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 […]
Revisit 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 17Ruby red slippers, flying monkeys, oh my!
July 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRolling Stones tribute.
July 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmUK Bass.
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmThe AC/DC experience.
July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKenny Chesney tribute.
July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAward-winning RI wedding & event band that specializes in funk, soul and rock & roll!
July 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmCountry rock, rock & roll.
August 2A five-piece band playing ‘70s rock hooks delivered with the force of early UK punk.
August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmDidn’t I, didn’t I, didn’t see you cryin’.
August 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmTom Petty tribute.
August 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmFolk singer-songwriter.
August 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmViolinist.
August 15 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmGuitarist, singer-songwriter.
August 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJohnny Cash tribute.
August 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmExplore Gothic Revival manor house on 4.8 acres filled with gorgeous collections. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving
August 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amRoots, blues, and rock.
August 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 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 […]