The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

Friday, July 11th, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home will have Brian DuFord and 2nd Home's own Sean P. McGlynn. Brian will be playing a great renaissance and classical music set from 7:00 - 8:00, and then Sean will join him from 8:00 - 10:00 for two hours of 60's - 90's classic rock.

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Saturday, July 12th, at 7:00 PM, AmyBlu featuring Max Mayer return to 2nd Home. We have many wonderful performers here, and AmyBlu and Max are among the best! Welcome them back, and enjoy a wide array of musical styles including intimate jazz, sensuous torch, soulful rock, R&B, classic country, and so much more.

https://www.amyblumusic.com/

https://www.maxmayermusic.com/

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change. 

Thursday, July 17th, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back the T.J. Thompson Trio. This promises to be an amazing evening with this killer jazz trio. They've been here a number of times already, and it's always special. A true don't miss.

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

https://www.facebook.com/tjthompsontrio/

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Friday, July 18th, at 7 PM, Dan Ringrose (https://danringrosemusic.com/) returns to 2nd Home. Dan has been performing professionally for over 30 years. While his first love is Celtic folk, on any given night you'll hear songs (including originals) from Woody Guthrie to the King of Rock & Roll. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Saturday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw return to 2nd Home, and we're excited to have them back. They play a great mix of folk, bluegrass, old-time country. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Friday July 25th, at 7PM, Chris Marolda returns to 2nd Home. We've had a great time each time he's been here, and we have no doubt this time will be the same. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Friday, August 1st, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Shawn Taylor (http://www.shawntaylortunes.com/index.html), and we're looking forward to having him back! Shawn serves up original “Wandering Roots” (genre weaving Americana) on acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals, ukulele and foot drums, in addition to some great covers. He’s released four CDs of original ‘wandering roots’ music, toured since 2008 and been acclaimed for his songs and short stories. Everyone had a great time the last time he was here, and we are sure this time will be no different.

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/

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Friday, August 22nd, at 7:00 PM, Walter Jacobson is back at 2nd Home. Walter brings his musical diversity, dynamics, and most importantly, fun! Everyone always has a great time when Walter is here!

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Saturday, August 23rd, at 7 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Orb Mellon with Dave Robbins. Orb Mellon (https://www.facebook.com/orbmellon/) is the blues moniker of Mike Malone, founder and guitarist of the seminal 1990s indie rock band and Sony/Epic recording artists Dirt Merchants. Orb Mellon mines the raw energy of 20th Century American roots music, particularly whiskey fueled house party delta blues. They are one of the most dynamic performers we've had, and we don't use "don't miss" lightly. We are very much looking forward to having them back!

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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Friday, August 29th, at 7:00 PM, Ian Campbell (https://iancampbellmusic.com/home) returns to 2nd Home, and we are excited to have him back. Ian grew up in Connecticut with seventeen entertaining and musical brothers and sisters. Outrageous family dinner time jam sessions, with instruments like "salt shaker" and "nose" gave Ian a love for music and performance. Ian is a director and teacher for the National Guitar Workshop, and a full time, traveling singer/songwriter, He has honed the sound, communication, experience, and feels, of a powerful live performance. His goal is to have you leave with your spirits raised.

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/

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