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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‘Six Picks’ Special: Dark beers for the dark season at local craft breweries
Although the forecast is calling for snow and bitterly cold weather next week, the days are actually getting longer. We’re halfway through meteorological winter, and dreams of spring fever are not far off. Meanwhile, beer drinkers and fans of craft brewing know that winter is a special season for dark beers that continue to evolve […]
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What’s Up in Music this season: We preview the statewide winter concert scene
Things aren’t slowing down at all on the local music scene, with a wide variety of concerts scheduled over the next three months ranging from indie-rock to classical. Here’s a statewide rundown of some notable shows coming your way over this winter season. Ragged Island Brewing brings back the popular Barn Sessions with shows highlighting […]
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‘Six Picks’ Newport area breweries celebrate RI Craft Beer Week
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week rolls into the weekend with dozens of special events and new releases. Stop by local taprooms this weekend to see what’s in store. Ragged Island Brewing Ragged Island Brewing, located at 54 Bristol Ferry Rd. in Portsmouth, has established itself as the leading Aquidneck Island brewery. Just in time for […]
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Concert Photos: The David Tessier All-Star Stars at Ragged Island Brewing
The David Tessier All-Star Stars kicked off the 2024 season of the Barn Concerts at Ragged Island Brewing in Portsmouth on Saturday night, February 17. A warm crowd greeting Tessier and his band on a chilly evening at the Aquidneck Island brewery, which hosts year-round barn sessions featuring locally and nationally touring musicians. Tessier’s band […]
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Ragged Island Brewing brews ‘Hanging Rock IPA’ for Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 75th Anniversary
On February 7, the Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomed over 60 supporters and friends at Ragged Island Brewing Company for a celebratory toast with a special edition of “Hanging Rock IPA” brewed in honor of the nonprofit organization’s 75th anniversary. A partnership between the local brewery and nature center, the release of the Hanging Rock IPA […]
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G. Love and Special Sauce to headline the inaugural Ragged Island Music Festival
The Ragged Island Brewing Company is hosting its inaugural Ragged Island Music Festival on June 9, 2024. The event will feature three live music acts, a culinary performance by Chef Kevin D, a family-friendly atmosphere, and plenty of food, beer, and wine to be enjoyed. The festival occurs in the Meadows at Ragged Island Brewing […]
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‘Six Picks’ Special: Dark beers for the dark season from RI breweries
With another chilly weekend upon us and Spring still at least a couple of months away, we thought it would be a good time to indulge in a seasonal favorite: dark beer. By dark, we mean stouts, porters, black, brown, and red ales; beers specifically made and marketed for the winter months. With dozens of […]
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What’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Pete Francis playing Ragged Island Brewery Saturday, June 24
Another in a great series of free concerts comes to Ragged Island this weekend when singer-songwriter Pete Francis, formerly of Dispatch, brings his band to the Portsmouth brewery on Saturday, June 24. I caught up with Francis earlier this week as he was preparing for a few shows in support of his new album PTRN […]
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Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins March 3 – We speak with Matt Gray of Ragged Island Brewing
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins this Friday. That means it’s time to celebrate the 35+ breweries around the state! Dozens of events, from Cupcake Flight Pairings (Linesider, March 6) to PINTendo Games Night (Narragansett, March 11) are happening at participating breweries statewide between March 3-12, click here for the complete list. To learn more […]
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Ocean State Beer Festival to take place at Ragged Island Brewing Company on August 21
After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean State Beer Festival will return on August 21st, 2022, this year taking place at Ragged Island Brewing Company in Portsmouth. This year’s theme is “Farm to Keg.” The Ocean State Beer Festival is in its sixth year. It is a fundraiser for the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and is the […]
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Ragged Island Brewing Company will host grand opening on May 19
After several months of construction, Ragged Island Brewing Company is ready to open to the public. “GRAND OPENING! Join us Thursday, May 19th from 12-9 pm for the grand opening of our Farm Brewery,” Ragged Island Brewing Company shared on Facebook. “We have poured a lot of love into the renovations of our farmhouse taproom […]