Common Fence Music will be presenting Theater World Award winner Nellie McKay, at The Casino Theater in Newport on Saturday, December 18th at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 and are available on EventBrite or at Common Fence Music’s website. Ring in the Holiday Season with us at The Casino. Nellie McKay finishes out our Fall season at Newport’s Casino Theater on Saturday, December 18th at 8 PM. […]
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What’s Up Interview: Hubby Jenkins coming to Common Fence Point December 4
Another in a series of top-notch concerts is coming to the Common Fence Point Arts Center in Portsmouth Saturday, December 4th, when acclaimed Roots musician Hubby Jenkins is scheduled to perform. I spoke to Jenkins last week by phone from his home in New York and was reminded it’s not his first time playing the […]
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Common Fence Music to present multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins Saturday, December 4th
Common Fence Music will be presenting multi-instrumentalist and former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Hubby Jenkins, at Common Fence Point Arts & Community Center on Saturday, December 4th at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 and are available on EventBrite here or at Common Fence Music’s website here. Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: S.G. Goodman brings wit, wisdom, and good vibes to the Casino Theatre
Another in a fine series of concerts from Common Fence Music came to Newport Saturday, October 30th when S.G. Goodman and her band headlined a formidable show. Goodman, who played the Newport Festivals “Folk On” this summer, brought penetrating lyrics, wide-ranging vocals, a tight backing band and a large does of Kentucky wit to the […]
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“Six Picks” Halloween Edition: The best in local music – Low Lily, Big Lux and Whitney
There’s a lot of variety on the music scene this weekend, with some up-and-coming talent, as well as some old favorites. Here are a few not-to-be-missed shows! Friday: RI’s own James Montgomery Blues Band will jam on into the night when they play Chan’s in Woonsocket Friday at 8PM. Details here. Saturday: Chicago-based indie band […]
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Ticket Giveaway: S.G. Goodman Saturday, Oct. 30th at the Newport Casino
Busy Saturday night? If not, there’s a really cool concert happening, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to the show to give away. Folk/Roots singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman is playing the Casino Theatre at the Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday, October 30th at 8PM. The show is part of the Fall Music Series from Common […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Jake Blount at Common Fence Music (October 16, 2021)
The first concert in over 18 months was held Saturday, October 16th at the Common Fence Point Community Center in Portsmouth. 2021 Newport Folk Festival artist Jake Blount and his band provided a clinic in traditional American music, thoroughly impressing those in attendance at the intimate venue. The show was even more impressive knowing that […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Jake Blount at Common Fence Music Saturday, Oct. 16th
Roots musician Jake Blount and his band will be playing the Common Fence Point Hall this Saturday, October 16th and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the show. Just e-mail mrabrams@aol.com by Noon on Friday and we’ll pick a winner from the entries received by the end of the day Friday. […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer Alisa Amador coming to Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 20th
Some of the finest concerts this summer have been held outdoors at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown. The concert series, organized by Common Fence Music, has already been the site of a pair of sold-out shows, featuring nationally known recording artists Sean Rowe and Dom Flemons. Next up in the series is Boston-based singer-songwriter […]
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Concert recap and photos: Sean Rowe impresses at Norman Bird Sanctuary (June 18, 2021)
Indie singer-songwriter Sean Rowe brought good weather and good vibes to a sold-out crowd at the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Friday, June 18th in the first outdoor concert at the venue since the pandemic. Rowe ran through a set of songs from throughout his 10+ year career, including covers and originals. His deep voice boomed […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Sean Rowe at the Norman Bird Sanctuary June 18th
Critically acclaimed indie-folk artist Sean Rowe is coming to the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, June 18th, at 7 PM and WhatsUpNewp has a pair of free tickets to the show, courtesy of Common Fence Music in Portsmouth. To enter the drawing for tickets, first, make sure you’re signed up for our daily newsletter here. Then […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary announces its schedule of summer events, programs
The Norman Bird Sanctuary has announced its upcoming summer season of events and programs. In addition to its weekly nature and bird walks, Summer Camp, and yoga classes, the Norman Bird Sanctuary will host fun-filled evenings and educational programs from June 15 through October 2. “Summer is all about being outside,” said Executive Director of […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary and Common Fence Music partner for Summer Concert Series
Portsmouth, RI, May 27, 2021 – The Norman Bird Sanctuary and Common Fence Music will present an outdoor summer concert series featuring nationally-renowned musicians performing in one of the Newport area’s most scenic outdoor spaces. This summer concert series brings together two Aquidneck Island nonprofit organizations for a diverse lineup of outdoor performances at the Norman […]
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Podcast: Musician Kerri Powers, SNA Chats about 5k By The Bay
On this edition of What’sUpNewp Radio on AM 1540 WADK Newport we catch up with blues-folk artist Kerri Powers by phone before her Common Fence Music show this Friday. Lieutenant commander Josh Kempinski, Vice President of the Surface Naval Forces (SNA) Chapter Newport, also stops by the show discuss their upcoming 5k By The Bay, that’s […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (May 17-23)
Our weekly music column “Six Picks” searches around the state seeking the best in local music. Two-part harmony seem to be the theme this week as we catch up with several shows that feature duo’s singing in perfect accord. That, plus a rock and roll legend who’s still going strong in her late 70’s. Read […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (March 22-March 26)
Six Picks is our weekly rounded of some of the best in area music. Indie bands dominate the landscape this week – Read on for details! (Pictured: Anais Mitchell, Photo: Jay Sansone) Salvation #12 Thursday at Salvation Café (Newport) The Salvation music series, faithfully curated by Bob Kendall, continues Thursday at the Salvation Café in […]
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Common Fence Music to host The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Sing-along Spectacular
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music has announced that The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular will be taking place on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 8 pm. Doors will open at 7 pm. The concert will take place at Common Fence Point Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI. Tickets to the show are $22 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets […]
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Common Fence Music Set to Host Fiddlers and Fishermen on January 23rd
Common Fence Music presents A Gathering of Fiddlers and Fishermen #17 with Master of Ceremonies Ilana Katz on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. The Irish Session begins when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stage performances begin by 7:20 p.m. The performance will take place at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, R.I. This […]