Rad Trads Perform Friday Night at Westport’s Levitt Pavilion

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The Rad Trads, a New York City band that blends indie rock, Americana, and soul, perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Friday at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.

With a reputation as one of New York’s most entertaining live bands, this genre-bending outfit draws inspiration from New Orleans brass band, R&B, Chicago and delta blues, and rock ’n’ roll.

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They win over audiences with relentless energy and enthusiasm, building an international fan base headlining shows and opening for the likes of Lake Street Dive, Tom Jones, Charles Bradley, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, the Lone Bellow, Dustbowl Revival, and Margaret Glaspy.

Rad Trads Levitt Pavilion

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The Rad Trads

 

When not playing with The Rad Trads, members of the band have performed or recorded with artists such as St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Deer Tick, Sarah Jarosz, Buck Meek & Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Lee Fields & the Expressions, David Duchovony, and Christopher Paul Stelling.

NYC’s The Rad Trads have toured across four continents, 15 countries, and 41 states and are currently touring in anticipation of their second full-length album “On Tap” and  winning over audiences, gaining loyal fans, and defying classification.

They’ve been described as “Wilco at the Circus,”“The Band meets Miles Davis, and “the greatest band you’ve never heard of.”

On Tap showcases a singular sound that reveals an exciting possibility: this band is ready to etch their names into a lineage that starts somewhere with Little Richard and Elvis Presley, passes through the Stones, Dylan, Lou Reed and the Boss and ends up in the present day grasping for tomorrow.

“The Rad Trads have the insouciant charm of the pre-invasion Beatles, if the Beatles had been led by Dr. John and sung about hungover mornings instead of Hard Days Nights.” — The Cascade Blues Association

The lawn and concession areas are open to the public one hour before show-time. The Levitt Pavilion is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.

Picnics are welcome. The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area. Pets are not allowed.

In case of inclement weather, check back here or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4.30PM on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!

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