August 2nd features CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band and is MC’ed by both 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:
- 6:00pm – Opening Act
- 7:00pm – Intermission
- 7:30pm – Headlining Act CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
See the entire concert schedule at https://levitt.org/amp-woonsoc…
ABOUT CJ CHENIER AND THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND
Get ready to party Cajun-style with CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band! Born and raised in the heart of Creole country, CJ delivers soulful vocals, masterful accordion-driven Zydeco and Blues like no other. With a Grammy-nominated pedigree and a stage presence that’s larger than life, CJ has shared the spotlight with legends like his father, Clifton Chenier, (“The King of Zydeco”) Paul Simon, and Ray Parker Jr. From backyard barbecues to international festivals, CJ Chenier brings the deep roots and irresistible rhythms of Americana music to audiences around the world!
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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 NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the City of Woonsocket, the Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative, and O-N Radio Worldwide
- PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Levitt Foundation
- GRAMMY LEVEL SPONSORS ($2500+): Woonsocket Head Start, RISCA, Navigant Credit Union
- ALBUM LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000+): AutumnFest, Bella Mente Counseling, Sierra Solutions Group, Milford Federal Bank, Bacon Charter School for the Arts, Shoreham Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, River Falls Restaurant
- EP LEVEL SPONSORS ($500+): Pineda’s Outdoor Living, Woonsocket Freemasons – Morning Star Lodge #13, Apex Technology Group, Sonia Lindsey Giving Fund, Dean Bank, Nationwide Construction, Woonsocket Housing Authority
- DEMO LEVEL SPONSORS ($250+): Buxton Hollow Farm Natural Products, Councilman David Soucy, Lamagna Law Offices, Mitson Law Associates, Woonsocket Teachers Guild, Bally’s Twin River Casino
- FRIENDS OF LEVITT ($25-$249): Madison Leigh Properties LLC, Vision Associates, David Stoll, MD, Nancy and Raymond Benoit, Emily Buckbee, Carrie Zaslow, Ricki Chevalier, Woonsocket School Committee Member Alan Leclaire, Nancy Giambusso, Clarisse Dexter
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The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with change makers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2024, the national Levitt network of music venues and concert sites is presenting 650+ free concerts in 45 towns and cities, with audiences over 750,000. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. www.levitt.org
