Bruce Jacques incorporates comedy spoofs on artists such as Devo, Guns N' Roses, Britney Spears and many more. His repertoire is a mix of songs everyone knows by heart from the sixties to today's top hits. He also involves the audience with a six foot L.E.D. light board that displays the words for sing-a-longs. Jacques ability to connect with audiences of all ages, through all moods and in all types of settings, is something that comes only with years of experience. He also possesses the natural ability to make people feel comfortable - to make them laugh, sing, and dance.

The Bus Drivers is a band backed by a world of experience, discipline, and talent. Featuring former members of Fivewise, Girl Gone Bad, The Boogie Monsters, and M.O.O.D., the band prides itself on putting on a spectacular show wherever they are playing. Mixing classic rock, blues rock, and a little bit of country music, the band's diverse song choices and often unique arrangements allow 

The Bus Drivers have a little something for everyone.  As an acoustic duo, Jeff & Nano were named Best Happy Hour/Duo Act in the Hartford Advocate’s 2007 & 2008 Grand Band Slam. They have over 700 songs in their repertoire and often perform an entire three sets based solely on audience requests.  No matter which lineup appears they'll cover an incredibly wide variety of artists from The Rolling Stones to Johnny Cash, The Doors to The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Miller to Springsteen, Tom Petty to Toby Keith and many more.

Collin Wade is currently a junior at Western Connecticut State University. He is studying jazz performance under the direction of Andrew Beals, Dan Goble, and Jamie Begian and is the recent recipient of the 2010 James Furman Award. This award is presented to the four students in the WCSU music department who demonstrate the highest level of musical ability in each graduating class. This past summer his quartet was showcased at The Greater Hartford Jazz Festival and so far in his career, he has been in playing situations with Rufus Reid, John Scofield, Danilo Perez, Ben Street, Richie Cole, and Greg Abate.

The Country Misfits have been performing in southern New England since the fifties. The founder Roger Hart, utilized many musicians form the local area and entertained seven nights a week. Since Roger’s passing, it was his request that the current band members carry on the “Misfit tradition”, and keep the name and style of music going. The Band performs Classic Country, with a bit of Blues and Southern Rock mixed in. They love to get together and pick........and always have a good time!  

As a young child in elementary school, Dave Mack studied many instruments, but guitar became his first love.  In 1993 Dave replaced Mikey Chung in Hartford’s number one, award winning reggae band, "Cool Runnings" and toured with the band for five years.  Dave went onto form “Funk Food” which received Hartford’s Best Funk Band award. Funk Food went on to be The David Mack Band, which still performs today. He plays a wide variety of songs from a vast number of musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Lenny Kravitz, Pink Floyd, Dave Mathews, George Clinton, and Van Halen!  He has opened for and rubbed elbows with international stars, such as The Wailers, James Brown, War, and BB King.  Dave’s wife Myra accompanies him on weekend nights and has expanded his set to include songs by such female greats as Blondie, Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, and Selena.

DoublePlay (actually no longer a duet but a three piece band), is comprised of 3 artists who love to entertain and have a good time. Tom and Steve have been playing/singing since the 1970’s with bands such as the Illusions, the Midnight Flyer Band, Roger Hart and the Country Misfits and both have both performed at Foxwood’s Casino. Today, Steve’s daughter Emma (winner of UCONN Idol 2010), highlight’s the group with her country vocals, singing songs from Patsy Cline to Sugerland. 

Steve and Tom fill with songs from the 50’s and 60’s, Sinatra, Tom Jones, and more Country. They love to come out and have a great time. It was Emma’s interest in singing and entertaining that got the two “older guys” to continue to entertain in the area. They’ve been having a ball the last three years and the old adage “once the music is in you, it will always be in you” suits them just fine.

Eminent Domain came together in early 2008. With band members Paul and Dan LeBlanc (Brothers) and Uncle Jim LeBlanc, they bring common blood and a solid original acoustic spin to a host of our favorite rock and metal songs from Tool, Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Sublime, Citizen Cope, and Red Hot Chile Peppers. With 2 guitars, percussion, and killer harmonies they've had a blast playing together and entertaining at their favorite local establishments.

The Fence Incident is an acoustic duo that has been performing in the Hartford area since 2005.  The band consists of Daryle Dunlap on lead vocals, and Mike Cole on guitar and backup vocals.  Their selection of cover tunes ranges from classic rock to modern rock, with an emphasis on songs from some of the hard rocking bands of the 1990’s. With powerful lead vocals and aggressive guitar work, their acoustic interpretations of these songs preserve much of the intensity of the original versions. 

FlipSide formed in late 2006, the brainchild of members John Cadarette (acoustic and electric guitars, lead and harmony vocals) and Derek Ventilato (acoustic and bass guitars, lead and harmony vocals). After spending years with various rock, pop, country, blues, and metal bands, the pair quickly found common musical ground together and have taken their different yet complimentary instrumental and vocal talents and melded them into a finely-tuned unit capable of delivering a range of styles. Their musical selections are culled from nearly 50 years of music history, encompassing and crossing genres with ease and fluidity; from contemporary and classic rock and pop, to traditional and modern country, to jazz-inspired instrumentals and musical comedy... and oh, yes - they also write and perform their own original material. FlipSide is quickly building a reputation as a good-time alternative to the every-weekend band; we invite you to "Unplug Your Rock" and experience the music you know and enjoy in a much more intimate and accessible way.

Through long-time association, Gopherbroke enjoys a camaraderie and enthusiasm that emanates to their audiences. They are recognized for playing long sets with short breaks and have the ability to respond to their audience, improvising arrangements while consistently maintaining rapport with the listeners.

Acknowledging... influences from Rock and Roll, Folk, and Blues, Gopherbroke's broad and crowd-pleasing repertoire includes songs by Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many more!

Jeff Pitchell is an international recording artist, and an award winning singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor. He is a rocking blues guitarist, and vocalist, like Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jeff has had such musical greats as Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, James Cotton, Clarence Clemons play on his CD and "dueled" with Dickey Betts founding member of the "Allman Brothers". Jeff is from Rocky Hill, Connecticut and has played in several countries and all over the US.

Hebron based artist, Jim Ferguson, has played in central Connecticut for over fifteen years.  Opening for acts like America, The Outlaws and Sara Evans, Jim explores a diverse variety of classic 70's and 80's covers.  With harmonica and guitar in hand, Jim revisits the music of Dylan, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet and many others; an acoustic/rock venue for all ages.  

Jim plays the songs you know...and the songs you love to sing!  Come and enjoy the ride with him. 

The Johnny I. Band is a regional blues/rock act from the northeast.  The group, led by 25 year old guitarist/singer John Ingrassia, has appeared at many clubs around the area including Blackeyed Sally’s, The Hungry Tiger, and Toad's Place.  John has performed and recorded with many prominent musicians sharing the stage with Chris Duarte, Grayson Capps and Devon Allman (son of legendary Greg Allman).  He's an art school instructor at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.  Having over 20 years of guitar playing experience, he teaches guitar, bass and beginner drums as well as conducting several blues/rock clinics all around the state.  John has developed his own blues style by studying the techniques of B.B. King, Doyle Bramhall and Jeff Pitchell.  

If you’re ready for some high energy guitar playing by way of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton, be sure to catch young rising star John Ingrassia and The Johnny I. Band. 

Joshua Kelly:  At 19, this talented musician, who plays both the guitar and drums, hails from Colchester, CT.   Josh is currently attending school at Central Connecticut State University.   His biggest musical influence is John Mayer, but covers many other different artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Edwin McCain, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, The Who, and The Marshall Tucker Band…just to name a few!  We’re excited to have him come home and play at Café on Main. 

The Moron Brothers Acoustic Trio, based out of Springfield, MA blend rock music and some hilarious, just slightly off color comedy songs. These three guys (Marco, Louie, and Wade) will keep you singing and laughing out loud all night long.  They play the songs from the bands you know like Men at Work, the Goo Goo Dolls, The Beatles…you name it! You may remember them from local popular cover bands Knucklehead and The Ultimate Greenday Tribute band. Check them out at www.themoronbrotherstrio.com

Rod Washburn was born in Bellows Falls, VT and raised in New Hampshire before moving to Connecticut in his early teens. He writes songs that are equal parts Country, Americana, Blues and Southern Rock. He spent the early days in his music career playing and recording as a guitarist for numerous bands and has performed in venues all over the country; has also had the distinct honor of opening for Dickie Betts, The Derek Trucks Band, and John Mayall. Rod is a songwriter that released his CD “Songs for a Sunday Morning” in 2006. Rod also plays a wide variety of music including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Jakob Dylan and even a bit of Grand Funk Railroad.  

A blend of music and love...come shake your groove thang with the Stone E. Love Show. Entertaining at its best!  Audience participation is necessary!

Stumbledown's roots go back to 2005 in Southeastern CT with an 8 piece rock band called NVRKNO.  Out of that smoky garage on the Pawcatuck River came an acoustic based country/rock band with a desire to "get the crowd going" with energetic and fun music. Add to that a little dose of late nights in the Springfield, MA area at The Still, long summer weekends in Peacedale, RI at a little gig called Farmapaluza and dash of JD and you get a band willing to play all night long to the last ones standing.   

The band's influences are diverse and eclectic...ranging from Buffet to Matchbox 20, mixed with some Toby and Garth, to the Stones, Cougar, Kid and the Eagles.  Classic to current. If you leave with a smile on your face and a fond memory, the band will be happy.

Sue Menhart is a singer-songwriter from Uncasville, Connecticut. Her singing style is brute-force female emotion, while her songwriting touches on global themes and human issues the world can relate to.

Menhart has drawn comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Janis Joplin, Lucinda Williams and Diana Krall.  The formula for the Sue Menhart Band is a mix of folkish singer/songwriter lyrics paired with a rock sound. Think Jackson Browne meets Journey, or Bob Dylan meets Boston.

Hailing right here from Colchester, T. Ray has over 25 years of experience with guitar and vocals. He’s played in many bands such as Primal Instinct, Double Shot, Aura, and Lonesome Dove. T. Ray loves to perform and feels very fortunate to be able to play just about every night!  While he’s playing an acoustic solo gig at Café on Main, he’s also currently a member of the New London County based band "Vertigo" and Middletown group "Above the Fold".  T. Ray’s personal influences are everything from country to jazz, pop to hardcore, new age to nostalgia. 

T. Ray's acoustic shows run the gamut: Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, STAIND, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Shinedown as well as the timeless classics like Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot.  Come out and see why T. Ray packs ‘em in every time he plays at Café!

Uncle Susan, one of Connecticut's top acoustic rock duos, was formed "by accident" in 2003 when members of Mike Ross and David Crispino's full band departed. Scrambling to fulfill a scheduled band commitment, Mike (vocals, percussion) and Dave (guitar, vocals) sat down and instantly realized they had an uncanny chemistry as a two-piece outfit. The show went on, and they have since become a mainstay at some of Connecticut's best bars and restaurants. Known for their soaring vocal harmonies, eclectic set list and high energy shows, their performances feature covers of classic rock artists as divergent as Simon and Garfunkel and Guns 'n' Roses.

Veronica Jean Ballestrini, a native from Waterford, Connecticut, is a country music singer and songwriter. She has gained much attention and popularity from her Myspace page and is known to many, especially around Nashville, as "the country internet sensation" because of the 12 million hits and 130,000 plus fans o n her page. Her self-made success story has started to catch national attention. As Jon Caramanica wrote in the New York Times, "...When someone like Ms. Ballestrini arrives essentially unannounced and begins to attract attention, it’s significant.”  Veronica was named one of six "Artists to Watch For" by Marie Claire Magazine.

She released her debut album "What I'm All About" in late 2009.  In January 2010 Timbob Records and Lofton Creek Records partnered for promotion of Veronica's song "Out There Somewhere".

Wilson Kane has been together since 2007; Frank Wilson and Ben Kane play all over Southeastern Connecticut with one common goal:  to have a good time while entertaining people.  They play original and classic rock cover songs by some of the greats like Neil Young, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and many more.  Wilson Kane has a clean clear sound as they mesh melodies with harmonies that allow them to put their own touches into the rhythms that drive the music forward. 

Their original music has a unique acoustic sound with influences of rock, country and the blues.  Wilson Kane play music for the common good of just playing the old classics that people love to hear and they are having fun doing it. 

WsQ’s been together since 2002 and try not to have any boundaries when they play. Being an acoustic duo you’ll be pleased with what they belt out and how they entertain you. Of course the people that come to see WsQ have a huge effect on what happens during a show. On many occasions only a few of the songs are from the planned set list. Mostly it’s the audience that makes the requests throughout the night!