Tony Silva brings the room to life with a wide range of traditional music from Spain and Latin America, and transcribed flute and harp music from the Andes for guitar. Styles include rumbas, waltzes, boleros, and huapangos with songs from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Chile and lots of Gipsy Kings! Born in New York City, Tony Silva has been playing acoustic guitar for over 40 years. His father Pedro was from Chile, and passed on his love of the music of the Andes Mountains. Since 2010, Tony as devoted himself to learning the best songs from Spain and Latin America. He has established himself as the go-to musician in the area for people who love those styles of music. Come enjoy the exotic sounds of his playing and be swept away by the romantic melodies that flow from his hands.

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.

Lila Wilde is a retro-pop artist blending ‘70s and ‘80s nostalgia with a modern feel. Born and raised in Rhode Island, she’s performed for PBS and the Red Sox, represented the state in the New England Music Awards, and is a three-time winner of the New England Songwriting Competition. In this intimate acoustic set, she centers storytelling, standout vocals, and the rhythm at the heart of her songs.

Andi Flax is a Newport, Rhode Island–based singer-songwriter inspired by the healing power of the human voice. Classically trained and educated in musical theater in NYC, she later traveled the world in a journey of personal and artistic growth. Today, she creates uplifting, culturally inspired music and keynote-style performances tailored to weddings, corporate events, schools, and more.

Jimi Blacksheep will have you rockin. Jimi’s electric guitar performances will give you goose bumps. Performer and producer, Jimi performs alt rock, funk, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and jazz.

Avi Jacob is a New England Music Award winner and current nominee for Artist of the Year at Motif Magazine. He has had several performances at the Jane Pickens Theater, and you can see him there again at a special Bob Dylan tribute concert this summer.

Providence’s own Melo Green is a musical chameleon whose debut album Laminar Flow has garnered attention for its fluid mix of psychedelic soul and introspective lyricism. Drawing inspiration from eclectic acts like Moses Sumney and Shuggy Otis, Melo crafts a sound that resonates with themes of mindfulness, love, and ease. His connection to his birthdate, detailed in the book Colorstrology, imbues his music with a grounded, meditative energy that invites listeners to find grace in life’s movement.

Andi Flax is a Newport, Rhode Island–based singer-songwriter inspired by the healing power of the human voice. Classically trained and educated in musical theater in NYC, she later traveled the world in a journey of personal and artistic growth. Today, she creates uplifting, culturally inspired music and keynote-style performances tailored to weddings, corporate events, schools, and more.

Jimi Blacksheep will have you rockin. Jimi’s electric guitar performances will give you goose bumps. Performer and producer, Jimi performs alt rock, funk, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and jazz.

Danny Draher, New York Blues & Jazz Society's Best Artist winning entry – is a guitarist, singer, musical director, consultant, and producer.

He has performed with Buster Poindexter, Bo Diddley, and the Uptown Hornsat the Palladium for the Democratic Convention party in New York City with President Clinton on sax. Danny played many jazz and blues festivals including, “The Montreux Jazz Festival” and “The North Sea Jazz Festival”. Danny has performed with Paul Butterfield and Allen Toussaint. He was the musical director for the 1992 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards. The award recipients were Aretha Franklin, Bobby Bland, Sam Moore, The Staples Singers, Rufus, and Carla Thomas. The Danny Draher Band performed for the Radio America documentary, The Blues Story, An American Art Form, featuring B.B. King, Ruth Brown, and Buddy Guy at the Whitney Museum. He and his band were also in the 1994 first annual VH-1 Awards with Bonnie Raitt.

This journeyman of multi-faceted talent and passion has mesmerized audiences internationally including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Madison Square Garden. Danny also appeared on Delmark Records Fiftieth Anniversary Jazz and Blues Collection CD. He has a great reputation within the industry and is known for his style and finesse. He's due for a Grammy of his own.

Luca Simeone is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and composer. His acoustic performances converge the genres of jazz, folk, and soul and include popular covers as well as his own originals. Outside of his solo work, Luca is a part of various groups around RI including Guess Method, Smug Honey, DudeManBro, Quick Hits and where he plays trumpet, keys, guitar, and more.

Providence’s own Melo Green is a musical chameleon whose debut album Laminar Flow has garnered attention for its fluid mix of psychedelic soul and introspective lyricism. Drawing inspiration from eclectic acts like Moses Sumney and Shuggy Otis, Melo crafts a sound that resonates with themes of mindfulness, love, and ease. His connection to his birthdate, detailed in the book Colorstrology, imbues his music with a grounded, meditative energy that invites listeners to find grace in life’s movement.

Danny Draher, New York Blues & Jazz Society's Best Artist winning entry – is a guitarist, singer, musical director, consultant, and producer.

He has performed with Buster Poindexter, Bo Diddley, and the Uptown Hornsat the Palladium for the Democratic Convention party in New York City with President Clinton on sax. Danny played many jazz and blues festivals including, “The Montreux Jazz Festival” and “The North Sea Jazz Festival”. Danny has performed with Paul Butterfield and Allen Toussaint. He was the musical director for the 1992 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards. The award recipients were Aretha Franklin, Bobby Bland, Sam Moore, The Staples Singers, Rufus, and Carla Thomas. The Danny Draher Band performed for the Radio America documentary, The Blues Story, An American Art Form, featuring B.B. King, Ruth Brown, and Buddy Guy at the Whitney Museum. He and his band were also in the 1994 first annual VH-1 Awards with Bonnie Raitt.

This journeyman of multi-faceted talent and passion has mesmerized audiences internationally including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Madison Square Garden. Danny also appeared on Delmark Records Fiftieth Anniversary Jazz and Blues Collection CD. He has a great reputation within the industry and is known for his style and finesse. He's due for a Grammy of his own.

Jimi Blacksheep will have you rockin. Jimi’s electric guitar performances will give you goose bumps. Performer and producer, Jimi performs alt rock, funk, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and jazz.

Andi Flax is a Newport, Rhode Island–based singer-songwriter inspired by the healing power of the human voice. Classically trained and educated in musical theater in NYC, she later traveled the world in a journey of personal and artistic growth. Today, she creates uplifting, culturally inspired music and keynote-style performances tailored to weddings, corporate events, schools, and more.

Avi Jacob is a New England Music Award winner and current nominee for Artist of the Year at Motif Magazine. He has had several performances at the Jane Pickens Theater, and you can see him there again at a special Bob Dylan tribute concert this summer.

Jimi Blacksheep will have you rockin. Jimi’s electric guitar performances will give you goose bumps. Performer and producer, Jimi performs alt rock, funk, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and jazz.

Ilana Katz Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, songwriting musical chameleon whose busking passion began on Boston’s subway platforms in 2008. Known internationally for her signature solo performances, including scat-singing with her fiddle, she also lends her fiddling prowess to a who’s who of Blues musicians and beyond as a recording artist and special guest. She strives to do whatever she can to bring good vibes to our strange world by offering (FREE) home-baked cookies at her performances. Ilana is also a novelist, sews one-of-a-kind jackets and berets, makes organic body balm, and is a henna artist. Come see Ilana perform under the Umbrella Sky NPT @ Brick Market

Tony Silva brings the room to life with a wide range of traditional music from Spain and Latin America, and transcribed flute and harp music from the Andes for guitar. Styles include rumbas, waltzes, boleros, and huapangos with songs from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Chile and lots of Gipsy Kings! Born in New York City, Tony Silva has been playing acoustic guitar for over 40 years. His father Pedro was from Chile, and passed on his love of the music of the Andes Mountains. Since 2010, Tony as devoted himself to learning the best songs from Spain and Latin America. He has established himself as the go-to musician in the area for people who love those styles of music. Come enjoy the exotic sounds of his playing and be swept away by the romantic melodies that flow from his hands.

Space Cowboy Newt is a dreampop harpist/singer-songwriter who merges Classical-style harp playing with dreamy, psychedelic, vibey pop production. They love writing and performing music with vivid imagery, lush backgrounds, and sudden juxtapositions between sad and silly. Their lyricism will tell you all about their love for queer clothing, hatred of rum and coke, and mental health issues, whether you asked or not! You can find them performing regionally around Rhode Island and Massachusetts, or in headphone dreamland, producing music for hours and hours!

Best known for making soulful and soothing music that pairs stylish, lyrical guitar playing with thoughtful lyrics. Jason’s warm, rich and dynamic repertoire sets him apart as a talented songwriter and deeply authentic acoustic musician.

Jason Valcourt is a singer/songwriter living in Swansea, Massachusetts.

Picking up the guitar at age 16, Jason's aptitude and natural assimilation to the instrument quickly established a connection for a long-term relationship. Immediately writing songs both lyrical and instrumental, Jason found an outlet for his passion and zeal for life that was both satisfying and motivating.

During five years living in Crested Butte, Colorado he began playing locally and regionally as a solo performer and in bands. In 2002 Jason released How Many Miles… a collection of original material including three instrumental pieces. In 2012 he released Musical Sunshine for a Rainy World, a collection of instrumental guitar compositions.

True to its name, Infusion Evolution represents a constant transformation of sound. By weaving together the intricate threads of flamenco and the pulse of Afro-Cuban rhythms, the four-piece ensemble crafts a musical experience that transcends borders. The band’s signature "Infusion" combines high-energy grooves with emotive melodies, creating a "levitating" effect for listeners and a rhythmic call to the dance floor.

The Band: Todd Andreozzi (guitars), Andrew Dyson (percussion), Rob Kelman (bass), and David Upegui (vocals and trumpet).

Jimi Blacksheep will have you rockin. Jimi’s electric guitar performances will give you goose bumps. Performer and producer, Jimi performs alt rock, funk, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and jazz.

Lainey Dionne is a GRAMMY® Considered indie pop singer/songwriter from Rhode Island. Dionne has over 50 nominations & awards for her songwriting including Songwriter of the Year at the New England Music Awards. Under an Artist Development record deal in Nashville, Lainey wrote with various professional writers including writers for Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Noah Kahan, etc, on her debut album Self Titled. Her third single from the album was optioned by Selena Gomez; while her team ultimately passed on the track, Lainey has gone on to write for other signed artists and has placed music across major television networks including MTV, TLC, Bravo, HULU, Netflix, ABC, E!, Disney+, and more. Her most recent placements include featured songs on Love Is Blind and The Kardashians. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music, Dionne has opened for international acts including Nickelodeon's Drake Bell and The Head and The Heart while performing over 100 shows a year. Catch her latest interview on The Boston Globe or on PBS.

Best known for making soulful and soothing music that pairs stylish, lyrical guitar playing with thoughtful lyrics. Jason’s warm, rich and dynamic repertoire sets him apart as a talented songwriter and deeply authentic acoustic musician.

Jason Valcourt is a singer/songwriter living in Swansea, Massachusetts.

Picking up the guitar at age 16, Jason's aptitude and natural assimilation to the instrument quickly established a connection for a long-term relationship. Immediately writing songs both lyrical and instrumental, Jason found an outlet for his passion and zeal for life that was both satisfying and motivating.

During five years living in Crested Butte, Colorado he began playing locally and regionally as a solo performer and in bands. In 2002 Jason released How Many Miles… a collection of original material including three instrumental pieces. In 2012 he released Musical Sunshine for a Rainy World, a collection of instrumental guitar compositions.

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.

Johnny Juxo sings and plays piano, organ, accordion, and acoustic guitar, blending rock ’n’ roll, New Orleans rhythms, folk, and punk into an eclectic, genre-crossing sound. Drawing from a deep catalog of original music written over the years, Juxo delivers an upbeat set full of energy, spontaneity, and crowd-pleasing surprises.

Francesca Autumn Ortiz brings the groove on percussion and drums, adding warmth, rhythm, and infectious energy to every performance. She performs with Providence Drum Troupe, Peace Collective, the Sangita Sisters, and alongside Juxo in Higher Ground.

Together, they create a vibrant, feel-good atmosphere with great rhythms, dynamic musicianship, and the kind of energy that keeps audiences smiling nonstop.

Ilana Katz Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, songwriting musical chameleon whose busking passion began on Boston’s subway platforms in 2008. Known internationally for her signature solo performances, including scat-singing with her fiddle, she also lends her fiddling prowess to a who’s who of Blues musicians and beyond as a recording artist and special guest. She strives to do whatever she can to bring good vibes to our strange world by offering (FREE) home-baked cookies at her performances. Ilana is also a novelist, sews one-of-a-kind jackets and berets, makes organic body balm, and is a henna artist. Come see Ilana perform under the Umbrella Sky NPT @ Brick Market

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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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.”