an evening of great music, storytelling, nerdy jokes, laughter and tears. TB

It's hard to imagine a sound this big coming from two people. The Boston Globe calls Sirsy "The little band with the big sound." Fans call them "the little band with a big heart." Hailing from NY, SIRSY plays compelling singer-songwriter rock and pop with a charming intensity, a bit of sass, lots of soul, and loads of heart. They write honest, engaging songs that are instantly relatable and catchy.

The Times Union says "Sirsy's clever, smart songs have more hooks than a tackle box". Sirsy's passionate and down to earth live shows also include storytelling and even some nerdy jokes. They can somehow make an audience sing along, dance, laugh, and cry – all at the same show.

Join us for an evening of original music with SIRSY! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $20.00 in advance online / $25.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" TM model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required).  You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click HERE for secret recipe. 

 For more information, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: All About the Blues with Ramblin' Dan Stevens (Blues)

Tickets $20.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $25.00 at the Door

EC-CHAP MEMBER DISCOUNTS & FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM AVAILABLE

Special Note: Ramblin' Dan Stevens will be presenting a version of his popular Blues 101 - a History of the Blues program followed by a concert inspired by the material.

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational multi-media presentation encompassing the history of blues music in America including classic pieces played on authentic vintage instruments interspersed with historical images, video and educational material. The roots of rock and roll, jazz and even hip hop can be traced to this important form. Of special interest are pieces performed on Dan's homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" and one stringed "Diddley Bow", both primitive instruments used by early bluesmen and played with a "bottleneck" slide.

The second set will be a wide ranging concert with songs, stories and originals based on Ramblin' Dan's experience championing this music in over three decades of touring on the road.

At the young age of sixteen, DAN STEVEN's romantic streak was ignited by his first guitar teacher in small town central Pennsylvania who told him stories about the lives of traveling blues musicians like Mississippi John Hurt and Fred McDowell. After being inspired by Woody Guthrie’s book, “Bound for Glory”, the magnetic lure of the road captured his imagination and with a driving passion he hitchhiked and hopped freight trains, guitar in hand across the United States five times, eventually covering over 100,000 miles.

Always seeking diverse experiences, he has worked as a teacher in Pennsylvania and Arizona, a rock climbing instructor in New Mexico, broke his collarbone riding bulls in Colorado.and sailed schooners for a living on the Eastern seaboard. He lived full time on his own wooden sloop in Mystic CT for a couple of years while performing solo up and down the East Coast. A highlight of this period was sailing throughout Central and South America as mate aboard David Crosby’s (Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young) sailboat, the Mayan.

Musically, Dan continued to hone his guitar skills taking lessons from renowned acoustic guitarist and W.C. Handy Award winner Paul Rishell, who taught him how to play slide. Later, he was blessed to study with Greenwich Village based folk/blues icon Dave Van Ronk during the last years of Van Ronk’s storied life. His repertoire reflects the influence of his revered teachers who actually knew and performed with many of the legendary blues masters. His tastes include delta blues “bottleneck slide” tunes, the more carefree piedmont style, and arrangements comprised of complex orchestration with plenty of chord changes up the neck in the spirit of Dave Van Ronk. His originals remain true to the traditional forces which powerfully shaped his early musical development and prompt listeners to praise the authenticity of his approach.

As a full time professional musician since 1991, Dan continues to tour incessantly along the East Coast, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.K., Germany and Canada. He has appeared with such artists as Johnny Winter, James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Charlie Daniels, Livingston Taylor, Ronnie Earl, and others. An irrepressible guitar collector, Dan surrounds himself with vintage and custom instruments acquired in his many travels. Usually packing three guitars, any given performance may find him choosing to play a Gibson J-200, 1950’s Sears Silvertone, a 1931 National Steel, a retro lime green Resophonic, and more.

Dan’s most recent CD, “Dirt Floor Sessions”, has been described as having a real, raw, rockin' feel with songs encompassing sounds from his major influences. Several cuts are interpretations of intricate finger style arrangements learned directly from mentor Dave Van Ronk. Others invoke the spirit of the delta through his newfound interest in primitive homemade instruments, specifically the 3 stringed cigar box guitar and one stringed diddley bow. Rounded out with Dan's originals and the addition in just the right spots of tuba, clarinet, lap steel and percussion, the disc is a true snapshot of his musical evolution.

Termed “Connecticut’s hardest working bluesman” by the New York Times in 2002, he plays over 200 engagements a year, including concerts, clubs, festivals, coffeehouses, community and private events and educational programs. He has appeared at Long Island’s Riverhead Blues Festival; the Berlin Blues Festival in Connecticut; was the closer in the acoustic section of the Fleet Blues Festival in Albany, New York and Pennsylvania’s Harry Smith Festival. Dan was a finalist at the International Blues Challenge '08 on Beale Street in Memphis TN with partner Chris D'Amato and has been chosen to be included on the roster of the Music Under New York program enabling him to perform in prime locations throughout the MTA system such as Times Square and Grand Central Station. He is also endorsed by Connecticut’s State Arts Commission and the New England Foundation for the Arts. He lives on the shoreline in Old Lyme, Connecticut with his wife Gail and daughter, Haley.

Join us for an evening of great stories and sassy blues with Ramblin' Dan. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $20.00 in advance online / $25.00 at the door.

Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" TM model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required).  You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click HERE for secret recipe. 

 For more information, please visit: www.thepackinghouse/upcoming or call 518-791-9474.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR MEDICAL REASONS - A RESCHEDULED DATE HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

***CANCELLED - EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: A Special Evening with The DonJuans (Folk) - CANCELLED***

THE DONJUANS

SPECIAL NOTE: We are thrilled to present the return of Acoustic Duo and Grammy winning artists, the “DonJuans”. to The Packing House! In addition to their exceptional musicianship, writing, stories and wit, they are wonderful human beings with heart. Please join us for a special evening to remember. This is a show not to miss!

Check out several video clips of the DonJuans at The Packing House with Tom Paxton on November 3, 2022!

By their name you might assume that the DonJuans rely merely on their good looks. However, you will be impressed to know that the group includes two GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriters, Don Henry and Jon Vezner. Their song, “Where’ve You Been” (recorded by Kathy Mattea) was the first song in country music history to sweep all major song of the year honors including the GRAMMY®, ACM®, CMA, and the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI) awards.

In the nearly 25 years since “Where’ve You Been,” Don and Jon have performed in venues from the Bottom Line in New York City to the Bluebird Café in Nashville, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Joey Ramone, John Hartford, Michael Johnson, and David Crosby. Their songs have been recorded by a multitude of artists including Janis Ian, Ray Charles, John Mellencamp, and Miranda Lambert to name a few. Working as a duo, the DonJuans bring an impressive array of songs, experience, and gifted musicianship.

Collectively, songs by Tom Paxton and the Don Juans have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan… just to name a few! Within days of writing and playing together, they knew they were onto something. Now they’re taking it on the road!

Join us for a Special Evening with The DonJuans! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $30.00 in advance online / $35.00 at the door. 20% Discount at Door for EC-CHAP Members.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For more information, please call 518-791-9474.

SOLD OUT!

EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: An Intimate Evening with Actor/ Musician Jeff Daniels (Folk)

Tickets $60.00 - $75.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $70.00 - $85.00 at the Door

EC-CHAP MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

SPECIAL NOTE: We are EXCITED to present award winning actor and musician Jeff Daniels at The Packing House! Well known for his film, theater, and TV acting career; Mr. Daniels has also built a reputation as a distinguished singer / songwriter and guitarist over the past quarter century!

 From his versatile comedic and dramatic roles in “Dumb and Dumber”, “The Newsroom”, and “The Comey Rule” – to stages in premiere venues and opera houses across the country, Jeff Daniels has done it all.

 Please join us for a memorable evening of music and stories that will have you wanting more!

JEFF DANIELS

Influenced by the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Utah Phillips, and John Prine, actor Jeff Daniels has quietly added a solo acoustic evening to his performance repertoire. Over the past twenty-five years, Jeff has taken his experience as a stage actor and created a one-man musical showcasing his story telling, a sharp sense of humor, and an acoustic guitar full of his own original songs.

Since 2000, Jeff Daniels has toured the country, playing such venues as The Birchmere, Club Passim, Café Lena, New York City’s 54 Below and Birdland, the City Wineries in New York, Chicago and Nashville, Chicago’s Old School of Folk Music, Seattle’s The Triple Door, all the way to Alaska’s Latitude 62 in Talkeetna, and now The Packing House!

Jeff has shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Cheryl Wheeler, Guy Clark, Christine Lavin, Keb’ Mo’, and Bruce Hornsby.

Jeff was invited to play at David Bromberg’s 70th Birthday Bash at NYC’s Town Hall and in 2012, the Martin Guitar Company unveiled the OM Jeff Daniels Custom Artist Edition Guitar and asked him to narrate Martin's award-winning documentary, “The Ballad of The Dreadnought.” A professional performer, Jeff Daniels brings decades of road-tested musicianship, humor, and masterful storytelling to audiences everywhere he goes.

Join us for an intimate evening with Jeff Daniels! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm. Tickets $60.00 to $75.00 in advance online / $70.00 to $85.00 at the door. 10% Discount at Door for EC-CHAP Members.

Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For more information, please call 518-791-9474.