Join us for Rootstock '23
Rootstock is back back back for our 3rd year! We could not be more thrilled to welcome you to a once a year event with all of us at Revive the Roots. This year we have more music, more art and more good times to share with you!
Choose yours own adventure...
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Snack and fill up on fresh and local food, an amazing selection of savory patties and rice bowls prepared by JA Patty available for purchase and farm tasting bites by Frog Bell Foods. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Crafts and communal mural for kids and adult alike
- Shop one of a kind arts and crafts
- Or all of the above!
Where: 374 Farnum Pike
When: September 23rd from 12pm - 6pm
Tickets: Rootstock is designed to be an inclusive festival experience. All activities are free to do and tickets are pay-what-you-like. The average donation is $15 per ticket. Do what feels right to you!
Bring:
- Folding and camp chairs
- Blankets
- Water bottles
- Your festive spirit and dancing feet!
- Alcohol and drugs, this is a sober festival
- Coolers and Food...We have an amazing selection of savory patties and rice bowls prepared by JA Patty available for purchase. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Weapons or threatening object of any kin
The Bands
Line Up on the Main Stage
The Whelks 12:15 - 12:45
The Whelks are an acoustic trio hailing from Warren and Tiverton, RI consisting of Peri DeLorenzo on fiddle, Mark Dobbyn on guitar, and Erin Lobb Mason on upright bass. They play a mix of swing, country, old time, bluegrass, Irish, folk, and their own original songs, all dressed up in glorious three part harmony.
Sun Urchins 1 - 1:30
Sun Urchins is a three-piece indie grunge band that will rock your darned socks off!
Big Brute 1:45 - 2:15
A sonically beautiful sense of home.
Lady Pills 2:30 - 3
Lady Pills is the project of Providence-based Ella Boissonnault. The music combines elements of 90's indie and grunge with a more modern pop twist to create a driving and honest sound. Her most recent record, What I Want, was released February of 2022 via Plastic Miracles. The record was featured in The Boston Globe, WBUR, MTV, and New Noise Magazine and earned nominations for 2 Boston Music Awards: Album of the Year and Alternative/Indie Artist of the Year. Her solo performance provides a more raw and intimate opportunity to connect with the music.
Convinced Friend 3:15 - 3:45
Convinced Friend is the project of Providence-based Songwriter A.S. Wilson. Recorded at Big Nice Studios, the self-titled album (Released November '22 with Relief Map Records) embraced members of Burr and Nova One, resulting in a collection of largehearted songs that Various Small Flames has called "an intimate and attentive sound in the lineage of Jason Molina and David Bazan... pushing beyond the melancholic surface so common to indie rock, looking instead to explore the deep possibilities beneath."
Hopper 4 - 4:30
Hopper is a fine blend of pop rocks, moon rocks, hopscotch, butterscotch, the familiar, the unprepared, happenstance, inflation, woe, stardust, teh internets, robots, porcupine riffs, the mysterious past, the unbelievable future, backyard archeology , armchair philosophy, compromise, conviction, and neato economics!!
Number One Babe 4:45 - 5:15
Number One Babe is the recording and performance project helmed by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Zachary Alexander Cholewa. Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, this indie gem brings their debut record, 'Ecstatic Function,' to life with enduring melodies and introspective yet refreshingly simple compositions. Collaborating with the likes of Tom Bora (guitar), Emma Rome (bass), and Caleb Marsh (drums), Number One Babe weaves their indie magic, infusing folk, rock, and psychedelia into an irresistible musical tapestry.
Meridian 5:30 - 6
Garden Variety Indie Rock! Seven humans. Honest songwriting. Fun grooves. Authentic and emotionally spellbinding, Meridian is a group of friends in Providence, RI and the winners of Motif Magazine's 2023 Battle of the Bands.
The Whelks 12:15 - 12:45
The Whelks are an acoustic trio hailing from Warren and Tiverton, RI consisting of Peri DeLorenzo on fiddle, Mark Dobbyn on guitar, and Erin Lobb Mason on upright bass. They play a mix of swing, country, old time, bluegrass, Irish, folk, and their own original songs, all dressed up in glorious three part harmony.
Sun Urchins 1 - 1:30
Sun Urchins is a three-piece indie grunge band that will rock your darned socks off!
Big Brute 1:45 - 2:15
A sonically beautiful sense of home.
Lady Pills 2:30 - 3
Lady Pills is the project of Providence-based Ella Boissonnault. The music combines elements of 90's indie and grunge with a more modern pop twist to create a driving and honest sound. Her most recent record, What I Want, was released February of 2022 via Plastic Miracles. The record was featured in The Boston Globe, WBUR, MTV, and New Noise Magazine and earned nominations for 2 Boston Music Awards: Album of the Year and Alternative/Indie Artist of the Year. Her solo performance provides a more raw and intimate opportunity to connect with the music.
Convinced Friend 3:15 - 3:45
Convinced Friend is the project of Providence-based Songwriter A.S. Wilson. Recorded at Big Nice Studios, the self-titled album (Released November '22 with Relief Map Records) embraced members of Burr and Nova One, resulting in a collection of largehearted songs that Various Small Flames has called "an intimate and attentive sound in the lineage of Jason Molina and David Bazan... pushing beyond the melancholic surface so common to indie rock, looking instead to explore the deep possibilities beneath."
Hopper 4 - 4:30
Hopper is a fine blend of pop rocks, moon rocks, hopscotch, butterscotch, the familiar, the unprepared, happenstance, inflation, woe, stardust, teh internets, robots, porcupine riffs, the mysterious past, the unbelievable future, backyard archeology , armchair philosophy, compromise, conviction, and neato economics!!
Number One Babe 4:45 - 5:15
Number One Babe is the recording and performance project helmed by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Zachary Alexander Cholewa. Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, this indie gem brings their debut record, 'Ecstatic Function,' to life with enduring melodies and introspective yet refreshingly simple compositions. Collaborating with the likes of Tom Bora (guitar), Emma Rome (bass), and Caleb Marsh (drums), Number One Babe weaves their indie magic, infusing folk, rock, and psychedelia into an irresistible musical tapestry.
Meridian 5:30 - 6
Garden Variety Indie Rock! Seven humans. Honest songwriting. Fun grooves. Authentic and emotionally spellbinding, Meridian is a group of friends in Providence, RI and the winners of Motif Magazine's 2023 Battle of the Bands.
the Food
JA Patty
Fill up with mouth watering Jamaican patties and rice bowls that bring a freshness and flavor like no other. Ja Patty will be serving:
Other Tastes:
Frog Bell Foods will be offering samples of food prepared from Revive the Roots grown veggies and fruits as well as farms from around Rhode Island. Frog Bell Foods is a Providence based Queer and Bipoc collective of chef friends making food and providing good vibes for pop ups, private parties, and events. They focus on utilizing local grown food and products to make tasty meals to satisfy every belly.
Smoothie Bike provided by the Smithfield Public Schools. Blend up a sip of smoothie!
Fill up with mouth watering Jamaican patties and rice bowls that bring a freshness and flavor like no other. Ja Patty will be serving:
- Curry Veggie Rice Bowl: Coconut curried chickpea, carrot, green banana & pumpkin served over coconut white rice, topped with farm-fresh beet relish, Jamaican slaw & sweet plantain. gluten free, dairy free, vegan. $15
- Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl: Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, pulled from the bone & served over coconut white rice, topped with sides of Jamaican slaw & sweet plantain. gluten free, dairy free. $15
- Jamaican Patties (hand pies): hand-made with natural ingredients and authentic Jamaican spices, stuffed into our signature pastry dough, then baked until golden brown. Patty choices: beef patty, jerk chicken patty, curry veggie patty (vegan). $6.50 each.
Other Tastes:
Frog Bell Foods will be offering samples of food prepared from Revive the Roots grown veggies and fruits as well as farms from around Rhode Island. Frog Bell Foods is a Providence based Queer and Bipoc collective of chef friends making food and providing good vibes for pop ups, private parties, and events. They focus on utilizing local grown food and products to make tasty meals to satisfy every belly.
Smoothie Bike provided by the Smithfield Public Schools. Blend up a sip of smoothie!
Happenings
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Rock Painting with the Artists' Exchange
Wool Felting with the Artists' Exchange Smithfield Elementary Mural T-Shirt Printing with JAS Design & Printing Recycle Relay Ricky Rainbow Beard Phoenix Rising Yoga Pop-Up Phoenix Rising Class 15 Minute Field Trip Pollinator Safari with Rachael Plant Walk with Annie |
All Day
All Day All Day All Day 12 - 3 12 - 5 2:15 - 5 12:30-1:30 2 - 6 12:30 – 1:15 and 1:30 – 2:15 12 - 12:30 and 3 - 3:30 |
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Get involved
We are seeking volunteers to help out at Rootstock and in the days leading up to the festival. Helping out is a great way to meet new friends and be part of the experience! Volunteer shift for Rootstock are 3 hours. Register to volunteer with the button below.
Important Information:
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment.
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. Be respectful and kind.
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment.
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. Be respectful and kind.
Rootstock 2023 made possible by a grant from The Rhode Island Foundation
Thank you to our Sponsors for Rootstock 2023:
Thank you to our Sponsors for Rootstock 2023:
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