Storied Newport Jazz Fest Thrives in the City by the Bay
Many things have changed during the 70 years since the Newport Jazz Festival began. The great grandfather of outdoor festivals first happened on July 17, 1954 at the Newport Tennis […]
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared
July 11 - July 21Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and session musician.
July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJazz guitarist.
July 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRock & roll fable performed by participants in the Garde’s Summer on Stage program and the Missoula Children’s Theatre.
July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmComedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress.
July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLynyrd Skynyrd tribute.
July 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmAcoustic trio.
July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmComedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress.
July 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDoo wop.
July 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmPop singer-songwriter known for her recording of “One of Us.”
July 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJazz guitarist and singer.
July 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmComedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress.
July 20 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmBlues.
July 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmIndie/alternative.
July 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmRevisit one of the world’s most beloved musicals. THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the tale of a young postulant who is dispatched from the local abbey to serve as governess
July 24 - August 17Folk.
July 25 @ 8:00 pm - July 26 @ 12:00 amAcoustic folk with blues and country roots.
July 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRuby red slippers, flying monkeys, oh my!
July 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMany things have changed during the 70 years since the Newport Jazz Festival began. The great grandfather of outdoor festivals first happened on July 17, 1954 at the Newport Tennis […]
Jazz in the Ocean State has seen a myriad of tough times, including, COVID aftershocks, digital streaming, stubborn inflation, and changing demographics. But, just like the changing tides of Narragansett […]
Imagine on any given night during the 1950s being able to hear the swinging sounds of Count Basie, the bluesy diva Billie Holiday, or Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest […]
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 […]
Since restarting in November 2021, The First Sunday Jazz Jam at The Parlour (Providence) has been steadily growing a dedicated following of musicians and listeners who have helped transform the […]
Ice blanketed the sidewalk on a cold February night as I navigated the treacherous path to the Firehouse Theater in Newport. Water fell and dotted my glasses as I opened […]
Local jazz bass-guitarist Joe Potenza’s dad provided a cool variety of instruments for his family, while growing up in Providence. He tried them all, and got to favor the bass-guitar.Joe […]
Burt Jagolinzer, who has attended the Newport Jazz concerts for 67 years writes: George was my friend and my association with him was very important to me, each year… I […]
My first few years at the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals were spent standing behind a cart, selling ice cold drinks to festival attendees. I’d chase the shade with my […]
William “Billy” Osborne came from a Providence family of highly gifted and talented musicians. Rhode Island long enjoyed the voice and piano of his oldest brother Clay “Clarence” Osborn, who passed […]