PENDRAGON: Calendar

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Bishop Hendricken

Details to follow!

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Private Event - New Hampshire

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

Blackstone River Theatre

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Not Just Another Coffeehouse

Details to follow!

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

PVD Social Club - Stone Soup Benefit

Details to follow!

Saturday, June 16th, 2012

Blackstone River Theatre Summer Solstice Festival

Details to follow!

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

John Brown House Museum Summer Lawn Series

Details to follow!

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Blackstone River Theatre

Blackstone River Theatre will present our 4th annual Christmas Celebration featuring Aubrey Atwater, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Erika Damiani, Elwood Donnelly, Bob Drouin, Russell Gusetti, Josh Kane, The Miller Family, Mary Lee Partington, Torrin Ryan, and the Swamp Meadow Victorian Carolers. Audiences can expect the unexpected - familiar and unfamiliar songs, high energy clogging and step dancing, ancient carols, spoken word, jokes and more - as musicians and dancers perform in varied combinations or join together on beautiful Christmas and winter-themed pieces.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Blackstone River Theatre

Blackstone River Theatre will present our 4th annual Christmas Celebration featuring Aubrey Atwater, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Erika Damiani, Elwood Donnelly, Bob Drouin, Russell Gusetti, Josh Kane, The Miller Family, Mary Lee Partington, Torrin Ryan, and the Swamp Meadow Victorian Carolers. Audiences can expect the unexpected - familiar and unfamiliar songs, high energy clogging and step dancing, ancient carols, spoken word, jokes and more - as musicians and dancers perform in varied combinations or join together on beautiful Christmas and winter-themed pieces.

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival

The Slater Mill Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival returns in partnership with Stone Soup Coffeehouse to celebrate work, art, and heritage…with workin’ folk in mind! The Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival at Slater Mill shares the spotlight with Stone Soup Folk Festival to offer a FREE (except Slater Mill tours) “Made in Rhode Island” music and dance celebration on two main stages, throughout the Slater Mill grounds, and on a tented dance floor with room for audience seating and dancers, alike! Artisans spin, knit, weave, quilt, and cane chairs. New England fiddlers serenade young and young at heart with old time tunes! Drums resonate with the sounds of West Africa and the reels of Ireland as performers return to the Festival for an encore performance or to make their Festival debut.

Pendragon will perform a short jam set at noon and then act as hosts and guests over the course of the day. Performers include: The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Calabria Bella, Joyce Katzberg & Bill Harley, The Laotian Dance Troupe, Skip Healy & Co., R.I. Firepipes, Blue Around the Edges, Mixed Magic Exult Choir, Triplecreek, Old Fiddlers Club of R.I., Marvelous Marvin and many more!

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

Irish Festival - Newport Yachting Center

We'll be playing in the Music Hall... that's the large tent at the back of the festival grounds...see you there! We will be joined by special guest dancers Shannon Doyle and Erika Damiani!

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

John Brown House Museum Summer Lawn Series

Our last public summer concert before the Newport Irish Festival...come on down! Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on the John Brown House Museum lawn. Concert goers can enjoy their own picnic, or purchase food and beverages on site.

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Blackstone River Theatre Summer Solstice Festival

Five entertainment stages plus food and craft vendors!
Featuring: Annalivia • Atwater-Donnelly Trio • Burning Bridget Cleary • Aoife Clancy • Devine's Diner • Fellswater • Genticorum • The Gnomes • Matt & Shannon Heaton • Robbie O’Connell • Pendragon • Triple Spiral. Also, Ceili and set dancing, The Kelly School of Irish Dance, children's entertainment by Lindsay Adler as Mother Nature, Mary King & Phil Edmonds, Keith Munslow, Marvelous Marvin and more!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

CT House Concert

Reservations required due to limited seating...call 860-434-2047 OR 860-535-8485.

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Bishop Hendricken

Details to follow

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Stone Church Coffeehouse - Rescheduled!

We have rescheduled our January 29th concert to April 2... we sincerely hope all this snow has melted by then!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Peeptoad Coffehouse

The Peeptoad Concert series has moved to Scituate, RI. We look forward to making our first appearance there and hope to see you!

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Blackstone River Theatre

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Narrows Center For The Arts

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

Blackstone River Theatre

This very special Holiday concert will feature Pendragon, The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, The Miller Family and special guests! For this year's Christmas offering, expect the unexpected... songs, poetry, carols, dancing... as each group will perform on their own and also join in on several Christmas and winter-themed pieces together. Special guest performers will include Torrin Ryan, the Swamp Meadow Victorian Carolers and music and step dancing by The Miller Family - Ruby May Miller, Evelyn Miller and Samuel Miller. Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly along with Cathy Clasper-Torch on fiddle, cello and vocals are well-known for presenting engaging concerts of traditional American and Celtic American folk songs, a cappella pieces, dance tunes, and original works. Elwood, Aubrey and Cathy blend unusual harmonies and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, mandolin, old-time banjo, fiddle, and other musical surprises while also featuring Aubrey's amazing clogging and step dance. Joining Pendragon will be amazing young uilleann piper Torrin Ryan.

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Blackstone River Theatre - Holiday Show

This very special Holiday concert will feature Pendragon, The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, The Miller Family and special guests! For this year's Christmas offering, expect the unexpected... songs, poetry, carols, dancing... as each group will perform on their own and also join in on several Christmas and winter-themed pieces together. Special guest performers will include Torrin Ryan, The Swamp Meadow Victorian Carolers and music and step dancing by The Miller Family - Ruby May Miller, Evelyn Miller and Samuel Miller. Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly along with Cathy Clasper-Torch on fiddle, cello and vocals are well-known for presenting engaging concerts of traditional American and Celtic American folk songs, a cappella pieces, dance tunes, and original works. Elwood, Aubrey and Cathy blend unusual harmonies and play guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, mandolin, old-time banjo, fiddle, and other musical surprises while also featuring Aubrey's amazing clogging and step dance. Joining Pendragon will be amazing young uilleann piper Torrin Ryan.

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

Waterplace Restaurant - Private Event

This is a private conference event.

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Blackstone River Theatre Homecoming Concert!

With family and friends in town for Thanksgiving, BRT's 10th annual fund-raiser features some of the best of Rhode Island's homegrown talent as well as others who now live in the Ocean State. At 7:00 p.m. and during intermission, Blackstone River Theatre will also hold a silent auction featuring CDs, jewelry, original artwork, Christmas items and gift certificates. 100% of the proceeds from both the concert and the silent auction will go to support Blackstone River Theatre's programming and operating expenses. This is not only BRT's one big fundraiser for the year but it also serves as an excellent "sampler" as audiences get to see seven different acts in one evening.

Pendragon will act as hosts of the Homecoming Concert and will perform a set of their Celtic-inspired music. Featured performers, who are all donating their time, include celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Robbie O'Connell, The Atwater-Donnelly Trio featuring Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly and fiddler Cathy Clasper-Torch, who will perform Appalachian, gospel and Celtic-inspired folk music and dance, and fingerstyle guitarist and singer Barry Brown. Guitarist Bertrand Laurence with Mark Chenevert on clarinet return with a set of country blues, ragtime and French music and BRT will welcome the debut performances by Blue Around the Edges, performing bluegrass and old-time music with beautiful vocal harmonies, and Triple Spiral, performing a fusion of Celtic and folk music with an emphasis on five-part harmonies.

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Scotland Connecticut Highland Games

Pendragon plays at the Entertainment Tent at 12:45 PM and 3:00 PM. This is one of our favorite Scottish festivals...a beautiful location, pipe bands, crafts and more! Also performing will be Jerry & Nancy Bell, Charlie Zahm, a Harp Circle and more. Pipers and athletic games begin at 8:00 AM! www.scotlandgames.org

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Irish Festival - Newport Yachting Center

We'll be closing out the night in the Music Hall... that's the large tent at the back of the festival grounds...see you there!

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival at Slater Mill

Pendragon plays at 2 PM. Other Rhode Island performers headlining the concert and dance stages are Joyce Katzberg, French Roast, Fraternidad Folklorica Boliviana, Sidy Maiga, Marvelous Marvin, Yankee Yeoman, Kung Fu Club of Rhode Island, The Gnomes, Mohammed Antesar, The Old Fiddlers Club of Rhode Island, and the The Whatnots.

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Chase Farm Concert Series

We are thrilled to return to beautiful Chase Farm in Lincoln for one of our favorite summer concerts. Bring a chair and blanket and picnic and make a day of it! Rain date is Sunday, August 29, 5:30 PM.

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The Overlook Life Care Community

This performance is a private show for members of the community.

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Blackstone River Theatre

Elias Howe, Jr., was born in 1820 in Framingham, Mass., of a New England family known for everything from sewing machines to the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” By the 1840s Howe was selling music and repairing instruments (and umbrellas!) in Providence, RI before heading north to a brilliant career in Boston. Having learned to play the fiddle as a child, Howe had a fondness for collecting tunes from the old timers, so it is not surprising that in 1883, this prolific music entrepreneur published "Ryan’s Mammoth Collection 1050 Reels and Jigs, Hornpipes, Clogs, Walk-arounds, Essences, Strathspeys, Highland Flings and Contra Dances, with Figures, And How To Play Them." This chapter of New England musical history and its Rhode Island connection will come to life at the Blackstone River Theatre today with a free concert to celebrate the legacy of Elias Howe and his partner William Bradbury Ryan, for whom the “Mammoth” collection is named. Consisting primarily of traditional Irish dance tunes, the collection also offers composed tunes that provide a window from which to view the ballrooms and barn dances of old time New England and a young nation.

The “Ryan’s Mammoth Collection” Concert represents the continuing work of the BRT’s Heritage Arts Studio, originally supported by a Rhode Island State Council on the Arts American Masterpieces / National Endowment for the Arts grant to convey the story of Elias Howe and music of the Ryan’s Collection to new musicians as well as audience in a time-honored tradition. Performers include Pendragon, step dancer Kevin Doyle, fiddler Cathy Clasper-Torch, and several of her fiddle students from Blackstone River Theatre’s Heritage Arts Studio.

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Private Event

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

King Park - BridgeFest

The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County has created BridgeFest as a 4-day showcase
featuring local musicians performing at local venues to “bridge the gap” between Newport’s
world-famous folk and jazz festivals. Now in its second year, BridgeFest gives music enthusiasts
a reason to stay in the area to discover and enjoy the amazing local talent covering many genres. Pendragon will perform at the beautiful King Park Band Stand, at the southern end of Newport Harbor and the Newport Harbor Walk. King Park overlooks Newport Harbor, the Pell (Newport) Bridge, and Goat Island. Come on out!

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Private Event

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Millbury Common

NOTE: Venue is no longer Asa Waters Mansion but will be back on the town common, corner of Main & Elm streets! Bring a blanket or chair and your lunch as Pendragon (Bob, Mary Lee, Russ and Josh) return as part of this great series presented by the Millbury Improvement Initiative. Rain location is the Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm Street, Millbury.

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

River Bend Farm Visitors Center

We return to one of our favorite summer spots... This park is operated in conjunction with the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor which extends from Worcester to Providence. Straddling the town line between Uxbridge and Northbridge is a 1000 acre natural area offering walking and hiking paths, canoe access, picnic areas and more. Come make a day of it!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Amazing Things Arts Center

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Roger Williams University

Kevin, Josh, Bob and Russ will perform a set of dance music from 1-2 p.m. and from 3-4 p.m. will be joined by teachers from the Damhsa School of Irish dance to teach Irish ceili dance to students at this year's Global Festival!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Providence Performing Arts Center

Pendragon is very excited to have been chosen to present as part of the Bank of America Arts Showcase at the Providence Performing Arts Center in 2010. This program gives 2,000 middle school students from around Rhode Island the opportunity to see diverse performances followed by a Q & A session. Our performance will include Irish step dancers from the Damhsa School of Irish dance and we will be recording the live performance as well!

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Pepsi Forum - J&W university

Private show for J&W students

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Private Event

Details to follow

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The Knickerbocker Cafe

Sponsored by Motif Magazine. Doors open at 5:00 PM. We hope you'll join us for a St. Patrick's Day celebration as Pendragon plays its first gig in the Starlight Ballroom at the legendary Knickerbocker Cafe! Best known as a room for blues, the old Knickerbocker brought people together regardless of background or social standing and patrons shared a passion for real music... that was their common ground. Stop by after work for some great food, great music and a few beers as Pendragon celebrates St. Patrick's Day!

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Blackstone River Theatre

We hope you'll join us for a great evening of Celtic music and dance as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Private show

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Private Show

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Narrows Center For The Arts

Always a great night at one of the area's best music venues! WMVY will be recording this show for a live streaming broadcast which can also be found in their archives after the event...come on down and kick off St. Patrick's month!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Primrose Hill Elementary School

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Sowams Elementary School

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Nayatt Elementary School

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Stone Church Coffee House

One of our favorite new venues and a great place to see a concert! This will be Pendragon's first show of 2010!

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Blackstone River Theatre

Holiday Show with Pendragon and the Atwater-Donnelly Trio with special guests! Last year's show marked the first joint concert by these two well-known New England groups! For this year's holiday offering of Christmas in the Olden Time, expect the unexpected... songs, poetry, carols, dancing... as each group will perform on their own and also join in on several holiday and winter-themed pieces together. Special guest performers will include Victorian Carolers from Jazz Up Your Party and music and step dancing by The Miller Family - Ruby May Miller, Evelyn Miller and Samuel Miller.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Blackstone River Theatre

Holiday Show with Pendragon and the Atwater-Donnelly Trio with special guests! Last year's show marked the first joint concert by these two well-known New England groups! For this year's holiday offering of Christmas in the Olden Time, expect the unexpected... songs, poetry, carols, dancing... as each group will perform on their own and also join in on several holiday and winter-themed pieces together. Special guest performers will include Victorian Carolers from Jazz Up Your Party and music and step dancing by The Miller Family - Ruby May Miller, Evelyn Miller and Samuel Miller.

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Newport Waterfront Irish Festival

Pendragon will close out the Music Hall/ D-Tent stage with a 90-minute set!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival

Great music as well as activities for all ages, vendors, exhibits and cultural demonstrations. Social action groups, fine craftspeople and area labor unions are also represented. Rhode Island performers headlining the concert and dance stages are Joyce Katzberg (labor and topical song); Pendragon (Celtic music); Atwater Donnelly (traditional American music and dance); Lydia Perez and Yoruba2 (Afro-Caribbean music and dance); French Roast (music and dance from the Franco tradition); Ken Lyon (American folk & blues); The Fiddle and Dance Project (young musicians ensemble); Fraternidad Folklorica Boliviana (music and dance of Bolivia), Issa Coulibaly (song and drumming traditions of Mali, West Africa); The Yankee Yeoman; Bridget Fitzgerald ("Mill Girl Bridget" & songs of the Irish immigrant) and Marvelous Marvin (circus arts for children). Slater Mill will host Mill tours from 10-5 PM.

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

John Brown House - CANCELLED AGAIN!

Our rescheduled date from our July 16th rained out date has also been cancelled due to rain as of 12:45 PM Thursday. Unfortunately there is no rain date available so we will have to wait until next year....
On the John Brown House Museum lawn, East Side of Providence. One of the most beautiful locations for a summer concert in Rhode Island! Bring a picnic!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Chase Farm Concert Series

Rte. 123, Great Rd., Rain date is 7/26, Free!

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Concerts at Waterplace Park

Join us for this great outdoor concert series! We'll be joined for some Irish step dancing by Ruby May, Evelyn and Samuel Miller!

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Asa Waters Mansion

Peanut Butter & Jam in the Park
Concert featuring Bob, Russ, Mary Lee and Josh!
Rain location: Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

River Bend Farm

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Private Event - wedding

Russ, Bob and Kevin perform at the Biltmore Hotel.

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival

Rain or shine; Washington County Fairgrounds
Pendragon has two 50-minute sets scheduled for the Hyland-Hays Stage at 12:30 p.m. and 3:25 p.m.
Come out and support this wonderful festival celebrating Scottish culture, music and dance!

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

House Concert

Moved from May 17 date! Call 860-434-2047 for details.

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Slater Mill

Celebrate the traditional start of the summer season, raise a toast to Pendragon's Motif Music Award, "2009 Celtic Act of the Year," and help us raise funds for the Community Guild Studios at Slater Mill, a labor of love that provides a new home for time honored crafts. With Blackstone River Theatre's own Fundraising Campaign under way, we're helping a sister organization with a special performance of "The Ryan's Mammoth Collection of Jigs, Reels, and Strathspeys – An American Masterpiece." We'll play the tunes and you bring the knitting! The Slater Guild Studios will announce "The Ryan's Collection Knitting Design Competition" in cooperation with Berroco Yarns of Uxbridge, an American textile tale and treasure in its own right!

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

United Parish of Upton

Rte. 140, Church and North Main streets 508-529-3192

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Amazing Things Art Center

$15/$18 day of show, 160 Hollis St. www.amazingthings.org/venues.asp

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Private Event

New England Dental Conference, Westin Hotel

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant

St. Patrick's Day Concert! 1149 Division St., Warwick 401-884-1149

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

Blackstone River Theatre

Pendragon Celebrates St. Patrick's Day, $15/$18, 549 Broad St, (401) 725-9272 www.riverfolk.org

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Narrows Center For The Arts

16 Anawan Street, 508-324-1926, $15.00 adv/$17 day of show

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Sounding Board Coffeehouse

The Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern Street 203-272-8404 $16/$14 members