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| Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. Announces Schedule for Bridgefest 2016 Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. announces the schedule for Bridgefest 2016, which features concerts and entertainment events presented by area artists, clubs, restaurants, theaters, museums and other organizations. The annual celebration of Newport's rich musical heritage, including folk and jazz music, takes place July 25-28, bridging the gap between the iconic Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival . Bridgefest 2016 Schedule: Monday, July 25 Presenter: The OceanCliff Hotel Venue: Safari Room, 65 Ridge Road, Newport Name of Event: Acoustic Jazz by Steve DeConti Artist: Steve DeConti (guitar, vocals) Details: Lunch and cocktails on the patio. Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: No Cover Phone Number: (401) 849-4873 Website: newportexperience.com Presenter: The Fifth Element Venue: The Fifth Element Bar Meets Grill, 111 Broadway, Newport Name of Event: The Newport Groove Merchants Artists: Doug Woolverton (trumpet), John Sippell (bass), Jhony Keys (keys), Alex Chapman (drums) Details: Dinner or drinks with live funk/groove/jazz. Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm Cost: No Cover Phone Number: (401) 619-2552 Website: thefifthri.com Tuesday, July 26 Presenter: Rory and Ric Venue: The Artful Lodger Inn, 503 Spring Street, Newport Name of Event: Porch and Garden Party at the Artful Lodger Inn Artists: Rory and Ric Details: Upbeat live music with an educational element and audience participation. Refreshments included. Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: No Cover Phone Number: (401) 847-3132 Website: artfullodger.com Artist Website: rrentband.com Presenter: Greenvale Vineyards Venue: Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth Name of Event: Matthewfest Artists: Dick Lupino & Friends Details: Live jazz and wine tasting fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the Matt Quinn Music Scholarship Fund at Rogers High School. Time: 4:00 - 7:00pm Cost: Donations gratefully accepted, $12 for wine tasting Phone Number: (401) 847-3777 Website: greenvale.com Presenter: Blackstone Caterers and International Tennis Hall of Fame Venue: Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Newport Name of Event: Jazz Supper Club at the Canfield House with the Lois Vaughan Quintet Artists: Lois Vaughan (keys), Leland Brown (vocals), Art Manchester (horns), Bryan Rizzuto (bass), Mark Teixeira (drums) Details: Upscale dinner, dancing and wine pairings in an elegant setting. Time: 6:30 - 10:00pm Cost: $95 (plus tax), cash bar - call for reservations Phone Number: (401) 848-2030 Presenter: Jo's American Bistro Venue: Jo's American Bistro, 24 Memorial Blvd. W, Newport Name of Event: An Evening of Live Jazz Artists: John Monllos (guitar), Joanne Rodino (vocals), Tom Pasquarelli (upright bass), Mike Coffey (drums) Details: Dinner or drinks in a casual setting. Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm Cost: No Cover Phone Number: (401) 847-5506 Website: josamericanbistro.com Artist Website: johnmonollos.com Presenter: Lorri Shankar Venue: Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street, Newport Name of Event: A Retro-Country Experience Artists: Lorri Shankar, Mack Johnson, Joann Svendsen Details: Live folk/country music inspired by legends such as George Strait and Patsy Cline. Time: 8:00 pm Cost: $10 Phone: (401) 846-5252 Website: janepickens.com Wednesday, July 27 Presenter: Aquidneck Growers Market Venue: Aquidneck Growers Market outdoors on Memorial Boulevard, Newport Name of Event: Music from The Golden Bantams Details: Enjoy a lively folk fiddle duo while exploring the farmers market. Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: Free Phone Number: (401) 932-9007 Website: aquidneckgrowersmarket.org Presenter: Newport Restoration Foundation Venue: Prescott Farm, 2009 W. Main Road, Middletown Name of Event: Windmill Wednesday at Prescott Farm Artists: Rory and Ric Details: Explore the windmill, johnnycake tasting, hands on activities and live folk music. Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Cost: $5 suggested donation Phone Number: (401) 846-4152, ext. 122 Website: newportrestoration.org Artist Website: rrentband.com Presenter: Newport Restoration Foundation Venue: Doris Duke's Rough Point Estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport Name of Event: Sights and Sounds of Shangri-La Artists: Narragansett Ukulele Strummers & Napua O' Polynesia Tropical Island Dancers Details: Enjoy activities for all ages that celebrate the Hawaiian culture of Doris' second home. Time: 5:00 – 7:30 pm Cost: adults: $10; 18 and under free Phone Number: (401) 846-4152 ext. 122 Website: newportrestoration.org Presenter: Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. Venue: Fort Adams State Park, 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport Name of Event: Family Concert Artists: Alastair Moock Quartet, Newport Jazz Assembly with Ben Marcoux (sax/clarinet), Joshua Bruneau (trumpet), Jimmy O'Connell (trombone), Tony Davis (guitar), Noah Barker (piano), Alex Tremblay (bass), Mike Camacho (drums) Details: Family friendly concert featuring folk and jazz music Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Cost: Free Phone Number: (401)848-5055 Website: newportfestivalsfoundation.com Presenter: One Pelham East Venue: One Pelham East, 270 Thames Street, Newport Name of Event: Performance by AnamCara Artists: Katrina Fortier (vocals), Collin Van Pelt (guitar, vocals) Details: Great acoustic music, great vibes and great fun in a casual setting. Time: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am Cost: No Cover Phone Number: (401) 847-9460 Website: thepelham.com Artist Website: anamcaramusic.com Thursday, July 28 Presenter: Newport Vineyards Venue: Newport Vineyards, 909 E. Main Road, Middletown Name of Event: Jazz & Wine Clambake Artists: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio Details: A New England clambake prepared by McGrath Clambakes with Newport Vineyards wine and lively jazz. Time: 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:15 pm Cost: $90 per person + tax (w/lobster), $80 + tax (w/o lobster), cash bar (discounts available to Case Club members) Phone Number: (401) 848-5161 Website: newportvineyards.com Presenter: Doug Woolverton Venue: Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street, Newport Name of Event: A Tribute to Miles Davis Artists: Doug Woolverton Sextet Details: Performing Miles Davis' landmark set from the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. Time: 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm) Cost: $25 Phone Number: (401) 846-5252 Website: janepickens.com Artist Website: dougwoolverton.com Everyday (July 25-28) Presenter: Bowen's Wharf Co. Venue: Bowen's Wharf, 13 Bowen's Wharf, Newport Name of Event: Busking at Bowen's Artists: Panoramic View (Monday), Ilana Katz Katz (Tuesday), Thatcher Harrison (Wednesday), Clay Nordhill & Sam Zurzontkowski (Thursday) Details: Outdoor live music on the waterfront. Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: Free Phone Number: (401) 849-3478 Website: bowenswharf.com The 2016 Newport Folk Festival, which is sold out, is set for July 22-24 at Fort Adams State Park. Artists include Patti Smith, Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, Graham Nash, Alabama Shakes, Elvis Costello (solo), Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Middle Brother, Flight of the Conchords, Ray LaMontagne, The Arcs, case/Lang/veirs, Father John Misty, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats, Amy Helm, Songhoy Blues, Glen Hansard, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Brian Fallon, The Oh Hellos, Brett Dennen, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Raury and many others. For the complete schedule and more information, log on to www.newportfolk.org. The 2016 Newport Jazz Festival takes place July 29-31 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Artists include Norah Jones, Chick Corea Trilogy with Christian McBride and Brian Blade, Gregory Porter, Angélique Kidjo, Kamasi Washington, John Scofield/Joe Lovano Quartet, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Charles Lloyd New Quartet, Robert Glasper Experiment, Tierney Sutton, Django Festival All Stars, Kenny Barron Trio, Yosvany Terry Quintet, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Galactic, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, José James, Keebody, The Hot Sardines, Anat Cohen and many others. For more information and tickets, visit www.newportjazzfest.org. Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. was founded by George Wein in 2010 to build and continue the legacies of the famed Newport Jazz Festival® and Newport Folk Festival®. Under the auspices of the Foundation, the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals present performers who respect and honor jazz and folk music traditions, and at the same time reflect the changes in today's musical trends. In addition, the Foundation presents programs to educate young people about jazz and folk music as presented at the annual festivals. write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |