For many students, studying and music go hand-in-hand. Before there were airpods, there were wired headphones slipped under the sleeve of a hoodie and inconspicuously held to an ear in study hall. Before there was streaming, there was Napster. Before that, there was a radio. Generation after generation of students found ways to listen throughout […]
Allysen Callery & Mother Bear – Witch’s HandWitch’s Hand is an alluring collaboration between local ghost folk maestro Allysen Callery and German doom rockers Mother Bear. Some tunes like the absolute goth folk banger “I’m Not Scared of the Dark” and the title track have Callery in front on vocals/acoustic guitar with Mother Bear’s Myles […]
Welcome back to Stop, Rock, & Roll! Here are five local tunes to get you through the beginning of not only school, but the autumn season! Balloon Thief – “Don’t Wanna Hear It” Recently, these Rhode Island punk legends not only went on a small tour, but they also dropped their first full-band EP. Opening […]
The first thing to know about clubbing in Rhode Island is that we have a nightlife meant for everyone, even those of us who are on the younger side of things. Most clubs here are 21+ but might host 18+ nights like Mezzo’s infamous 18+ Thursdays, or are 18+ but mainly serve a 21+ audience, […]
Okee dokee folks… I want to thank all who came out and supported this year’s Rhode Island Folk Festival. It makes me feel good that so many folks enjoyed this festival! If you missed it then plan for next year, it’s always the last Sunday in August. I am in the post-fest state now, trying […]
Over the past several years Tune In & Tune Up was in a state of limbo as the direct result of COVID. Co-chairs Don Culp and Dr. Al Puerini had given over $20,000 of assistance to musicians but were at a crossroads because they were no longer able to reach out as they once had, […]
Photo: RIOT RI. After a name change and years of halted programming due to COVID, RIOT RI is still here – but they aren’t trying to rush back to the way things were. RIOT, which stands for Revolution In Our Time, was formerly known as Girls Rock! RI before their name change in 2020. The […]
Photo: Pickpik. Though we’ve seen little relief from the heat and rain, history tells us that eventually fall will arrive, the temperature will drop, and the leaves will change color and fall to the ground. Fortunately for music lovers, autumn is a great time for classical music in New England. Giving way to fanfare, season […]
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline rebranded in 2022 and became the Suicide and Crisis Hotline. 988 made the number simple to remember, and the demand for its services has only increased in the past year. Their text line takes away the anxiety that can come with making phone calls. 988 is available for any reason […]
Okee dokee folks… I was saddened to learn about the passing of someone that I greatly admired, Bob Jones. If you are not in the folk world you may not know the name, but Bob was a big part of that community for decades. He basically ran the Newport Folk Festival since its revival in […]