The 502s Up, Up, Up the Coast and Across the Pond tour

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center presents The 502s Up, Up, Up the Coast and Across the Pond tour on Friday, August 14th at 7:30pm — visit www.simsburymeadows.org for more information.

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The music of The 502s is an instant shortcut to unstoppable joy. Often called “the happiest band on Earth,” the Orlando-bred five piece have earned a passionate following for their kaleidoscopic beach-folk sound and euphoric live shows.

On their 2025 LP Easy Street, The 502s pour their unbridled energy and eclectic musicality into their most adventurous release yet: a 13-song concept album set entirely in the bliss of a beach town, a carefree dreamland of warm sands and tiki drinks and never-ending sunshine.

The standout track “Your Nonsense Makes Sense” captures the band’s gift for turning everyday chaos into something joyful: an upbeat, feel-good anthem that celebrates connection, quirks, and friendship. After an extensive North American headline tour and festival run in 2025, The 502s are heading back to Europe in 2026 with their Up, Up, Up the Coast and Across the Pond tour running through summer.