Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… At the 2024 Motif Music Awards show, the Providence Drum Troupe played through the award acceptance for best awards show interruption. It was planned, funny, and entertaining. […]
Meet Georges, the proprietor of a drag club, and his husband, Albin, the star attraction. When Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a homophobic politician, Georges plans
May 30 - June 30Sun-soaked reggae, punk energy, and rock ‘ roll hooks.
June 29 @ 9:00 pm - June 30 @ 11:30 pmPresenting Biscuit City.
June 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmA dozen or more food trucks from a rotation of over 65. In addition to great food, there will be live bands and Trinity Brewhouse serving up local beer and
June 30 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pmInstrumental rock.
June 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmUnder the shade of the Linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, restroom facilities, and plenty of elbow room! Tour the mansion, stroll the gardens and enjoy every moment
July 4 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm9-piece blues band celebrating the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.
July 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWhen Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared
July 11 - July 21Indie rocker.
July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBlues Harmonica Ace.
July 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn American rock band.
July 12 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmSongwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and session musician.
July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJazz guitarist.
July 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRock & roll fable performed by participants in the Garde’s Summer on Stage program and the Missoula Children’s Theatre.
July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmComedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress.
July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLynyrd Skynyrd tribute.
July 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmAcoustic trio.
July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmComedian, author, radio host, podcaster, and actress.
July 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmOkee dokee folks… At the 2024 Motif Music Awards show, the Providence Drum Troupe played through the award acceptance for best awards show interruption. It was planned, funny, and entertaining. […]
Okee dokee folks… Many years ago, ok, many, many years ago we at Motif were asked to compile a playlist of songs about summer. The reason for the manys is […]
Okee dokee folks…’tis the season once again. The season of heat and oppressive humidity. I know that most of you folks out there like it, but not me. The only […]
Cancer sucks. In the past couple of weeks a couple of titans in the RI music community passed away. They were both friends who I have known for decades. Chuck […]
Okee dokee folks… The other night, on a long drive back from a gig ,my mind wandered. I was thinking about editing podcasts and the fact that I have to […]
Okee dokee folks… We are coming up on summer, which is festival season. Folks love festivals. But did you all know that festivals usually operate with a large volunteer staff? […]
Okee dokee folks… The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is branching out a bit and bringing in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar for two nights only! […]
Okee dokee folks… Last issue’s column was about the performers; this time it’s the audience. The other day I read an article about John Mellencamp “going off” on fans for […]
Okee dokee folks… Today I was thinking about substance abuse in the music community. I know that big rock stars have always been famous for getting on stage smashed but […]
Okee dokee folks… I attended the first night of a three night run of The Cher Show, a jukebox musical about the life and times of Cher, at The Boch […]