Tonight's Silver Steel Drum Band concert on Derby Green cancelled

DERBY - Tonight's concert on the Green, Wednesday 9.2.26, featuring the Silver Steel Drum Band is cancelled at the request of the band due to weather conditions. See you next week!

UPDATE: Silver Steel band concert on Derby Green postponed to Wednesday

Note: The Summer Concert on the Derby Green today featuring the Silver Steel Drum Band is postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. due to weather concerns.

The Bridgeport-based Silver Steel steel drum band will play Caribbean and Calypso style favorites at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 on the Derby Green.

Derby to host tribute of remembrance Sept. 11 on Green

 

Silver Steel Band to perform Tuesday on Derby Green

Note: The Summer Concert on the Derby Green today featuring the Silver Steel Drum Band is postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. due to weather concerns.

The Bridgeport-based Silver Steel steel drum band will play Caribbean and Calypso style favorites at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 on the Derby Green.

The Jolly Beggars to perform Tuesday on Derby Green

DERBY - The City is hosting free concerts on the Derby Green on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Rain date is Wednesday.

From the band's website: "The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Based out of Connecticut, their traditional songs and musical arrangements have exposed many to the joys of Celtic music." 

The Bernadettes to perform today on Derby Green

 

We’re baaaaack!!! The Bernadettes return at 7 p.m. today to invade Derby in the Derby Summer Concert Series!!!
Get ready for an evening of outdoor music and fun!!! Bring the whole family down and enjoy some togetherness, fun and fantastic music!!!
Bring a lawn chair or sit on the grass!!! But above all, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a spectacular evening!!!

They specialize in performing R&B/Soul, Motown, Funk and Dance Music.

RAIN DATE IS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2026.

The Proper Villains to perform today on Derby Green

The Proper Villains will perform 90s' and early 2000 rock at 7 p.m. today on the Derby Green.

Rain date is Wednesday.

End of summer concert series starts Tuesday on Derby Green

 

Milford Concert Band to perform Aug. 4 on Derby Green

 

Patriotic essay awards ceremony slated July 4 on Derby Green

 

Community organizations to celebrate Fourth of July on Derby Green

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Civil War monument

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This week's 'Turnback Tuesday' features the Civil War Soldiers Monument on the Derby Green.

In 1875, the Kellogg Post of the Grand Army of the Republic began a movement to erect a monument to the men of Derby and Shelton who gave their lives as volunteers during the war. Inscribed on the brass plaque are the names of 83 men, and the poem was composed by Theodore O'Hara, an Irish Kentuckian. The substructure was completed in 1878 and in 1883, the seven-foot tall bronze statue of a Union Soldier standing at rest was added.

The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 1883 amid great fanfare, a parade, and approximately 8,000 people in attendance.

The surrounding cannons were donated later.

[First posted on this date in 2015.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby to hold tree lighting ceremony Friday on Green

 

American Legion Post 24 to host Veterans Day ceremony on Derby Green

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Green

This week’s “Turnback Tuesday” picture features the picturesque Derby Green.

In this image, you can see 2 of the 3 churches that bracket the Green: Immanuel St. James Episcopal Church (r.) and Derby United Methodist Church (l.)

While the original Derby Commons was actually located in East Derby between Academy Hill Rd. and Clark Ave., the Derby Green as we know it today - located between Minerva and Elizabeth Streets - was part of the planned downtown for “Birmingham”, orchestrated in 1836 by businessmen Sheldon Smith and Anson G. Phelps (of “Ansonia” namesake fame.) In fact, the Derby Green is referred to as the “Birmingham Green Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places.

Note that this image reflects the Green prior to the year 1999, when it underwent significant improvements including the addition of new lighting, new benches, new stonework around the central plaza and in front of the gazebo as well as renovation of the gazebo itself.

The last two upgrades were done to greatly enhance public events such as Derby’s Summer Concerts on the Green series.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Old School Band to perform Friday on Derby Green

DERBY - Old School Band will perform the last concert of the summer/fall series starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the Green. 

Old School Band plays classic rock and roll music. The performance is sponsored by the City and Derby 350. 

"Thanks for joining us for the annual summer/fall concert series on the Green. We look forward to seeing you next year."

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Annual Ed Strang Day for Kids on tap Saturday on Derby Green

 

The Barons to perform R&B, Motown Friday on Derby Green

 The Barons

DERBY - The Barons will perform R&B and Motown music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the Derby Green.

Concert sponsored by Derby 350 and the City of Derby. 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

The Alehounds to perform today on Derby Green

 DERBY - The Alehounds will play Celtic and folk rock music starting at 6:30 p.m. today on the Derby Green.

Next Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Barons will perform Motown and R&B music.

Sponsored by Derby 350 and the City of Derby.

Derby Fire Department to host annual Sept. 11 memorial on Green