POP MUSIC > RHODE ISLAND

AS220
115 Empire St, Providence, RI (map)
401.831.9327
http://www.as220.org

Dedicated to art research and social consciousness in Providence, the AS220 is a community-based gallery and performance space primarily designed for local artists to prepare and present their work. Check the Web site for schedule of events.

LUPO'S HEARTBREAK HOTEL
79 Washington St, Providence, RI (map)
401.331.5876
info@lupos.com
http://www.lupos.com

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the box office. Box office is open Tues through Fri from noon to 8 pm, and on Sat from 3 to 8 pm. Closed on Mon and Sun unless there's a show that night. Ticket prices vary.

JUNE 4 Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Staind
JUNE 10 Rakim
JUNE 11 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' Summer Variety Show Tour
JUNE 14 WBRU and the Providence Phoenix's Best Music Poll Night featuring Mike Doughty's Band
JUNE 28 The Equinox Tour, featuring Shinedown and Trapt
JULY 1 Reel Big Fish and MXPX
JULY 12 Ryan Cabrera
JULY 18 Les Claypool

NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI (map)
401.847.3700
http://www.newportfolk.com

This year's festival takes place on Aug 4, 5, and 6, when dozens of contemporary voices and folk-music legends converge on four stages. Acts include David Gray, Rosanne Cash, Indigo Girls, and Ronan Tynan. Concerts are on Fri at 8 pm in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and on Sat and Sun from 11:30 am to 7 pm in Fort Adams State Park. Tickets are available at TicketWeb.com, by phone at 866.468.7619, or in person at the festival office, 770 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI. Tickets for Fri are $30 to $75. Advance general admission tickets to Fort Adams events are $55, $59 at the gate, $5 for children two through 12 either day, free for children under two. A limited number of adult two- and three-day tickets will be available for $95 and $120.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI (map)
401.421.2787
http://www.ppacri.org

The PPAC hosts a variety of performing arts shows, from concerts to musicals. Tickets available online or by phone. Ticket prices vary.

JUNE 21 Helmut Lotti

RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL
Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Rd, Rte 1, Charlestown, RI (map)
888.855.6940
rhythmtix@aol.com
http://www.rhythmandroots.com

The festival takes place on Sept 1, 2, and 3 and features five stages of music and dance, showcasing Cajun, bluegrass, country, folk, and blues. The Savoy Family Cajun Band are this year's hosts, and featured artists include Los Lobos, Dr. John, Marcia Ball, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, David Bromberg and Angel Band, and Tim O'Brien and Cornbread Nation. There is also a family stage, gourmet ethnic food, and vendors with unique imports. Tickets $25 to $135 if purchased by Aug 15, $30 to $140 after Aug 15. Special early-bird discount is $120 for a full-festival pass with camping privileges. Children 12 and under free, discounts for seniors available. Check the Web site for more information.

SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL
Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI (map)
401.846.1600
http://www.newportfestivals.com

From June 22 through July 3, concerts are on the historic Newport waterfront. Gates open at 5 pm, music begins at 6 pm, and headliners start at 8 pm. Tickets range from $15 to $68.

JUNE 22 Bruce Hornsby with Mike Aiken
JUNE 23 The Four Tops with Vinx
JUNE 24 Train with special guest Anna Nalick
JUNE 25 America with Becky Chace
JUNE 28 ZOX with Virginia Coalition
JUNE 30 Jason Mraz
JULY 1 Judy Collins with John Fuzek
JULY 2 Peter Frampton with Greg Hodde
JULY 3 Bo Bice with Chad Burdick