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 updated schedule. It's a little different from what you expect -- no matter what you expected.

JUNE 15 Jeffrey's 39th Birthday Freak-Out with Charalambides, Bronhard/Going/Public, GHQ, and more, 8 pm, $7
JUNE 16 Pissed Jeans, Rusted Shut, Snake Apartment, 7 pm, $10
JUNE 23 Nathaniel Bartlett and Mudboy, 9 pm, $6
JUNE 24 Kickball, Clara Clara, and the Good Good, 9 pm, $6
JUNE 27 Tradition with High Colour, 9 pm, $6
JUNE 29 Triangle Forest, Shawn Waters and Group Think, and Rockethouse, 8:30 pm, $7
JUNE 30 Brio, Lock and Key, yavinfive, and Movers and Shakers, 9 pm, $7

LUPO'S HEARTBREAK HOTEL
79 Washington St, Providence, RI (map)
401.272.5876
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 7 pm, and on Sat from 3 to 7 pm. Closed on Mon and Sun unless there's a show that night.

JUNE 20 Toots and the Maytals with the Fear Nuttin Band, 9 pm, $21
JUNE 22 Old Crow Medicine Show, 8:30 pm, $20
JUNE 27 Badfish with Scotty Don't and Stealing Jane, 8 pm, $15-$19
JULY 11 Less Than Jake with Streetlight Manifesto, and Against All Authority, 7 pm, $20-$25
JULY 13 Sage Francis with Buddy Wakefield and Alias, 9:30 pm, $15
JULY 25 the Cat Empire, 8:30 pm, $15-$18
AUG 18 Rise Against with Silverstein, Comeback Kid, and Smoke or Fire, 6 pm, $20.50-$25.50

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

Dozens of contemporary voices and folk-music legends converge on four stages Aug 3, 4, and 5. This year's acts include Linda Ronstadt, the Allman Brothers Band, Tom Morello, Assembly of Dust, Amos Lee, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, and more. Concerts are at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Fri, and at Fort Adams State Park on Sat and Sun.. 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 $85. 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 $135. Check the Web site for daily schedule.

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.

JULY 10 Diana Krall, 7:30 pm, $75-$95

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

Features five stages of music and dance showcasing Cajun, bluegrass, country, folk, and blues Aug 30 through Sept 2. The Red Stick Ramblers are this year's hosts, and featured artists include Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Susan Tedeschi, Natalie MacMaster, Donna the Buffalo, and Los Straitjackets with Big Sandy. There is also a family stage, gourmet ethnic food, and vendors with unique imports. Day tickets $25 to $40 if purchased in advance, $30 to $45 at the gate. Special early-bird discount is $130 for a full-festival pass with camping privileges. Children 12 and under free, discounts for seniors available. Other ticket options avaiable. Check the Web site for daily schedule.

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

Concerts are held on the historic Newport waterfront June 28 through July 8. This year's lineup includes Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kenny Rogers, Joan Osborne, State Radio, Jack' s Mannequin, moe, Monty Are I, and more. Gates open at 5 pm, music begins at 6 pm, and headliners start at 8 pm. Tickets range from $15 to $75 and admission to each show is sold separately.