Community Concerts

Listen to a genre-bending musical experience while enjoying beer and bites at Newport Craft and Brewing. Empire Wild, a crossover trio channels their love for musical exploration into their sound, fusing the sounds of pop, folk, jazz, and more. In this program Empire Wild puts their own spin on music of composers whose work has endured the test of time. Hear classics by Beethoven, Ravel, Bach and more brought to new life in the trio’s unique arrangements, at this free concert, fun for listeners of all ages!

Described as “...not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one”, Invoke strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Featuring, violin, viola and cello, plus banjo, mandolin, and vocals, this free, family-friendly concert promises a joyful afternoon of music and community.