Pangea

A visionary, genre-bending ensemble based out of the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, CT. Conceived by Kris Studebaker and Nicholas Yost, Pangea boldly explores the boundaries of music, blending diverse global influences into a captivating, body-enveloping groove. As an ensemble, Pangea paints enigmatic psychedelic strokes over a cosmic backdrop of modern and ancient rhythms, creating a colorful, perpetually-kinetic sonic spiral.

Renowned for their remarkable versatility and adaptability, Pangea's members draw from a vast multiverse of musical and visually artistic inspirations to craft their distinct signature sound. Blistering past common conventions Pangea, instead, diverges into a kaleidoscope of rich, vibrant tones and resonant vibrations. This collective of musicians includes: (drummer) Kris Studebaker, (conguero) Sam Mendez, (percussionist/vocalist) Will Diaz, (bassist) Mike Rachinsky, (guitarist) Jeff Wickun, (woodwinds) Georgios Giannios, and (keyboardist and musical director) Nicholas Yost.​

James Darling and The Nuclear Heartbreak

The power trio The Nuclear Heartbreak, based out of Connecticut, is the high caliber product of guitarist and singer James Darling, drummer Gio Gomez and bassist Tim Robbins. The Nuclear Heartbreak released their self-titled debut album in August 2019.

The bands live shows are hailed as an “electric, crowd pleasing, party atmosphere,” riddled with songs that are “full bore sing-a-longs, the kind of singalongs you would grab a stranger to and together join in a triumphant chanting of the defiant lyrics.” The band is dripping with undertones of garage rock, folk, blues, and punk. The perfect combination to mesmerize the boisterous energy of any audience. The only way one could come close to describing The Nuclear Heartbreak's unique and dynamic sound would be if Weezer were to have a love child with the Alabama Shakes and that child was bottle fed “Reinventing Axl Rose” by Against Me!

Their sophomore album, "Misguided Youth" released on October 30, 2020. Their hit single “Hard Times” was featured on several radio stations including the notorious WFUV in NYC. Their most recent single “Take It” released in September 2023 and premiered on 95.9 The Fox, WFUV’s Fresh NY Slice, and 107.1 The Peak!

The Trample Dragons