Concerts Under The Elms 2012
Join us for the Concerts under the Elms, an annual outdoor summer concert series held Thursdays under the canopy of elms at the John Brown House Museum.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Available for sale: Bravo's wood-fired pizza made on location. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven with an icy cold bottle of Rhode Island's own Granny Squibb's iced tea.
June 28
The American Band - The American Band, comprised of over fifty adult musicians, has a long and colorful history extending back to 1837, making it one of the oldest continuously active bands in the United States. The music they perform ranges from classical to popular, marches and operatic overtures to modern works for band.
No Concert Thursday, July 5th
July 12
Carlos de Leon Latin Jazz Band - Carlos de Leon and his orchestra offer a sizzling performance of Latin jazz that often incorporates the grooves of salsa, merengue, cumbia, son, and other Latin dance music.
http://www.myspace.com/carlosdeleonlatinjazzband
July 19
Duke Robillard Band - The Duke Robillard Band delivers up-tempo blues music that will make you want to get up and dance.
July 26
Magnolia - The Magnolia Cajun Band uses rich vocals, two fiddles, an accordion, guitar, and bass to perform high energy two steps and sultry waltzes that are sure to entertain.
http://magnoliacajunband.homestead.com/
August 2
Pendragon - Pendragon performs Celtic-inspired music with a contemporary edge that celebrates New England’s long-standing traditions brought over from Ireland, Scotland, and French Canada.
http://www.pendragoncelticmusic.com
August 9
Greg Abate Jazz Quartet - The Greg Abate Jazz Quartet will perform an exciting program of up-tempo bebop and jazz tunes.
Adults, $10. RIHS members and children under 12, free.
Tickets may be purchased on site beginning at 6 p.m. on the day of the concert.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Concerts begin at 6:30 pm on the John Brown House Museum lawn, 52 Power Street, Providence.
For more information: call 401-331-8575 x33 or mlupham@rihs.org
In case of inclement weather: call 401-331-8575 x33 after 1:30pm the day of the concert.