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Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music and more for What'sUpNewp, Providence Monthly, SO RI, and The Bay. He DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse" Tuesday nights, 6-9 PM on WRIU 90.3 FM.

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Liz Cooper, Ruston Kelly, Cedric Burnside, and Madison Cunningham share their thoughts on playing Newport Folk Festival for the first time

by Ken Abrams July 30, 2019July 30, 2019
Posted inArts & Culture, Entertainment & Music, People & Profiles

WhatsUp Interview: Cimarron at Newport Folk Festival

by Ken Abrams July 30, 2019July 30, 2019
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WhatsUp Interview: Amy Ray at the Newport Folk Festival

by Ken Abrams July 30, 2019July 30, 2019
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2019 Newport Folk Festival: The Weekend’s Best Photos

by Ken Abrams July 29, 2019July 29, 2019
Posted inArts & Culture, News

CBS Morning News Covers Dolly Parton’s Surprise Appearance at Newport Folk

by Ken Abrams July 29, 2019July 29, 2019
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The 2019 Newport Folk Festival – Day 3 Recap

by Ken Abrams July 29, 2019July 29, 2019
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The 2019 Newport Folk Festival – Day 2 Recap

by Ken Abrams July 28, 2019July 28, 2019
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The 2019 Newport Folk Festival – Day 1 Recap

by Ken Abrams July 27, 2019July 27, 2019
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Newport Folk Festival: My Top 10 Picks

by Ken Abrams July 24, 2019July 24, 2019
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A conversation with Providence-based Granny Squibb, sponsor of the 2019 Newport Folk Festival

by Ken Abrams July 22, 2019July 23, 2019
Posted inArts & Culture, Entertainment & Music

2nd RI Festival honoring Les Paul coming to Parlor Bar & Kitchen on August 9th

by Ken Abrams July 16, 2019August 8, 2019
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Live Local Music & Arts Festival returns to Great Friends Meeting House on July 20th

by Ken Abrams July 10, 2019July 10, 2019
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WhatsUp Interview: Dopey Lopes, Coming to Diego’s in Middletown on June 15th

by Ken Abrams June 3, 2019June 3, 2019
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Theater Review: Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol” welcomes the holiday season

by Ken Abrams November 19, 2018March 3, 2021
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (Sept. 6 – Sept. 12 )

by Ken Abrams September 6, 2018March 3, 2021
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (Aug. 30 – Sept. 5 )

by Ken Abrams August 30, 2018March 3, 2021
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (August 23-August 29)

by Ken Abrams August 23, 2018March 3, 2021
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WhatsUp Interview: Ward Hayden of GGG – Playing at Rhythm and Roots Festival Labor Day Weekend

by Ken Abrams August 20, 2018March 3, 2021
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (August 16-August 22)

by Ken Abrams August 16, 2018March 3, 2021
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WhatsUp Interview: John Hall of Orleans – Playing Providence Folk Festival

by Ken Abrams August 14, 2018March 3, 2021
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (August 9-15)

by Ken Abrams August 10, 2018March 3, 2021
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2018 Newport Folk Festival: The Musicians Speak

by Ken Abrams August 8, 2018March 3, 2021
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Young Bands Make the Scene at Newport Jazz Festival

by Ken Abrams August 6, 2018March 3, 2021
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PHOTOS: Sunday at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival

by Ken Abrams August 5, 2018March 3, 2021
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Photos: Saturday at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival

by Ken Abrams August 4, 2018March 3, 2021

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