Okee dokee folks… I was fortunate to be in attendance for the sold-out Rush concert, night two, at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 1. It had been forty+ years since I’d seen the band live. I first saw them in the mid ’70s, as an opening act, for what band I don’t recall. They […]
At a recent record-release concert in Providence, Rhode Island, MorganEve Swain teased a nearly full house that her band The Huntress and Holder of Hands was the “most fun grief band around.” This grief, and the process of grieving, has been a driving force behind Swain’s songwriting for more than a decade. As half of […]
When I sat down on a comfy couch at Big Nice Studio in Carrington, RI, for an interview with Space Cowboy Newt, one of the first things they told me was that they’re a rambler. They aren’t, really, but one thing that was clear is that the person sitting across from me had spent a […]
Eric Baylies is one of the most active local artists you might find, and has been for a long time. The musician, promoter, and author has been a staple locally, regionally and nationally for over 30 years and has no plans to slow down any time soon. He will be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of […]
A new chapter for digital recording studio, The Proving Ground, has begun and owner and producer, Dylan Titus, is ready to celebrate two-and-a-half years of operation by putting together an event showcasing artists who have recorded within its unique castle walls. Housed in the Pawtucket Armory and true to its tagline — “a studio with […]
Okee dokee folks… Soon we should know whether this country is going to completely fall into fascism, erupt into civil war, or maintain democracy, as it should. A few weeks ago, Tom Morello presented the Power to the People Festival in Maryland. (powertothepeoplefest.com) On the bill were performers such as Springsteen, Joan Baez, Foo Fighters, […]
There is something undeniably joyful about being part of a group of people singing together. For the Narragansett Bay Chorus, that joy has been part of the Rhode Island community for more than 75 years. Founded in 1949, the chorus grew out of a barbershop harmony tradition that began in 1938 and has evolved into […]
For over 33 years, jam band fans have been getting cheesy with the String Cheese Incident! Known for their eclectic and diverse styles, the group forged their roots in bluegrass and jam, rolled into funk, swerved into reggae, decorated with transcendent electronic styles, twirled around Latin, added the rhythmic vibes of traditional African music, dancing […]
Evening Sky is a band that is living proof that instrumental jazz in all its forms is not a dead genre. I have been fortunate enough to see them play live on several occasions, and their enthusiasm for the music always shines through. It is very apparent when you listen to them, that this group […]
Okee dokee folks… Back in 1982, I paid a scalper a whopping $90 for a ticket to see The Who at the Worcester Centrum. That was a lot of money back then. I had wanted to see The Who for quite a long time, and that was supposed to have been their last tour. I […]