Marc Clarkin

Alt-Nation: Supersuckers, Elephant Wrecking Ball and Foo Fighters Discs

Supersuckers – Get The Hell The self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World,” Supersuckers, return to Rhode Island for the second time this year in support of their new record, Get The Hell.  As much as I like the Supersuckers, it’s been over a decade since I’ve had the slightest interest in listening […]

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Alt-Nation: Interview with The Viennagram and Haunted Happenings

The Viennagram – Learn To Tame The Patterns Over the years I’ve probably described The Viennagram as anything from carnival blues to haunted cabaret to murder mystery rock ‘n’ roll. They were always the local band big on visuals, whether it was blurring the line between rock ‘n’ roll and theater with over 20 people […]

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Alt-Nation: Music Meets Politics … and More

One Providence Experience The race for Mayor of Providence is all the rage. It’s transcended state boundaries becoming a national point of interest. Just last weekend my brother had a conversation about the race with Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen (he’s anti-Buddy in case you were wondering) and Dave Grohl. Local musicians are also doing their […]

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