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12 stages :: 60+ performers :: all acoustic by and for the people :: NB Roots and Branches Festival is the big block par...
06/04/2026

12 stages :: 60+ performers :: all acoustic by and for the people :: NB Roots and Branches Festival is the big block party coming to you for the 4th year going strong on July 18th

The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub is pleased to welcome Eric Kiburn to the Fiber Optic Center stage

Eric Kilburn played extensively throughout the eastern United States in the late 80’s and early 90’s, and released 4 acclaimed albums.
He’s played on Passim’s stage over 40 times, both as a headliner and opening for the likes of Tracy Chapman, Shawn Colvin, Eric Andersen and others, He took a 26 year sabbatical from touring and active performing, taking time to raise a family,and record over 800 albums at his studio,Wellspring Sound. He recently decided to “stick his toe back in the pond” and begin performing as a solo act again, and is working on a new album of songs about growing up and parenting. Eric’s songs have been covered by Arlo Guthrie, Fred Small, Sally Rogers, Priscilla Herdman, Lucie Blue Tremblay, and many others.

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support and all of you!. Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

Just 6 weeks away from NB Roots and Branches Festival 2026 and we are so excited to throw the biggest block party in do...
06/04/2026

Just 6 weeks away from NB Roots and Branches Festival 2026 and we are so excited to throw the biggest block party in downtown NB !

Over 60 performers, on 12 stages and a huge culminating event full of participatory art installations that is not to be missed.

🚨 Artist Spotlight ✨

We are thrilled to have MelodiuS on our William St stage sponsored by Explore New Bedford

Meet Scott Whiting , aka MelodiuS, a newcomer to the music festival scene! Born in Boston and raised in Randolph, Scott grew up on the bassoon, an instrument he fell in love with as a toddler. When he went to UMass Dartmouth to study music performance, he got acquainted with various wonderful musicians in the New Bedford area, including Christian Camarao, whom he played for on numerous occasions, including albums and shows. While MelodiuS has written a few original compositions during college, 2026 marks his first attempt to commit to songwriting. During his free time, Scott makes artwork on and posts his musical compositions up on .

For more on our other performers , times and festival details, visit our website at www.nbrootsandbranches.com

This festival could not be possible without grant support , our community partners and all of you! Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB roots&branches wishes a Happy Pride Month to all. We stand proudly with our LGBTQ+ performers , artists, staff, contr...
06/03/2026

NB roots&branches wishes a Happy Pride Month to all. We stand proudly with our LGBTQ+ performers , artists, staff, contributors, attendees, family, and friends. Our festival , our hearts, and our world would be emptier without you. We love you and cant do this beautiful thing without you!

Come and celebrate with us in just 45 days! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

NB roots& branches is set to hit the downtown scene in a few short weeks and we have another artist spotlight for you . ...
06/03/2026

NB roots& branches is set to hit the downtown scene in a few short weeks and we have another artist spotlight for you .

Please welcome to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub sponsored by

21 Grams More is a Boston-based Quintet that delivers high-octane rock and roll steeped in blues and roots, injected with contemporary power. The band features Kamal Jackson (Lead Vocals) and Jeff Nilsen (Rhythm Guitar), who co-write most of the songs, along with Eddie Goodwin (Lead Guitar), Brent Conley (Bass Guitar), and Ken Fay (Drums). Their energetic live shows have established them as a vital force in regional rock, renowned for their dynamic blend of soulful lyrics and powerful, riff-driven musicianship.

Find out more on our website www.nbrootsandbranches.com

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural, a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Richard D. Lewis to the The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub- Pubside spo...
06/02/2026

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Richard D. Lewis to the The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub- Pubside sponsored by Fiber Optic Center for our 2026 festival taking place on July 18th 2026!

Richard D. Lewis is an artistic late bloomer whose music emerges out of the Folk/Americana tradition. His original songs contain a sharp political edge reflective of his past involvement in the protest
movements of the 1960's and related struggles continuing into subsequent decades. These life changing experiences set a solid foundation for his current dedication to issues of human rights and social justice, including abuse suffered by psychiatric victim/survivors. Richard once wrote and performed a few "protest songs" in the early 1970's, but left his guitar and songwriting idle for multiple decades. However, semi-retirement in 2015 led to a renewed inspiration and a total re-immersion back into fresh contemporary musical endeavors.

Richard follows a mantra of "Making Music to Change the World," but insists that those efforts must avoid an "agit-prop," or politically stilted style of writing and performing. He believes that the very best artistic creations are those that are truly "higher than life," and nurture the very best inclinations of the poetic and
compassionate human spirit. His music has also been influenced and shaped by 25 years of counseling experiences in the south coast of Massachusetts, helping people whose lives have suffered from the violence of poverty and other various forms of trauma and drug addiction.

For scheduled times as well as more information on our other performers and special events visit www.nbrootsandbranches.com


NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB roots&branches festival is almost here and we are pleased to welcome to the The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub Gr...
05/28/2026

NB roots&branches festival is almost here and we are pleased to welcome to the The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub Graveside Wedding fronted by Sarah Donner

Check them out and our other artists at www.nbrootsandbranches.com

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB Roots and Branches Festival is very excited to present Pepe Bana on the stage located at Purchase St. Pepe is a mul...
05/28/2026

NB Roots and Branches Festival is very excited to present Pepe Bana on the stage located at Purchase St.

Pepe is a multi-instrumentalist equally skilled on violin, guitar, and cavaquinho as well as a singer, and composer. Born with the surname Martins, his deep and sonorous voice earned him the name "Bana," an allusion and homage to the late great Cape Verdean singer that came before him. Pepe brings deep roots from Cape Verde where he was born, new songs of his own to add to the tradition, and a beat that's guaranteed to get the crowd moving.

For more information visit our website at www.nbrootsandbranches.com

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Iman Dias to the stage sponsored by ServedWell Hospitality for our 20...
05/27/2026

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Iman Dias to the stage sponsored by ServedWell Hospitality for our 2026 Festival!

Emanuel (Iman) Dias está prestes fronteiras do arquipélago cabo-verdiano para poder agradar o maior número a alcançar um dos seus sonhos com a de dez ilhas, Iman escolhe o caminho possivel de pessoas.

Emanuel, also known as Iman among the Cape Verdean community, is a native of S. Vincent, one of the most productive islands of Cape Verde. He was born Nov. 9, 1967. His interest in music started at a very early age, due to the fact that his entire family of two sisters and four brothers and his mother were already in the music field. Iman's very first performance was in an elementary catholic school Salezyano.

As his dream to be a professional singer grew, so did the opportunity to perform with some of the most recognized singers known worldwide such as CESARIA EVORA. - It also lead to the forming of his first professional group known as Gotinha d' Aga which allowed him to perform in the biggest festival in Cape Verde known as Festival De Baia das Gatas which opened new avenues for him to go on to win the competition at Todo Mundo Canta "All the World
Sings" in August 1987.

For scheduled times as well as more information on our other performers and special events visit www.nbrootsandbranches.com

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Discovery Language Academy Folkloric Dance Group to the Tremblay's Bus Co....
05/26/2026

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Discovery Language Academy Folkloric Dance Group to the Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC stage at Wings Court for our 2026 Festival!

The Discovery Language Academy Folkloric Dance Group is a vibrant community of students who come together to explore and perform traditional dances from Portuguese and other cultures. The group blends artistry, history, and teamwork, creating a space where students can celebrate cultural traditions while learning valuable skills.

For scheduled times as well as more information on our other performers and special events visit www.nbrootsandbranches.com

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Lutchinha Music to the Symphony Music Shop stage at Purchase St for our 20...
05/26/2026

NB Roots and Branches is excited to welcome Lutchinha Music to the Symphony Music Shop stage at Purchase St for our 2026 Festival!

Cabo Verdean music, a blend of African and Portuguese influences, is a familiar sound in coastal New England. The region is home to large communities of Cabo Verdeans, who began immigrating to the area in the 19th century. Maria “Lutchinha” Neves Leite of Brockton, Massachusetts, arguably the finest Cabo Verdean singer to make her home in the United States, will delight audiences with the soulful sounds of this distinctive musical tradition.

For scheduled times as well as more information on our other performers and special events visit www.nbrootsandbranches.com

NB Roots and Branches is made possible through sponsors, grant support . Thank you to our fiscal sponsor Gallery X

This project is supported in part by the Wicked Cool
Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and Mass Cultural Council a state agency, through its Cultural District Initiative, and is
facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

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