August 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LEVITT AMP – Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Join NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley at beautiful River Island Art Park in downtown Woonsocket for the last FREE concert for the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series.
August 18th features Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas with Kickin’ Brass and is MC’ed by Marlon Carey.
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is FREE and open to the public. Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time! Bring a friend and something to sit on.
SCHEDULE:
6pm – Opening Act Kickin’ Brass and NRI Council on the Arts- Mardi Gras Presentation
7:00pm – Mask making and Masacarade coordinated by Geri’s Bluffing Boutique
7:30pm – Headlining Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
See the entire concert schedule at https://levitt.org/amp-woonsocket-ri/.
ABOUT NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS
“The ZyDeco Cha Chas are all about family,” as they are a Creole family band. Zydeco is a five-piece band consisting of band members. Guitarist Dennis Nathan’s brother, Allen 7 string bassist is Nathan’s cousin; Dijuan rubboard and accordion play is Nathan’s nephew and Godchild; and Clifford rubboard player. The Zydeco Cha Chas was voted the top Festival Band in the country. They are also well acquainted with the. Media as they have been featured on the cover of USA Today, in the New York Times, People magazines, and Essence.
SCHEDULE:
6pm – Opening Act Kickin’ Brass and NRI Council on the Arts- Mardi Gras Presentation
7:00pm – Mask making and Masacarade coordinated by Geri’s Bluffing Boutique
7:30pm – Headlining Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
See the entire concert schedule at https://levitt.org/amp-woonsocket-ri/.
ABOUT NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA CHAS
“The ZyDeco Cha Chas are all about family,” as they are a Creole family band. Zydeco is a five-piece band consisting of band members. Guitarist Dennis Nathan’s brother, Allen 7 string bassist is Nathan’s cousin; Dijuan rubboard and accordion play is Nathan’s nephew and Godchild; and Clifford rubboard player. The Zydeco Cha Chas was voted the top Festival Band in the country. They are also well acquainted with the. Media as they have been featured on the cover of USA Today, in the New York Times, People magazines, and Essence.
ABOUT KICKIN’ Brass
Rhode Island’s tightest, most captivating, and cleanest eight-man brass band. They perform at various events across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Rhode Island’s tightest, most captivating, and cleanest eight-man brass band. They perform at various events across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
FOOD VENDORS
Bugg’d Out BBQ
Nanu the Burmese Fusion
TABLING VENDOR
Northern RI Council on the Arts
SPONSOR VOLUNTEER
MLK Community Committee
Bugg’d Out BBQ
Nanu the Burmese Fusion
TABLING VENDOR
Northern RI Council on the Arts
SPONSOR VOLUNTEER
MLK Community Committee
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Concert Location & Parking Info:
RIVER ISLAND ART PARK
River Island Art Park is located at 95 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI. The park offers plenty of open grass for seating and is right along the beautiful Blackstone River.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to the open lawn concert setting. All ages are welcome, and admission is FREE.
Free parking is available at municipal lots throughout the city.
For inclement weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest information.
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The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of Levitt Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, City of Woonsocket
Grammy Level Sponsors: Levitt Foundation, Woonsocket Head Start, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, RISCA, City of Woonsocket, ON-Radio Worldwide, Olly’s Pizza, Ciro’s Tavern / Pomodoro
Album Level Sponsors: AutumnFest, Christopher’s Kitchen and Bar, Thundermist, Bella Mente Counseling, Sierra Solutions Group, Dean Bank, Santander Bank, Milford Federal Bank, Bacon Charter School for the Arts, Citizens Bank, Woonsocket Delegation Sens. Picard & Murray; Reps. Phillips, Casey, and Lima
EP Level Sponsors: Apex Technology Group, Mancieri Real Estate, Sonia Lindsey, St. James Baptist Church, Woonsocket School Committee, Coastal1 Credit Union
Demo Level Sponsors: Oak Street Health,
CSL Plasma, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Friends of Levitt: Emily Buckbee, Meg Rego, Brendalee McGovern, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Attorney Robert Hope Larder, ESQ, Cheryl Thompson, Hope Global
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a private foundation that empowers towns and cities across America to transform underused public spaces into thriving destinations through the power of free, live music. Learn more at levitt.org.
Concert Location & Parking Info:
RIVER ISLAND ART PARK
River Island Art Park is located at 95 Bernon Street, Woonsocket RI. The park offers plenty of open grass for seating and is right along the beautiful Blackstone River.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to the open lawn concert setting. All ages are welcome, and admission is FREE.
Free parking is available at municipal lots throughout the city.
For inclement weather updates, check this Facebook page for the latest information.
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The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is made possible by the generous support of Levitt Foundation, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, City of Woonsocket
Grammy Level Sponsors: Levitt Foundation, Woonsocket Head Start, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, RISCA, City of Woonsocket, ON-Radio Worldwide, Olly’s Pizza, Ciro’s Tavern / Pomodoro
Album Level Sponsors: AutumnFest, Christopher’s Kitchen and Bar, Thundermist, Bella Mente Counseling, Sierra Solutions Group, Dean Bank, Santander Bank, Milford Federal Bank, Bacon Charter School for the Arts, Citizens Bank, Woonsocket Delegation Sens. Picard & Murray; Reps. Phillips, Casey, and Lima
EP Level Sponsors: Apex Technology Group, Mancieri Real Estate, Sonia Lindsey, St. James Baptist Church, Woonsocket School Committee, Coastal1 Credit Union
Demo Level Sponsors: Oak Street Health,
CSL Plasma, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Friends of Levitt: Emily Buckbee, Meg Rego, Brendalee McGovern, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Attorney Robert Hope Larder, ESQ, Cheryl Thompson, Hope Global
The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a private foundation that empowers towns and cities across America to transform underused public spaces into thriving destinations through the power of free, live music. Learn more at levitt.org.
