“Come and meet those dancing feet. On the avenue we’re taking you to.” – old Weybosset St. No, not THOSE feet. These feet are the thunderous, stage-vibrating, Irish step-dancing feet that belong to the large cast of Riverdance, The Show, the sensation taking over the stage at Providence Performing Arts Center June 2 through 4. Years […]
When her debut album, No Burden, came out in February 2016, Lucy Dacus made her grand entrance into the music realm with authority. Her bluesy and soulful indie rock style immediately impressed folks and she caught a buzz overnight. She has become a sought-after live performer with her fan base growing every time she takes […]
Naming a band after something you fear is strange, but at least there’s some honesty that comes with it. Regardless of his thalassophobia, San Diego musician Nathan Williams and his surf pop punk outfit Wavves have their sixth album, You’re Welcome, that’s due out on May 19. Williams is joined by Stevie Pope on bass, […]
1. Saturday, May 20: 2017 Hope Street Spring Block Party featuring Chachi and the International Players, The Curtis Mayflower, Eric & The Nothing, The Horse-Eyed Men, The Quahogs, Tall Teenagers; Noon to 6pm; Free; All Ages. Summer is almost here and this is one of the first great yearly outdoor parties. The Hope Street Spring Block […]
Okee dokee folks… I don’t go to the movies very often, though I do love to watch films. I just prefer to view them at home with Netflix or a DVD on my 13-inch TV. I can control the experience and be comfortable in my surroundings, and the best thing is NO COMMERCIALS! Occasionally, when […]
Some bands have an objective of capturing the moment. They artistically infuse the thrills of live music into their sound and they become an energetic juggernaut. Carrying the punk flag high in the 2010s, Philadelphia’s Beach Slang are one of those bands. Lead by guitarist and vocalist James Alex, this act exudes excitement and amplification […]
Being a virtual band, Gorillaz definitely have a look that comes with their music. 2-D is short, lanky and goofy, Murdoc Niccals looks like a cross between Frankenstein and Keith Richards, Noodle is a petite Japanese badass and Russel Hobbs is a big and rotund drummer with a knack for transforming into various beings. Realistically, […]
I’ve always admired people who organized enough to keep track of how many times they do something. Personally, I can’t. I couldn’t tell you if the amount of columns I’ve written is closer to 100 or 500. Chuck Staton (from the punk band Senior Discount) and Brad Rohrer (Providence Improv Guild player) who do the popular […]
Let’s face it: Cinco De Mayo is a bastardized holiday. Much like St. Patrick’s Day, most people view it as an excuse to get drunk on whatever alcohol they deem appropriate and make complete fools of themselves. It’s the pre-summer edition of amateur hour that ignores that the day commemorates an unlikely victory that the […]
Okee dokee … I spoke with Todd Rundgren for about an hour last month in advance of his May 14 performance at The Odeum in East Greenwich. Here is the conversation. John Fuzek: Are you in Hawaii? Todd Rundgren: I am at the moment, yes. JF: Are you vacationing or do you live there now? TR: […]