Brian Shovelton

A Breath of Fresh Air: The Soapbox Saints bring rockabilly into the modern day

The Soapbox Saints are a rockabilly trio from Providence, who are about to release their first full-length album, and they’re doing it with style. I say rockabilly, but their influences are far-ranging — from rockabilly to old school rock & roll, country to blues, and surf rock to doo-wop. These guys have done their homework […]

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Wilma Briggs: A league of her own

Wilma Hannah Briggs, also affectionately known as “Willy” or “Briggsie,” passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 92. Born in East Greenwich on September 4, 1930, Briggs lived an extraordinary life. In 1948, Briggs entered the American Girls Professional Baseball League and played in the league until 1954. She stood 5’4” tall […]

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The Tomaquag Museum: A repository of culture and knowledge

The Tomaquag Museum in Exeter, Rhode Island is an organization that seeks to educate everyone of the Indigenous cultures of the Dawnland (southern New England). They seek to help people understand the impact of colonization, to reconcile the past, and to empower future generations by sharing their values and emphasizing traditional ethics, morals, and philosophy. […]

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