The Capitol Groove Music Festival is set to return June 28-29 for a star-studded summer weekend in Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
Entering only its second year, this two-day event has attracted a series of acclaimed artists as Hartford’s premier music festival. Khruangbin, a musical trio known for their blend of global pop, Bleachers, alternative indie and rock group formed by record producer Jack Antonoff, and iconic 90s rock band CAKE, are all headlining this year.
In addition to the headlining acts, Capitol Groove features several performances from a variety of artists, promising something for every music fan.
Kicking off Capitol Groove on June 28 is New York based psychedelic soul band Ghost Funk Orchestra, followed by alternative/indie group Improvement Movement, which features a rotating crew of Atlanta musicians and funk and alternative pop band Ripe. Also taking the stage is roots reggae band Steel Pulse, R&B/soul group Thee Sacred Souls, jazz, funk and Hip Hop synthesizer and Grammy award winner Thundercat, with headliner Khruangbin rounding out the night.
Continuing the festivities on June 29 is four-piece indie group Spectre Jones, indie rock band The Greeting Committee, and blues, R&B and roots legend in the making Fantastic Negrito. Also performing is eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones and alternative/indie group Sammy Rae & The Friends, with headliners CAKE and Bleachers closing out Capitol Groove.
Making its debut at Capitol Groove this year is the Telefunken Stage, which features performances from both emerging and established artists, including folk/Americana singer-songwriter RJ McCarty, gospel, Hip Hop and jazz triple threat Dwayne Keith Project, electrifying progressive rock band One Time Weekend, and many more.
The Telefunken Stage expands the classic festival experience with food and beverage vendors serving up some delicious cuisine from not just across the state, but the region as well. Local vendors include Grumpy Dumpling Co., Taste House Food Truck, Los Mariachis on Wheels and several other native flavors. Making stops at Capitol Groove from across the region are Smoketown BBQ from New York City, Maryland’s Get Baked Food Trolley, The Broccoli Bar from Vermont, and many more regional vendors.
Capitol Groove is also hosting several retail vendors such as Cloth and Clover Co., who will be selling nature-inspired art and goods, handmade ceramics from Potson, vibrant sunglasses from See Happy Glasses, and more unique souvenirs for visitors to remember the festival by.
Both 2-Day General Admission and Single-Day VIP tickets are offered, with VIP tickets including a variety of perks; top-tier views of the stage, access to a premium bar and a VIP lounge, as well as air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated food purveyors, shading areas, and much more
To purchase tickets and learn more about The Capitol Groove Music Festival, visit the event’s website here.
The Capitol Groove Music Festival Lineup
June 28
Ghost Funk Orchestra (12:00-12:55 p.m.)
Improvement Movement (1:10-2:10 p.m.)
Ripe (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Steel Pulse (3:50-4:50 p.m.)
Thee Sacred Souls (5:10-6:25 p.m.)
Thundercat (6:45-8:00 p.m.)
Khruangbin (8:30-10:00 p.m.)
June 29
Spectre Jones (12:00-12:55 p.m.)
The Greeting Committee (1:10-2:10 p.m.)
Fantastic Negrito (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
St. Paul & The Broken Bones (3:50-4:50 p.m.)
Sammy Rae & The Friends (5:10-6:25 p.m.)
CAKE (6:45-8:00 p.m.)
Bleachers (8:30-10:00 p.m.)
The Capitol Groove Music Festival Telefunken Stage Lineup
June 28
RJ McCarty (3:30 p.m.)
Wild & Company (4:50 p.m.)
Dom McLennon with Cheem (6:25 p.m.)
Dwanye Keith Project (8:00 p.m.)
June 29
Michael Sanford Day & Riley Cotton (3:30 p.m.)
Alessia-Nicole (4:50 p.m.)
Braiden Sunshine (6:25 p.m.)
One Time Weekend (8:00 p.m.)
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