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Newport Jazz Fest ‘23
The time is upon us for yet another edition of the historic Newport Jazz Festival. This year for a change of pace from past guides, I’m going to focus on […]
Events:
Anthony Geraci
4-piece blues band. What else is there to say?
May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSara Evans
Multi-platinum pop -star.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStudio Two
A Boston-based tribute band that has been bringing the iconic music of The Beatles to life since 2012.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wolff Sisters
Award-winning folk band fronted by three sisters.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Peacheaters
Playing a 40- year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. We all need this kind of enthusiasm.
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmBilly Gilman
The locally grown legend is joined by The Ragged Impresarios for a night of country rock covers
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJake Ash Band
Country music.
May 17 @ 9:30 pm - May 18 @ 12:00 amKyle Rathbun
Indie rock show filled with twinkling electric guitars.
May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe John Allmark Orchestra
Local jazz music of the legendary and long-standing variety.
May 19 @ 8:00 pm - May 20 @ 12:30 amA Night of Punk
The frenzy of tongs, big hair sluts, scotty saints. Sounds like a normal night.
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSteve Smith and the Nakeds
These guy put on a hell of a show, and they’re not clothed. Kidding!
May 24 @ 9:30 pm - May 25 @ 12:30 amViolin River
Grateful Dead tribute.
May 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaddle Up the Chicken
The feathery music of Bob Dylan.
May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Evans
Kind folk music.
May 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmTab Benoit
Roots veteran performs from his new I Hear Thunder album.
May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAuction for the Arts
A Stadium Theatre Fundraiser. 22nd annual online silent “Auction for the Arts.”
May 29 @ 9:00 am - June 14 @ 5:00 pmDancecapades
Presented by Krylo Dance Studios.
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoan Osborne
Dylanology live. A tribute by, yes… Zimmerman!
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmTheresa Caputo Live, The Experience
Through personal stories about her life, and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJake Wasson
Folk-punk.
May 30 @ 9:00 pm - May 31 @ 12:00 am
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