Take It To The Bridge at the Charlestown Rathskeller

Take It To The Bridge at the Charlestown Rathskeller brings funk, soul, pop, and dance-floor energy to Charlestown Rathskeller Tavern on Friday, May 15 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Set against the wooded outdoor atmosphere of one of Rhode Island’s most iconic taverns, the night combines live music, food, drinks, and open-air spring nightlife into the kind of shoreline evening people wait all winter to get back to.

Headlining the night is Take It To The Bridge, an award-winning eight-piece band known for turning dance crowds loose with a mix of funk, soul, rock, pop, and high-energy party favorites. Since forming in 2014, the group has built a strong regional following thanks to tight musicianship, big vocals, and a setlist built around recognizable songs designed to keep people moving. Their performances lean heavily into crowd energy, transforming concerts into full-on dance parties by the end of the first set.

The Charlestown Rathskeller itself adds a major part of the experience, with expansive outdoor seating, fire pits, lawn games, and the rustic atmosphere that has made the venue a summer destination for generations. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for dinner and drinks before the music starts, as the combination of warm weather, outdoor vibes, and live music tends to fill the property quickly. Between the atmosphere, the band, and the setting in the woods of Charlestown, this feels less like a concert and more like the unofficial start of summer nightlife season.