Novice Musicians Take Note Approaching an instrument for the first time can be intimidating. A number of people are curious, yet hesitate to start because of the fear of making a mistake or being ridiculed for beginner steps. But aren’t you truly your own worst critic? Within music is an adventure for your soul. Take […]
An endless supply of true alternative rock In October of last year, we lost a musical pioneer who many consider to be the father of alternative rock, Lou Reed. Hailing from an era where the vast majority of teenage record buyers were still consuming “boy loves girl” lyrical content, he and his band The Velvet […]
Hardcore Punk Meets Mariachi I usually talk about shows I’ve been to, but this time I’m telling you about a show I’ll be attending in the very near future. Friday, March 28, you will find me Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel located on 79 Washington street in Downcity Providence. “Well that’s not too out of the […]
Slipping into Spring Okee dokee, folks …”Now is the winter of our discontent.” Shakespeare, Richard III, 1594. This winter it is more like MY discontent. Or, as Anna Nalick put it in her song “Breathe (2am),” 2005, “Wwinter just wasn’t my season.” Why am I quoting Shakespeare and Anna Nalick in the same breath? Seems […]
Venues that deliver At a live performance, many elements contribute to the overall mood of the evening. The ambiance of the venue, the staff, the sound system and lighting, and even your fellow patrons will alter the experience. It falls on venues’ shoulders to deliver a show that leaves fans with a positive experience, and […]
Shows you do not want to miss 1. Friday, March 21: The Mallett Brothers, Jay Berndt & The Orphans, Cactus Attack; $10; 8pm doors / 9pm show; all ages; The Met, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, RI. This is a showcase of some of the brightest New England talent around right now. The Mallett Brothers, alt-country standouts from Portland, Maine, […]
McCauley talks to Clarkin about Negativity album Deer Tick has been high rolling big time these past few months, buoyed by the positive reviews of their lasted release, Negativity (Partisan Records). In the past few months the boys have had another appearance on national television on “The Conan O’Brian Show,” recently completed a successful European […]
Dale J Rappaneau speaks with Sarah Daigle about Kickstarter On January 8, local musician Sarah Daigle successfully funded a Kickstarter campaign to create her first full-length album. A total of 109 backers came together to contribute $6,080 toward Daigle’s goal. To help others do the same, she answered the following questions about Kickstarter, producing music […]
Immense talent portrayed in Madam Tieger’ s Illumination Some 10 years ago I hit the radio airwaves on a Sunday night special at WARL 1320 AM, (LATE AM) filled with local talent, and during that three years-plus, also hit another station as Uncle J (for jazz), at WAKX 102.7 FM (both stations now kaput) every day […]
Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House in Providence, a four story brick building on Douglas Avenue that was built in 1873, is a mecca for the arts in Rhode Island. Owner Anthony Demings, 67, is an accomplished artist, and his artwork adorns the walls of the coffee house. His drawings include a sepia-toned replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, […]