Axe Bar Art Wall Submission
Please submit 1 – 3 pieces which you are able to have physically delivered to Lincoln, Rhode Island. See full instructions here.
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAcoustic artist.
May 2 @ 9:00 pm - May 3 @ 12:00 amA little bit of soul and a whole lotta’ rock ‘n’ roll.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFunky New Orleans R&B.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn eclectic group of musicians from the heart of PVD.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmLo-fi stand-up from comedians local and touring who know how to keep warm.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBruce Springsteen tribute.
May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmHigh energy, 7 piece, swing, jump Blues and spicy New Orleans R & B sound
May 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmIncorporating traditional and modern country with northeast flavored rock to produce incredibly catchy, original music that makes you instantly want to sing along.
May 4 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmA night of classical music.
May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRock music.
May 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFamous rapper.
May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmAnniversary tour.
May 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRhode Island’s Premier Grateful Dead Tribute Band.
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmCelebrating Greg’s official 60th anniversary in music and the first time he ever played on the Knickerbocker stage!
May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 10 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmPlease submit 1 – 3 pieces which you are able to have physically delivered to Lincoln, Rhode Island. See full instructions here.
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