The unexpected death of Royale Brothers guitarist Phil Agins in April left a large hole in the hearts of many of New London’s band of musicians.
This Friday, several members of the local underground rock scene will be filling that hole with music as the city will see back-to-back tribute concerts.
Organized by Paul Brockett Roadshow drummer Meghan Killimade and Roadside Attractions singer Daphne Glover, the tribute concerts will take place Friday evening, first at the Hygienic Art Park and then the Oasis Pub.
“Phil’s family gave him a beautiful service in April,” Killimade said. “This, though, is from New London; he really touched us.”
Killimade said the city’s tight-knit group of local musicians have had “mixed emotions” about putting on a tribute concert.
“Everyone has their own way of mourning,” she said. “We wanted to put on a rock show in his honor.”
The first concert will be all-ages. A “tribute band” dubbed The Phil Harmonic, featuring members of the Royale Brothers, Incognito Sofa Love, Paul Brockett Roadshow, and The Big Nasty, will play covers of some of the songs that influenced Agins. Also, Wonderlust and The Weird Beards will play.
Killimade said between performances, Liz Larson, Matt Gouette, and Glover will perform songs they wrote about Agins.
Starting at 10 p.m., the tribute moves to the Oasis Pub, where Fatal Film headlines a show along with Mustache and the Electric Noise Act.
“We’re excited to do this for him,” Killimade said. “We really miss him.”
If You Go
Hygienic Art Park
79-83 Bank Street, New London
Show starts at 6 p.m. (All gges)
Featuring: Weird Beards, Wonderlust, and The Phil Harmonic
Oasis Pub
16 Bank Street, New London
Show starts at 10 p.m. (age 21 and
older)
Featuring: Fatal Film, Mustache, and Electric Noise Act