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Common Fence Music presents concerts of traditional, world, and other genres of music plus workshops in Portsmouth RI and Newport RI.View our 18th Season Schedule.
Season Membership ProgramCommon Fence Music's 18th Season Membership Program is now available. Download PDF Membership Form for instructions and list of eligible shows.
The Picnic SeriesMost performances - collectively referred to as The Picnic Series - take place at Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI. Our kitchen features home-made soups and desserts, coffee and soft drinks.
Common Fence Music at Channing ChurchAlso look for performances in our new mini-series, Common Fence Music at Channing Church, 135 Pelham Street, Newport, RI.
RI State Council On The Arts
Funding for Common Fence Music is provided in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and private funders.
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Things you can do on the Common Fence Music website:
- Become a Season Member.
- Become a fan of Common Fence Music on Facebook.
- Learn about our workshops and view photos.
- Join our e-mail list, E-Notes.
- View concert photos.
- View photos from Fiddlers and Fishermen #11.
- View Common Fence Music Performer History.
What is Common Fence Music?
Common Fence Music is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to presenting concerts of traditional, world and other genres of music that are underplayed and under-promoted by the radio and recording industry.
Most Common Fence Music performances - collectively referred to as The Picnic Series - take place at 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth RI, in the CFPIA Community Hall, a fifties-style dance hall with great live sound. The atmosphere is congenial and the audience attentive and supportive. There is table seating with soft drinks, freshly baked desserts, and homemade soup for sale. And, there is plenty of free parking.
And don't forget Common Fence Music's "folk tailgate" tradition at The Picnic Series when the doors open at 7 pm. Bring along your own meal and beverages (no corking fee!). In a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, folks share conversation as they pass around appetizers and entrées before settling in to enjoy the evening's program . . . a memorable night's entertainment that won't break the budget.
Common Fence Music showcases the best in folk and roots music. Take a chance on someone new - you won't be disappointed!