The influence of ex-Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo knows no bounds. Countless noise, punk and avant-garde musicians hail his unique style of playing an electric six-string. As a solo artist, he’s currently extending his craft as a songwriter and showing fans a side of himself that they never got to see while he was with […]
What makes music “cool”? Is it a catchy chorus? Is it a badass guitar riff? Maybe it’s the swagger. Maybe it’s one of these factors or maybe it’s none of them; there’s no measuring stick when it comes to the “coolness” of an artist’s or band’s sound. One thing that can make music “cool” is brilliance […]
Let’s face it, 2016 was a hard year to be a music fan with so many of our heroes passing on. David Bowie, Sir George Martin, Phife Dawg, Merle Haggard, Prince, Bernie Worrell, Leonard Cohen, Sharon Jones and George Michael along with many others passed away and left their immense legacies behind. It was almost […]
The Providence music scene evolved a whole lot in 2016 and experienced immense growth. A couple new venues opened and a few spots started having original live music with both local and touring acts making their presence felt. There also were plenty of new faces making waves while established artists continually progressed and honed their […]
While most of us are full of cheer and good tidings during the holiday season, the less fortunate often are left behind. It’s a time of year where the ones in need could use the most help, whether it’s a home-cooked meal or even a new winter coat to assist in braving the elements. […]
Okee dokee folks … I had the privilege of seeing Norah Jones at Veterans Memorial Auditorium last Thursday night. The concert was sold out and I managed to get last minute tix to the show. Providence was bustling and parking was tight. We parked at the mall garage, but it was a bit difficult to orient […]
There’s a new breed of local music that’s been taking over Providence in 2016. It doesn’t conform to one style, genre or artistic trend. It’s as diverse as the city itself with influences coming from all different directions. One of those bands that made their presence felt this year is The Funk Underground, a hip-hop collaborative […]
PartyWolfe are an unstoppable force making its way slowly into the Providence music scene. These fine gentlemen hail from New Bedford, Fall River and Providence, and share some members with notable bands like Math The Band The Band. PartyWolfe does exactly what their name says: They bring energy to any show they play. All the members […]
I often find upcoming artists trying to sound like their favorite artist. Not too many are creative enough to think outside the box and discover what their sound is. But once in a while I find an artist who doesn’t sound like anything I’ve heard before. That happened a few months ago when I attended a […]
On New Year’s Eve, Tight Crew will be throwing a “Retro Rewind” Party, taking up three floors at the Hope Artiste Village. For those who like to rave all night and bask in the glow of the black light, their events are the local gold standard. Providence punches above its weight when it comes to […]