Music

No Concert is an Island

Centerville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket hosted its first live music event in August. It started big with the Island Roads Fest, featuring popular reggae/ rock bands including Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Action Bronson, DENM, Bumpin Uglies, Beach Fly, Grateful Dub, Rebelution, The Roots, SOJA, The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, HIRIE, The Expendables, Joe Samba, […]

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Stop, Rock & Roll: August 2026

Welcome to another five scorchers, courtesy of a summertime SR&R! Nes Tarot’s Psycho Tropics – “Cherry” Nes Tarot’s Psycho Tropics, known for years for their loose, chill vibes, take a melancholy turn with their latest single. Taking some notes from mid-’90s alt rock, the instrumentation, arrangement, and recording quality showcase a massive expansion of the […]

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MUSIC BLOSSOMS WITH PORCHFEST 2026: Summer on the doorstep

Music lovers flocked to neighborhoods on the East Side recently to hear some of Rhode Island’s best musical talent. And, unlike concerts that are becoming ever less affordable, Porchfest is always free. All the bands donated their considerable time and talent. The first Porchfest was the seed that has sprouted musical flowers. Back in 2023, […]

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Crank Up The Music — It Makes Me Hoppy

Music makes beer taste better? In 2016, Vrije University in Brussels, Belgium, conducted a study that showed scientific evidence that music has an impact on our taste of beer. This study concluded that lower audible frequencies, ie: electronic dance music, reggae, and hip-hop make one perceive bitter senses, while higher audible frequencies, ie: metal, pop, […]

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