Nov 21, 2017
26th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball
The Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball returns for its 26th year at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on
Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 6:30 pm to midnight.
Grammy Winning Cajun Band
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
One More TBA
EVENT INFO:
Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball, Saturday, February 10, 2018
6:30 pm – midnight
Tickets Go On Sale – Tuesday, November 21 at 10am
Buy Tickets!
The ball features a costume contest with cash prizes in a variety of categories including:
best group, best couple, best individual and a Grand Prize of $250 for best overall costume.
Lodging available at the Rodeway Inn, 1940 Post Road, Warwick RI 02886
Rooms are $79 per night. Ask for the Mardi Gras rate.
Sep 15, 2017
By: Chuck Hinman
September, 04, 2017
On Sunday, the 20th annual Rhythm and Roots music festival in Charlestown closed out with some great music, some wet weather and then a double rainbow. The music of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys sounded late into the night on Sunday at the Rhythm and Roots dance tent, a fitting end to another festival of Americana roots music and that specialty of the bayou, Cajun French dance grooves. This festival was the 20th incarnation of Rhythm & Roots, and Riley and band have been at every one. Drizzling rain, the remnants of Hurricane Harvey, made for soggy listening during the day, but by early evening, when Canada’s fiddling couple Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy took the stage, the sun had come out and sparked a double rainbow over the crowd. By the time Rosanne Cash appeared, there was an almost-full moon shining from clear skies.After her set, Cash had praise for the audience. “This crowd, I mean that was an impressive crowd. A lot of festivals you play, there are a lot of drunk people, they’re kind of crazy, they’re there for the ride,” she said. “But these people were there for the music. They were really listening. It was great.”
To see more on Rhythm and Roots click here
Sep 13, 2017
“Squirrel Nut Zippers, March Fourth, Roseanne Cash Highlight Rhythm and Roots music and dance festival”
By Nancy Lasher and Jordan Hamowy
Rosanne Cash only played one set over the three-day festival, but it was outstanding. She took center stage, and although her songs and vocals were great, what really stood out was her phenomenal band. Although each band member had his moments, her husband and musical director John Leventhal’s lead guitar kept the crowd spellbound from one solo to the next. 
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Sep 1, 2017
FIVE CAN’T MISS EVENTS: AUGUST 30–SEPT. 6
Enjoy a weekend of “r and r” — and we’re not talking about rest and relaxation! Head to the Rhythm and Roots Festival for a hearty dose of soulful music and camping at Ninigret Park. Your time will be jam-packed with food, crafts, dancing and, of course, American roots music headlined by Grammy winners the Mavericks and Rosanne Cash.
The Details:Sept. 1–3. 1 p.m.–midnight. See website for ticket prices. Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd., Charlestown, 800-901-7173, rhythmandroots.com.
Click here to read entire RI Monthly article.
Sep 1, 2017
Don Fowler writes two articles on 2017 Rhythm & Roots Festival over Labor Day weekend!
Above was in August 31, 2017 edition of Cranston Herald and below was in August 24, 2017 edition.
Click above headline for full article!
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