Blends of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor.
October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAcoustic folk.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBlues/soul musician from Kansas City, Missouri.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA standup comedian based out of New York City.
October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmIconic comedian known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmIndie folk music.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmDisco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn American band from Boston, Massachusetts.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTalking Heads Tribute.
October 18 @ 9:00 pm - October 19 @ 12:00 amClassic rock.
October 18 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmThis super group of devotees to folk rock legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. Led by the multi-instrumentalist John Fuzek.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmExclusive Guitar Pick Tin Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmCanadian comedian and television actor.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmCountry, Rock, Pop, and everything in between.
October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe best new and working comics around.
October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmFolk music.
October 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOver the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of “Behind the Music” episodes, this beloved band soared to
October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!
October 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJazz music.
October 25 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmSwing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
October 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMeg moved from Oakland, CA to PVD in May 2018 and works as a freelance writer and marketing specialist. For her, writing isn't a choice or even something she thinks about- it's her primary method of communication and the way she processes information. Meg is excited to write for Motif because ever since moving to PVD, she's been developing crushes on all these RI residents, so that's what she wants to write about – the people who make this strange little state so dreamy and worthwhile.
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