Sunday, August 17th | The Wakefield Dixieland Ramblers | Pump House Music Works, Peace Dale, RI | Doors at 6pm, Music at 7pm | All ages | Full bar | $20 | Fundraiser for The Wakefield Concert Band

Band Members:

David Vallee, Clarinet/Band Leader

Larry Grebstein, Trumpet

Ray Celona, Tenor Saxophone

Tim Alberg, Trombone

Nate Lauder, Tuba

Keith Vorhaben, Drums

Frank DiFusco, Banjo

Wayne Patenaude, Vocals

The Wakefield Dixieland Ramblers embody the vibrant spirit and rich heritage of traditional New Orleans jazz, delivering an authentic sound that swings, stomps, and sings with infectious energy. Their music captures the essence of the Big Easy. They recreate the syncopated rhythms and blues-infused melodies that made New Orleans jazz a foundational style in American music.

With a sound rooted in the tradition of brass bands, dance music, and African American call-and-response chants, the Wakefield Dixieland Ramblers invite listeners to step into a world where music is both a celebration and a communal experience. Their performances evoke the joyful spontaneity and rhythmic vitality that have kept New Orleans jazz alive for over a century.

Let their music transport you straight to the heart of New Orleans-a place where every beat invites you to move, every melody tells a story, and the spirit of jazz lives on through spirited improvisation and heartfelt expression.