The Top Of Newport at The Hotel Viking - Opens With Summer Entertainment
'Summer Time and the Living is Easy on the Roof of the Hotel Viking'
The roof deck at Hotel Viking – is an amazing vantage point from which to sit back, relax with friends and take in the panoramic view of America’s “first resort”. Open every day from May 23 through September 30, the Top Of Newport is a haven for guests, town folk and visitors from miles around. It’s a fun, convivial spot to have cocktail coolers and refreshing frozen drinks including, ‘Blue-cumber’, ‘Gingerita’ and 'Viking Green Tea'; accompanied by chilled plates such as Island Creek Oysters; Narragansett Littleneck Clams; Lobster Club 'Sliders'; or A Charcuterie Tasting. Top Of Newport features live entertainment throughout the summer, highlighting local Rhode Island musicians on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m, Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 8 p.m.
Top of Newport Hours:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
There is no cover and no minimum. Seating is limited to 40 on the deck and 12 at the bar. The following schedule is subject to change and certain black-out dates will occur. For updates and more information, please call the hotel directly at 401-848-4824.
The 2008 Summer Entertainment Line Up:
The Conny Williams – Bobby Ferreira Jazz Trio has been around for over 15 years. The trio, composed of Conny Williams on guitar, Bill Miele on bass and Bobby Ferreira on piano, has played in and around the Rhode Island area, performing mainly jazz and jazz standards. (June 13, 20, 27, August 8, 22, September 5, 26)
Rick Costa Latin Jazz Trio - Latin and Brazilian jazz with Rick Costa on drums; Saun Farias on bass; Rebecca Cline / Artie Marco Jr. / Andy Mcwain / Willie Myette on piano; Tom Pasquerilli on acoustic guitar; Tony Cuelo on flute and reeds; Artie Marco on vibes; Hillary Noble on sax and percussion (depending on appearance dates) (Every Saturday from May 24 through September 27 and July 4)
The Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio, with Lois Vaughan on keyboards, Dennis Pratt or Genevieve Rose on string bass, and Dennis Cook on sax and flute, plays classic jazz, standards, and Latin music, including the music of Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Duke Ellington, to name a few. The group plays regularly in Newport and the Southeastern New England area. (Dennis recently toured the USA with the Artie Shaw Band, and has played with the Boston Pops. Genevieve has toured with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra and also with jazz singer Sheila Jordan.) (May 23, June 6, July 25, August 15, 29, September 19)
The Bonnie Strickman Jazz Trio, comprised of Newport and NYC-based singer Bonnie Strickman, bassist Paul Del Nero, and pianist Chris Taylor or guitarist Scott Free, performs elegant, timeless jazz standards and ballads. (May 30, July 11, 18, August 1, September 12)
Caribbean Candy is a Newport-based contemporary high-energy instrumental trio with John Monllos on guitar, Art Manchester on sax, flute, and clarinet, and John LaMoia on percussion. (May 25, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 17, 31, September 14, 28)
The Joe Potenza Island Trio is a local, high-energy Caribbean/Island sounds instrumental trio with bassist Joe Potenza, a guitarist and Jim Seabra, a steel drum percussionist. (June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, August 10, 24, September 7, 21)
Jesse Jack' Son is a father/son acoustical duo featuring Jesse Liam on solo vocals accompanied by his father, Jack Gauthier on guitar. This duo will be featured from 6 PM to 8 PM, 6 straight weeks during 'Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays' starting in July.(July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20)
Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Phone: 401-848-4824