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Outdoor summer concerts continue to dominate the music scene this weekend with top shows in and around the Providence area. Check out the Reggae Festival at a fine new venue, Bold Point, or head downcity to AS220’s Foo Fest, an annual event with music and more. That, and more than enough punk to keep you
Newport Jazz 2017 is in the books. Day 3 at the Newport Jazz Festival Presented by Natixis Global Asset Management featured perfect weather, a near sell-out crowd, and an international presence on stage. From the gypsy guitar influenced sounds of French singer Cyrille Aimée to the Creole vibe of Bokante, Sunday’s sets explored the mainstream
Mother Nature tried but failed to dampen spirits of Jazz fans Saturday in Newport. The revered Newport Jazz Festival was in full gear despite a few early rain showers. The music went on with no interruptions and featured fine performances all around. America’s first outdoor popular music festival was back for Day 2 with original
The Newport Jazz Festival kicked off its 2017 festivities with a full day of music at Fort Adams State Park, followed by an evening concert with Rhiannon Giddens and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at the International Tennis Hall Of Fame. Although Friday is the lightest attended day of the three-day annual festival, those who
The Newport Jazz Festival arrives this weekend. 31 of the 50+ bands performing are new to the Festival this year, and many of them further expand the boundaries of jazz music. “America’s original art form” has had a home in Newport since 1954 and the tradition continues with an impressive line-up this year. With respect
Excitement is building in East Providence as a new concert venue prepares to open. Even better, the kick off show is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer. Bold Point Park, a new outdoor pavilion, is ready to go, and on Wednesday August 9, the Beach Boys are coming to christen the
In addition to headliners like John Prine, Fleet Foxes and Wilco, Newport Folk 2017 was a moment for new artists to shine. WhatsUpNewp sat down with three bands who were making waves at Newport – The Seratones, L.A. Salami, and Mt. Joy. Their enthusiasm was palpable. Seratones On Friday, the Seratones were one band relishing
The Drive-By Truckers pull into the Newport Folk Festival Saturday with some great music and a pointed message. The band, originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, arrives in Newport with songs that are raw, political, and often about folks living on the margins. Political and Personal The Drive-By Truckers formed in the mid-90’s as a bar
The Newport Folk Festival arrives tomorrow and we’ve got “Six Picks,” our list of bands you just can’t miss at the Festival. Of course, it’s impossible to narrow it down to just six, so we’ll fudge a little on the numbers. Whatever your personal favorites, remember that part of the fun of attending a festival
It’s late July, and although the temperature outside feels like early November, things are heating up at Late July. That’s because the Boston based snack company will be supplying 37,000 bags of free chips to Newport Folk Festival concertgoers this weekend. WhatsUpNewp spoke with Late July CEO Nicole Dawes earlier this week, as well as
Next weekend, Rhiannon Giddens joins a select group of musicians who have played both the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festival in the same year. She follows Norah Jones who accomplished the feat last year, and bandleader Jon Batiste who played both events in 2015. Needless to say, she’s excited about appearing. “It’s pretty cool,
With just a week to go until 10,000 eager folks show up at the gate, Fort Adams State Park is getting all dressed up for festival season. The Newport Folk Festival arrives Friday July 28th, and WhatsUpNewp got a behind the scenes look at some of the preparations. We found stages partially built, a handful
Six Picks is our weekly column that features some of the best in local music. We’ve got you covered for the next few days with shows all around RI. Check out “picks” below. (Pictured: Elvis Costello at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival, Photo: Ken Abrams) Jillian Jensen Tonight A rare show comes to the Newport
There are a handful of rock stars who are commonly identified by their first name – Elvis, Janis, Bob and of course, Joni. Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists in modern music – her impact as a singer-songwriter is undeniable. Her 3rd album Blue, is a recognized classic, a confessional lyric driven
It’s a classic rock week on “Six Picks,” with some great music coming to town. We’ll mix in some singer-songwriters, both local and national, and round it out with a new folk festival in Providence. Check out our picks for some of the best in area music this weekend. Newport to Nashville Tonight A new
Ever wondered how Beethoven’s music would sound if lyrics were added? Well, you can hear one man’s take on the celebrated composer’s 5th Symphony (and a lot more) this Friday as part of the Newport Music Festival. Beethoven’s Wig is a unique show created by Richard Perlmutter, a composer and pianist who came up with
It’s a busy summer weekend of local shows and stadium concerts ahead in the region. We begin at the … New Bedford Folk All Weekend The New Bedford Folk Festival is a bit of a hidden jewel. It doesn’t always get the attention of another festival coming soon to Newport, but the event this weekend
A rock show is coming to Providence Friday night and this is one of those concerts where the opening bands are just as stellar as the main act. The Tedeschi-Trucks Band headline the “Wheels of Soul 2017” show that also includes the Wood Brothers and Hot Tuna. Oliver Wood, guitarist and singer of The Wood
There’s a delightful mix of pre-4th of July shows around the state this weekend. We’ve got R&B, Jazz, Alternative, and a serving or two of Folk in our weekly column “Six Picks.” Read on for all the details. Aimee Mann Thursday Aimee Mann began her career in Boston in the 1980’s singing and playing bass
Summer in Newport means lots of live music, and this year, a new Classical series arrives with a splash. The Newport Contemporary Music Series begins Saturday July 1 with some big names kicking off the festivities. Saturday’s highlight is a world premiere with living legend Andre Previn, titled “Almost an Overture.” The opening performance also
It’s the first weekend of summer and it’s time to rock out on “Six Picks,” our weekly column highlighting some of the best music around RI. We’ve picked shows in local dive bars and big stadiums this week, so get out and enjoy some tunes! Zach Schmidt Thursday Zach Schmidt is a roots country singer-songwriter
Joan Osborne was clicking on all cylinders Friday night at the cozy Greenwich Odeum as she waltzed through a set Bob Dylan covers in a special show. Of course, Osborne made her name as a cereal box philosopher asking the question “What if God was ‘One of Us’,” the Eric Bazilian penned chart topper from
Welcome to a (mainly) classic rock weekend on “Six Picks,” our weekly column highlighting Rhode Island’s best music. This week, we’ve got the original Jam Band, a woman who asked a famous question, and a top selling Jazz chanteuse kicking off a big month at PPAC. Details below. Joan Osborne at Greenwich Odeum Friday Superstar
Multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 18. The concert is part of her 2017/2018 World Tour in support of her new album Turn Up The Quiet, just released on Verve Records. Krall’s new album celebrates a return to jazz and
A couple of young bands with a lot of talent and a little distortion make the cut this week in “Six Picks,” our new column featuring some of the best in local music. We’ve got two Diamonds, Twin Peaks, SCOTS and more this weekend. Check out What’s Up below, and send suggestions for future Picks
