Our April 8, 2019 show with Dougie MacLean is SOLD OUT! Thank you!
Dougie MacLean is considered by many to be Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter and is certainly one of the country’s greatest musical treasures. Dougie received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting at the BBC 2 Folk Awards in 2013. From his home base in Butterstone near Dunkeld, Scotland, MacLean tours the world with his unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots based’ songwriting and instrumental composition. He has built an international reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer which has led to concerts and festivals worldwide including New York’s Carnegie Hall. Dougie’s songs have been covered by hosts of artists and his “Caledonia” has become one of Scotland’s most popular contemporary songs. His music has been used in Hollywood films (“Last of the Mohicans”) and he has been the subject of three BBC TV music-documentaries. Described as ” …a musical hero” (Wall Street Journal) MacLean is renowned for his meaningful, haunting and emotion-filled music. His innovative work has created a modern interpretation of this music but its fundamental values remain rooted in the ancient Scots culture. We are thrilled to welcome Dougie back … this show WILL sell out so reserve your tickets early!
*All ticket prices include a $1.00 per ticket restoration charge
The Johnson Girls have been a force on the folk and maritime music scene for almost two decades as the leading all-woman, a cappella maritime group in the world. Having burst through the barrier of this previously male dominated genre, Joy Bennett, Alison Kelley, Bonnie Milner, and Deirdre Murtha each bring a special influence to the group. Whether performing at packed international folk festivals, intimate venues, or presenting school and library programs, The Johnson Girls remain true to their mission of keeping chantey singing alive, bringing women’s voices to the fore, and encouraging everyone to join in the revelry. The Johnson Girls have performed at major festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, schools, and more across the United States, in Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and France. Widely acclaimed for their powerhouse performances of rousing work songs, sensitive renderings of haunting ballads and laments, and hair-raising harmonies, The Johnson Girls sweep their audiences along in a tidal fervor. Join us as we kick off our season with a great night of singing!
You can purchase advance tickets at Blackstone River Theatre OR online!
Blackstone River Theatre moves our Celtic and world music programming outside on June 15 as we present the 9th annual Blackstone River Theatre Summer Solstice Festival to be held at Diamond Hill Park, Route 114, Cumberland. The family-friendly festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (rain date is June 16) and features three music stages, a dance stage, a session tent, and a children’s activity area, all running continuously, as well as 40 food and craft vendors. Performing will be the Atwater-Donnelly Trio, The Hanneke Cassel Band, Kevin Crawford, Cillian Vallely & Patrick Doocey (from the group Lunasa), the Eastern Medicine Singers, The Gnomes, HighTime (from Ireland), La Croisée D’Antan (from Quebec), Bonnie Milner, Dan Milner, Partington & Sweeney, Roscommon Soles featuring Kevin Doyle with Sheila Falls, Josh Kane, Owen Marshall, Torrin Ryan, and The Vox Hunters. There will also be a session tent run by Bob Drouin and a dedicated stage for Irish step dance featuring Tir Na Nog Irish Dance.
Blackstone River Theatre is excited to offer our stage to the Cumberland High School Clef Singers for their annual Senior Showcase!
Broadway comes back to the Blackstone River Theatre with another spectacular concert from the critically acclaimed stars of A to Z Theatrical Productions, Inc. This exclusive evening directed by Susan Arundale-Zolli, and musically supervised by Todd Gordon with a five piece band, will star Ron Sharpe, from the Broadway and National tour companies of Les Miserables, Civil War, The Scarlet Pimpernel and King David; Eileen Tepper, from the Broadway National tour companies of Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and Starlight Express; Robert Zolli, from the Broadway National tour of Les Miserables, original Broadway cast recording of Starmites, and world premiere company of Jekyll & Hyde; Fred Scheff, Broadway National tour of Phantom of the Opera; and Susan Zolli, Columbia Artists National tour of Of Mice and Men; with special guest, Boston television personality and New England stage star Scott Wahle. Also featuring local favorites Sean Byrne, Maria Day, Janet Ferreri and Scott Morency. Come see the stars of A to Z up close and personal at the Blackstone River Theatre, singing the songs they’ve sung on Broadway, on tour and more!
Mail checks made payable to A to Z Productions:
PO Box 182
Albion, RI 02802
Call A to Z: (401) 721-5304
The mission of BAAM (Because Arts Always Matters) is: To nurture and support the fine and performing arts experience for Cumberland students and to promote citizen support for an enriched fine and performing arts program in Cumberland. Today’s free event will feature: Live Art Demonstrations • Children’s Art contest • Hunting for the Creative Side of Cumberland contest (Winners announced day of the event) • Art work and refreshments available for purchase • Blackstone River Theatre • Cumberland Artist Alliance • Rick’s Musical Instruments • Office of Children, Youth and Learning • Boldacious Creations and more! Members of Pendragon, members of Tir Na Nog Irish Dance, members of The Broad Street Fiddlers will perform to showcase classes and concerts held at Blackstone River Theatre. There will also be performances by Scott Walmsley.
Irish vocalist Karan Casey was a founding member of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for rousing tunes and striking renditions of traditional songs. Since Solas, Casey has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music. Karan has recorded six solo albums, has won Best Irish Female Vocalist twice, Best Irish Folk album and a Grammy for her collaboration with Paul Winter. She has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and has performed with Peggy Seeger, Liam Clancy, James Taylor, and Tim O’Brien. USA Today has called her work “shiver-inducingly excellent.”
Irish vocalist Karan Casey was a founding member of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for rousing tunes and striking renditions of traditional songs. Since Solas, Casey has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music. Karan has recorded six solo albums, has won Best Irish Female Vocalist twice, Best Irish Folk album and a Grammy for her collaboration with Paul Winter. She has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and has performed with Peggy Seeger, Liam Clancy, James Taylor, and Tim O’Brien. USA Today has called her work “shiver-inducingly excellent.”