RiverFire
RiverFire is a series of free live music concert events every Thursday evening July 11th and through August 8th 6-8:00pm in Downtown Wakefield RI. (gps address: 317 Main St., Wakefield, RI)
Free Live Music on Main Street and the at The Contemporary Theater outdoor stage.
Local vendors and artisans located along the River, Main Street and the Contemporary Theater.
Come early with family, friends and pets to stroll Main Street, visit our shops, check out what local vendors have to offer, grab a bite to eat, and walk across the Saugutucket River Bridge and enjoy the ambiance of the fires glowing along the river lit at 6:30pm.
July 11th: Ladies Night! 6-8pm
Gooseberry Road is a 3 piece act playing music from the 1960’s and 70’s - Beatles, Carole King, Hollies, Bee Gees, Aztec Two-Step, more, and originals.
Main Street: Kaitlyn Tarro Duo
Pop, rock, blues and dynamic vocals!
Sari Sanctuary: TBD
TBD
July 18th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Blistering Ego
Four piece 90's alternative rock cover band, with Wakefield Idol winner Michelle Savoie on lead vocals.
Main Street: Paul Colombino
Solo Acoustic artist, International Acoustic Music Award Winner - Instrumental - for the song "Kottke" 2023 Finalist, Race to the Stage Contest, East Greenwich, RI 2019
Sari Sanctuary: Sole Sheibar and Face Painting
Fun, interactive multilingual presentation
with local author Sole Sheibar. Designed for children up to
age eight, Sole's program offers kids the opportunity to
sing, dance, and have fun while learning Spanish.
July 25th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Gary Hopp and the Good Vibe Tribe
High energy band, bring your dance shoes!
Main Street: Paul Colombino
Solo Acoustic artist, International Acoustic Music Award Winner - Instrumental - for the song "Kottke" 2023 Finalist, Race to the Stage Contest, East Greenwich, RI 2019
Sari Sanctuary Stage: TBD
TBD
August 1st: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Kaitlyn Tarro Band
Kaitlyn Tarro is an up-and-coming artist who started in the small town of Smithfield, Rhode Island. Combining powerful vocals with a warm, soulful tone, Tarro allows for feelings throughout the different varieties of music to resonate in her unique way. In March 2019, her powerful and soulful sound helped her to win Wakefield Idol, a singing competition in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Main Street: The Van Pelt Duo
Brother/Sister Collin & Sarah are an acoustic duo for any event. Specializing in top 40 and requests.
Sari Sanctuary Stage: Ichiban Karate and Fitness
Stop by and learn all about what Ichiban has to offer and try your skills at board breaking!
August 8th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Poor Man's Gibson
Poor Man's Gibson is an acoustic trio that plays a variety of tunes spanning several decades and including rock, folk, and country. We enjoy performing indoors or outdoors for any type of audience and hope you will give us a listen some time!
Main Street: Kaitlyn Tarro Duo
Pop, rock, blues and dynamic vocals!
Sari Sanctuary Stage: Sole Sheibar and Face Painting
Fun, interactive multilingual presentation
with local author Sole Sheibar. Designed for children up to
age eight, Sole's program offers kids the opportunity to
sing, dance, and have fun while learning Spanish.