November brings another month of art and live music Middletown CT audiences can enjoy at Klekolo World Coffee, with a familiar artist returning to our walls and four very different Tuesday nights of music.
From alternative folk and acoustic singer-songwriters to original indie rock, there’s plenty to hear this month — and, as always, plenty of coffee.
November Featured Artist — Sue Zola’s Glitter Monsters Return with New Art!
The monsters are taking over Klekolo for another month!
Sue Zola’s Glitter Monsters brought plenty of color, personality, and playful mischief to our walls in October, and we’re delighted to welcome them back for November.
But this isn’t simply an encore. Sue will be bringing in additional artwork, giving visitors something new to discover alongside the original collection.
Whether you caught the exhibit in October or haven’t had a chance to visit yet, November offers another opportunity to explore Sue’s colorful, imaginative creations.
Stop by, grab a coffee, and see what new monsters have moved in!
On display throughout November at Klekolo World Coffee, 181 Court Street, Middletown, CT.
Live Music Middletown CT — November Tuesdays at Klekolo
Klekolo Sessions brings live music to the coffee house every Tuesday from 7–9 PM.
Grab a drink, find a seat, and spend an evening listening to some of the musicians making music around Connecticut and beyond.
November 3 — Mo Andres
Mo Andres returns to Klekolo Sessions with alternative folk shaped by a journey through love, grief, healing, and transformation.
Raised in the foothills of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and now based right here in Middletown, Mo is a musician and multidisciplinary performance artist whose songwriting draws from both personal experience and a strong sense of place.
Mo’s recent EP, Highway Hypnosis, traces both a physical and emotional journey along Interstate 81.
Find Mo Andres online → Spotify
November 10 — Simon Elijah
Singer-songwriter Simon Elijah brings a blend of classic folk and modern Americana to Klekolo Sessions.
An upstate New York native and Wesleyan University student, Simon draws inspiration from songwriters including John Prine, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell. His music combines thoughtful songwriting with warmth, humor, and an easy connection with his audience. Join us for some Live Music.
His releases include Fly Out and his more recent Nameless.
Find Simon Elijah online → Instagram
November 16 — Book Launch with Nicholas Westbrook
Join us Monday, November 16, from 6–8 PM as we welcome Middletown author Nicholas Westbrook for the launch of Blanc LaBelle and the Innocent Vampire, the second book in his LaBelle Cycle series.
Celebrate with Nick one day before the book’s official release! The evening will include a reading, an opportunity to meet the author, and copies available for purchase and signing.
Stop by, enjoy some Great Coffee, and help us celebrate a local writer’s newest release!
November 17 — Zoo Front
Zoo Front returns to Klekolo with an evening of original indie rock that’s moody, melodic, energetic, and soul-soaked.
The band’s sound continues to evolve with each new album, blending the individual influences of its members into something uniquely its own. Guitar-driven melodies, memorable hooks, and creative arrangements have earned them the particularly wonderful description “groovy modern beatniks.”
If record stores still filed everything neatly by genre, Zoo Front might land somewhere between new wave, Americana, glam rock, punk, and indie.
Find Zoo Front online → Bandcamp
November 24 — PJ Childs & Galaxy Rose
We’re closing November with two Connecticut acoustic live music artists sharing the evening: PJ Childs and Galaxy Rose.
Meriden’s PJ Childs brings a slower acoustic style with melancholy undertones, mixing original songs with thoughtfully chosen covers. There’s a sense of nostalgia running through his music, whether he’s reinterpreting something familiar or exploring his own subjects through original material.
Galaxy Rose, from Southbury, has been building an audience through TikTok and Instagram. Her original songs paint pictures of heartache, Northeastern landscapes, and what it means to grow up in the modern age.
Together, they’ll bring two young Connecticut songwriting voices to Klekolo for our final Session of November.
Find PJ Childs on Instagram → @pjchildsmusic
Find Galaxy Rose on Instagram → @galaxyrosemusic
November at the Coffee House
If you’re looking for live music Middletown CT has plenty to offer this November — including four very different Tuesday nights right here at Klekolo.
Stop in during November to explore Sue Zola’s Glitter Monsters, including new artwork joining the exhibit, or spend a Tuesday evening with us for Klekolo Sessions from 7–9 PM. Better yet, do both!
Klekolo Sessions is tips-based. Please support our musicians!
November is a good month for a warm drink, a seat in the coffee house, some local art, and live music.
And as Thanksgiving approaches, we’re wishing everyone plenty of good food, good coffee, and time with the people who matter. Take a look back at our Thanksgiving wishes from Klekolo.
You’ll find us at 181 Court Street in downtown Middletown, Connecticut.
See you at Klekolo.
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