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SUMMARY:The Earl Knightwood Band at the Rathskeller
DESCRIPTION:The Earl Knightwood Band at the Rathskeller brings New Orleans funk\, R&B\, soul\, and modern blues to Charlestown on Sunday\, August 16\, for an afternoon performance on the Down Back Stage. The Providence-based band takes the stage at 4 p.m.\, bringing together veteran Rhode Island musicians whose backgrounds stretch from local hall-of-fame bands to touring and recording work with Clarence Clemons. (Earl Knightwood Band) \nThis isn’t a tribute band\, although you’ll hear plenty of musical history running through the show. The Earl Knightwood Band draws from the groove-heavy sounds of New Orleans\, Memphis soul\, rhythm and blues\, jazz\, and funk\, with multiple vocalists and a lineup built to move comfortably between those styles. \nThe Rathskeller is almost as much a part of the experience as the band. Its Down Back venue sits behind the restaurant among the trees\, with a stage\, outdoor bars\, a burger shack\, a huge fire pit\, and lawn games spread across the grounds. It’s a relaxed setting for a Sunday afternoon show\, and guests can come early for lunch before heading out back for the music. (Charlestown Rathskeller) \nAbout The Earl Knightwood Band\nThe Earl Knightwood Band is based in Providence and describes its musical territory as R&B\, New Orleans music\, funk\, soul\, and the bluesier side of jazz. \nThere’s considerable Rhode Island music history within the group. \nGuitarist and vocalist Ed Vallee is a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee for his work with The Young Adults\, the Providence-area band that developed a devoted following during the late 1970s and early ’80s. Vallee later played guitar on recordings and tours with legendary E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons. \nKeyboardist and vocalist Frank Rapone is also a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee as a founding member of Steve Smith & The Nakeds. Like Vallee\, Rapone performed behind Clemons during his work outside Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Rapone and Vallee came together in 2019 to form the current Earl Knightwood lineup. \nMeet the Band\nPaula Clare handles lead vocals. Before settling in Rhode Island\, Clare lived in Chicago and Los Angeles and worked as an actress in film and television. She later returned to music as a singer and songwriter. \nChris O’Donnell handles drums and vocals. His background includes study with jazz musicians Ernie Watts and Jerry Bergonzi\, along with work as a drummer and arranger with The Duende Project. \nDave McCarthy brings a classical contrabass background to the electric bass\, but his playing with Earl Knightwood moves from New Orleans grooves to Memphis-style soul. His touring experience includes opening dates for Delbert McClinton and Hootie & The Blowfish with Rockin’ Soul Horns. \nGuitarist and vocalist Bill Lehourites is another familiar name in Rhode Island’s blues\, rock\, and soul community\, performing with Earl Knightwood as well as Take It To The Bridge and hosting regional jam sessions. \nTogether\, the musicians give Earl Knightwood considerably more range than a straightforward blues band. \nThe Earl Knightwood Band official website \nWhat You’ll Hear\nExpect a show driven more by groove than genre labels. \nNew Orleans funk and R&B sit at the center\, but the band also moves into soul\, modern blues\, and jazz-influenced material. Multiple singers and experienced instrumentalists give the group room to change direction throughout a set rather than locking into one sound for the afternoon. \nFor listeners who enjoy the intersection where blues starts getting funkier\, soul gets heavier\, and jazz loosens its tie a little\, this is the neighborhood Earl Knightwood occupies. \nA Rathskeller Tradition Since 1933\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller has a history considerably longer than its summer concert series. \nThe restaurant traces its roots to 1933\, when the property began life as a speakeasy. It has since evolved into a restaurant\, tavern\, and entertainment destination tucked into the woods along Old Coach Road. \nBehind the restaurant is Down Back\, the Rathskeller’s seasonal outdoor music venue. The grounds include the concert stage\, patio seating\, bocce and cornhole\, two outdoor bars\, a large fire pit\, and the Down Back Burger Shack. Concerts run regularly from May into the fall\, featuring regional performers along with nationally touring acts. \nThat history and setting help explain why the Rathskeller feels less like a conventional concert venue and more like somebody built a stage in the middle of a very large backyard. \nSeating at Down Back\nSeating for Rathskeller concerts is first come\, first served and festival-style. \nA ticket to a paid performance does not reserve a particular table or seat. The Rathskeller presents both free and ticketed shows throughout the season\, so guests should check the individual event listing for admission information. \nFor the August 16 performance\, arriving early also gives you time to have lunch or grab something from the bar before the 4 p.m. start. \nFood\, Drinks and Lawn Games\nThe Rathskeller serves lunch and dinner on Sundays\, with the kitchen open from noon to 10 p.m. \nGuests heading Down Back can also find the Burger Shack and outdoor bars near the music venue. Bocce and cornhole are available on the grounds\, and the large central fire pit becomes part of the scene as summer evenings cool down. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nTime\n4:00 p.m. \nLocation\nRathskeller Down Back at The Charlestown Rathskeller \nAddress\n489A Old Coach Road\nCharlestown\, RI 02813 \nEntertainment\nThe Earl Knightwood Band \nMusic\nR&B\, New Orleans funk\, soul\, modern blues\, and jazz-influenced music \nSeating\nFirst come\, first served\, festival-style seating. Specific tables and seats are not reserved. \nFood & Drinks\nAvailable for purchase at the restaurant\, outdoor bars\, and Down Back Burger Shack. \nAmenities\nOutdoor music venue\, fire pit\, bocce\, cornhole\, and wooded grounds. \nImportant Notes\nThe Rathskeller presents both free and ticketed concerts during its Down Back season. Admission requirements vary by performance. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
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