Gather your friends, high school classmates and family and enjoy a night out in Newport on Thanksgiving Eve, check out what’s happening around town below… 1 – The Revolving Door – “An Outsiders Friendsgiving” Grease up that hair and go celebrate with The Revolving Door Crew on the night before Thanksgiving! Stay gold with special guest bartenders Carl […]
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Where To Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (Nov. 23 – 26)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | 95 Long Wharf 3 – Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf Monday: Trivia at 9pm […]
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Badfish Will Perform in Newport on Thanksgiving Eve
Photo via Badfish.com Newport Blues Cafe has announced that Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime will return to Newport, RI for their annual show on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th. Doors open at 7pm and at this time it has not been announced if there will be an opening act. Tickets are $17.50 in advance and available at www.newportblues.com. If tickets are […]
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Listings: Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 20 – 22, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Saturday: Live music with Brian Twohey from 8pm to 1am. No Cover. Celtica | […]
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Jay Sweet Named Executive Producer of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
Photo of Jay Sweet, George Wein and crew at 2015 Newport Folk Festival (via George Wein on Facebook) Jay Sweet, producer of the iconic Newport Folk Festival® since 2009, has been named Executive Producer of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ (NFF), effective immediately, it was announced today by George Wein, the Foundation’s Chairman. In his new role, Sweet […]
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Where to Find Live Music in Newport This Week (Nov. 16 – 19)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | 95 Long Wharf Thursday: Trivia at 9pm 3 – Diego’s | Bowen’s Wharf […]
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Newport Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Nov. 13 – 15)
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 13 – 15, 2015 Recommended Read: The 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport, RI (Nov. 13 – Nov. 15) Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music […]
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8th Annual ‘Singing For Shelter’ Set to Take Place on December 3rd
Photo from 2014 Singing For Shelter Mark and Anne Gorman of Newport will be hosting their 8th Annual Singing For Shelter acoustic Christmas concert, for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. The 8th Annual Singing For Shelter will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 7:00-9:30 PM (doors at 6:30) at Channing Memorial Church, 135 […]
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Old-Time Family Barn Dance Coming to Boys and Girls Club
Newport String Project presents: “Swing yer partner!” One way to kick up fun for the whole family is with an old-time barn dance. And that’s just what’s happening Sunday afternoon, November 22 from 2 to 4, at the Boys and Girls Club on Church Street. Fiddle champ EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and the Rusty Pickup String Band […]
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The Mintones Long Run of Playing Every Friday Night at Tavern on Broadway Has Come To An End
Since June of 2013, The Mintones have been bringing live reggae music to the Tavern On Broadway every Friday night. Let us repeat that, EVERY single Friday night for the last 2 1/2 years if you went into Tavern On Broadway between the hours of 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. you’d catch The Mintones (and often times many […]
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Randal Poirier, of Independence Financial Partners, is the 2015 Season Sponsor of Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
Randal Poirier, of Independence Financial Partners, is the 2015 Season Sponsor of Island Moving Co.’s magical Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. As the Season Sponsor of the production’s 14th season, Poirier will be treating clients and friends to a private performance of the ballet to celebrate the holidays. “I have long been a supporter of Island […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Trivia and Karaoke This Week (Nov. 9 – Nov. 12)
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Here are the 5 Best Things To Do This Week In Newport! 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | […]
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Countdown Has Begun, “26 Months Until Opening Night” at Opera House
The marquee on the outside of the Opera House Theater & Performance Center is touting quite the statement in Washington Square; “26 Months Until Opening Night”. According to the Opera House’s website, the completion of the restoration and renovation of the Opera House Theater & Performance Center is set for December of 2017, the theater’s 150th […]
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Preservation Society of Newport County Will Host Two Free Informational Seminars for Artists
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County, in conjunction with the Preservation Society of Newport County, will present two FREE informational seminars geared toward members and practicing artists in Newport County. Both seminars will take place at the Preservation Society’s office, 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 1 – Trademarks & Copyrights for Artists Tuesday, November 17, […]
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Your Guide to Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend
Photo: The HonkyTonk Knights at Clarke Cooke House Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this weekend… Recommended Read -> 10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings November 6 – 8, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live […]
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Jimmy’s Saloon Announces “Straight From The Stage” Interview Series
Part 01: Sid Abruzzi | Photos by Jessica Pohl Newport, Rhode Island has seen a resurgence of original, live music in the last five years. Venues like Jimmy’s Saloon, Hope, Parlor and others have been consistently welcoming innovative and original acts from our own backyard and around the world. With genres ranging from punk to […]
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Newport Gallery Night is Back on November 12
Gallery Night is back with the latest collections, exhibitions and events from the Newport Gallery Organization’s 28 member galleries and institutions. Support local art and community by strolling through historic Newport on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join the Newport Gallery Organization as it celebrates the final days of fall before […]
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Tracy Jonsson from Newport Art House Will Speak at November’s ‘Arts Around The Fire’
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County presents its networking event, Arts Around the Fire Tuesday, November 17th from 6-8pm at Salvation Café’s Post & Beam room at 140 Broadway in Newport. Arts Around the Fire is an opportunity for artists, writers, performers and arts patrons to chat with colleagues about events and accomplishments in […]
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Listings: Live Music, Trivia, Karaoke and Entertainment | November 2 – 5
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Recommended Read: Ten Best Things To Do In Newport, RI This Week 1 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No cover. 2 – Celtica | […]
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Common Fence Music Will Host Concert at Channing Church on November 7
Photo via Channing Memorial Church Facebook Page Common Fence Music presents culturally relevant but underplayed folk, roots & world music concerts & educational workshops. Most performances hosted by Common Fence Music are held at CFPIA Community Hall in Portsmouth but on Saturday, November 7th they will take their show to Channing Memorial Church in Newport […]
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Reminder: Atlantic Beach Club Open Through January 1st, Will Host Annual New Year’s Day Party
There was a lot of attention towards the end of the summer regarding the final days of live music on the Atlantic Beach Club Patio and that the venue will be closing. We’re here to remind you that the Atlantic Beach Club and Pavilion continues to operate their restaurant, lounge and banquet rooms through January 1, […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment in Newport This Halloween Weekend
Photo by Morgan Macia It’s going to be a great weekend of live music, comedy, entertainment and Halloween fun in The City By The Sea! Looking for a Halloween Party? This should help – Your Ultimate Halloween Party Guide! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings October 29 – November 1, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & […]
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Prepare To Laugh Out Loud With Live Improv Comedy This Halloween Weekend
The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy troupe, will hit the stage five times this Halloween weekend with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life characters, hysterical musical numbers, and the quickest wit you’ll ever see. The Bit Players will host Family Friendly Freaky Funnies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, their […]
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Newport Jazz Festival Flex Tickets are Back
Jazz fans can get a head start on their summer plans by purchasing flexible discount tickets to the 2016 Newport Jazz Festival®presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which is set for July 29 – 31. Tickets are available while supplies last at www.newportjazzfest.org and at the Newport Visitor Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, beginning […]
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Your Guide to Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Entertainment This Week
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week 1 – Bowens Wharf Tuesday: Live music from Joe from My Mother’s Moustache from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open […]
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Flex Tickets for 2016 Newport Jazz Festival Set to go on Sale on October 27th
The time has come to start thinking about the next Newport Jazz Festival as a limited number of Flex Tickets for the 2016 event will go on sale on Tuesday, October 27th. The 2016 Newport Jazz Festival is scheduled for July 29th, 30th and 31st. “Flex” means that you can buy a ticket at a […]
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Where To Go For Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy, entertainment and fun this weekend… Recommended Read -> 5 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings October 23 – 25, 2015 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Saturday: Live music with Brian […]
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Your Guide to Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Entertainment This Week
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week 1 – Bowens Wharf Monday October 19 • Kate Grana from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 2 – Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street Wednesday: Open mic night with […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment In and Around Newport This Weekend
Here’s what’s up for live music, comedy, entertainment and fun this weekend… Don’t Miss This -> Top 5 Things To Do In & Around Newport This Weekend Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings [the_ad_placement id=”manuel-ad”] Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Saturday: Live music with […]
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Jane Pickens is One of 32 Theaters in U.S. Chosen to Host Kickstarter Film Festival
On Thursday October 15, over 30 theaters across the United States will screen an expertly curated selection of some of the best short and feature films funded on Kickstarter. In Rhode Island, Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (Newport) and Cable Car Cinema (Providence) are among those who will feature the 5th Annual Kickstarter Film Festival. […]
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Jane Pickens Will Host One-Night-Only Screening of ‘Roger Waters: The Wall’
Photo by Morgan Macia/Macia Photography As a followup to Roger Waters performance at the Newport Folk Festival this past summer, Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will screen Roger Waters: The Wall on October 29th. This film details one of the most elaborately staged theatrical productions in music history as Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performs the […]
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Why You Shouldn’t be Against Paying a Cover Charge in Newport
After recently writing about Jimmy’s Saloon upcoming schedule, that will see bands from near and far perform in The City By The Sea in October, there have been a few comments that have brought up “cover charges”. Specifically two comments on this recent post about Jimmy’s Upcoming Schedule really got us thinking and talking amongst […]
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Jimmy’s Saloon Welcomes Musicians From Near and Far in October
Jimmy’s Saloon is welcoming bands from England, Ontario, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maine and more throughout the month of October 2015! “If you enjoy incredible live shows with out of state touring acts then be sure to go to JimmysNewport.com and check out all the listings”, said Andy Hunter, Entertainment Coordinator […]
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Listings: Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend | September 25 – 27
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Newport! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music […]
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The Wharf Pub will Hold Auditions for new Bingo Host
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience bingo at The Wharf Pub on a Thursday night over the last 2 years, you’ve really been missing out. Previously hosted by the hilarious Charlie Duncan, Wharf Pub Bingo takes places during the off-season on Thursday nights starting at 8pm (9pm during the busy season). Bingo will return […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Will Entertain Visitors This Fall With Acoustic Music Series
Bowen’s Wharf will host acoustic live music performances down at “The Anchor Of Newport” to entertain and welcome visitors during the fall season! Visitors and locals are invited to enjoy local live music, food, shopping, and the beautiful crisp air down on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport this Fall! FEATURED MUSICIANS WILL INCLUDE • Matt Smith of The Troubles & […]
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iMEE Dance Company Will Present “the sum of 4 / + one” at Megley Black Box Theatre in Newport
Infinite Movement Ever Evolving (iMEE) contemporary dance company presents a feast of sight and sound through a diverse collection of choreographic voices and film on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at Megley Black Box Theatre in Newport. iMEE’s October performances will mark the company’s first FULL programming of multi-disciplinary contemporary dance offered to […]
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Entertainment and Live Music In Newport This Week| September 14 – 17
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Recommended Story: 8 Great Things To Do In Newport This Week Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week Monday, September 14 – Thursday, September 17 @ The Deck | 1 Waite’s Wharf Monday: Live music with Justin […]
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Celebration Of Life Planned for Musician Joe Martins at Newport Blues Cafe
Newport City Limits Magazine and Big Cat Blues band will host a tribute and celebration of life for Joe Martins on September 13th at the Newport Blues Cafe. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, stories and more. The event is open to the public. What’sUpNewp […]
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Entertainment and Live Music This Weekend | September 11 – 13
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Newport! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13 Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant | 178 Thames Street | Phone: 401-846-5856 Friday: Live music from […]
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Jon Batiste, Newport Folk and Jazz Festival Alumn, Will Make Debut Tonight as CBS ‘Late Show’ Bandleader
Jon Batiste & Stay Human at 2015 Newport Jazz Festival Jon Batiste, who had a huge presence in Newport, RI this summer, will make his debut as the CBS Late Show bandleader tonight at 11:35 p.m. Batiste and his band Stay Human became the the first group to play at Fort Adams State Park for both […]
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Live Music and Entertainment in Newport, RI This Week | September 8 – 10
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this week, enjoy! Discover the best things to do this week with our look at the best events happening in Newport, RI this week. Listings: Entertainment & Live Music In Newport This Week Tuesday, September 8 – Thursday, September 10 Buskers Irish Pub […]
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Labor Day Weekend Entertainment and Live Music Listings
Photo by Morgan Macia/Macia Photography Here’s a look at what’s happening in Newport for live music and entertainment this long Labor Day Weekend, enjoy! Don’t miss our look at 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend In Newport! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings Friday, September 4th – Monday, September 7th, 2015 @ The Deck | 1 […]
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POLL: Where Is The Best Place To Go Dancing In Newport?
Some are big, some are small, some are restaurants, some are bars, some are clubs, but they all have at least one night where folks like to get down and dance. The What’sUpNewp Crew and many visitors want to know, where is the best place to go dancing in Newport? Take the poll. [socialpoll id=”2287376″]
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Country Star Jerrod Niemann Tips His Hat to Newport Folk Festival in New Song, ‘Blue Bandana’
Country star Jerrod Niemann recently released a new single titled “Blue Bandana“, not only has the single had the biggest impact on Niemann’s career but it also includes an ode to Newport and the Newport Folk Festival. Lyrics from the song include “She’s my Bonnaroo baby, she’s Coachella crazy, She’ll be folkin’ out in Newport, You’ve […]
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In Photos: Day 3 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up on Sunday, August 2nd, here’s a look at some of our favorite moments [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”8″ gal_title=”2015 Newport Jazz Festival Day 3″] The 2016 Newport Jazz Festival is scheduled for July 29, 30 and 21st!
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 3 of Newport Jazz Festival
Day #3 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. Navy Band Northeast will entertain those waiting for the gates to open from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. […]
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In Photos: Day 2 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: George Wein by Ryan Belmore Here’s a look at day 2 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival… [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”2015 Newport Jazz Festival Day 2″] The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will feature Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 2 of Newport Jazz Festival
Photo of Jon Batiste by Morgan Macia Day #2 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will […]
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In Photos: Day 1 of 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: George Wein by Ryan Belmore The 61st Newport Jazz Festival got underway today at Fort Adams State Park with the University of Rhode Island Newport Big Band opening the day and Snarky Puppy closing out the day. Friday of Newport Jazz Festival is dedicated to featuring young and emerging jazz artists, 15 talented and […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 1 of Newport Jazz Festival
Day #1 of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place today at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall Of Fame. Gates will open at 10am this morning and music will begin at 11:05 a.m. on the Harbor Stage. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park will […]
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Navy Band Northeast Brass Band Added to 2015 Newport Jazz Festival Experience
Photo by MU3 Natalie Beard Two of Newport’s most beloved and iconic organizations — the Newport Jazz Festival and the U.S. Navy – will unite during the 2015 Jazz Festival to greet Festival goers entering Fort Adams State Park. On Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, from 9:00 amto 10:15 am, Navy Band Northeast […]
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13 Artists You Have to See at 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Photo: Jon Batiste by Morgan Macia The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will take place this weekend at Fort Adams State Park. The 61st Newport Jazz Festival will feature Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in Chicago, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ms. Lisa Fischer & […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 4 of Newport BridgeFest
Photo: La Méchante et le Connard will perform at newportFilm’s event Rough Point tonight. Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. 11 AM – 7 PM: […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 3 of Newport BridgeFest
Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. This year’s festival dates are Monday July 27 through Thursday July 30, 2015, here’s the full Newport BridgeFest […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Set to Host Free Family Friendly Concert on July 29
Join Newport Festivals Foundation from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th for their 3rd Annual Family Concert on the Parade Field inside Fort Adams State Park! Guests will enjoy hearing the sounds of folk music with Guy Davis with Mark Murphy and jazz with Eli Yamin Trio. In addition to the great music, face painting, […]
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WATCH: ’65 Revisited Rehearsal of “Like A Rolling Stone”
’65 Revisited, the final set of the Newport Folk Festival weekend, was a tribute to one of the most iconic moments in music history, Bob Dylan going electric at Newport. See pictures and the setlist from ’65 Revisited and all of Newport Folk Festival weekend. In the video Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Taylor Goldsmith, Al Kooper, […]
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2015 Newport Jazz Festival Lineup and Schedule
The Newport Jazz Festival, presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, takes place July 31-August 2, at Fort Adams and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino with Chris Botti, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jamie Cullum, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, Jack DeJohnette’s Made in Chicago, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ms. Lisa Fischer […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 2 of Newport BridgeFest
Photo: Bowen’s Wharf Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. This year’s festival dates are Monday July 27 through Thursday July 30, 2015, here’s the […]
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Watkins Family Hour Performance at Jane Pickens Theater Featured on ‘CBS This Morning’
Watkins Family Hour is a group formed by siblings Sarah and Sean Watkins that includes Fiona Apple and Benmount Tench, a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In celebration of their debut, self-titled album, Watkins Family Hour was recently featured on CBS This Morning. The program broadcast songs from Newport Folk Festival kick-off performance at the […]
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VIDEO: Musician Proposes to His Girlfriend on Stage at Newport Folk Festival
It was one of those moments that you will never forget on Sunday at the 2015 Newport Folk Festival. It was a Newport Folk Festival first when Christopher Paul Stelling proposed to his girlfriend, Julia Christgau, after a standing ovation at the end of their set on the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park. As you […]
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In Pictures: 2015 Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival took place from July 24-26 at Fort Adams State Park and featured Roger Waters, James Taylor, The Decemberists, ’65 Revisited (celebration of the 50th anniversary Bob Dylan going electric at Newport Folk Festival), The Tallest Man on Earth, Sufjan Stevens, Hozier and many more. Friday Lineup & Set List – 2015 Newport […]
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Here’s What’s Happening on Day 1 of Newport BridgeFest
Entering its 7th year, Newport BridgeFest is a local, live music and music education festival that “bridges” the gap between the prestigious Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals for a continuous 10 days of music in our community. This year’s festival dates are Monday July 27 through Thursday July 30, 2015, here’s the full Newport BridgeFest […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Sunday July 26th
Photo by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #3 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. SUNDAY HARBOR CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING CP Stelling-git Julia Christgau-vox Hardwork Horse Every Last Extremist Warm Enemy Brick By Brick Scarecrow Revenge Motherless Child 16 Tons JONES FAMILY SINGERS Bishop Fred A […]
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In Pictures: Day 2 of Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival continued on July 25th at Fort Adams State Park with The Decemberists, Spirit Family Reunion, James Taylor Sufjan Stevens and many more. Recommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Saturday, July 25th Recommended: In Pictures: Day 1 at 2015 Newport Folk Festival What’sUpNewp Photographer Morgan Macia, also of Macia Photography, has provides us with a […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Saturday July 25th
Photo by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #2 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. SATURDAY HARBOR ANDY SHAUF God Bless the Peaceful Hometown Hero Swimming in a Cage Drink My Rivers Martha Sways Jenny Come Home Wendall Walker My Dear Helen LULUC Zoë Randell-git/vox Steve […]
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In Pictures: Day 1 of 2015 Newport Folk Festival
The 56th Annual Newport Folk Festival got underway at Fort Adams State Park on Friday, July 24th. Day 1 of the sold out festival featured Roger Waters, The Tallest Man on Earth, Haunt The House, Bahamas, The Lone Bellow and many more. Recommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Lineup & ScheduleRecommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Friday, July […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Friday, July 24th
Photo: Haunt The House by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #1 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. FRIDAY HARBOR HAUNT THE HO– USE Will Houlihan-Vox/Git Bessie Bessin-Acordion/vox Amato Zinno-Bass Allysen Callery-Vox Steve Law-Mandolin/vox Mosquito coast Ease Your Troubled Mind Hymnal Mandolin (house of the rising […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Schedule and Lineup
Photo: Jon Batiste & Stay Human The 56th Annual Newport Folk Festival will take place this weekend at Fort Adams State Park. The sold-out festival features Roger Waters, The Decemberists, ’65 Revisited (celebration of the 50th anniversary Bob Dylan going electric at Newport Folk Festival), The Tallest Man on Earth, Sufjan Stevens, Hozier and many more. Helpful […]
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Rhode Island Foundation Helps Underwrite 3rd Day at Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Festivals Foundation Inc. has announced that it has received a $40,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to help underwrite the third day of music featuring emerging artists and future icons at the historic Newport Jazz Festival on Friday, July 31, at Fort Adams State Park. A grant from the Rhode Island Foundation,the largest […]
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Woody Allen’s ‘Irrational Man’ Will Open At Jane Pickens Theater on August 7th
‘Irrational Man‘, the latest film from Woody Allen, which was filmed throughout Newport and Rhode Island in 2014, will open at Jane Pickens Theater on August 7th. Starring Jamie Blackley, Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey, and Emma Stone, Irrational Man tells the story of a tormented philosophy professor who finds a will to live when he […]
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Newport Folk Festival Releases 2015 Schedule
The Newport Folk Festival has announced the release of their 2015 schedule. To be among the first to see the schedule, download the “Newport Folk Festival” app on your iOS or Android smartphone. If you already have a version of the app on your smartphone, Newport Folk Festival encourages users to refresh or update their app to […]