The Waterfront Concert Series at King Park kicks off on Friday, June 21 with a Summer Solstice concert from 5 pm to 7 pm that will feature Aine Minogue, an acclaimed Celtic harpist, vocalist and award-winning recording artist. With 15 albums to her name, she’s performed her Celtic, world, folk and new age music for presidents and prime ministers.
In case of inclement weather, the Summer Solstice concert at King Park scheduled for this evening from 5-7 pm with Celtic harpist Aine Minogue and Slackwater String Band WILL go forward at a rain location – Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave. Newport.
Aine (pronounced “On-ya”) Minogue has a lilting voice and majestic harp that carries listeners away. The Boston Globe calls her “a balm for our times” and Entertainment Weekly says she’s “a breath of fresh Eire.”
Opening the concert will be Rhode Island’s own roots/folk, Celtic and bluegrass ensemble “Slackwater String Band” with master players Tom Perrotti, Ed McGuirl and Mike Fischman.
Lawn seating, bring a chair or blanket. Seven concerts over the summer are presented free by the Friends of the Waterfront and the City of Newport with a gift from the Isham Family Fund.
Schedule for Waterfront Music Series at King Park
Friday, June 21 – Summer Solstice 5:00-7:00pm
Aine Minogue
Slackwater String Band
Saturday, June 29 – Family Picnic 3:00-6:00pm
Melissa Chaplin Band
Folsom, Johnny Cash Tribute
Mary Ellen Hawkins
Friday, July 19 – Blues Friday 5:30-7:00pm
James Montgomery Blues Band
Monday, July 29, Bridgefest Folk/Pop 5:00-6:30pm
David Furlong & The Honk
Wednesday, July 31, Bridgefest Blues 5:00-6:30
The 40
Saturday, August 17, Cajun & Swing Dance 3:00-6pm
Magnolia Cajun Band
La Mechante et le Connard
Saturday, August 31, Irish Music & Dance 3:00-6pm
The Exiles with Kevin Doyle
Rhode To Dublin
Barry & Pat Callahan
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