We’re focusing on the roots this weekend, another busy one on the local music scene. Check out a few of our favorites in “Six Picks Music” below. Friday: County music fans … don’t miss this one. The Newport Playhouse welcomes the traditional country duo Malpass Brothers on Friday. The band is as authentic as they […]
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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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RI Musician Jake Blount Wins 2020 Steve Martin Banjo Prize
Washington DC native and current Providence resident Jake Blount has just won the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, more accurately called the “Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo & Bluegrass.” Hosted by the FreshGrass Foundation, Steve Martin’s Banjo Prize has now expanded to five awardees this year with a total of $50,000 divided between them. Blount is the […]
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What’s Up Interview: RI Roots Musician Jake Blount Releases “Spider Tales”
There’s an exciting new voice on the local music scene, an artist who has already achieved critical acclaim. Recent Providence transplant Jake Blount is a Roots/Americana musician who emerged nationally about three years ago. His new album, Spider Tales, was released last Friday to outstanding reviews and his cover of Leadbelly’s “Where Did You Sleep […]