R&B artists Lawrence, Ripe, Bumpin Uglies, Passafire, Ryan Montbleau, The Felice Brothers, Perpetual Groove, Adam Ezra Group, The Mallett Brothers Band, and Kung Fu performed at the Rhode Island Music & Arts Festival. Each of these artists contributed their distinct sound and style to the festival, ensuring that everyone in attendance had a special time.
Lawrence, a soul-pop group from New York, enthralled the crowd with their contagious enthusiasm and memorable songs. The Boston-based up-and-coming funk group Ripe gave a dynamic performance that kept the audience on their feet the entire time. A Maryland-based reggae-rock band named Bumpin Uglies performed, and the crowd swayed to the beat.
Georgian reggae-rock group Passafire gave a mesmerizing performance that highlighted their superior musicianship. Vermont-based singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau touched the audience's hearts with his moving performance. A folk-rock group from New York named The Felice Brothers performed a soulful set that demonstrated their unadulterated skill.
Georgian jam band Perpetual Groove gave an exhilarating performance that got everyone in the room moving. The Massachusetts-based roots-rock band Adam Ezra Group gave a sincere performance that highlighted their outstanding songwriting abilities. The Maine-based country-rock group The Mallett Brothers Band gave a moving performance that highlighted their superior musicianship.
A high-energy performance by the Connecticut-based funk-rock band Kung Fu had the audience dancing all the way through their set. The Rhode Island Music & Arts Festival, which celebrated R&B music overall and included a stellar line-up of musicians, was a memorable event.