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RI Hall of Fame announces 1st inductees
8 musicians will be honored in a Feb. ceremony
Updated: Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012, 12:22 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012, 12:22 PM EST
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame has announced its first class of inductees:
- John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band
- Roomful of Blues
- Dave McKenna
- Eileen Farrell
- Oliver Shaw
Three other acts previously inducted into the RI Popular Music Archive Hall of Fame will also be inducted:
- Ken Lyon
- Anders & Poncia
- Gerry Granahan
All eight musicians will be honored at a ceremony and concert at The Met in Pawtucket on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band and Roomful of Blues will perform. A Tribute to Dave McKenna featuring his sister, Jean (McKenna) O'Donnell, and friends will also take place.
The public will also have the opportunity to get a first look at the mockups of what will become permanent displays in the hallways of Hope Artiste Village .
Organizers announced that they were establishing the RI Music Hall of Fame back in November.
Click here for ticket information.
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