We had a high spirited, wide ranging, on site, but chilly visit with Dr. Mark Stickney, founder of the Historic Music of Newport Foundation. Mark has combined his roots from historic Newport, Rhode Island music festivals that he and his family were a big part of beginning in his childhood through a 20+ college teaching career and now returning full circle back to Newport. The Foundation, founded in 2022, under Mark and his outstanding board of directors are making great contributions to revealing the fascinating history of music in Newport, Rhode Island through the 1800’s to present. They have catalogued over 1,000 pieces of music, researched over 900 musicians and much more while disseminating the information through their website, publications and visits to schools and conferences.

To learn more, or contact Mark, please visit their website and/or email listed below.

web site: historicmusicofnewport.org

Email:

staff@historicmusicofnewport.org

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We had a high spirited, wide ranging, on site, but chilly visit with Dr. Mark Stickney, founder of the Historic Music of Newport Foundation. Mark has combined his roots from historic Newport, Rhode Island music festivals that he and his family were a big part of beginning in his childhood through a 20+ college teaching career and now returning full circle back to Newport. The Foundation, founded in 2022, under Mark and his outstanding board of directors are making great contributions to revealing the fascinating history of music in Newport, Rhode Island through the 1800’s to present. They have catalogued over 1,000 pieces of music, researched over 900 musicians and much more while disseminating the information through their website, publications and visits to schools and conferences.

To learn more, or contact Mark, please visit their website and/or email listed below.

web site: historicmusicofnewport.org

Email:

staff@historicmusicofnewport.org

As always, we invite you to also contact us with questions and comments at info@TownBandBanter.com

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S3E1 Trick AND Treat AND Banter

Season 3 begins with high energy banter from our hosts recorded on Halloween! The hilarious shared reflections of the first two seasons and the exciting plans for a new season are more than enough to demonstrate our hosts at their best! Enjoy the ride. Then share it with your friends and family and everyone else. There will be plenty of room for everyone as we all support and grow the amazing world of community music ensembles!

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TikTok: COMING SOON!!

As promised, here is the link to The Jamestown Community Band performing “Coffin Races” at their Fall concert on October 24, 2025: https:??youtu.be/nAHwOo-BVdc