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Common Fence Music

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Common Fence Music to present Nellie McKay Saturday, December 18th at Casino Theater

by Community Submission December 8, 2021December 7, 2021

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 […]

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What’s Up Interview: Hubby Jenkins coming to Common Fence Point December 4

by Ken Abrams November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

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 […]

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Common Fence Music to present multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins Saturday, December 4th

by Community Submission November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

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 […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: S.G. Goodman brings wit, wisdom, and good vibes to the Casino Theatre

by Ken Abrams and Rick Farrell October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

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 […]

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“Six Picks” Halloween Edition: The best in local music – Low Lily, Big Lux and Whitney

by Ken Abrams October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

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 […]

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Ticket Giveaway: S.G. Goodman Saturday, Oct. 30th at the Newport Casino

by Ken Abrams October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

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 […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: Jake Blount at Common Fence Music (October 16, 2021)

by Ken Abrams October 18, 2021October 19, 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 […]

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Ticket Giveaway: Jake Blount at Common Fence Music Saturday, Oct. 16th

by Ken Abrams October 14, 2021October 14, 2021

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 […]

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What’s Up Interview: Singer Alisa Amador coming to Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 20th

by Ken Abrams August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

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 […]

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Concert recap and photos: Sean Rowe impresses at Norman Bird Sanctuary (June 18, 2021)

by Ken Abrams June 19, 2021June 19, 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 […]

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Ticket Giveaway: Sean Rowe at the Norman Bird Sanctuary June 18th

by Ken Abrams June 11, 2021June 10, 2021

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, […]

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Norman Bird Sanctuary announces its schedule of summer events, programs

by Ryan Belmore June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

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 […]

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Norman Bird Sanctuary and Common Fence Music partner for Summer Concert Series

by Ken Abrams May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

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 […]

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Podcast: Musician Kerri Powers, SNA Chats about 5k By The Bay

by Ryan Belmore October 18, 2018March 3, 2021

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 […]

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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (May 17-23)

by Ken Abrams May 16, 2018March 3, 2021

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 […]

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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (March 22-March 26)

by Ken Abrams March 21, 2018March 3, 2021

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: […]

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Common Fence Music to host The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Sing-along Spectacular

by Ryan Belmore December 6, 2017March 3, 2021

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 […]

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Common Fence Music Set to Host Fiddlers and Fishermen on January 23rd

by Ryan Belmore January 5, 2016March 3, 2021

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 […]

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