July 20th Waterplace Park Concert Moved To The Whiskey Republic

Providence, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and 95.5 WBRU have announced that due to rain this evening's (July 20) performance by The Rice Cakes on July 20 as part of this summer's Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park has been moved to the Whisky Republic located at 515 South Water Street. This performance is free and open to the public and begins at 7:30pm.

The Rice Cakes are equal parts keyboardist and vocalist Roz Raskin, bassist Justin Foster, and drummer Casey Belisle. The eclectic trio recently won 95.5 WBRU's 2012 Rock Hunt and was named Best Local Act of 2010 by the Providence Phoneix. They mix an energized stage show with a unique sound using a variety of instruments including Fender Rhodes, glockenspiel, tape distortion and guitar.

In August of last year, the Rice Cakes released their new album "Monster Man" that was recorded, mixed, mastered, and packaged by the band. For the past few years, the band has been touring the US playing venues, festivals, and DIY spots as many cities and towns as possible.

Following the new release, the Rice Cakes have embarked on a US tour throughout fall 2011 into 2012. With a full-length album, 2 EPs and the 2012 WBRU Rock Hunt crown under their belt, the group continues to tour and heat up airways with their new single "Magma".

Isaac Paris of Performer Magazine summed up the band in saying, "The Rice Cakes deliver a captivating combination of powerful drums, a soulful voice, and great songs". Check it out for yourself!

For more information please visit www.providenceri.com

The Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the City of Providence, Angel Taveras, Mayor, Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, Department of Parks & Recreation, 95.5 WBRU, Dunkin Donuts, The Providence Phoenix, Narragansett Beer and Waterplace Restaurant.