Upcoming events.
Dance of the Witches- Session 3
Dance of the Witches performed by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Wirched Guild on October, 7th at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
Dance of the Witches- Session 2
Dance of the Witches performed by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Wirched Guild on October, 7th at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
Dance of the Witches- Session 1
Dance of the Witches performed by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Wirched Guild on October, 8th at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
Luca Simeone -Acoustic Singer -Songwriter
Luca Simeone Singer-Songwriter performs @ Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market
Danny Draher - Master Blues & Jazz Guitarist
Danny Draher guitar master plays at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market
Danny Draher - Master Blues & Jazz Guitarist
Danny Draher guitar master plays at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market
Greggy Good -Lo-Fi Reggae Funk
Taking to the stage with his keyboard rig and DIY drums, Greg "Greggy Good" Ferreira is a multi-instrumentalist Lo-Fi Reggae Funk and Folk artist with a true passion for music. He mixes a vibrant and diverse palette of inspirations into his lively sound, so whether you’re looking to dance or just relax and enjoy, it’s feel good music you can groove to.
Empress - Soul Singer
Come experience the soulful sounds of Empress performing under Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
The Berger Boys - Father & Son Acoustic Duo
Jimmy Berger and Lou Berger are in perfect sync. The father and son team are known for their tight harmonies. They are aptly named the Berger Boys. They play a mix of original tunes and obscure covers that the audiences love. The hard-working Berger Boys have been playing together for two years and pride themselves on their craft. Jimmy Berger is the dad of the musical duo and the bass player for the legendary RI band the Schemers., his son Louie loves singing and performing. Don’t miss this musical duo!
Miles Leon - Saxophone - Pop, Funk, Soul
Miles Leon returns to Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market to perform his soulful mix of R&B And Rock hits.
Mark Cutler- Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Mark Cultler playing under Umbrella Sky Newport on Sept 9th, 12-3 pm
Johnny Juxo & Friends -Americana & New Orleans Blues
Johnny Juxo and Friends will get things kicking playing Americana to New Orleans Blues. His 2017 release Long Distance Driver won the Motif Award for Americana Album of the Year. In 2020 John recorded his next album, Get Off of My Lawn, a collection of songs written by local songwriters he’s worked with over the years. Johnny’s latest release is Rocket Wine, with Lisa Marie, A collection of Lisa's original songs that mix New Orleans-inspired blues and R&B.
Peter Bortolotti -aka the Professor
Peter’s music performances reflect his eclectic lifelong passion for Classic Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, and Americana with some occasional Jazz and popular music thrown in for good measure. In the RI music scene, Peter is perhaps best known as the founder of the popular RI band Tanya McIntyre & The Professors, nominated by Motif Magazine as one of Rhode Island’s best cover bands for four consecutive years (2016-2019). Peter works in collaboration with The Same Thing Project (STP) a “community songwriting” workshop for people from all walks of life. Most recently Peter has created Rhode Tunes which brings together many of the best RI area musicians performing original tunes and covers with other artists and friends.
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Gary Cummings & The Low Key 3 - Jazz, Blue, Swing
Garry Cummings & the Low Key Three take Umbrella Sky Newport by storm.
Charlotte Roth
Charlotte Roth Singer-Songwriter brings her original music to Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER Luca Simeone-Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
Luca Simeone a multi-instrumentalist plays at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
La Méchante et Le Connard-standards, French and pop charts with a swing twist
Le Mechante et Le Connard brings their franco fun to Umbrella Sky Newport
Ron Valcourt- American Songbook Favorites
Ron Valcourt plays under Umbrella Sky Newport
Thrive Pilates Headstand Up & Umbrella Sky Charity Work Out
Thrive Pilates Headstand Up Charity Classes for Brain Cancer
Virginia James Music- Songwriter Style Ballads, R&B Acoustic
Virginia James has a profound love of music and life which is immediately engaging from the first note of each performance they give. With years of performance experience, formal training, and intuitive musicianship Alicia and Chris Farias bring to the table a diverse set of musical skills and influences molding a singular performance experience.. Combining vocal harmonies, guitar/bass, violin, and male/female lead vocal they are able to deliver a wide variety of original and contemporary favorites from singer-songwriter style ballads to upbeat classic rock and R&B to roots-based acoustic rock and folk. They may even throw in some Irish tunes! The band released its debut album “After the Storm Clears” in June 2021 to rave reviews.
Ilana Katz -Blues and Appalachian Fiddler
Ilana Katz, fiddle player performs at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market.
Miles Leon - Saxophone - Pop, Funk, Soul
Miles Leon performs his headliner show at Umbrella Sky Newport @ Brick Market
Anita Mansfield-Brit Folk Rock Singer-Songwriter
From Waterford, Ireland Anita formed the Celtic Rock band ANITA AND THE YANKS and played laying a slew of iconic venues, and sessions including The Big Irish Fair LA, The Seaside Highland Games, The Roxy, The Brixton, The Queen Mary, and Casey’s in LA. Inspired by the strength of Dolores O’Riordan, The Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, and Heart, Anita chose to focus on her original music. and create a new project, THE MANSFIELD BAND in 2013 featuring original songs driven by Anita’s vocals, melody, and lyrics. Anita joined up with percussionist Brendan McCarthy to build on the current leg of her musical journey. A simple and authentic expression of her original folk rock and she is excited to continue bringing this music to her fans. Anita sings from the heart and with her haunting Celtic lilt and wide vocal range she touches the souls with her rich sound. She is currently playing, writing, and recording for an album to be released soon. Come join her live stream to her fans in the UK.
Beth Barron-Folk Singer
An East Bay Singer/Songwriter, Beth Barron, is a bluesy, sultry songstress who delivers her originals with passion and honesty. A folk musician who implements a blues and gospel twist to her music. Beth Barron has been active in the providence community creating positive spaces for others to share their music as well, which includes, several established and successful open mics across Rhode Island, Beth is a board member of the RI Folk Festival and is founder of RI event, “Ladies of Folk.”
“Beth’s voice is smooth as silk with just the right amount of edge as she presents her original material during her solo acoustic guitar performances. Beth’s original songs are easy on the ears and plentiful on the mind.”
Ilana Katz -Blues and Appalachian Fiddler
Ilana Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, and songwriter whose musical versatility has her performing solo, leading bands, and lending her fiddling prowess to a who’s who of
Blues musicians from the Delta on up. Her latest record, In My Mind, (October 8, 2021) debuted at #3 on the iTunes national Blues chart. It’s been a mainstay on the national Blues/Contemporary Blues Roots Music charts. It was in the top picks for the entire year 2021. Come listen to Ilana perform under the Umbrella Sky Newport.
Official Grand Opening- Providence Drum Troupe
We are thrilled to announce our official ribbon-cutting ceremony! Come help us cut the ribbon and cut the rug under our dancing umbrellas. The day will be kicked off with the cutting followed by Providence Drum Troupe, a group of talented musicians, acrobats, flow artists life like aliens puppets, hoopers, lasers and dancers. Their unique funky beats, positive interactive energy and visually stunning display will create an unforgettable experience. Bring your kids, bring your grandma, it’s going to be a blast.
Greggy Good -Lo-Fi Reggae Funk Rescheduled Due to Weather
Taking to the stage with his keyboard rig and DIY drums, Greg "Greggy Good" Ferreira is a multi-instrumentalist Lo-Fi Reggae Funk and Folk artist with a true passion for music. He mixes a vibrant and diverse palette of inspirations into his lively sound, so whether you’re looking to dance or just relax and enjoy, it’s feel good music you can groove to.
Ron Valcourt- American Songbook Favorites
Ron Valcourt is a master of the American Songbook performing covers from legendary American artists such as Eagles, Jimmy Buffet, Billy Joel and Tom Rush. Kick back and enjoy Rons joyous interruptions of America’s favorite songs.
Mark Taber-RI’s Piano Man
Mark started playing the piano at the age of 4 and playing it for 75 yrs. He honed his craft as a young teenager by bunking school and playing piano in Providence bars entertaining the day drinkers. Influenced by the great American novel “On the Road” by Ginsberg, Mark was inspired to cut his own musical path and study great bands like Duke Ellington. Mark joined the legendary, Rhode Island, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Ken Lyon & the Tombstone Blues Band. Mark played with the iconic Rhode Island band for 30 years playing for huge audiences and opening up for Janis Joplin.
In addition to being an integral part of little Rhody’s music history, Mark is also a visual artist who creates sculptures by repurposing found objects. Come enjoy the wizard of the keys under the umbrellas and listen to him cast his spell.
Allysen Callery- British Folk
Allysen Callery is a self-taught singer-songwriter from Bristol, Rhode Island, whose delicate, mesmerizing sound has been compared to classic British folk artists like Sandy Denny and Nick Drake.
Allysen tours internationally and was awarded RI 's favorite folk act.