World Cup fever has taken soccer fans across Rhode Island and Massachusetts by storm and I’m all for the pre and post celebratory shenanigans.
On Saturday, June 13th, fans gathered outside Providence’s G Pub expecting an unforgettable sendoff for Scotland supporters heading to Foxborough. What they did not expect was a surprise appearance by singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton, who stepped out and performed an impromptu set that left hundreds of Scottish soccer fans singing along in the middle of downtown Providence.
According to G Pub’s Hospitality and Community Manager, Ivan Krsticevic, the appearance was the result of a unique connection between Rhode Island and Scotland. Carlton, who lives in nearby Pawtuxet Village and is promoting a concert in Scotland this summer, embraced the opportunity to be part of the festivities after G Pub connected with her team through contacts at The Scottish Sun. “It was this really unique intersection of Providence and Scotland that was only going to happen once,” Krsticevic said.
A Surprise Performance Nobody Saw Coming
Krsticevic said the performance lasted about 15 to 20 minutes, but the memory will likely last much longer for everyone who packed the streets around G Pub. The city had approved a temporary street closure, allowing thousands of supporters to gather safely before Scotland’s match against Haiti at Gillette Stadium. As Carlton emerged and joined in on the celebration, fans quickly realized they were witnessing something special.
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