Boston’s Independent Radio, WXRV/92.5 the River announced that long-time station favorites Barenaked Ladies will headline their 17th Annual Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival on Saturday, September 1st at Waterfront Park. Phillip Phillips, Anderson East and The Aldous Collins Band round out the bill for the free festival which runs from 12PM to 6:30PM. The announcement was made as part of “The Big Reveal,” a special hour long show with morning host Dana Marshall.
Canadian rockers Barenaked Ladies were recently awarded Canada’s highest musical honor with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2018 Juno Awards. The event celebrated the band’s impressive achievements over their 30-year career including Juno Award wins, Grammy nominations, 15 million albums sold worldwide and a long string of hit songs like “If I had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Brian Wilson,” “The Old Apartment,” and more. The band’s 15th studio album, “Fake Nudes,” was released last fall.
“We’re thrilled to have Barenaked Ladies celebrate their 30th year together with us in Newburyport. The group has been beloved by River listeners since we signed on-air,” said Marshall. “With Barenaked Ladies, Phillip Phillips, Anderson East and The Aldous Collins Band, we are going to have a festival filled with really talented musicians performing incredibly great songs.”
Phillip Phillips, winner of the 11th season of “American Idol” and the owner of the biggest selling single in “Idol” history, “Home,” is currently touring in support of his third album, “Collateral,” which was released in January. The Georgia native has often drawn comparisons to Dave Matthews.
Eclectic southern soul and roots rocker Anderson East is a River rising star; his song “All On My Mind” rose to the top of the Adult Rock radio chart. Known for his songwriting collaborations with people like Chris Stapleton, Natalie Hemby, Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid, his most recent single, “Girlfriend,” was co-written with producer David Cobb, Aaron Raitiere and Avicii.
Hailing from the South Shore, The Aldous Collins Band will open the festival. Known for their explosive live show filled with fun and high energy filled music, the strength of the band lies in its uncanny ability to connect with the audience through infectious songs and the dynamic front man Aldous Collins.
Presented by 92.5 the River, with the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Bud Light, the Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival has become a summer staple for River listeners arriving early to spend the day. In addition to the music, attendees can sample delicious goodies from local food vendors along Merrimac Street, and enjoy a cold beverage in the Bud Light Beer Garden. Previous performers of the festival have included Matt Nathanson, Eric Hutchinson, Fastball, They Might Be Giants, Toad the Wet Sprocket, English Beat, Matt Kearny, Blind Melon, The Lemonheads, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Kaleo, The Revivalists, Rhett Miller, and more.
Since 1995, WXRV/92.5 the River has been Boston’s independent radio choice playing a mix of alternative, acoustic, blues, folk, reggae, and other genres of music. The station’s playlist combines current releases from today’s artists, in addition to favorites from the '80s and '90s, and even a few deep album cuts from the '60s and '70s.
For more information on 92.5 the River’s 17th Annual Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival visit https://theriverboston.com/attend/riverfront-music-festival
About WXRV/92.5 the River:
Music and people — both are best when they aren’t confined by labels. And a radio station that connects the two should be independent, intelligent, and diverse, like the minds of its listeners. At 92.5 the River, we celebrate that diversity every day, playing music that weaves a rock-and-roll tapestry across time and genres. Our playlist includes elements of alternative, acoustic, blues, folk, reggae, and other forms of music. You’ll hear a blend of current releases from today’s artists, your favorites from the '80s and '90s, and a few deep album cuts from the '60s and '70s. You’ll also hear artists and songs that have never been played on the radio before, because we believe that discovering new music is one of life’s simple joys, and we love to share that joy with our listeners. If your relationship with music runs deep, and you enjoy a playlist that’s just as deep, tune in to 92.5 the River -Boston’s Independent Radio!
