Bridging the Gap Between Folk and Jazz Fests in Newport: Bridgefest
The quaintness of Newport makes it the perfect location to spend a summer night, whether you’re listening to music at Fort Adams or just grabbing a drink at one […]
Events:
A Shared Journey
September 13, 2025 - March 5, 2026This Is a Thing, Recent Gifts to Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 2020–2025
September 14, 2025 - March 1, 2026The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
CD Review: O.B. Howard’s Self-Titled Album
The season of exquisite beards and red flannels has passed, but the spirit of these folking hipsters (like the pun there?) lives on. However, the epicenter for folk always seems […]
Sokeo Ros Uses Hip-Hop to Explore the Refugee’s Struggle
In 1951, the late Langston Hughes questioned societal ideologies with a simple question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” Many have dared to tackle this question and failed, but one […]
Gathering of the Vibes Celebrates 20 Years with a Memorable Lineup
Once a year, Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, becomes home to Gathering of the Vibes, perhaps the greatest celebration of music, culture and art I’ve ever experienced. On their 20th anniversary, […]
12 Hours of Music
As August looms, we are forced to face the reality of the end of summer and its good times. In the last stretch before the dreaded season of fall (for […]
Broadway: A Slice of Providence’s Music Scene
As you trek through Broadway, you’ll notice an array of musical possibilities that are pretty darn close to downtown. Broadway boasts two exceptional record shops: The Analog Underground and Armageddon […]
Folk Fest Performances That Aren’t to Be Missed
Folkers rejoice! George Wein and the Newport Foundation are ready to kick off the 56th anniversary of the legendary Newport Folk Festival. In the past half-century, the Folk Festival has […]
BridgeFest: Representing RI Spirit
Late July is a bustling time in downtown Newport with the Folk and Jazz fests bookending the last two weekends of the month. With Newport Folk Festival running July 24 […]
The Rare Occasions Head into the Spotlight
If you were to ask Brian McLaughlin, lead singer of the Rare Occasions, whether his band would win the WBRU Rock Hunt, the answer would be something like “optimistically unsure.” […]