The annual Rhode Island Folk Festival returns to Crescent Park in East Providence this Sunday, August 25. The free festival has grown from modest beginnings in Providence to a “not to be missed” event held annually on the last Sunday in August. This year’s headliners include folk legend Tom Rush and Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Michelle Malone, […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (August 25-27)
From bar bands to stadium shows, it’s another busy weekend on the local music scene. Here’s a preview of what’s out there in our weekly column, “Six Picks Music.” Friday: Head to one of South County’s best beach bars, the Ocean Mist, for Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense. Hear all your favorites from […]
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9th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival coming to Crescent Park in East Providence August 27
The ninth annual Rhode Island Folk Festival will take place at Crescent Park, (formerly Rose Larisa Park), in East Providence, RI on Sunday, August 27 from Noon until 6pm. The free festival includes three stages of music, a songwriter workshop, a young folks area, food, arts & crafts, and much more. Produced by local musicians, […]
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Ladies of Folk to play Askew in Providence Sunday, November 27
Here’s a great way to spend the final night of the upcoming holiday weekend while supporting a popular homegrown music festival. The Rhode Island Folk Festival, held every summer at Rose Larisa Park in Riverside, welcomed over 2500 guests last year while charging no price for admission. Needless to say, the festival incurs significant costs, […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival a big hit in Riverside
Over 2,000 fans attended the 8th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival at Rose Larisa Park in East Providence Sunday, August 28, enjoying over 40 musical acts on three stages. The state’s musical talent was on full display all day long along with food trucks, crafts vendors, and a “Young Folks” tent where kids were able […]
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Concert Photos and Recap: Hundreds enjoy Rhode Island Folk Festival in East Providence (August 29, 2021)
It was a beautiful day for music Sunday, August 29th at Rose Larissa Park in East Providence where over 40 bands and artists played the 7th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival. Over 1,000 fans attended the free event, which featured craft vendors and food trucks, along with a variety of local musicians performing folk to […]
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RI Folk Festival Coming to East Providence August 29th
After a pandemic hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The annual event, beginning at Noon, is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The outdoor Festival features […]
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Rhode Island Folk Festival returning to East Providence August 29th
After a COVID hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on August 29, 2021. The annual event is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The Festival features three music stages, food trucks […]