Tammy Pescatelli to Appear at the Greenwich Odeum
Okee dokee folks… I first heard of comedian Tammy Pescatelli a couple years ago when I stumbled across her comedy special, Finding The Funny, on Netflix (originally on Netflix, now on Amazon […]
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The Roots Report: Holiday Ranting: Skip the greed and check out the music
Okee dokee folks… This is one of those times where I type the intro to my column and then delete the whole thing a few times. It seems that I […]
Roots Report: More than a Column: Gifts, shows and a hint of nostalgia
Okee dokee folks… Every time that I drive by the old location where my local Benny’s store was, my heart breaks. Over the past month or so construction crews have […]
The Roots Report: America at Twin River
Okee dokee folks… “Fifty years was not in the plan, but as long as you keep coming we’ll keep playing,” exclaimed Dewey Bunnell of the band America last Friday night […]
The Roots Report: History Lesson: Celebrating 30 years of music
Okee dokee folks… I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. If it wasn’t for what happened 30 years ago I wouldn’t be writing for Motif, I never would have started […]
Roots Report: An Interview with Jimmy Webb
Okee dokee folks…One of the biggest legends in the songwriting world is coming to the Greenwich Odeum on October 25. Most “civilians” may not know the name Jimmy Webb, but […]
The Roots Report: What the Folk? Don’t miss these folkin’ shows, folkers!
Okee dokee folks… The other night I headed up to Plymouth to catch the Larry Burnett/Rick Roberts’ show at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts. Roberts and Burnett were […]
The Roots Report: Margaritaville
Okee dokee folks… “Wastin’ away AGAIN in (the audience of, Escape to) Margaritaville.” That is a phrase that I hope to never utter. Unfortunately I cannot say that I did […]
The Roots Report: Indigo Girls
Okee dokee folks… Thursday night the enduring duo Indigo Girls performed a show, accompanied by Francisco Noya and the RI Philharmonic, to an enthusiastic audience of about 2,300 at Providence […]
The Roots Report: (Made-Up) Words of Wisdom: Have a little pride, people!
Okee dokee folks… Last night I coined a new word, “gignity,” in reference to musicians who will play anywhere, anytime, and under any conditions for little to no pay — […]