I shouldn’t have been surprised when I heard The Lone Bellow drew a full house, many of whom are Newport Folk Festival frenzied followers, to Newport. That was the scene Saturday, May 13, when the band played Jane Pickens Film and Events Center. The crowd was electric and hung on every note from this stellar […]
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A.J. Croce to perform ‘Croce Plays Croce’ at The JPT on Sept. 13
Spectacle Live will present Croce Plays Croce on Wednesday, September 13 at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, […]
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What’s Up Interview: Dar Williams coming to Jane Pickens March 24
Aspiring songwriters, this show’s for you. Dar Williams, known as a “songwriter’s songwriter,” is coming to Newport’s Jane Pickens Film and Events Center for a show on March 24 at 8PM. Williams is out on tour in support of her latest album I’ll Meet You There as well as her new book How to Write […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Feb. 24-26)
The local music scene is hopping this weekend with great live music around Rhode Island. With an emphasis on the roots, we invite you to check out a few top picks below. Friday: Local arts organization Newport Live presents singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson at the La Farge Arts Center at the Newport Congregational Church. Thompson’s work […]
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What’s Up Interview: Jazz Guitarist John Pizzarelli playing Jane Pickens on Dec. 16
John Pizzarelli will forever be associated with “The Wonder of it All,” that unforgettable jingle from the Foxwoods ad that ran on TV and radio heavily in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Of course, the Grammy Award-winning guitarist’s career has been about a lot more. He’s most recognized as a leading interpreter of songs […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Nov. 4-6)
The most wonderful time of the year has arrived … and we’re not talking about the holiday season… Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, we fall back, and gain an extra hour of sleep! So get out there and enjoy the upcoming 49-hour weekend! Friday: FirstWorks RI presents Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: What Problem? […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Weight Band carries the torch at Jane Pickens
Another in a series of great concerts rocked the Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center Thursday, August 25 when The Weight Band played before a packed house. Led by Jim Weider, former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band, the Weight Band jammed hard through two sets of rock and roll, playing originals […]
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What’s Up Interview: Jim Weider of The Weight Band, playing Jane Pickens Thursday, August 25
You won’t have to “wait” much longer … another in a line of great concerts is coming to Jane Pickens Film and Events Center later this week when The Weight Band arrives in Newport. Fans of classic rock and Americana won’t want to miss this show. The band just released their second studio album, Shines […]
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Concert Photos: The Wallflowers rock Jane Pickens
A sell-out concert from The Wallflowers kicked off Memorial Day Weekend on Thursday, May 26 at the Jane Pickens Theater and Events Center in Newport. Led by founder Jakob Dylan, the band rock through a set of favorites from throughout their 30+ year career. The 21-song set included Wallflowers favorites “6th Avenue Heartache” “The Passenger,” […]