In the public’s eye, no one epitomizes the Motown Sound and legacy more than the legendary The Temptations. Just the mere mention of the group evokes class, peerless talent, unequaled dance moves and stage show, and vocal prowess that remains the bar that the newest generation of pop and R&B superstars still aspire to. The […]
Okee dokee folks… AS220 is celebrating 40 years, and 40 years ago I played my first real gig at AS220 in Providence. Up until then, I had only performed in front of people at a couple of house parties and when I auditioned for “The Gong Show” at Warwick Mall, but I don’t count those. […]
Here we are again: a new edition of Stop, Rock n’ Roll! As summer winds down, here are five local cuts that are sure to keep the heat going. Impulse – “Ledge” Local hardcore band Impulse recently dropped their new EP, Surge of Nerve. However, kicking off the six-track tape is a song that stands […]
Don’t miss this FREE FirstWorks Summer Beats concert at the Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, 02907 July 25, 6:00 pm 2025 (Rain date: Same date inside the Roger Williams Park Casino) Khumariyaan, upon receiving prestigious accolades in Montana for being the best folk, hails from Peshawar, Pakistan. This is a group whose […]
Okee dokee folks… Legendary musician, Graham Nash, of Hollies and CSN/CSNY fame performed a memorable, sold out concert last Friday night at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA.Nash hobbled to a seat on the stage with the assist of a cane and exclaimed, “I’m 83 years old and evidently I don’t know how to walk […]
Death Before Dishonor is a staple Boston hardcore band that recently released Nowhere Bound on Bridge 9 Records. They’ve been a band for over 20 years, building a fanbase and becoming one of the most consistent bands in the Boston scene. “I think the record came out great,” says bassist Greg Chihoski. “It sounds enough […]
Grace Darko’s music serves as a bridge, connecting the vibrancy of African heritage with the pulse of American jazz and soul. As a first-generation African American woman carving out her space in the jazz world, Grace’s voice holds the weight of history, culture, and innovation while honoring the legacies of those who came before her. […]
Okee dokee folks…While setting up for my show the other day I had a conversation with the sound person about music. I was shocked to find out that he didn’t think much of a lot of today’s music. As surprised as I was, I agreed with him. He is 25 years old and I never […]
The Scurvy Dog will have hosted their second Parking Lot Mega Show of the season by the time this article is printed. The award-winning festival (cough cough, Motif) is celebrating its 11th year, and is something many in the PVD arts and music scene greatly anticipate each summer. These shows are family- (though the bands […]
RI’s 988 Suicide and Lifeline services will continue full operations when the federal government removes the “Press 3” Option. The option connects LGBTQI+ youth under 25 with affirming crisis counselors through The Trevor Project and six other contact centers with specialists. The federal government plans to eliminate this option nationally on July 17, 2025. The […]