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Lobster Boils at
The Ocean House
Solo steel pannist Aaron Abrahamson Cote joins The Ocean House for his 14th consecutive year. These all you can eat Lobster Boils are set up right on the beach, and include complimentary open bar. This year's dates:
Fri. July 10, 2026 at 6 pm
Thurs. July 16, 2026 at 6 pm
Thurs. July 23, 2026 at 6 pm
Fri. July 31, 2026 at 6 pm
Fri. August 7, 2026 at 6 pm
Fri. August 14, 2026 at 6 pm
Thurs. August 20, 2026 at 6 pm
Thurs. August 27, 2026 at 6 pm
Fri. September 4, 2026 at 6 pm
Supernova
International
Ska Festival
September 11, 2026
Charity Event
September 12-13, 2026
Festival @ Fort Munroe
Hampton, Virginia
Steel pannist Aaron Abrahamson Cote will be performing a blend of ska, reggae, and ska-punk in solo sets and with select bands throughout the weekend.
Lineup includes: Susan Cadogan, Marcia Aitken, Yellowman, Jeff Rosenstock, The Aggrolites, The Impossibles, Derrick Morgan, The Planet Smashers, The Slackers, The Pietasters, Rude Girl Review, and more.
FULL CALENDAR
Including Freelance/Partnered Music Dates
Our frontman, Aaron Abrahamson Cote performs with many ensembles.
Performances with an * are without steel pan.
JULY 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Sunset Pier in Quincy, MA
Thursday July 2, 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday July 5, 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Saltwater @
Newport Harbor Hotel
Newport, RI
Sunday July 5, 2026 7-10 pm
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Friday July 10, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
The Island Time Steel Band
Hazards Beach Club
Sunday July 12, 2026 5-8 pm
Newport, RI
Members/Guests Only
Solo Steel Pan @
Levitate Backyard
Mon. July 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Marshfield, MA
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Thursday July 16, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
Solo Steel Pan
New York Yacht Club
Harbour Court
July 17, 2026 4-8 pm
Newport, RI
Private/Members Event
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday July 19, 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Saltwater @
Newport Harbor Hotel
Newport, RI
Sunday July 19, 2026 7-10 pm
The Island Time Steel Band
Sunset Cruise
on the Coastal Queen
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7 pm
Jamestown, RI
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Thursday July 23, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
The Copacetics*
& Solo Steel Pan
Summers Vibes III
Sounds of Summer Music Festival
Cisco Brewery New Bedford, MA
Saturday July 25, 2026 1 pm
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday July 26, 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Saltwater @ Newport Harbor Hotel
Newport, RI
Sunday July 26, 2026 7-10 pm
Solo Steel Pan
Champlin's Marina & Resort
Block Island, RI
Monday July 27, 2026
The Sunshine Melodies*
Music Sunset Concert Series
@ Blithewold Manor, Gardens, & Arboretum
Wednesday July 29, 2026 6 pm
Bristol, RI
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Friday July 31, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
AUGUST 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday August 2, 2026
Solo Steel Pan @ The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Friday August 7, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday August 9, 2026
Solo Steel Pan
Champlin's Marina & Resort
Block Island, RI
Monday August 10, 2026
Joe Parillo &
The New Ensemble
Music Sunset Concert Series
@ Blithewold Manor, Gardens, & Arboretum
Wednesday August 12, 2026 6 pm
Bristol, RI
The Island Time Steel Band
Sunset Pier in Quincy, MA
Thursday August 13, 2026
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Friday August 14, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday August 16, 2026
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Thursday August 20, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
Solo Steel Pan
Forty One North
Newport, RI
Friday August 21, 2026 7 pm
Private Event - Wedding
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday August 23, 2026
Solo Steel Pan @
The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Thursday August 27, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
The Island Time Steel Band
Reggae Brunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Reef in Newport, RI
Sunday August 30, 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
The Island Time Steel Band
Sunset Pier in Quincy, MA
Thursday September 3, 2026
Solo Steel Pan @ The Ocean House
Lobster Boil on the Beach
Friday September 4, 2026 at 6 pm
Watch Hill, RI
Solo & Guest Steel Pan
Supernova International Ska Festival
September 11, 2026 (Charity Event)
September 12-13, 2026 (Festival)
Fort Munroe in Hampton, Virginia
Check out my steel pan covers of each artist!
Solo Steel Pan, The Sunshine Melodies, The Copacetics
Private Event - Wedding
September 19, 2026
Pawtucket, RI
MORE dates & locations are already booked and TBA. Stay tuned!
