Keeping Rhythm & Blues Alive

BOARD of DIRECTORS
Cleveland Kurtz, President
Dr. Maxwell Whiting,
VP/Music Director
Sylvia Whiting, Sec/Treasurer
Tom Colantonio,
Instruments for Children
Board Members
Guillermina Sanchez
Clarice Smith
Paul Williams
Dhana Whiteing
Honorary Directors
Sylvia Ann Soares
Lynn & Elizabeth Pegg
Richard & Donna Pena
Dell Padgett
The Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society (RIRBPS) is a 501(c)3 all volunteer non-profit organization established in 2003 by Edward A 'Prof' Coates and a few dedicated local supporters devoted to preserving and promoting the legacy, heritage and connection of rhythm & blues in Rhode Island.
As a membership organization we offer a variety of community programs and services.
* Preserve & promote R&B through activities, events & education.
* Preserve and promote the heritage & historical connections of R&B music in the evolution of American popular music.
* Improve awareness and acceptance of R&B by the public as a musical art form.
Performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center: A show you won't want to miss.
Tower of Power is celebrating 55 Years. . . . An American R&B and funk based band out of Oakland, CA, they have performed since 1968 with 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100; performing with legends Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt and countless others.
Hear the sounds of yesteryear, today and tomorrow. A vigorous and dynamic performance. The RI Philharmonic Orchestra will add highlights to remember.
For tickets & Information: call 401.421.ARTS (2787) or box_office_questions@ppacri.org.
Please let us know if you'd like
'A Day in the Life' presentation
at your venue or function.
'A Day in the LIfe' Musical Series
RIRPBS
12 Kipling Street
Providence, RI 02907
401.461.0012 / rirbps@gmail.com
Donations are tax deductible
12 Kipling Street, Providence, RI 02907
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