7.30.09
“Never Feel More Comfortable”

…As if those electric pictures from Chris Isaak’s show weren’t enough to make your Thursday that much better, relive the love and excitement from last night by checking out the above video!  Chris Isaak said it himself, “I never feel more comfortable than when I’m in a tent,” and it was apparent that he felt right at home performing for adoring fans on Newport’s waterfront.  An entire recap of the night and the video can be found here - check it out!

Chris Isaak Show Photos

If you missed Chris Isaak’s performance last night, you missed one heck of a show!  And we’ve got the pictures to prove it.  Check out our gallery above for some great clips of the action on the waterfront.

7.28.09
The King of Croon

Maybe you haven’t heard, but the buzz by the boats is that Chris Isaak, that soul-gripping, puppy dog-facing, woman-wizard is headed to town.  In fact, I’m hoping to get a few pointers on his wicked game tomorrow night before his show at the Newport Yachting Center.  Turns out, this guy is accomplished at more than just croonin’ tunes and turnin’ heads.  Here are five more facts about the music man you might not have known before - which may leave you thinking, what isn’t this guy good at?  Read on for the tantalizing tidbits! Read on…

7.24.09
What Legends Are Made Of

Tomorrow night, legendary bluesman Robert Cray and his band of talented musicians will be in town to wow the socks off of anyone who is lucky enough to catch their show.  The five-time Grammy winner sat down recently to talk about writing new songs, playing old favorites, and how it feels to return to downtown Newport.  Check out the full interview with this highly-acclaimed artist here!

7.23.09
Soul Man

Michael McDonald electrifies the city by the sea tomorrow, Friday July 24, with what is sure to be an unforgettable showing of soulful and sultry sounds!  Missouri’s five-time Grammy-winning soul man rose to fame and commercial success with legendary bands The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Now a critically acclaimed solo artist, McDonald has remained a fixture in pop music for more than three decades - and notched several gold- and platinum-selling albums along the way - with his signature brand of blue-eyed soul and the distinctive, husky baritone that has become his trademark.

Tickets are still available, so visit the website or stop by the box office if you’d like to boogie-on-down tomorrow night!

7.15.09
Shake, Rattle & Roll!

July kicked off with an incredible independence day celebration, and the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series is committed to keeping the good times rollin’.  The Stars and Stripes would be thrilled to wave on the trio of talent that’s on deck for the month of July. They’ve all received Grammy nods, and now they want to share their soulful crooning with their fellow Americans right here at the Newport Yachting Center! Michael McDonald, an acclaimed solo artist also of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan fame, will be in town to sing some favorites on Friday, July 24th. The Robert Cray Band will perform their powerful blend of rhythm, blues, rock and soul the following night on Saturday, July 25th. End the first full month of summer on a high note as Chris Isaak swaggers back into the spotlight to share his latest musings on the ups and downs of love on Wednesday, July 29th. Click here for the complete summer lineup and to order tickets!

7.1.09
Star-Spangled Soul

Hey Harbor Fans!

Just a quick heads up - the July issue of Newport Waterfront Events’ Event 411 Newsletter is now out!  Make sure you are up to date on the latest info from the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series, the Newport Summer Comedy Series, the 2009 Great Chowder Cook-Off recap and more!

And of course, Happy 4th of July!  We’ll be celebrating on the waterfront in style with comedian Louis CK and a fireworks display. We hope you will join us!