Acoustic music.
September 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe author of more than 20 books, he is a leading academic historian of US presidents.
October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmA comedian who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit Showtime series “Billions.”
October 1 @ 7:30 pm - October 3 @ 10:30 pmA food truck event to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmLobster rolls, quesadillas and tacos paired — at a distance — with local brews.
October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pmThemed party, live music from Steve Smith & The Nakeds on the Lanes.
October 3 @ 10:00 pm - October 4 @ 12:00 amRecognizing the historic and cultural contributions from the Caribbean with music, food and cultural events. Postponed from June.
October 4 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pmSpice up your Mondays with live Americana played by an ever-changing roster of musicians.
October 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn event every week that begins at 9:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2020
Country rock, perfectly timed.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA band of high-energy musical misfits too rock for folk, too folk for punk, too punk for bluegrass.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmFall/Christmas crafts and items.
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amSpice up your Mondays with live Americana played by an ever-changing roster of musicians.
October 12 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn event every week that begins at 9:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2020
The band that did the theme song for The Adventures of Pete and Pete on Nickelodeon.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmSpeaking of peak ‘90s rock.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmOften referred to as the punk rock pirates of the math rock world.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmRI PBS’ annual benefit drive.
October 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmPretty much exactly what it says on the box.
October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmMonthly interactive jam session around old time music.
October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAn event every month that begins at 4:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until November 15, 2020
Last live patio show of the season, with acoustic covers of classic rock.
October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmComedian and actor.
October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Troubled times call for audacious measures. Math the Band is back, this time with a whirlwind of multimedia the likes of which has never been attempted. Their latest project, Flange Factory Five, is an immersive experience that includes a novel, record, game boy cartridge, energy drink and boutique guitar pedal. MTB, sometimes billed as “Math […]
As I write this from the one air conditioned room in my house at the end of a six-day heatwave, I can’t help but think it would really be nice if we weren’t living through a global pandemic. With no air conditioned bars to escape to or concerts to keep our hearts energized, it feels […]
This pandemic has taken a massive toll on the entertainment industry, and it’s one that might be insurmountable for small clubs. On a national level, the newly formed National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) revealed that “90% of independent venues report that if the shutdown lasts six months and there’s no federal assistance, they will never […]
Here we are, once again. I won’t pile on to the hundreds of commercials that begin with “In these times of uncertainty,” and offer some vague message of togetherness. Suffice to say I hope everybody is staying safe and sane. U.G.L.Y — Goons Live Young U.G.L.Y: This Providence band ain’t got no alibi, but they […]
Keep on Movin’ is a good message during this trying time, and unfortunately it may have to be heeded for a long time. As I write this intro, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have just been officially cancelled; I guess that one seemed inevitable, but I’m really hoping that our local venues will be […]
BERZERKERS, a short film premiering Friday, April 24, will feature the story of Rhode Island’s Brown Bird and how their music came to serve as an inspiration for a chef 700 miles away. Brown Bird was a folk duo featuring MorganEve Swain and her late husband, Dave Lamb. Lamb passed away from leukemia in April […]
With clubs and concert halls shuttered, it’s a difficult time for the music community, and especially for all the performers and employees left without an income. If you’re looking to lend some support, perhaps the easiest thing you can do is buy some of your favorite music. We’ve all accepted that music is essentially free […]
The Z-Boys – Elwood Here’s (I’m assuming) a Motif exclusive: Elwood, the sophomore album from Newport’s The Z-Boys, hits the streets March 6. They’re a band known for their high-energy performances. With tempos and influences all over the place, it’s like a dump truck careening along the edge of a canyon road. Fans will be […]
Baylies Band – Freudian Ears Baylies Band is back with Freudian Ears, a new LP released late last year. A long-running local favorite, the group is a unique combination of zany spoken word, art rock, psychedelic noodling and guitar noise. The maestro is Eric Baylies on vocals and keys, a man whose flair for experimentation […]
What better way to kick off the new year than discussing Anthony Savino’s thoughtful, ambitious release Good Job, which tackles weighty topics like wealth, work and love — ideas that might have made an appearance in your resolutions for 2020. For a decade, Savino fronted the New Bedford-based punk band Half Hearted Hero, which now […]
