Hadestown Brings the Heat: Limited-run Broadway hit visits PVD
Okee dokee folks… Tonight (Tuesday, March 21), I was at the much anticipated opening night of the musical Hadestown at the Providence Performing Arts Center. This is a show that […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Okee dokee folks… There are times when you wish that a show was happening more than one night so you can tell other folks to go see it. The Simon […]
Roots Report: March 2023
Okee dokee folks… I can’t believe that it’s already been a year that I have been hosting the Motif Roots Report Podcast. In that time, I have produced almost 60 […]
Being Alive: A night with Mandy Patinkin
Okee dokee folks… I was fortunate to be on the press list for last night’s Mandy Patinkin show at the Zeiterion in New Bedford and my plus one was mom! […]
Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… ‘Tis the season once again that shows we are at the mercy of Mother Nature and the dreaded COVID. If you have been paying attention there have […]
Roots Report: Health considerations for musicians and upcoming shows
Okee dokee folks… This January edition of Motif Magazine is the annual Health Issue. I know that we all have had enough of hearing about health issues over the past […]
Roots Report: December music
Okee dokee folks… ‘Tis the season once again. I am still in the trenches fighting the war on Christmas. After over 35 years in the battle, I have now earned […]
Les Misérables at PPAC: A show you’ll want to see 24601 times
Okee dokee folks… Back in the late 80’s I took my mother to NYC. As we were walking down Broadway, she saw a wall painted with a Les Misérables logo. […]
November Roots Report: Giving Thanks for Shows
Okee dokee folks… ‘Tis the season… to save DEMOCRACY! Hopefully you vote(d) and things work(ed) in democracy’s favor! I also hope that RI stays a smart, mostly Democratic, somewhat progressive […]
The Meming of Music: And other scary October ideas
Okee dokee folks… There is a meme that I see from time to time that reads, “A musician is someone who puts $10,000 worth of gear into a $500 car […]