Get ready for an epic day of music, art, and culture at RI Folk Festival Music Festival .
Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
The Bandshell stage is hosted by Beth Barron & Lisa Couto
The Jeff Horton Band
The Jeff Horton Band has a sound like no other, featuring vocal harmony and instrumentation unusual for acoustic ensembles.
Jeff has been playing bluegrass in New England for almost 50 years, from the Neon Valley Boys and Northern Lights to Wide Open Spaces. The two-time inductee into the RI Bluegrass Hall of Fame is known for his versatile singing voice and upright bass.
Matt Carlin is featured with the JHB on guitar, electric guitar, and mandolin. Gary Beekmann plays guitar, dobro, amd mandolin. Joan Eliyesil, a virtuoso on her banjo, loves the traditional as well as old R&B and jazz standards. And there isaccordionist L. Stroker Rogovin, a regular sideman on the Boston music scene.
Though the band carries his name, all of the members contribute lead vocals, everyone getting their turn in front, all lending to the musical gumbo that is the Jeff Horton Band.
The iconic duo returns for a one-day performance, revisiting the songs that defined their unique folk-rock sound. Known for their tight harmonies and acoustic blends, their music captured fans in the ‘90s and earned multiple awards in The Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll.
Formed in the late-’80s, John Fuzek and Mary Ann Rossoni emerged from Rhode Island’s folk scene, writing songs that addressed relationships, politics, and the environment. After a successful recording and performance career, the duo pursued solo music projects, with Mary Ann joining bands like Midnight Honey and Dragonfly Marie, and John performing with tributes like Forever Young and CatMoonShadow.
Grammy-nominated guitarist and New England Music Hall of Famer Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene! Video, eclectic radio releases and incendiary live performances comprise the underpinnings of a rich music career that continues today
The Lost Tribe is a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by multi-percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant. As a traditional percussionist and drum kit player, Pleasant wanted to create a group that showcased the drum as a lead instrument and melodic voice. Her goal was also to provide a platform for musicians of different but overlapping communities to come together. She started the group in 2016, with the goal of blending djembe music into African Diasporic genres like jazz, rock, funk, blues, and reggae.
With decades of experience in historical re-enactment, McNiff offers a compelling portrayal. A former National Park Ranger at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, he has spent years researching the era and educating audiences. In addition to his historical work, McNiff has a background in acting, production, and stage combat instruction, making his performances both informative and engaging.
Our Songbird stage is a more intimate listening experience with the area's top music acts, plus some out of state star legends.
Not just folk!
Hosted by Allysen Callery & Ted Hayes
Award-winning duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, presents delightful programs of American and Celtic folk music and dance with gorgeous harmonies and an array of instrument and footwork including guitar, dulcimer, Irish whistle, harmonica, banjo, limberjacks, and freestyle Appalachian clogging. Married since 1989, Aubrey and Elwood have performed widely in the United States and beyond as full-time musicians and their fourteen recordings are streamed worldwide.
Mark Cutler is a RI institution, a singer -songwriter who has been the lead singer and songwriter for The Schemers, The Raindogs and The Dino Club.
Our Flagship performer on the Songbird Stage, the great Mark Cutler!
Each year Mark Cutler will lead a songwriter's workshop, then perform that very song on the Songbird stage!
LEGEND
Short sets by the area's top up & coming musicians , plus some great established acts!
Anthony Loffredio is a well known RI artist who has lead his band Barn Burning for over a decade. Joining him is cohost Kim Petrarca.
Kim Petrarca is a singer-songwriter based out of Providence, RI. She was involved in the local New England music scene for over ten years before she moved to Nashville to pursue her dream. She has recorded and released three EPs, a country single, an original holiday track, and most- recently, a single after her move back east.
Check back for set times! The Gazebo stage is always a fun place to hang out!
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