HARTFORD, Connecticut’s own McLovins offer an innovative take on improvisational jam rock in their Barrelhouse South return.

With funky basslines, tight arrangements, and soulful vocals, the band’s a festival favorite known for delighting audiences at Gathering of The Vibes, Mountain Jam, The Peach Festival, the legendary Nateva Music Festival, and many more popular weekenders.

The four-piece boasts a variety of influences ranging from classic funk like The Meters to weirdo art-pop like The Flaming Lips. The sharp musicianship of Jason Ott, Jake Huffman, Justin Berger, and Atticus Kelly and their clear chemistry makes for a compelling shows that fans of all genres will enjoy.

The band joins Statesboro funk/soul band Those Cats for Saturday’s show.

Saturday, July 30, 10 p.m., free, 21+

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This article appears in Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2016.

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