Overview
Consuelo’s Revenge is a ragtag crew of musical storytellers from Providence, Rhode Island, known for turning every show into a foot-stomping folktale. With fiddle, sax, accordion and guitars in hand, they brew up a sound that’s as worldly as it is wild – blending folk, blues, klezmer, rowdy bluegrass and soulful Americana into one irresistible musical concoction.
Formed in the early 2010s, Consuelo’s Revenge cut their teeth playing dive bars for small crowds, but their infectious energy and storytelling swagger quickly earned them a reputation as one of Providence’s best live acts. Their self-titled 2013 debut and rollicking 2015 follow-up, Mercy, showcased the group’s fearless genre-blending and folklore-laced songwriting, earning them multiple honors at the Motif Music Awards.
The band released their third full-length studio album - "Bread & Circuses" - in October 2025.
Guided by a bold artistic vision, the band has cultivated a devoted community of fans and carved out a unique spot in their music scene, all while keeping their artistic journey as playful and unpredictable as a midnight carnival ride.
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About Consuelo’s Revenge
At a Glance
Based in: Providence, RI
Years Active: 2012 - present
Genre: Americana, Klezmer/Balkan/Gypsy, Folk, Blues
Members: Amanda Salemi (vocals); Chris Van Booven (rhythm guitar & vocals); Ian Lacombe (bass & vocals); Kirk Anderson (accordion, lead guitar & vocals); Al Diaz (drums); Matt Swanton (saxophone); Tom Pritchard (violin)
Discography: “Consuelo's Revenge” (LP, 2013); “Mercy” (LP, 2015); “Bread & Circuses” (LP, 2025)
Highlights
Finalist | StrangeCreek Campout Battle of the Bands Finals 2026
Winner | StrangeCreek Campout Battle of the Bands Semifinal 2026
Awarded “Favorite Live Act” | Motif Magazine 2026
Awarded “Favorite Americana Act” | Motif Magazine 2025
Awarded “Favorite Live Americana Act” | Motif Magazine 2025
Awarded “Best Americana Female Vocalist” (Amanda Salemi) | Motif Magazine 2017
Awarded “Best Americana Album” (Mercy) | Motif Magazine 2016
Awarded “Best Americana Act” | Motif Magazine 2015
Awarded “Best Americana Female Vocalist” (Amanda Salemi) | Motif Magazine 2015
Awarded “Breakthrough Americana Act” | Motif Magazine 2014
Press
Review of ‘Bread & Circuses’ | Cranston Herald
Review of ‘Bread & Circuses’ | Motif Magazine
10 Great Tunes that Came Out of Providence in 2025 | Culture Beat, Medium
Interview | Music of America Podcast
Interview about ‘Bread & Circuses’ | Culture Beat, Medium
Festivals / Notable Appearances:
StrangeCreek Campout Festival | 2026
New England Americana Festival | 2026
Watch City Steampunk Festival | 2026
PVDFest | 2025; 2018
Levitt AMP Festival | 2025; 2022
Warren Folks Fest | 2019
Foo Fest | 2018
Live at WBRU | 2015
Grape Escape Festival | 2013