Music scene · Storrs

For a town of its size, Storrs keeps music alive through institutions rather than industry. As a rural eastern Connecticut college town, it has school programs, church groups, and bar players working in indie, college rock, and folk. Hartford provides the nearest circuit.

There is no dedicated concert hall in Storrs, but the college venue, local cafe, and community center serve the need. School concerts, church music, and small local acts fill the calendar.

Storrs is home mainly to local and regional musicians. Acts tied to the Hartford scene occasionally perform here as well.

A practical start in Storrs involves joining the high school music program, attending open mics at the community center, and volunteering for church music. Eventually, many players look toward Hartford for steady work.