Upcoming events

• Sunday, July 29, 2012 6:00 pm
• VIP Club at Pavilion for Rufus Wainwright & Ingrid Michaelson!!
• VIP Club at the Bank of America Pavilion: 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Last year we were there for the epic Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlisle show during tornadoes and lighning storms... but this year we'll be playing before Rufus Wainwright in the VIP tent!  I'll have Mike Connors on percussion, Dave Moore on guitars, and Tim Fiehler on bass.  If you're not  "VIP" but will be at the show in the Pavilion, please do stop by the tent and give us a wave or listen from outside for a few!  For pavilion ticket info click here
  

• Friday, August 3, 2012 8:30 pm
• Back at Main St Market!
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• I love playing at Main St and can't wait to get back there.  It'll be a fun night of trading songs and singing harmonies with the talented David Moore, and we'll even share band members :)  Mike Connors on percussion and Greg Loughman on bass, special guests as well.  For more info:  Main St Market
  
• free!

• Friday, August 24, 2012 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Firefly's
• 235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA, 01702 (MAP)
• Join me for some great BBQ where I played my very first open mic just a few years back -- it's where I feel like I got my feet wet and caught the singer/songwriter bug with Bruce Marshall and his amazing hosting and mentoring.  I'll have Dave Moore on guitar and Tim Fiehler on bass, so please join us! More at  Firefly's
  

• Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:00 pm
• Marty Beecy's Open Forum
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• The always-entertaining Marty Beecy hosts his monthly "Open Forum" showcasing local musicians and filmmakers -- tonight I'll be playing a set!
  

• Monday, November 12, 2012 7:30 pm
• Down to South Carolina!
• The Cannery: Dataw Island, South Carolina (MAP)
• I'll be making my second appearance at this lovely little venue on Dataw Island, not far from Beaufort.  It's an old cannery building converted into a small library, and it's a gem of a place to play.  Looking forward to seeing family, friends, and new fans at this little place!
  

• Wednesday, February 27 8:00 pm
• "Getting Over You Honey" World Premiere!
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• First-ever Britt Connors Music video!  A song by my good friend, David Moore - he wrote it for me to sing, so we recorded it and came up with a little video :) Come down to the Main St "Original Forum" for a couple of short films, some live music... and our video premiere!!
  

• Friday, March 22 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Back at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• So excited to have a date for this sweet little venue in Maine... I'll be joined by John Funkhouser on keys and MIke Connors on drums!
  

• Saturday, June 8 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
• SAGE Crossing Gala/Auction for Adults with Autism
• The Garrison House: 105 Garrison Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824 (MAP)
• I'm so glad to lend support to this great cause!  Join us for an evening of jazz, art, and food at this lovely house/barn to raise money for the SAGE Crossing Foundation, an organization devoted to developing farm-based programs to support the lives of adults with autism.  We'll be playing some jazz and blues from 7-10pm with the awesomely talented Matthew Dorko on guitar, Ed Lucey on bass, and Mike Connors on drums... while there will be an art auction and delicious food.  Tickets at SAGE Crossing
  
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• Friday, August 9 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Birthday gig at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• It's my birthday, and I'll play music if I want to!  Come join me and my incredible band "Bourbon Renewal" for a fun night at one of our favorite places to play! More info at Blue
  
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Previous events

• Friday, March 22 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Back at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• So excited to have a date for this sweet little venue in Maine... I'll be joined by John Funkhouser on keys and MIke Connors on drums!
  

• Wednesday, February 27 8:00 pm
• "Getting Over You Honey" World Premiere!
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• First-ever Britt Connors Music video!  A song by my good friend, David Moore - he wrote it for me to sing, so we recorded it and came up with a little video :) Come down to the Main St "Original Forum" for a couple of short films, some live music... and our video premiere!!
  

• Monday, November 12, 2012 7:30 pm
• Down to South Carolina!
• The Cannery: Dataw Island, South Carolina (MAP)
• I'll be making my second appearance at this lovely little venue on Dataw Island, not far from Beaufort.  It's an old cannery building converted into a small library, and it's a gem of a place to play.  Looking forward to seeing family, friends, and new fans at this little place!
  

• Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:00 pm
• Marty Beecy's Open Forum
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• The always-entertaining Marty Beecy hosts his monthly "Open Forum" showcasing local musicians and filmmakers -- tonight I'll be playing a set!
  

• Friday, August 24, 2012 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Firefly's
• 235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA, 01702 (MAP)
• Join me for some great BBQ where I played my very first open mic just a few years back -- it's where I feel like I got my feet wet and caught the singer/songwriter bug with Bruce Marshall and his amazing hosting and mentoring.  I'll have Dave Moore on guitar and Tim Fiehler on bass, so please join us! More at  Firefly's
  

• Friday, August 3, 2012 8:30 pm
• Back at Main St Market!
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• I love playing at Main St and can't wait to get back there.  It'll be a fun night of trading songs and singing harmonies with the talented David Moore, and we'll even share band members :)  Mike Connors on percussion and Greg Loughman on bass, special guests as well.  For more info:  Main St Market
  
• free!

• Sunday, July 29, 2012 6:00 pm
• VIP Club at Pavilion for Rufus Wainwright & Ingrid Michaelson!!
• VIP Club at the Bank of America Pavilion: 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Last year we were there for the epic Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlisle show during tornadoes and lighning storms... but this year we'll be playing before Rufus Wainwright in the VIP tent!  I'll have Mike Connors on percussion, Dave Moore on guitars, and Tim Fiehler on bass.  If you're not  "VIP" but will be at the show in the Pavilion, please do stop by the tent and give us a wave or listen from outside for a few!  For pavilion ticket info click here
  

• Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:00 pm
• "Chicks on the Mic"
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• I'll be doing a 45-min set at this beloved little Concord gem, sharing the night with a couple of other female singer/songwriters.  Great food and people -- what's more New England Autumn than Concord in October??  More at MainStMarket
  
• free!

• Sunday, October 2, 2011 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Leominster Elks: 134 North Main St, Leominster, MA (MAP)
• I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band from 7:30-10:30 for a very popular swing dance in the area!  If you want to try dancing, there's a free lesson from 6:30-7:30pm  More info at CompaqBigBand
  
• $12

• Friday, September 9, 2011 8:00 pm
• First time at The Buttonwood Tree!
• The Buttonwood Tree: 605 Main St, Middletown, CT (MAP)
• New venue for me, but not for the John Funkhouser Trio... who will be my amazing band for the evening!  John Funkhouser on keys, Greg Loughman on upright bass, Mike Connors on drums!  Excited to see and play for my CT friends!  Cute little venue in funky MIddletown, CT - hope you can make it! More info at The Buttonwood Tree
  
• $10

• Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Stage Fort Park: Gloucester, MA (MAP)
• Join us in beautiful Gloucester, by the ocean, for a summer concert -- I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band on a lovely Sunday summer evening.  Free concert -- bring your lawn chairs and picnics!
  

• Wednesday, August 17, 2011 6:30 pm
• Pavilion - Susan Tedeschi/Derek Trucks!
• VIP Club at the Bank of America Pavilion: 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Got my little band of Mike Connors on drums, Greg Loughman on upright bass, John Funkhouser on keys together to play before and between sets in the VIP Club of the Pavilion... for Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks!!  So awesome :)  If you're going to the show, take a peek into the VIP tent and say hello or give a little listen!
  

• Tuesday, August 2, 2011 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Park Concert Series: Waterfront Park, Newburyport, MA (MAP)
• Free Summer show with the Compaq Big Band, overlooking the water in lovely Newburyport!  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets (or your dancing shoes!) free concert, weather permitting  More info at Compaq Big Band
  

• Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:30 pm
• Supporting David Moore!
• Main Street Market and Cafe: 42 Main St, Concord, MA (MAP)
• I'll be supporting the wonderful David Moore at one of my favorite locations -- he'll play a set, then I'll play a set with Mike Connors on drums and Tim Fiehler on upright bass... then we'll just see what happens with all those crazy musicians!  Info at Main St Market
  

• Saturday, July 2, 2011 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Britt at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• We'll be back at one of our favorite places to play up in lovely Portland, this time without a winter ice storm to contend with!  The amazing Phil Sargent will play lead guitar, Jesse Stern on bass, and Mike Connors on drums.  Holiday weekend kick-off!  More at Blue
  

• Monday, June 20, 2011 8:00 pm
• Beehive
• The Beehive: 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Join Britt and the band -- Matthew Dorko on guitar, Greg Loughman on upright bass, John Funkhouser on keys and Mike Connors on drums for originals and some jazz at one of our favorite spots.  8pm-midnight  more info at Beehive
  

• Friday, June 3, 2011 7:30 pm
• Compaq Big Band CD Release
• Regattabar at the Charles Hotel: 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA (MAP)
• I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band for the CD Release show of "Hard Drive" - TWO shows, 7:30 and 10pm!  More info at
  www.regattabarjazz.com
  

• Wednesday, June 1, 2011 6:00 pm
• VIP Club for Ray LaMontagne!
• VIP Club at the Bank of America Pavilion: 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Playing with amazing band of Mike Connors on drums, John Funkhouser on keys, and Greg Loughman on upright bass in the VIP club at the Pavilion... before Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlisle!  Tickets available HERE.  We'll play a set from 6-7pm before the Secret Sisters open up, and then we'll throw in a few tunes between acts.  The perfect summer venue!!
  

• Monday, May 2, 2011 8:00 pm
• The Beehive
• 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• We'll be doing the full band set-up with Matthew Dorko also on guitar for a night of originals and jazz.  8pm to midnight at this favorite South End spot!
  

• Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Beehive Boston!
• The Beehive: 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Matthew Dorko and I will do the early dinner jazz set -- I'll surrender my guitar for the evening and sing with Matthew busting out some tunes.  Great night out in Boston!
  

• Saturday, February 5, 2011 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Britt Sawdon duo at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• If you like the White Stripes, you'll love this new stripped-down duo version with Britt on vocals and guitar, and Mike Connors on percussion and even....glockenspiel!  Come down (or up!) to his great little venue in downtown Portland, ME.  No cover but great drinks and food -- before Superbowl Sunday! More at portcityblue.com/
  

• Friday, January 14, 2011 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• The Beehive
• 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Jazz Duo with Matthew Dorko on guitar -- come join us for a cocktail or dinner in the South End on a Friday night!  More at Beehive
  

• Monday, January 10, 2011 8:00 pm
• The Beehive
• 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Rockin' with Matthew Dorko, John Funkhouser, and Mike Connors at this hip Boston joint -- full band with originals and some jazz, 8pm-midnight!  Come celebrate the new year!  More info at Beehive

• Thursday, December 2, 2010 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Scullers Jazz Club: 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Wow, I've played with the Compaq Big Band at Regattabar and other renowned venues, but this another first for us here at the hallowed grounds of Scullers Jazz Club!  One of our only holiday music shows, so come on out and get in the holiday spirit!  More venue info at Scullers
  
• $20

• Friday, November 5, 2010 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Blue Ocean Music Hall: 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, MA (MAP)
• I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band at a new venue for us!  Bring your swing dancing shoes and enjoy this seaside venue!
  
• $15

• Friday, October 22, 2010 10:00 pm
• Britt at Blue!
• Blue: 650A Congress St, Portland, ME (MAP)
• My first time at this lovely venue Blue in the heart of Portland, ME... 10pm- midnight.  Britt Sawdon with John Funkhouser on keys, Jesse Stern on bass, and Mike Connors on drums -- we will ease you into a New England autumn weekend by the sea!
  
• Donations

• Wednesday, September 1, 2010 8:00 pm
• CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
• Johnny D's: 17 Holland St Davis Square, Somerville, MA (MAP)
• Come celebrate the official release of "The Bad Side of Good"!  Full band with Matthew Dorko, John Funkhouser, Steve Kirby, Mike Connors, Junko Simons, and other special guests!   Prizes, great food, great location... The talented Andrew Greene opens... I'd love to thank you in person! :)  Directions and venue info at johnnyds
  
• $10
• 21+

• Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Park Concert Series: Waterfront Park, Newburyport, MA (MAP)
• Singing with the Compaq Big Band again at this great outdoor series -- bring your blankets and beach chairs and have a picnic in the park, on the water in beautiful Newburyport!  more info at compaqbigband
  
• Free!

• Friday, July 23, 2010 7:30 pm
• Singing with Compaq Big Band
• Regattabar at the Charles Hotel: One Bennett St Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA (MAP)
• All you big band fans!  I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band at this famous venue -- we always feel honored to play here!  But, we've sold out the past few times we've performed at Regattabar, so visit compaqbigband for more details and advanced tickets... a second later show may be added -- stay tuned!
  
• $16

• Friday, May 28, 2010 6:30 pm
• The Beehive
• 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Come on out for drinks or dinner, maybe even before a night out on the town?  Singing the early set from 6:30-8:30 with Matthew Dorko on guitar and Mike Connors on percussion.  Always fun to play at this hip venue for some sometimes rockin', sometimes laid-back jazz tunes.   More at Beehive
  

• Sunday, May 9, 2010 10:00 am
• Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
• The Beehive: 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Bring your Mom!  It's Mother's Day, it's in Boston in the cool South End, it's delicious food, it's a Sunday, AND it's jazzy!  What would impress your Mom more?!  I'll be singing with Matthew Dorko on guitar and Mike Connors on percussion from 10am-1pm with a mix of jazz and maybe a little blues thrown in for kicks.  Not even a cover, so you can buy your Mom brunch instead.   More at Beehive
  

• Tuesday, May 4, 2010 7:30 pm
• Beta Jazz at Ryles
• Ryles Jazz Club: 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA (MAP)
• Singing with Beta Jazz, a new group with horns and rhythm section, some new arrangements of your favorite tunes as well as some originals -- playing 7:30-8:30 before the Mark Snyder Quartet, $8 at the door.  More info at Ryles
  

• Thursday, April 8, 2010 7:30 pm
• Open Mic Feature
• Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis St, Framingham, MA (MAP)
• This place is true to its title "Amazing" -- Dan Cloutier has been the humble host of this Thursday night open mic for a long while running, and he asked me to be the featured act for this evening.  Great people, great music, welcoming setting.  I'll be playing a half-hour set around the 9:00 hour but please come early and enjoy other musicians!  Amazing Things
  

• Friday, April 2, 2010 7:00 pm
• Real School of Music
• The Real School of Music: 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA (MAP)
• I was supposed to play here in November but was thwarted by the evil swine flu!  Second chance to play this great little venue at a music school that really does it right!   Come on down -- we'll even have snacks.  You know you want snacks.  Tickets $10 - to purchase tickets, click the link:  com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2tgmvgpb0f5ab29&oseq=
  
   

• Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Jazz Duo
• The Beehive: 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Come hear me sing with the fantastic Matthew Dorko on guitar in the fun and cozy joint that is the Beehive.  We'll be doing some jazz, blues, and maybe some other jazzy/bluesy tunes during the early dinner hour -- great place to have a drink or dinner before a night out on the town!  More at Beehive
  

• Friday, March 19, 2010 9:00 pm
• Downtown on a Friday!
• Copperfield's: 98 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Another new and fun venue for me -- this time it's a Friday night in the Fenway area!   Get your weekend shoes on and come down for a night of great music in Boston!  The Sox still have a few more weeks for their return, but we'll be jammin' in Fenway anyway.  Great line-up of performers, I'll hit the stage for a set around 9 (stay tuned for updates/changes).  Contact Britt for tickets in advance $7 or $10 at the door  More info and directions at   Copperfield's
  
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• 21+

• Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:00 pm
• Folk at the Cannery
• The Cannery: Dataw Island, South Carolina (MAP)
• On tour to S. Carolina!!  My second time back at this very quaint little venue, a library that gets cleared out for an evening of music for the likes of traveling musicians such as Brooks Williams, Cliff Eberhardt... not bad company if you ask me!  Hey, if you're in South Carolina, drop me a line and I'll get you tickets :)
  

• Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Burlington, VT Debut!
• Radio Bean: 8 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT (MAP)
• I'm so excited to make my debut in Burlington, VT!  I'll play from 7-8pm and then turn the stage over to some other incredible musicians -- come join the community at this comfortable little venue!  More info at Radio Bean
  

• Friday, February 12, 2010 7:00 pm
• Valentine's Swing Dance with Compaq Big Band
• C.R. Sparks Events Center: Bedford, NH (MAP)
• I'll be singin' with the Compaq Big Band at our annual Valentine's Dance.  Bring your Valentine for a dance lesson with Dance-2-Swing experts Alan and Luan, then dance the night away from 8-11:30pm and show your Valentine your sweet moves.  more info at CompaqBigBand
  

• Saturday, February 6, 2010 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Rossi's Restaurant and Legacy Lounge
• 270 Exchange St (Rt 115), Millis, MA (MAP)
• Back at this beautiful venue once again -- come for the incredible Italian food or the ambience of this old, restored mansion and listen for a whie in their lovely bar/lounge area.  Matthew Dorko will be joining on bass and guitar for a mix of originals and jazz   Rossi's
  

• Saturday, January 9, 2010 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
• Singing with The Compaq Big Band
• Regattabar at the Charles Hotel: 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA (MAP)
• I'm always honored to sing at this prominent and history-laden venue... I'll be singing with the Compaq Big Band, a mix of some good old swing and some newer arrangements -- we've sold out in the past, so get your tickets early!! More info at Regattabar or CompaqBigBand
  

• Wednesday, January 6, 2010 9:40 pm
• NEW VENUE!
• Hennessy's Hooley House (above Hennessy's tavern and next-door to Union Oyster House): 25 Union St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• First gig of 2010 and NEW VENUE for me, downtown Boston -- let's rock!!  "Featured Acoustic Artists Night"  I'm playing a 35-minute set with Matthew Dorko on bass.  PLEASE bring friends and let's bring the party to this hip spot!    Hennessy's Hooley House
  For tickets or directions, please e-mail JanuarySawdon@aol.com
  tickets are $10 
  
• 21+

• Friday, November 20, 2009 7:00 pm
• Postponed due to illness -- sorry!!
• The Real School of Music: 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA (MAP)
• Playing at this great music school where many a touring musician often stops by to show their stuff -- this school really does it right! Matthew Dorko will be there on bass, and we’ll even have delicious refreshments. Doors at 7, we’ll play 7:15/30 - 8:30 more info and directions at The Real School of Music
  
  

• Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• The Beehive
• 541 Tremont St, Boston, MA (MAP)
• Join Matthew Dorko and me after work at this great bar/restaurant in the South End. We’ll play the dinner hour 6:30-8:30pm with him on guitar and little old me on vocals. more info at Beehive
  
  
• 21+

• Sunday, November 8, 2009 4:00 pm
• Musicians Against Cancer
• Theodore's: 201 Worthington St, Springfield, MA (MAP)
• Benefit to fight cancer with Bob Casinghino and many other musicians, featuring the live debut of Bob’s song "We Walk Together" which I’ll be singing during my set!