Summer Concerts on the Square: SIMILAR KIND
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, August 13: Similar Kind
Similar Kind blends evocative lyrics, synth textures, groove driven arrangements, and saxophone into an alt pop sound. Their music has been compared to artists such as Japanese Breakfast, Benee, Magdalena Bay, and Hiatus Kaiyote.
The band formed nearly seven years ago in Norwalk, Connecticut and has continued to develop through consistent writing, recording, and live performance. Their music is often described as cohesive and well rehearsed, reflecting years of collaboration. This connection is also present in their live shows, where the six piece band focuses on engaging audiences through tight performances.
The band consists of lead singer Julia Breen, bassist Prince Porter, drummer Miles Dominici, guitarist Ben McNamara, keyboardist Jake James, and saxophonist Matt Oriente. Similar Kind released their first full length album, good grief!, in 2025.
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.
