Come for the music. Stay for the flavor. Experience the burn.

Legendary bassist and Living Colour member Doug Wimbish and the WimBash Music Festival return to Black Eyed Sally’s in Hartford, CT, on Friday, December 5, 2025 for an evening of electrifying musical performances, community celebration and culinary heat.

Presented by the Hartford Firefighters Association Local 760, WimBash Hartford 2025 celebrates local CT music and community while recognizing the 82 years of service and dedication provided by Hartford’s finest - the uniformed men and women of the Hartford Firefighters Association Local 760.

Featuring performances by:

Doug Wimbish SoundSystem

Organized Chaos

JME Strchild

Dave Koltai

Teach Kids Music All-Star Band

…AND a specially curated menu by celebrity chefs Tia & Matthew Raiford [as featured on Food Network] in collaboration with Black Eyed Sally’s featuring Baseline Burn hot sauces. (Dinner purchase additional).

WimBash Hartford 2025 also celebrates the historic collaboration between Doug Wimbish and Strong Roots 9 at Gilliard Farms in presenting Bassline Burn, Doug’s signature bold new hot sauce.

Bassline Burn is a one-of-a-kind hot sauce collection born from the friendship and creative fire between Wimbish and Matthew & Tia Raiford. Doug—a bass legend known for his innovative techniques and genre-defining sound—has long been a connoisseur of heat (especially when it comes to fish sammiches). His love for flavor even makes its way into his performances, where hot sauce bottles become instruments of sound and spice.

Bassline Burn is more than just a flavor moment—it highlights the creative and cultural connection between Doug and Tia Raiford, daughter of acclaimed musician Skip McDonald. Together, they celebrate a legacy that bridges music, food, and family roots. This dynamic collaboration brings the bold energy of the Bassline Burn hot sauce line to life - where rhythm meets flavor, and every note is laced with spice.

Together, Doug and Strong Roots 9 have crafted a product line that embodies rhythm, intensity, and soul—much like the music that inspired it. And now, they're bringing that same energy to the stage (and the plate) to Black Eyed Sally’s, known for its community spirit and incredible eats.

7PM - 11PM

Black Eyed Sally’s 350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103

Admission: $15.00 advance / $20.00 door / reserve tables at https://blackeyedsallys.com/

On U Sound Dubsessions 20th Anniversary

The Collapse of Everything
feat. Adrian Sherwood live with Doug Wimbish, Alex White and Mark Bandola

very special guests:
Mad Professor Electronic Dub Show
Dennis Bovell UK dUb MaNiAc (DJ SET)

TOKYO 2025.11.19 (wed) EX Theater
NAGOYA 2025.11.20 (thu) Nagoya Club Quattro
OSAKA 2025.11.21 (fri) Gorilla Hall

On U Sound Dubsessions 20th Anniversary

The Collapse of Everything
feat. Adrian Sherwood live with Doug Wimbish, Alex White and Mark Bandola

very special guests:
Mad Professor Electronic Dub Show
Dennis Bovell UK dUb MaNiAc (DJ SET)

TOKYO 2025.11.19 (wed) EX Theater
NAGOYA 2025.11.20 (thu) Nagoya Club Quattro
OSAKA 2025.11.21 (fri) Gorilla Hall

On U Sound Dubsessions 20th Anniversary

The Collapse of Everything
feat. Adrian Sherwood live with Doug Wimbish, Alex White and Mark Bandola

very special guests:
Mad Professor Electronic Dub Show
Dennis Bovell UK dUb MaNiAc (DJ SET)

TOKYO 2025.11.19 (wed) EX Theater
NAGOYA 2025.11.20 (thu) Nagoya Club Quattro
OSAKA 2025.11.21 (fri) Gorilla Hall

City Winery presents Power of Music Benefit Concert: Living Colour & Special Guests on Wednesday, October 29th, at 7:00 PM!

In Support of Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Headlining: Grammy Award–winning rock pioneers, Living Colour. Hosted by: Emmy-Award winner Paul Costabile. DJ set by: Nabihah Iqbal. Special Guests: Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the New Black), Performances By: Skullcrusher, Jake Thistle, Jodi DiPiazza, Paul Bogaev

Proceeds from this concert benefit Sounds of Saving (SoS) and We Are All Music (WAAM); strengthening young minds and saving lives through music. Together, SoS and WAAM are providing programming and developing tools – designed by clinicians, music therapists and musicians – that support youth brain health and help reduce anxiety, depression, and suicide. A life with new hope, thanks to the transformative power of music, that will last a lifetime.

Celebrate the legendary Chuck Berry’s birthday with this unforgettable performance of the star’s hits by the SLSO and special guest artists from the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Berry’s songs, like “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” are anthems that transcend generations and continue to influence performers today. This exciting tribute to the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll blends the grand sounds of the orchestra with Berry’s signature guitar style and raucous expressions of rock, soul, and R&B. Exclusive video footage, photos, and rare memorabilia accompany the performance, showcasing Berry’s connection to his hometown of St. Louis and his profound and lasting impact on American music.

Anthony Parnther, conductor

Featuring band members from The Rolling Stones, Living Colour, and The Pretenders:
Tim Ries, saxophone (The Rolling Stones)
Bernard Fowler, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Chanel Haynes, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Doug Wimbish, bass (Living Colour)
Will Calhoun, drums (Living Colour)
James Walbourne, guitar and vocals (The Pretenders)

Bobby Floyd, keyboard

Celebrate the legendary Chuck Berry’s birthday with this unforgettable performance of the star’s hits by the SLSO and special guest artists from the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Berry’s songs, like “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” are anthems that transcend generations and continue to influence performers today. This exciting tribute to the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll blends the grand sounds of the orchestra with Berry’s signature guitar style and raucous expressions of rock, soul, and R&B. Exclusive video footage, photos, and rare memorabilia accompany the performance, showcasing Berry’s connection to his hometown of St. Louis and his profound and lasting impact on American music.

Anthony Parnther, conductor

Featuring band members from The Rolling Stones, Living Colour, and The Pretenders:
Tim Ries, saxophone (The Rolling Stones)
Bernard Fowler, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Chanel Haynes, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Doug Wimbish, bass (Living Colour)
Will Calhoun, drums (Living Colour)
James Walbourne, guitar and vocals (The Pretenders)

Bobby Floyd, keyboard

Celebrate the legendary Chuck Berry’s birthday with this unforgettable performance of the star’s hits by the SLSO and special guest artists from the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Berry’s songs, like “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” are anthems that transcend generations and continue to influence performers today. This exciting tribute to the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll blends the grand sounds of the orchestra with Berry’s signature guitar style and raucous expressions of rock, soul, and R&B. Exclusive video footage, photos, and rare memorabilia accompany the performance, showcasing Berry’s connection to his hometown of St. Louis and his profound and lasting impact on American music.

Anthony Parnther, conductor

Featuring band members from The Rolling Stones, Living Colour, and The Pretenders:
Tim Ries, saxophone (The Rolling Stones)
Bernard Fowler, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Chanel Haynes, vocals (The Rolling Stones)
Doug Wimbish, bass (Living Colour)
Will Calhoun, drums (Living Colour)
James Walbourne, guitar and vocals (The Pretenders)

Bobby Floyd, keyboard

Come for the music. Stay for the flavor. Experience the burn.

Legendary bassist and Living Colour member Doug Wimbish brings the WimBash Music Festival to Joey C’s Boathouse in Stratford, CT, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for day of electrifying musical performances, community celebration and culinary heat.

A collaboration between Doug’s long time friend and fellow musician John McCarthy, Teach Kids Music, Rockhouse School of Music and Strong Roots 9 at Gilliard Farms, WimBash Stratford celebrates local CT music and community while fundraising for Teach Kids Music and debuts Doug’s signature Baseline Burn hot sauce line.

Founded by John McCarthy, Teach Kids Music helps disadvantaged children that have a passion for music achieve their goal and learn how to play an instrument. The organization provides instruments, instruction and a performance atmosphere where children can find a safe creative atmosphere to help guide them along their musical journey. Playing an instrument has been proven to help children excel academically and once a child gets their first positive musical experience, it ignites a fire and creates a lifelong passion to have music in their life!

WimBash Stratford marks a historic collaboration as Doug unveils Bassline Burn, his signature bold new hot sauce created with Strong Roots 9 at Gilliard Farms in Brunswick, Georgia.

Bassline Burn is a one-of-a-kind hot sauce collection born from the friendship and creative fire between Wimbish and Matthew & Tia Raiford. Doug—a bass legend known for his innovative techniques and genre-defining sound—has long been a connoisseur of heat (especially when it comes to fish sammiches). His love for flavor even makes its way into his performances, where hot sauce bottles become instruments of sound and spice.

The release of Bassline Burn is more than just a flavor moment—it highlights the creative and cultural connection between Doug and Tia Raiford, daughter of acclaimed musician Skip McDonald. Together, they celebrate a legacy that bridges music, food, and family roots. This dynamic collaboration brings the bold energy of the Bassline Burn hot sauce line to life - where rhythm meets flavor, and every note is laced with spice.

Together, Doug and Strong Roots 9 have crafted a product line that embodies rhythm, intensity, and soul—much like the music that inspired it. And now, they're bringing that same energy to the stage (and the plate) to Joey C’s Boathouse, known for its community spirit and incredible eats.

Event Details:

WimBash Stratford - A Benefit for Teach Kids Music & and Launch Party for Bassline Burn

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Doors: 2 PM

Joey C’s Boathouse, 955 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614

Cost: $10.00 Suggested Donation, Kids Free

Featuring performances by:

• Doug Wimbish & The CT All-Star Band with John McCarthy, Jen Durkin, Rob Liptrot and special guests

• Organized Chaos

• Dave Koltai

• Teach Kids Music All-Star Band

• Ghouls Etc

• Lying Season

• Jamie Prince Band

AND a specially curated menu by celebrity chefs Tia & Matthew Raiford in collaboration with Joey C’s Boathouse featuring Baseline Burn hot sauces. (Dinner purchase separate).

Living Colour headlines the 2025 Black and Loud Festival, a celebration of Black-fronted bands that everyone is invited to! Saturday, September 13 - Seattle, WA at The Crocodile and Sunday, September 14 - Portland, OR at Revolution Hall.

Living Colour headlines the 2025 Black and Loud Festival, a celebration of Black-fronted bands that everyone is invited to! Saturday, September 13 - Seattle, WA at The Crocodile and Sunday, September 14 - Portland, OR at Revolution Hall.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Brüggen Open Air on Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Brüggen, Germany.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Wondergate Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Parco dei Ponti, Marina di Altidona, Italy.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Riverside Festival in Aarburg, Switzerland on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Tarja with Marko Hietala at Summer Breeze Open Air 2025 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Tarja performing with Marko Hietala at the 2025 Wacken Open Air on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Wacken Germany.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at 013 Poppodium, Tuesday, July 29. 2025 in Tilburg, Netherlands.

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Colos-Saal. Aschaffenburg, Germany on Sunday, Jul 27, 2025.

Tarja at Pyraser Classic Rock Night in Thalmässing, Germany on Saturday, July 26, 2025. SOLD OUT!

Tarja Living The Dream Summer 2025 in Jena, Germany.

Tarja - Living the Dream Summer 2025 with Marko Hietala at the Refinery Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Tarja - Living The Dream Summer 2025 at Honberg Sommer Festival in Tuttlingen, Germany on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with special guest Living Colour! Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ.

Tarja at Tons Of Rock Festival in Oslo, Norway - Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Tarja - Tuska Festival 2025, Suvilahti (Helsinki) Finland - June 27, 2025

Tarja - Resurrection Fest 2025 - Galicia, Spain - June 25, 2025

Living Colour joins the line-up at the Sleepy Hollow Music Festival on June 7, 2025 at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The event features two stages, lots of food and drink options, and plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained. Join us at the beautiful Kingsland Point Park in legendary Sleepy Hollow, NY as we usher in summer along the Hudson River.

Living Colour performing Sunday, June 1, 2025 at PHIL Haarlem, NL. Tickets on sale now!

Living Colour to perform Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Bridge Guitar Festival Eindhoven. BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven is the international guitar festival in the innovative heart of the Netherlands: Eindhoven. As the largest and most diverse guitar festival in the Benelux, it connects genres, cultures and communities, and focuses on the guitar as the world's most played instrument. Tickets available now!