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The Rad Trads in Concert at Levitt Pavilion

The Rad Trads will perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18 in a free outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport. — an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion

The gentlemen comprising the Brooklyn-based five-piece The Rad Trads distinguish themselves in ways few bands can. Already drawing lines around the block at home, the globe-trotting group’s singular take on rock n roll mixes punk rock energy, horn drenched soul, and jazz precision, all with a lighthearted but sincere delivery. It’s a sound and show that is gaining steam world over as The Rad Trads continue to tour in support of On Tap, out now from Hornblow Recordings.

Rad Trads Levitt Pavilion

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. — an announcement from Levitt Pavilion

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.  

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.