The Dunegrass Boys are a powerful blend of Traditional, Contemporary, and Original Bluegrass music rooted deeply in South County, Rhode Island. The Dunegrass Boys have been performing at events and venues in Rhode Island for the past four years; although the four members have a combined investment of time totaling over 110 years of refining their craft and performing abilities for your listening pleasure. This is truly a band of veteran musicians with a passion for performing Bluegrass music. Joining the Dunegrass Boys for their Summerfest appearance is Mike Fishman (Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals).
Magnolia
12:00 p.m.
Since 1989, Magnolia has been New England's hometown Cajun band. Learning their music form Louisiana's finest, has earned them a solid reputation at home and recognition in the Cajun heartland. Their dance lessons and music have helped build a strong sense of community at festivals and fais-do-dos all over Northeast. Their monthly Saturday night dance has been New England's hottest ticket for more than fifteen years! Playing high energy two steps and sultry waltzes, the band's twin fiddles, accordion, guitar, bass and of course, rich vocals keep the audience on its feet long into the night.
Track: Two-Step De Bayou Teche
The Ravers 2:00 p.m.
The Ravers is a six piece Reggae band with a 16 year history performing roots rock, reggae and originals in the New England Area. The band is experienced in performing at events, festivals, yacht clubs and sailing regattas.
Track: Stuck in the Middle
Mike Aiken 4:00 p.m.
Mike Aiken has the lifestyle most people only fantasize about. He lives on a boat, christened “Ocean Girl,” a 42-foot cutter, and along with his wife and musical partner Amy, travels the world performing music he loves. A modern-day troubadour, his music is like tonic for the work-a-day world - filled with flavors from places he’s visited. He scores loyal fans wherever he goes. His captivating sound is rootsy, Americana / Country, influenced by Celtic, Folk, Maritime, Calypso, and Caribbean music.
Santa Mamba 6:00 p.m.
Playing Latin Pop together now for ten years, with the apparent chemistry very much in-tact, the Santa Mamba line-up includes Ajay Coletta, enchanting drummer including the congas, bongos and timbales, Aaron Wade, stunning and eloquent keyboards, Nick Wade, delicious bass, Venezuelan front man Gio Murillo on lead vocals, Candido Mendoza, hypnotic percussionist, John Mederios, with Santana-esque guitar and vox- the five mics, acoustic and electric guitar-factor in resonant bass, one lead vocalist and three back-up vocalists for a full, rich, vibrant sound , the result is astounding.
Track: Ritmo
The Fabulous Thunderbirds 8:00 p.m.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band ever since they came roaring out of Austin, Texas to inspire a whole generation of music lovers and roots-rock musicians. Their distinctive, powerful sound draws from the many roots of American music, mixing blues, rock & roll, R&B, Cajun and more to form the rocking hybrid that has spawned more than a dozen records, produced such mega-hits as “Tuff Enff” and “Wrap It Up”, and won countless awards and die-hard fans around the globe.
Sunday: August 19, 07
Gina Wesley & DreamCatcher
11:00 a.m.
Gina Wesley & DreamCatcher is comprised of five outstanding musicians, who share that rare commitment to professionalism and musical integrity. Equally skilled and comfortable with music styles ranging from smooth jazz, blues, R&B to funk and disco. Their unique blending of these styles is exciting enough, but it is their performance, their delivery and attitude that set them apart as the premier R&B / jazz band in New England.
Track: DreamCatcher
Eratoxica 1 p.m.
Eratoxica is a Boston, MA based rock band. Their self-titled debut album was released in May of 2004. Eratoxica's album is best categorized as Portuguese/ American Rock music that incorporates traditional and dynamic melodies, with a modern twist. A "Live" DVD was release 2 years later in 2006 expressing the true meaning of Eratoxica. The new album, “In So Deep” was released in May of 2007 to rave reviews!
Track: In So Deep
Emily Smith & Synergy 3 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Emily Smith has combined her beautiful voice and passionate songs with a truly distinctive rhythm section composed of Mike Dequattro playing a virtual orchestra of percussion instruments and Ron Schmitt playing bass and MalletKat synthesizer. Together with some of the guest musicians that contributed to the CD, Emily Smith & Synergy blend familiar pop and rock styles with exotic world, electronic and jazz elements for a sound that is a synergy of sweetness and intensity, beauty and power.
Album: Lookin' at Me
Soulshot 4:30 p.m.
Soulshot is a nine piece horn-based band playing classic Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. The band covers the catalog of rhythms from the classic era of reggae to the present. Its nine members based in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, are strands in a web that cradles many of the noted reggae bands in the Southern New England area dating back nearly 25 years.
Track: Roland Ride Along
Jordan Knight 6:00 p.m.
Jordan Knight's voice has adorned some of the best material on record, whether on the countless hits with New Kids on the Block or on his solo recordings that has established him as a star in his own right. His new album, Love Songs combines Jordan’s proven, hit-making vocal skills with a willingness to take chances and reveal himself as an artist with a message that speaks to every listener, no matter how old or young, who has savored the full flavor of love.
**All show times are approximate and are subject to change.