Summer Concerts on the Square: AUSTIN JAMES + THE NOMADS
Summer Concerts on the Square
Enjoy free, live music in Downtown Storrs, all summer long! The Mansfield Downtown Partnership will host free concerts on Betsy Paterson Square every Thursday in June, July and August. The concerts place from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and are free and open to all ages to attend.
Thursday, July 9: Austin James + The Nomads
Hartford area multi-instrumentalist Austin James has been writing and performing original music for over a decade. His songs blend heartfelt lyrics with blues, soul, rock and folk to create a unique and energetic sound. Austin has shared the stage with national acts including Hawthorne Heights, Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and Neon Trees; and he has honed his sound touring throughout the United States and Europe.
Austin James and his band The Nomads have been performing regularly since 2020, playing around the country as a national touring act, and even being featured in the Freestlye Libre 2 commercial for Abbott Pharmaceutical.
Plan your visit
- Limited seating is available on Betsy Paterson Square. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.
- Enjoy dinner at your favorite Downtown Storrs restaurant before the concert, or bring your take out to the Square (no alcohol, please).
- Parking is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage, which is free for your first 2 hours and just $1/hour thereafter. The garage is about a 3-minute walk from Betsy Paterson Square.
- Weather changes will be announced on our website, mansfieldmusic.org, and on the Downtown Storrs Facebook page (@DowntownStorrs).
More info
More information, including transportation alternatives, driving directions, and detailed bios of each band, is available at mansfieldmusic.org.









