The Roots Report: Roger McGuinn and Roseanne Cash
Okee dokee folks … I had a double-header weekend and was able to catch two shows. Actually it was three in two days, but I don’t have to review my […]
Events:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3Spring Into Action: Clothes for a Cause
Through Friday, April 26 City Personnel, in partnership with Dorcas International, are accepting new clothes donations as part of their commitment to give back to the community. They are looking
March 28 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pmGet The Led Out
Led Zeppelin tribute.
April 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmSmall Victories
Spring Weekend Kickoff.
April 18 @ 10:00 pm - April 19 @ 1:00 amDustbowl Revival
American roots.
April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMartin Sexton
Singer-songwriter known for blending soul, gospel, country, and rock.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKat Wright
Folk and roots.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmConfounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWon’t Back Down
Tom Petty tribute.
April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmForeigners Journey
Foreigner & Journey tribute.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKnickerbocker All-Stars
A 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPatrick Ball
Celtic harp and story.
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Whale Guitar Celebrates 10 Years
A blend of live and video performances to celebrate the Moby-Dick inspired Whale Guitar, which has traveled all over advocating for climate justice. The evening includes a spoken word
April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmEarthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmAre You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRiver of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Roots Report: April Snow Showers Bring Music
Okee dokee folks … Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything. In my last column I mentioned the lack of snow over the winter. Well, spring gave us a little more. […]
The Roots Report: Peep at Some Music
Okee dokee folks… Well, it is spring. The peepers are peeping early this year. Average waking time for them is right around Saint Patrick’s Day — I think that they […]
The Roots Report: Spring Roots Are Growing
Okee dokee folks… Officially we have about three weeks until spring. It may be hard to tell when it does arrive because of the screwy winter that we have had […]
Roots Report: The Boss!
Okee dokee folks … Last week I saw Bruce Springsteen in Boston thanks to the generosity of my friends Denise, Mike and Paula. (Thank you!) There was no way I […]
Roots Report: Pick on Someone Else, Grim Reaper
Okee dokee folks … Enough already! Death seriously needs to take a holiday … or move on to a new category of people. Our most talented artists are leaving much, […]
The Roots Report: Getting into the Swing of 2016
Okee dokee folks … have we all settled comfortably into 2016? Hands? I have successfully written the date a couple of times on checks, and I made no resolutions, so […]
Roots Report: Happy Folking New Year
Okee dokee folks … This is my last column of 2015. This year really did fly by. Has anyone ever noticed that the older you get the faster time flies? […]
The Roots Report: Tedeschi-Trucks Band
Okee dokee folks … I had the opportunity to check out the Tedeschi-Trucks Band/Shawn Mullins show at the Providence Performing Arts Center this past Saturday night. Mullins opened the night […]
Roots Report: An Annual Rant
Okee dokee folks … Every year it seems that I have to adopt my Ebenezer persona earlier and earlier. I don’t do Christmas. I haven’t for almost 30 years. It […]