Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham

Phoenix Rising: The Artistry of Calum Graham

We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home.

This performance presents one of the world’s leading fingerstyle guitarists, Calum Graham. Join us for a summer evening of original music with this exceptional artist, plus a pre-concert dance performance featuring Deanna Gerde, dancer-in-residence Katie Moorhead, and a special surprise musical guest. Calum’s performances showcase his mastery of the acoustic, baritone, and harp guitar. His original compositions blend elements of folk, world, soul, blues, and jazz, all rooted in his signature fingerstyle technique. Audiences are captivated by his technical brilliance, emotional depth, and rare ability to connect through music.

“The most promising young guitarist I’ve seen. His command of the guitar is already really impressive!” — Andy McKee

Doors open at 5:30 PM. The show runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Purchase your tickets here.

 

About Puddingstone Festival:

Puddingstone Festival are a group of passionate music lovers and artistic entrepreneurs, united by a shared love for the arts. Their team brings together a rich diversity of perspectives, with board members hailing from various professions and backgrounds. Some are local to the area (yes, real island natives), others come from different parts of the country, and their founder is from Europe—each of them contributing a unique set of skills and experiences.

What unites them is the strong commitment to promoting the arts, connecting with the community, and supporting its growth and well-being. 

Celli à Deux

Celli à Deux

We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music and dance at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home.

The concert will feature Arlen Hlusko, Grammy Award-winning cellist from Canada, alongside Frankie Car, British-American cellist, both esteemed members of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect. They will be joined by Clemens Teufel, German pianist and founder of Puddingstone. The program features a rich array of works, including Beethoven’s Cello Sonata Op. 5 No. 2, followed by Schumann’s Fantasy, Op. 73, originally written for clarinet and here arranged for cello. Shostakovich’s Five Pieces for Two Violinswill be reimagined for two cellos, and Alban Berg’s Sieben Frühe Lieder, arranged for cello, will bring a lyrical, turn-of-the-century avant-garde touch to the evening. Throughout the performance, Rhea Keller and Katie Moorhead, renowned and beloved dancers who have both previously been presented by Newport Contemporary Ballet, will bring their graceful and expressive movement to select pieces of the program, further elevating the experience. A cash bar featuring drinks from Bow Bar will be available, along with small bites included in the ticket price. Seating is limited, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience. Purchase your tickets here.

 

About Puddingstone Festival:

Puddingstone Festival are a group of passionate music lovers and artistic entrepreneurs, united by a shared love for the arts. Their team brings together a rich diversity of perspectives, with board members hailing from various professions and backgrounds. Some are local to the area (yes, real island natives), others come from different parts of the country, and their founder is from Europe—each of them contributing a unique set of skills and experiences.

What unites them is the strong commitment to promoting the arts, connecting with the community, and supporting its growth and well-being.