Okee dokee folks… I went to see Grand Funk Railroad and former Eagles member Don Felder at Twin River last Friday night. These are my thoughts on the show. First of all, we were a bit late for the show. All week I had been thinking, “How are they going to squeeze two acts into […]
Independent music has an endless variety of styles and tones. There also are acts that meld musical dimensions to create something truly unique. That can be said for No Joy, a duo of Jasamine White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd from Montreal that exude a shoegaze sound with hints of electronic notes. It makes for a captivating […]
In December, Providence was introduced to Brooklyn-based composer/saxophonist Angela Morris and her group Rallidae. After watching their inspiring performance, I had the chance to speak with her briefly and found her thoughts on music to be as interesting as her performance. So we arranged to have a longer interview in which we could discuss her journey, […]
Sometimes the best art comes from pain and loneliness. It can be a fantastically brilliant antidote for whatever the artist is feeling. With his 16th studio album, Prisoner, due out on February 17, Ryan Adams examines misery and heartache. It’s intense and honest, and each song tells a story of emotional strain. The album proves […]
An Evening with Lol Tolhurst, Founding Member of The Cure I’ve been a fan of The Cure for almost 30 years and don’t recall anything remotely related to them ever happening in Providence. That is part of what makes this a special night as co-founder Lol Tolhurst comes to town to promote his new book, […]
Okee dokee folks…We had a blizzard. Wasn’t that fun? This latest storm was like the Super Bowl for the local TV weather folks. They love to hype them. Milk and bread, baby — they must be getting kickbacks. I don’t mind the snow, but I don’t like the hype. Yes, it is a LOT of […]
Musicians usually play one of four instruments. The assortment of guitar, bass, drums and piano is common, not discounting the high school band geek who can play a mean horn. Then there are the musicians who think outside the box. One of those is Mike Silverman, also known as That 1 Guy. He performs using his […]
Just when you think that rock ‘n’ roll is just copying itself, someone puts out a record that turns the genre on its head. With a flurry of twangy garage punk comes Ron Gallo and his second full-length, Heavy Meta. It’s unapologetically raw and absolutely electrifying. There’s also a trademark spin that Gallo puts on the […]
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth asked the FCC for permission to sell 89.3 FM WUMD to RIPR. Some applaud this move, while others are unhappy with the proposal. We asked writers on both sides of the issue to weigh in. Rob Smith says, “This is a win-win situation that will benefit the students at the […]
Artists like Cam Bells, The Prince of PVD, are few and far between. This young, talented artist pops in and out of the music scene on his own time and leaves a lasting impression with his raw honesty and passion. Our conversation only scratched the surface, but I am sure you will be hearing a lot […]