Celebrating music & food from Cape Ann, New Orleans and around the world, Rhythms & Flavors Summer Extravaganza brings together musicians, chefs, families and friends for a Free Summer Concert and fun-filled afternoon of familiar to exotic tastes at beautiful Stage Fort Park overlooking Gloucester Harbor in historic Gloucester, MA, just 30 miles north of Boston.

Free music and performances feature New Orleans Jazz, Blues, Ska, Reggae, Brazilian, Americana, Mardi Gras dancing and more.

Gerald The Giant French will make an exclusive appearance both on drums and then dancing in his hand-made Wild Magnolias New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian suit.

Ethnic and regional cuisine from local restaurants, including Jambalaya from Elliott’s, Sushi from Lat 43, Valentino’s Pizza, Ipswich Clambake Company, Kettle Corn, Fried Dough, Cotton Candy, Slush and more will be available for purchase.

Meet the Performers and Capt. Iain Kerr, Ocean Alliance CEO, at a special Save the Paint Factory Pre-Party Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Elliott’s at the Blackburn on Saturday, September 6th 3-5pm. Advanced reservations are $25.

Captain Kerr will brief attendees on the significant work that has already been done to clean up the site and the tremendous work ahead. Enjoy exquisite hors d'oeuvres from Elliott's, wines from around the world and locally brewed beer from Cape Ann Brewing makers of Fisherman’s Brew and other fine beers. Prizes and surprises guaranteed.

Space is very limited. Please call 978.525.9093 now to reserve your place.

Henri Smith New Orleans Friends & Flavours

Vocals	Henri Smith
Piano	Ben "Benny V" Verdi
Bass	Rick Maida of Workingman Jazz Band
Drums	Gerald The Giant French of the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian Gang
Trumpet	Barry Reis of the Lionel Hampton Big Band, Gerry Mulligan Band, Horace Silver Band & Joe Lovano Nonet Band
Saxophone	Nat Simpkins
Trombone	Daniel "Danny" Heath, Jr. (bio, MySpace)

Allen Estes Trio

Guitar and Vocals	Allen Estes
Guitar and Vocals	Sal Baglio of The Stompers
Fiddle & Guitar	Matt Leavenworth

Rhythms & Flavours Summer Extravaganza is produced by Van Ness Group, the people who brought you Celebrate Gloucester and Concert from the Heart last year, and this year co-produced music for the Sidewalk Bazaar and Downtown Gloucester Block Party (over 3000 came to the Block Party see article here).

There is room for only 1 or two more Restaurants or caterers (see details here). If you are interested in selling food at Rhythms & Flavours Summer Extravaganza, please click here.