From the Rhode Island Folk Festival
After a pandemic hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The annual event, beginning at Noon, is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic, and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area.
The outdoor Festival features three music stages, food trucks, and craft vendors. In addition to the “Band Shell Stage” and the “Songbird Stage,” 2021 sees the addition of a third performance space, the “Emerging Artists Stage.” Based at the park gazebo, the EA Stage will feature short sets from some of the region’s best up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
Formerly known as the Providence Folk Festival, the re-branded Rhode Island Folk Festival is a project of Hear in RI, and is produced by RI-based singer-songwriter John Fuzek.
Board President, performer, and “Songbird Stage” host Allysen Callery is looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience.
“I am so excited that we can hold this awesome festival again this year. All of us are so thirsty for live music, and this day is always a highlight of the summer. So many musicians and friends coming together to make a really fun day of music in the sun!”
The Rhode Island Folk Festival remains free and accessible for all attendees. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Picnic meals are also welcome. No alcohol is permitted.
All stages and vendors will be outdoors. There will be hand washing stations and hand sanitizers by the portable toilets. Per CDC guidelines, we recommend keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others who are not members of your household. We recommend mask-wearing in crowded areas.
For more information, visit the Rhode Island Folk Festival web site: https://rhodeislandfolkfestival.com/.
Schedules for the Festival:
Band Shell Stage: (co-hosted by Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain)
Noon-12:25 Eastern Medicine Singers
12:35-1:00 Peace Collective
1:10-1:35 Michelle Cruz
1:45-2:10 Swamp Birds
2:20-2:45 Lisa Couto Trio
2:55-3:20 How’s About Charlie
3:30-3:55 Dust Ruffles
4:05-4:30 Joint Chiefs
4:40-5:05 Cardboard Ox
5:10-5:35 Dan Lilley & The Keepers with Amy Bedard
5:45-6:10 Group Song
Songbird Stage: (hosted by Allysen Callery and Avi Jacob)
Noon-12:30 Allysen Callery
12:35-1:05 Jacob Haller
1:10-1:40 Allison Rose
1:45-2:15 Linda Marks
2:20-2:50 Anthony Loffredio
2:55-3:25 Avi Jacob
3:30-4:00 Karen Zanes
4:05-4:35 Dan Blakeslee
4:40-5:10 Andrew Victor
5:15-5:45 Kim Moberg
About Hear in Rhode Island:
Hear In Rhode Island, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that produces the Rhode Island Folk Festival. The non-profit arts organization has produced many music events in Rhode Island since 1994. Hear in Rhode Island was founded by RI native and music community leader, John Fuzek.
The organization’s primary goal is to produce free music festivals that promote folk singer-songwriters. Over the years, Hear in Rhode Island has served tens of thousands of people with high-quality music from local and national artists.
About Rose Larisa Park:
One of the state’s hidden gems, Rose Larisa Park lies along Narragansett Bay in the Riverside section of East Providence. It is easily accessible from Route 195 with free parking nearby.
