On the Road Again: Southside Johnny talks touring in advance of his PPAC show
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will be at Providence Performing Arts Center on August 20. I recently spoke with John Lyon, aka Southside Johnny, about touring post pandemic, porch performances and how it all started. John Fuzek (Motif): So, are you in New Jersey now? Southside Johnny: Yes, I am about a five minute […]
Motif Music Awards Process
People often ask us about the nomination process for the Music Awards. Here’s how we do it, spelled out in as much detail as we can muster. We’ve been doing it the same way for years now: First, we contact every booking entity we know of in the area. This includes everyone who has […]
Ancient Offerings: Vudu Sister’s new release offers a modern twist on ancient myths
Burnt Offerings is the new release from Vudu Sister, a unique record featuring modern retellings of ancient myths in Latin and ancient Greek. With his signature gothic folk stylings, Keith J.G McCurdy eloquently spins a new take on tales as old as time. This project immediately caught my attention. Who is this hyper-educated madman? And […]
I’ll Bet You Think This Song Is About You
For once, Carly Simon, we’re right! And it has nothing to do with our vanity! Though we can’t deny we have a healthy dose of it. How much do you know about these songs that are most definitely about RI? This iconic performer sings she was “Fully Matured by the Time she was Ten” in My […]