Rhythm and Roots Festival
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| Country and Region | United States — Rhode Island |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Music |
| Location of Festival | Charlestown, Rhode Island USA |
| Festival Contact Information | Rhythm and Roots Festival |
| Festival Description | The annual Rhythm & Roots Festival, held at Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI every Labor Day weekend announces its lineup for 2012. Now in its 15th year (its 14th at Ninigret Park), the festival boasts 4 stages of music and something for everyone with a Family Stage for kids, a Dance Pavilion with lessons and evening dances, gourmet food and drink, and the best that roots music has to offer. |
| Festival Dates | August 30 - September 1, 2013 |
| Festival Links | http://www.rhythmandroots.com/ |
Festival Story:
Besides being named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association in 2007, the Rhythm & Roots Festival was given the Starlight Award by the South County Tourism Council in recognition of its contribution to the tourism of southern Rhode Island. Critics have been quoted as saying that, “Rhythm & Roots is an incredible experience, a perfectly organized, flawlessly run major destination event that music fans from all over the country will be drawn to…” So, if you’re looking to “let the good times roll,” the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Charlestown, RI is the place on Labor Day weekend.
Festival Events:
Lineup 2013:
- Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
- Jim Kweskin and the Jug Band’s (50th Anniversary Reunion Tour)
- Barbeque Orchestra featuring Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur, Maria Muldaur & Bill Keith
- Marcia Ball
- Carolina Chocolate Drops
- Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
- Texas Guitar Women with Carolyn Wonderland & Cindy Cashdollar
- Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
- Los Texmaniacs
- Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
- Red Stick Ramblers
- Yvette Landry
- Bill Kirchen & Texicali
- Della Mae
- Phoebe Hunt
- Roddie Romero & the Hub City AllStars
- Ed Poullard & Preston Frank
- Golden Triangle Swamp Blues
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Podcast interviews:
- If you like this festival — listen to…
- Vanessa Gilbert, executive director of Perishable Theatre
http://kadmusarts.com/podcasts/?p=1257 - Doug Cox, slide guitar master
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- Vanessa Gilbert, executive director of Perishable Theatre
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Practical Info:
Photo slideshow credits:
- In order of appearance
- Delbert McClinton
- Marcia Ball
- Dancers image, photo by Beth Cloutier
- Richard Thompson
- Steve Earle
- Ninigret Park
4890A Old Post Rd, Rt 1
Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813 - Festival Hours—
Friday, 5:00pm to 12:00 midnight
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight
Tickets 2012:
- Early Bird Discount for Full Festival and Camping tickets (Until July 1, 2012) — Tickets $25-$175
- After August 15, 2012 — prices go up
- Children 12 and under entrance is free with adult
- Camping is limited to 1500 so advance purchase is recommended. See the website for more details http://www.rhythmandroots.com, or call 1-888-855-6940
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