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Texas Blues Band Rocks Summer Concert Series

Published: Aug 02, 2025 7:30 am

Texas style blues group My Brother’s Band continued the 2025 Newtown Summer Concert Series with a performance at Dickinson Park on July 24.

The rock group is comprised of some of the best local musicians in the area, with many having toured around the world. Scott Spray on bass and Bobby “T” Torello on drums were longtime members of the Johnny Winter Band and both are in the New England Music Hall of Fame. Brothers Jay and Tod Willie are local legends of rock music while Ken Hanna, lead guitarist of One Track Mind, rounded out the group for the local performance.

The 90-minute concert featured songs from Grand Funk Railroad, the James Gang, .38 Special, Steve Winwood, and many of the Johnny and Edgar Winter hit tunes. The concert was enthusiastically received by the scores of audience members.

One Track Mind was scheduled for July 31, but canceled ahead of expected storms that evening.

Dirty Martinis will close the season on August. Concerts run 6:30-8 pm at the band shell of Dickinson Park; closest parking is from the park’s Deep Brook Road entrance. In the event of rain call Newtown Parks & Rec (203-270-4340) or check its Facebook page.

My Brother’s Band — from left guitarist and vocalist Jay Willie, vocalist Tod Willie, drummer Bobby “T” Torello, bassist Scott Spray — with guest guitarist Ken Hanna (right) performed to a very enthusiastic audience on July 24 at Dickinson Memorial Park’s band shell as part of the 2025 Newtown Summer Concert Series. —Bee Photos, Glass

A crowd favorite, Bobby “T” Torello, formerly of the Johnny Winter Band and New England Music Hall of Fame member, gave an explosive performance during his drum solo despite having had triple bypass surgery just six weeks ago. —Bee Photos, Glass

Scores of people enthusiastically embraced the performance by My Brother’s Band last Thursday evening. —Bee Photos, Glass

Local music legend Jay Willie rocked out on slide guitar and vocals. —Bee Photos, Glass

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