# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: SUMMER CONCERTS on the SQUARE

Head downtown for free, live music, all summer long! The Mansfield Downtown Partnership will host free concerts on Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs 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 27: FUNKY DAWGZ

The Funky Dawgz are one of the premier touring acts on the live music scene today. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of original music, hip hop, and funk with a brass twist.

Emerging from Connecticut, they have toured internationally and have been featured in all corners of the live music scene. From playing sold out shows at Madison Square Garden as the horn section for Dispatch, to Okeechobee, to closing out The Peach Music Festival, their performances flow seamlessly from EDM festivals to jam band festivals. They were also recently featured multiple times on national televised programming on ESPN (house band for March Madness Tournament Challenge, opening segment of First Take) as well as on the Hulu and FX hit series Fargo starring Chris Rock.

The Funky Dawgz are Colin Walters (alto saxophone), Tommy Weeks (tenor saxophone), Jon Singngam (percussion), Aaron Eaddy (trumpet, lead vocals), Mike Marsters (trombone, sousaphone), and Chris “Chewy” Chhoeun (trumpet, vocals).

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:
ℹ️ More information, including transportation alternatives, driving directions, and detailed bios of each band, is available at http://mansfieldmusic.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/storrs-mansfield/summer-concerts-on-the-square-funky-dawgz/200030105981442
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, live-music, music-festivals, sports, it, dance, tournaments, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 79

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Storrs Mansfield
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Betsy Paterson Square, 2 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT 06268
- **lat**: 41.80485
- **long**: -72.24332
- **full address**: Betsy Paterson Square, 2 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT 06268, Patterson Square, 2 Dog Ln, Storrs Center, CT 06268, United States, Storrs Mansfield

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ being held?
  - **A:** Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Betsy Paterson Square, 2 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT 06268, Patterson Square, 2 Dog Ln, Storrs Center, CT 06268, United States, Storrs Mansfield.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ?
  - **A:** Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ is organized by Downtown Storrs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Storrs Mansfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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