Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… I had the pleasure of performing at the Rhode Island Songwriters Association (RISA) Songwriters In The Round (SITR) show a couple of weeks ago. Our theme was […]
Events:
Anthony Geraci
4-piece blues band. What else is there to say?
May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSara Evans
Multi-platinum pop -star.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStudio Two
A Boston-based tribute band that has been bringing the iconic music of The Beatles to life since 2012.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wolff Sisters
Award-winning folk band fronted by three sisters.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Peacheaters
Playing a 40- year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. We all need this kind of enthusiasm.
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmBilly Gilman
The locally grown legend is joined by The Ragged Impresarios for a night of country rock covers
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJake Ash Band
Country music.
May 17 @ 9:30 pm - May 18 @ 12:00 amKyle Rathbun
Indie rock show filled with twinkling electric guitars.
May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe John Allmark Orchestra
Local jazz music of the legendary and long-standing variety.
May 19 @ 8:00 pm - May 20 @ 12:30 amA Night of Punk
The frenzy of tongs, big hair sluts, scotty saints. Sounds like a normal night.
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSteve Smith and the Nakeds
These guy put on a hell of a show, and they’re not clothed. Kidding!
May 24 @ 9:30 pm - May 25 @ 12:30 amViolin River
Grateful Dead tribute.
May 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaddle Up the Chicken
The feathery music of Bob Dylan.
May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Evans
Kind folk music.
May 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmTab Benoit
Roots veteran performs from his new I Hear Thunder album.
May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmDancecapades
Presented by Krylo Dance Studios.
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoan Osborne
Dylanology live. A tribute by, yes… Zimmerman!
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJake Wasson
Folk-punk.
May 30 @ 9:00 pm - May 31 @ 12:00 amMarcia Ball
Blues music artist.
May 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Borrello Band
Country music with a band
May 31 @ 9:30 pm - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Events:
Anthony Geraci
4-piece blues band. What else is there to say?
May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSara Evans
Multi-platinum pop -star.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStudio Two
A Boston-based tribute band that has been bringing the iconic music of The Beatles to life since 2012.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wolff Sisters
Award-winning folk band fronted by three sisters.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Peacheaters
Playing a 40- year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. We all need this kind of enthusiasm.
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmBilly Gilman
The locally grown legend is joined by The Ragged Impresarios for a night of country rock covers
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJake Ash Band
Country music.
May 17 @ 9:30 pm - May 18 @ 12:00 amKyle Rathbun
Indie rock show filled with twinkling electric guitars.
May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe John Allmark Orchestra
Local jazz music of the legendary and long-standing variety.
May 19 @ 8:00 pm - May 20 @ 12:30 amA Night of Punk
The frenzy of tongs, big hair sluts, scotty saints. Sounds like a normal night.
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSteve Smith and the Nakeds
These guy put on a hell of a show, and they’re not clothed. Kidding!
May 24 @ 9:30 pm - May 25 @ 12:30 amViolin River
Grateful Dead tribute.
May 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaddle Up the Chicken
The feathery music of Bob Dylan.
May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Evans
Kind folk music.
May 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmTab Benoit
Roots veteran performs from his new I Hear Thunder album.
May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAuction for the Arts
A Stadium Theatre Fundraiser. 22nd annual online silent “Auction for the Arts.”
May 29 @ 9:00 am - June 14 @ 5:00 pmDancecapades
Presented by Krylo Dance Studios.
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoan Osborne
Dylanology live. A tribute by, yes… Zimmerman!
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmTheresa Caputo Live, The Experience
Through personal stories about her life, and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJake Wasson
Folk-punk.
May 30 @ 9:00 pm - May 31 @ 12:00 am
Drummers Move to the Forefront: Fundraiser features unbeatable line-up of local drummers
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Stop, Rock & Roll
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Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… It’s that time of year once again when the robins return and the buds start appearing on the trees. It’s also when the spectacle of Shen Yun […]
Rhode Island Music Awards: Winners and re-cap
Outside the walls of Fête Music Hall in Pawtucket, it was a rainy, brutal, Monday night. Yet, nice and safe within its doors, over 400 artists and music enthusiasts meandered […]
Roots Report
Okee dokee folks… One of the best protesters for social justice was Pete Seeger. He spent a good deal of his life fighting and singing out for causes. He was […]
Battle of the Bands Recap
Fists were thrown, tears were shed and blood was splattered on audience members as they watched the battle unfold. One guitarist used his prized fender to rain blows on the […]
Motif Music Award Winners
AMERICANA FAVORITE AMERICANA ACT Consuelo’s Revenge FAVORITE WORLD MUSIC Sidy Maiga FAVORITE LATINE Maria Rose FAVORITE R&B ACT Steve Smith and the Nakeds FAVORITE SMALL-MED VENUE Myrtle FAVORITE LIVE AMERICANA […]