Spirits were high, the weather was perfect, and the joint was shaking — indeed, it was a stellar start to the annual Rhythm and Roots Festival Friday night, August 30, at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI. Food trucks and vendors surrounded the three festival stages (only two were in use Friday night) for the 26th […]
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What’s Up Interview: Blake Christiana of Yarn, playing the Rhythm & Roots Festival Friday, August 30th
The Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Rhode Island this weekend! The annual Labor Day Weekend festival begins Friday, August 30th, with a tremendous lineup scheduled to perform this year. The three-day festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown features headliners Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, along with Larkin Poe, […]
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‘Six Picks’ Rhythm and Roots Festival Edition – Festival begins Friday Sept. 2
The annual Rhythm and Roots Festival at Ninigret State Park is a Labor Day Weekend tradition for many Rhode Islanders. Although the festival is under new management, very little has changed, with the musical lineup as strong as ever. The 22nd annual festival runs from 5PM Friday, September 2 until late in the evening on […]
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Breaking: Rhythm & Roots Festival canceled – Shutting down operations permanently
Rhode Island’s homegrown music festival, the Rhythm and Roots Festival announced today that it is ceasing operations and ending the annual Festival. In a letter to Festival patrons, owner and long-time Producer Chuck Wentworth announced that due to health issues, he is stepping away from the popular event. Read the text of Wentworth’s e-mail below: […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Rhythm and Roots Day 3 (September 5, 2021)
Sunday, September 5th saw a beautiful finish to the annual Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown, RI. A little light rain didn’t dampen any spirits – the dance tent was hoppin’ and the bands were rockin! Early highlights Sunday including a rousing opening hour from Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez with the Sin Sisters along […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Rhythm and Roots Festival Day 2 (September 4, 2021)
A sold-out crowd welcomed some of their favorite musicians while making a few new friends Saturday, September 4th as the Rhythm and Roots Festival continued at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI. The Festival returned for a full day of music with a diverse group of artists after an evening show Friday night. Main stage opener […]