Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary are teaming up again for their fifth annual Summer Series, showcasing talented singer-songwriters Laura Cantrell, Jeffrey Foucault, and Leslie Mendelson. The outdoor concerts will happen at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island. Laura Cantrell opens the series on June 20, with Jeffrey Foucault performing on July 18, […]
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What’s Up in Music: We preview the statewide Spring concert scene
Better weather, longer days and longer nights mean music fans from around the region are awakening from their winter slumber. There’s lots going on at area concert venues – we’ve got all the highlights of the Spring Concert Season leading into early June at venues around the state. More concerts are expected to be added […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Nefesh Mountain brings ‘Love and Light’ to Greenvale Vineyards
Portsmouth’s Greenvale Vineyards hosted a special night of music on Friday, December 13, when New Jersey’s Nefesh Mountain took the stage in a Newport Live show below a sell-out crowd. Centered around the duo of Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, Jewish Americans who blend traditional Hebrew language music into Americana themes, the band sounds straight […]
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What’s Up Interview: Nefesh Mountain, playing Newport Live show at Greenvale Vineyards December 13
You may not have heard of the band, but I assure you, you’ll love their sound! A one-of-a-kind concert promises to bring good vibes to Newport this holiday season when Nefesh Mountain, a New Jersey-based Americana band, stops by Greenvale Vineyards for a show on Friday, December 13 as part of their “Love and Light” […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: ‘Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth’ at the Casino Theatre in Newport
An inspiring performance combining elements of jazz, poetry, and classical soundscapes, alongside a chorus of South African voices, made for a special evening at the Casino Theatre in Newport Saturday, November 2. The show was the U.S. premiere of Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth, a multidisciplinary collaborative performance commemorating the 1976 youth resistance movement in South Africa. […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Musician Phoebe Hunt playing the Newport Art Museum on Saturday, November 18
On Saturday, November 18th, Newport Live welcomes singer-songwriter/fiddler Phoebe Hunt, premiering her new solo album at the Newport Art Museum at 7PM. Thanks to Newport Live, we are offering a pair of free tickets to the show. To enter, email Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by 5PM on Thursday, November 16. Please put “Phoebe Hunt tickets” […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Anna Mieke, playing Newport’s Colony House on Friday, November 3
WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE SHOW: Thanks to Newport Live, we have a pair of free tickets to give away. For your chance, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by Friday, October 27 at 5PM with “Anna Mieke tickets” in the subject line. You have to give credit to Dick Lynn, Executive Director of Newport Live. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: John Gorka charms at Norman Bird Sanctuary
John Gorka is a wonderfully gifted American singer-songwriter who appeared at a Newport Live production as the season closer at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. In 1991, Rolling Stone magazine called him “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement.” Gorka has a committed following of those familiar with his work, and the sold-out crowd […]
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Singer-Songwriter John Gorka playing Norman Bird Sanctuary Thursday, August 31
Kick off Labor Day weekend as Newport Live and the Norman Bird Sanctuary present award winner John Gorka at The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown on Thursday, August 31st at 7 PM. General Admission tickets are $35 and available through EventBrite and via Newport Live or Norman Bird Sanctuary websites. Celebrate summer with Newport Live […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Sarah Borges Band to play Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 4
Boston-based Americana rocker Sarah Borges headlines the next Newport Live summer series concert at the Norman Bird Sanctuary this Friday August 4. Thanks to Newport Live, we’ve got a pair of tickets to the show – just e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by 9PM on Thursday August 3 for your chance to win. MORE ABOUT […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (July 21-23)
This week’s “Six Picks” include some old friends, some new acquaintances, a Springsteen tribute, and a southeastern Massachusetts festival making its debut. Preview the weekend in music in our weekly feature below. Friday: There’s a strong lineup at the Newport Playhouse Friday for a Folkin’ Fundraiser, a benefit for the Rhode Island Folk Festival happening […]
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Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present The Suitcase Junket July 21 in Middletown
One of last Summer’s favorites is back! Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary will present the award-winning singer/songwriter The Suitcase Junket at The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown on Friday, July 21st at 7 PM. General Admission tickets are $35 and available through EventBrite and via Newport Live or Norman Bird Sanctuary websites. Celebrate summer […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: McCoy Mrubata Quartet at Norman Bird Sanctuary
McCoy Mrubata is considered a legend in South Africa and has won every accolade and award there is for his musical accomplishments. Highly regarded in the international jazz community, Mrubata brought his quartet to Newport for the first installment of the Newport Live Norman Bird Sanctuary Summer Outdoor Series. As the group was setting up […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary to present McCoy Mrubata Quartet Friday, June 16
Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present South African jazz legend McCoy Mrubata, in a performance with his Quartet, on their last date in the US before returning to South Africa. The show will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 16th at Norman Bird Sanctuary as part of the Third Annual Summer Outdoor Series at 583 Third Beach Avenue in Middletown. […]
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Concert Photos: Cary Morin Duo warms hearts and minds at Jamestown Arts Center
A friendly audience welcomed the Cary Morin Duo to the Jamestown Arts Center on May 12 for a night of great music. The duo, Morin on guitar/vocals, and his life partner, Celeste Di Iorio on vocals, played songs from Morin’s catalog along with a couple of popular covers. The Friday evening show was part of […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (May 12-14)
It’s an all-female edition of “Six Picks” this weekend as we honor mothers and all women who rock! (And more!) Check out six of the best concerts around the region in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” Saturday: It’s a spring homecoming show for Smithfield native Sarah Potenza at The Met Saturday night. The former […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Cary Morin Duo at Jamestown Arts Center Friday May 12
A Kennedy Center-recognized duo is coming to town this weekend, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the concert thanks to Newport Live. To win tickets to see the Cary Morin Duo, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com. Please put “Cary Morin tickets” in the subject line and leave a phone number […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Steve and Bokani Dyer Quartet jazz up Newport
The Steve and Bokani Dyer Quartet brought world-class jazz to Newport Live’s Indigenous Music Series on May 5th at the Newport Classical Recital Hall. The band was fresh off a sold-out show at Dizzy’s in New York City, where the father/son-led unit serve as visiting teacher-performers in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Music Education program. The […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (May 5-7)
Louis Armstrong once noted, “Music is life itself.” We agree .. and in this week’s “Six Picks Music,” we’re living the dream with everything from rock to jazz to classical. Have a great weekend! Friday: There will be jazz in Newport tonight! Tickets are still available for the Steve and Bokani Dyer Quartet, a South […]
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Ticket Giveaway: Steve and Bokani Dyer Quartet to perform at ‘Newport Live’ show May 5
Get Ready for some world-class jazz in Newport this Friday, May 5. The Steve and Bokani Dyer Quartet will be playing Newport Live’s Indigenous Music Series at the Newport Classical Recital Hall at 42 Dearborn Street. Tickets are available here for the 7:30 show. We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the show. […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Lisa O’Neill at the Colony House
Lisa O’Neill of County Cavan, Ireland, arrived at The Colony House Saturday April 29 with her band, Mic Geraghty on harmonium and Joe Doyle on bass for a Newport Live concert. O’Neill plays guitar, banjo, harmonium, and shruti box to accompany her voice. She is a unique presence using fascinating storytelling to introduce each piece […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (April 28-30)
Our weekly column “Six Picks Music” features quite the mix of shows this weekend from tribute shows to rock legends to rising singer-songwriters. Check out some of the best in local music below. Friday: It’s never a bad time to Get the Led Out at The Vets when the Philadelphia based Led Zeppelin tribute band […]
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TICKET GIVEAWAY: Singer Lisa O’Neill Saturday, April 29 at the Colony House
On April 29th, Newport Live welcomes Irish singer-songwriter Lisa O’Neill, who will debut her new album, All of This is Chance, from Rough Trade Records. We’ve got a pair of tickets to the show to give away – just e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by 5PM Thursday April 27 for a chance to win. More […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer Mark Erelli, playing the Jamestown Arts Center Thursday, March 23
Creating and listening to live music is a sacred endeavor, something to be appreciated on many levels. That idea, that the concert experience is holy, is something that Mark Erelli certainly understands. The singer-songwriter is coming to the Jamestown Arts Center on Thursday, March 23 for a show produced by Newport Live. Erelli returns to […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Teddy Thompson at La Farge Arts Center
Singer-Songwriter Teddy Thompson made an appearance at the LaFarge Arts Center, also known as the Newport Congregational Church, in a show sponsored by Newport Live, formerly Common Fence Music on February 24. As is known to happen in churches that are approaching 275 years, the heating system acted up before the program but was functioning […]