I honestly don’t know What patriotism Is But I know What patriotism is not 1 I know that patriotism Is not Wilmer Josue Ramirez Vasquez Apprehended At 2 and a half years old Committing the crime Of seeking asylum In the land of the free Sentenced to death At the US-Mexican border hospital In El […]
When I went to meet with Christopher Johnson, I was intimidated. Not because of the topic we were about to discuss but because I’ve heard of him, I know of him and he’s a Writer — capital W. In fact, and in full disclosure, he’s written for Motif in the past and has been in […]
Stemming from the 16th century neologism “patriot,” the word “patriotism” is obscure, difficult-to-define and has historically conveyed emotions more driven by passion than by logic. But in the United States, patriotism, whatever it may be, has anchored itself in the national psyche as an integral component of the nation’s identity — a singular, unifying American […]
James Montgomery is a busy guy. The blues legend is constantly touring. “I’m one of these guys who’s never gone off the road. I’m probably performing about 100 gigs a year right now,” he tells us. We caught Montgomery somewhere between performances in Texas and in Ireland, where he also coordinates a blues festival. Ireland? […]
THU 4 REVIVAL FEST V: 19 local bands, and even more local booze and food in the fifth iteration of an independence day music banger. 2pm. Dusk, 301 Harris Ave. PVD. duskprovidence.com WHEM Living Radio Show:The Horse-Eyed Men/ Downhill Strugglers/ The Vox Hunters: Rock music performed on an olde tyme radio show. 7pm. Columbus Theater, 270 […]
VOTE NOW!! We are happy to announce that a hero has stepped forward to rescue our homeless awards show, and we now have a confirmed venue, thanks to The Columbus Theatre, and an after party planned at Barnaby Castle! Actually, the number of offers we received was overwhelmingly generous, and absolutely renewed our faith in […]
Sweet Dreams – How Ya Dune? On their debut EP, How Ya Dune?, Sweet Dreams kick things off with “Heaven Sent,” which has a power pop meets You’re Living Me Over Me-era Dinosaur Jr. vibe, especially with the production. Singer/Guitarist Eric Smith may lack J. Mascis’ guitar pyrotechnics, but he does a good job of capturing […]