In Memoriam: Chuck Wentworth and Mary Lee Partington
Cancer sucks. In the past couple of weeks a couple of titans in the RI music community passed away. They were both friends who I have known for decades. Chuck […]
Events:
Bored Teachers
The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour. Jokes told by teachers, any learning is purely incidental.
October 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmLos Lobos
Mexican-American rock band from East LA influenced by rock & roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music, such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAndrew Victor
Touring/recording artist.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPoor Monroe
Bluegrass.
October 10 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmVic DiBitetto
He prowls the stage like a tiger, holds no hostages, and says what you’re thinking but too afraid to say aloud.
October 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVampire Circus
An innovative and surreal fusion of cirque, theater, comedy, and cabaret with off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobats.
October 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAmerican Honey
A country, pop, rock group.
October 11 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmMatt Borrello
Energetic classic folk, rock, and blues.
October 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmAntje Duvekot
Award-winning folk singer-songwriter. Erin Ash Sullivan opening.
October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmVic DiBitetto
He prowls the stage like a tiger, holds no hostages, and says what you’re thinking but too afraid to say aloud.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVampire Circus
An innovative and surreal fusion of cirque, theater, comedy, and cabaret with off-the-wall characters and death-defying acrobats.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAna Popović
The award-winning, hard-touring guitar-slinger blends smoking electric funk, slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals, and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals.
October 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJustus
Blends of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor.
October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDanielle Nicole
Blues/soul musician from Kansas City, Missouri.
October 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMike Finoia
A standup comedian based out of New York City.
October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmPaula Poundstone
Iconic 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 pmDan Brown
Indie folk music.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSugar
Disco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
An American band from Boston, Massachusetts.
October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Obituary — Joseph Broady: “loving uncle”
Joseph Broady, the former owner of Club Hell, passed away in November as a result of a hitand-run. Club Hell, with its frequent cage dancers and larger-than-life vibe was one […]
Obituary — Bonnie Simon: “the ultimate free spirit”
Another great icon from our community has passed away. Artist Bonnie Simon is best known as the creator of RI’s “magically inclusive” GET Magazine, a free color magazine whose content […]
Obituary — Peter Parravano: “sought to lift everyone up”
A good man no matter what dark times he was facing, Peter Parravano passed away in late November. Every person walking this world encounters hardship and how we face that […]
Obituary — Margaret Murascziowitz: “endlessly supportive of local film”
“Margot” Małgorzata Nicole Pugacz-Muraszkiewicz, a well known actor and creative in the Rhode Island and Boston film scene for years, lost her battle with ALS in late 2023. Margot was […]
Obituary — Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine: “tireless advocate for the creative arts”
Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine, a member of the Motif staff a few years ago, unexpectedly passed away due to a medical event in her sleep on Nov 7, a few […]
Obituary: Honoring Bill Whitehead Junior, “powerhouse stage actor”
Bill Whitehead Jr, singer, director, producer and well known powerhouse stage actor, with a booming voice and command of the stage in evidence at local shows for the past 40+ […]
Obituary: Honoring Julio Amaro, “a constant source of encouragement”
Julio Amaro Rhode Island lost widely beloved musician Julio Amaro on Nov 4. Originally from Venezuela, Julio had graced past Motif events with his music – both playing with others […]
The Recorded Life of Ducky Carlisle
The world and the Greater Northeast music scene recently lost one of its finest recording studio wizards. Ducky Carlisle, who operated his studio Ice Station Zebra in Medford, MA, died […]
George Marshall, Founder of Flickers and RI International Film Festival, passes: George conveyed his love of cinema to generations of viewers and makers
The spectacle of the big screen, the joy of a story well told and heartstrings left barely intact: George Marshall loved all these things, and that was reflected throughout his […]