Anything Goes Open Mic & Moments Of Gratitude at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts And Cultural Center

Hosted by Nora Camby, Paul Bozzi & Friends, Ashley Hamel, or Zillawatt. Sign up starts at 6:30pm, the open mic at 7:00pm and goes to about 10:00pm. $5 donation suggested.

At 8:00pm, during the open mic, we host Moments of Gratitude from 8:00pm – 8:15pm. Sharing our gratitude to build positive energy and encouragement!

Host Bios

Zillawatt

Zillawatt is a three piece instrumental funk fusion band recently transplanted in central CT. The trio has been playing music together in different projects for over six years and is now bringing their unique blend of funk, soul, and jazz grooves to bear on the tri-state area....

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Hosted by Nora Camby, Paul Bozzi & Friends, Ashley Hamel, or Zillawatt. Sign up starts at 6:30pm, the open mic at 7:00pm and goes to about 10:00pm. $5 donation suggested.

At 8:00pm, during the open mic, we host Moments of Gratitude from 8:00pm – 8:15pm. Sharing our gratitude to build positive energy and encouragement!

Host Bios

Zillawatt

Zillawatt is a three piece instrumental funk fusion band recently transplanted in central CT. The trio has been playing music together in different projects for over six years and is now bringing their unique blend of funk, soul, and jazz grooves to bear on the tri-state area.
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Members:
Blake Ford: Guitar
Nate Lawson: Drums
Connor Oyster: Bass

Nora Canby

Nora Canby is a Wesleyan junior hailing from Los Angeles, California. She’s a passionate playwright, composer, and teacher who believes art has the power to bring communities together. A community organizer, Nora is thrilled to be a part of the Buttonwood Tree’s Anything Goes Open Mics, where the performing arts flourish in all their weird and wonderful forms.

Ashley Hamel

A popular staple of the Middletown Arts scene, Ashley Hamel is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, improv comedian, and wizard rockstar (Harry Potter fan music). With a background in theatre and improv comedy, Ashley delivers audience-centric performances that entertain and aim to connect with the deepest parts of ourselves.

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