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Masks are required for all patrons and staff until further notice. Patrons will also be asked to show their vaccination card or a photo of their vaccination card when they enter the club. Patrons will be asked to show proof each time they attend BRT. If a patron is not able to show proof of vaccination they will not be allowed to attend the performance. Call in your reservations for our March 19, 8 p.m. show with Teada to 401-725-9272.

A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Founded by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, Téada first came together in 2001 driven by a fascination for the timeless, expressive force of music inherited from previous generations of musicians. Irish Music Magazine describes the band as “at the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce familiarity with the old ways.” Oisin will be joined by three top Irish musicians on this U.S. tour: Paul Finn – accordion, Damien Stenson – flute, and Seán Mc Elwain – guitar.

* All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge.

 

Masks are required for all patrons and staff until further notice. Patrons will also be asked to show their vaccination card or a photo of their vaccination card when they enter the club. Patrons will be asked to show proof each time they attend BRT. If a patron is not able to show proof of vaccination they will not be allowed to attend the performance. Call in your reservations for our March 6, 7 p.m. show with Talisk to 401-725-9272.

Ground-breaking, chart-topping, genre-bending and instantly enthralling— these are just a few descriptions of Talisk and their signature sound. After racing to get a last flight out of Nashville when their tour was cut short in 2020, Glasgow-based trio Talisk are back in the U.S. for The Dawn Tour boasting music from their critically-acclaimed albums “Abyss” and “Beyond” in addition to newer songs such as their latest single “Aura” off their much anticipated third album. As one of the most in-demand folk-based groups to emerge from Scotland in the last decade Talisk features Mohsen Amini (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Musician of the Year), Graeme Armstrong, and Benedict Morris (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year) fusing concertina, guitar, and fiddle to produce a multi-layered signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. At its core, three seemingly acoustic instruments— but in the hands of three master craftsmen; one unmistakable, bold sound and an unforgettable live show. “With a new show, new album, new member and two years of planning, Talisk are ready to give America all we’ve got and a tour you won’t forget!” says Mohsen Amini, the trio’s concertinist. Listen to Moshen … don’t miss this!

* All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge.

 

Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. The singers educate as they entertain, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing. But there’s another crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor and civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Their 2017 project, “Song on the Times,” is a collection of songs of social struggle from the past 400 years, sung for the struggles of today. Bursting with lyrics that, while penned decades or centuries ago, still ring true in modern times, Windborne’s dynamic harmonies breathe new life into these songs. 

* All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge.

Or call in your reservations for our April 23 show with Fellswater to 401-725-9272. 

Fellswater is a dynamic 8-piece Celtic music ensemble based out of Boston playing a wide range of music from traditional to modern compositions, drawing from the music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Canada and beyond. Fellswater has delighted audiences at the New Hampshire Highland Games, Blackstone River Theatre, Boston Celtic Music Fest, The Burren Backroom Series, Club Passim and Colonial Williamsburg. Overseas events have included performing at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. The 8-piece band features Kyle Forsthoff on bodhran and percussion, Elizabeth Ketudat on fiddle, Jim MacConduibh on acoustic bass guitar, Sarah MacConduibh on Irish flute, whistles and fife, Andrew McIntosh on Scottish smallpipes and border pipes, Chris Myers on vocals, guitar, and octave mandolin, Diane Myers on vocals, and David Cabral on cello. 

* All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge.

 

You are invited to Blackstone River Theatre’s 13th annual Holiday Craft Fair and Festival which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks will be required for all patrons, vendors and staff. The event is FREE!

Please come out and support BRT programming as well as area craft vendors and home-based businesses while you do your holiday shopping locally! We will have 24 vendors on site between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and the event will also feature continuous live music with Bob Drouin, Russell Gusetti, Ed Sweeney, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Atwater~Donnelly, The Broad Street Fiddlers, and Ryefield Cove plus raffle prizes and a bake sale table. Door prizes will be raffled off from each vendor with the raffle proceeds to benefit BRT’s future programming. Think out of the box (store!) 

Vendors include: Designs by Diana (Celtic-themed jewelry, artwork, collectibles), L&N Toasty Totes (pocketbooks and totes), Legging Crazy (unique, funky and fashionable leggings), Turn Around (sun catchers from vintage RI beads, wire, and locally harvested sea glass), Scentsy, Wooden Buttons (Creative and fun crochet children’s wear), @filmmakerdave (Picturesque Rhode Island landmarks from above), Oscar Ducharme Creations in Wood (hand-made wooden plaques, ornaments and more), Pocasset Wampanoag Creations (native American artwork and jewelry), Jane’s Place (crafts in wood and leather), Bells on my Toes (Christmas decorations), Cards by Sandra (greeting cards), Kissable Lips & Make up by Crissy, Tree’s Creations (cancer awareness earrings and bracelets), Party Time Mixes, Lúibíní/Little Loops Knits (Handmade accessories in natural yarns), Duarte Decor (Christmas and winter wreathes), Timeless Treasures, BeachArt by Chrissie (driftwood art and vintage gifts), Celtic Mor (vintage Celtic jewelry), and Thomas Terceira Creations (collage, decoupage, prints and posters).

 

Masks are required for all patrons and staff until further notice. Patrons will also be asked to show their vaccination card or a photo of their vaccination card when they enter the club. Patrons will be asked to show proof each time they attend BRT. If a patron is not able to show proof of vaccination they will not be allowed to attend the performance. Call in reservations for our November 21, 7 PM show with Le Vent du Nord to 401-725-9272.

Eighteen years after its inception, the award-winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord  increased in size from a quartet to a quintet! Fiddler André Brunet (Celtic Fiddle Festival, La Bottine Souriante) has joined this world renowned ensemble along with Simon Beaudry (vocals, bouzouki, guitar), Nicolas Boulerice (vocals, hurdy-gurdy, piano), Olivier Demers (fiddle, guitar, foot-tapping, mandolin), and Réjean Brunet (basses, accordion, jaw harp, vocals). Returning to Blackstone River Theatre after last year’s COVID cancellation, Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement and an iconic name in Quebec’s traditional music revival. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. Le Vent du Nord has performed well over 1,800 concerts over 5 continents and racked up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), and a CFMA & “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala. Their last concert sold out quickly … don’t delay!

*All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge

 

We are thrilled to bring back our friends Lúnasa with their “Irish Winter Solstice Celebration” concert featuring special guest singer Dave Curley! Named for a Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. For more than 20 years, its members have formed the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys. Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland, played with Moving Cloud and piper Cillian Vallely comes from the same talented musical family as brother Niall, of Buille and the Karan Casey Band. Dynamic guitarist Patrick Doocey is joined by fiddler Colin Farrell whose 2015 CD “Make A Note” was awarded Instrumental Album of the year by LiveIreland. Inspired by the legendary Irish group The Bothy Band, Lúnasa uses melodic interweaving of wind and string instruments pairing flutes, fiddle, whistle and pipes in breathtaking arrangements. They are universally acclaimed as one of the best Irish bands in the world.

*All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge

 

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2022

Sat., Jan. 15, 8 p.m., $18 adv / $20 day of   Fellswater

Sat., February 5, 8 p.m., $18 adv / $20 day of  Mike Block Trio

Sat., February 19, 8 p.m., $20 adv / $24 day of  Windborne

Sunday, March 6, 7 p.m., $22 adv / $26 day of TALISK

Friday, March 18, 8 p.m., $30 adv / $35 day of  Teada

Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m., $20 adv / $24 day of  Mile Twelve

Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m., $22 adv / $25 day of  Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles

Sunday, May 8, 7 p.m., $18 adv / $20 day of  North Sea Gas

Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m., $16 adv / $18 day of  Cantrip

 

 

We are thrilled to bring back our friends Lúnasa with their “Irish Winter Solstice Celebration” concert featuring special guest singer Dave Curley! Named for a Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. For more than 20 years, its members have formed the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys. Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland, played with Moving Cloud and piper Cillian Vallely comes from the same talented musical family as brother Niall, of Buille and the Karan Casey Band. Dynamic guitarist Patrick Doocey is joined by fiddler Colin Farrell whose 2015 CD “Make A Note” was awarded Instrumental Album of the year by LiveIreland. Inspired by the legendary Irish group The Bothy Band, Lúnasa uses melodic interweaving of wind and string instruments pairing flutes, fiddle, whistle and pipes in breathtaking arrangements. They are universally acclaimed as one of the best Irish bands in the world.

*All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge