5 Live Music Musts - August 26, 2016
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
5 Live Music Musts - August 26, 2016
5 Live Music Musts - August 26, 2016
Providence Folk Festival
The Providence Folk Festival returns Sunday to the Roger Williams National Memorial downtown near the State House. There’s a great line up this year with over a dozen national and local artists playing. Featured performers include the Jen Chapin Trio (pictured), Marc Douglas Berardo and Seatrail, and Abby Gardner of Red Molly. Admission is Free but donations are encouraged. Music starts around Noon - click here for more details. See you there!
Pawtucket Arts Festival
The Month long celebration in the Blackstone Valley gets underway tonight as the Pawtucket Arts Festival returns. There’s a full line up of great music and tons of other activities beginning tonight with the Slater Mill Concert featuring RI’s own Roomful of Blues. Also on the bill at the Mill, the Rad Trads, an NYC band that is a mix of jazz, R&B, Blues and Rock and Roll. There’s loads of music in the bucket over the next few weeks – click here for all the details. (Pictured: The Rad Trads)
Rickie Lee Jones
Legendary singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones plays the Narrows Center for the Arts tonight. Best known for her 1979 hit “Chuck E’s in Love,” Jones is an accomplished artist who has been very busy of late. In 2015, she released a new album, The Other Side of Desire, and recently added a documentary on the making of that album. She’s incredible live and a few tickets remain at for the 8PM show. (Photo: David Mcclister)
UB40 at Twin River
One of the top 80’s reggae groups visits the Twin River Events Center tonight. UB40 (whose name references the UK application document for “unemployment benefits”), reunited a couple of years ago and is touring with an 11-piece ensemble. With hits like “Red, Red Wine” and “(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You,” the band is one of the top selling reggae/ska acts of all time. Doors at 7PM, show is at 8PM, tickets are still available starting at $35.
Sarah Potenza at the Met
Next Thursday is the return of RI home-girl Sarah Potenza to The Met in Pawtucket. Widely known for her 2015 run on NBC’s The Voice, Potenza has just released her new album Monster, a powerful statement with rock and roll attitude. Plan to arrive early to her album release party Thursday September 1 at The Met, as she is giving the first 50 fans a free copy of her new CD. Doors at 7:30, music begins around 8:30.
