Hot Days — Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae: A Brief Musical History
During a sweltering rehearsal the other night, we decided we were only going to run through some reggae and rocksteady tunes. It was too hot to move, too humid to […]
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CD Review: Adam Michael Rothberg’s Soul Of A Man
In 2013, Boston musician Adam Michael Rothberg was diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening cancer. The treatment and fallout from his illness has resulted in his introspective new CD, […]
Newport Jazz Festival: 61st Annual Preview
Last year marked a milestone as the revered Newport Jazz Festival turned 60, cementing its place in the realm of music festivals. The 60th anniversary even added a third music-filled […]
Alt-Nation: VulGarrity’s Afterlife
On their 4th release, Afterlife, VulGarrity conjures up another batch of supernatural-themed thrillers. VulGarrity are a brother/sister team composed of Shawn and Tracy (Vul)Garrity that are known for swapping instruments […]
Folk Fest Performances That Aren’t to Be Missed
Folkers rejoice! George Wein and the Newport Foundation are ready to kick off the 56th anniversary of the legendary Newport Folk Festival. In the past half-century, the Folk Festival has […]
Folk Fest — All Is Not Lost!
I’m willing to bet you’re pretty bummed you didn’t get tickets to the sold-out Newport Folk Fest this year, right? You stay up late nights thinking about how you won’t […]
Album Of The Week: Wilco’s Star Wars
Once in a while, a talented and established band will blindside the masses with an unexpected release. It causes a buzz for a few days among the band’s loyal fans. […]
BridgeFest: Representing RI Spirit
Late July is a bustling time in downtown Newport with the Folk and Jazz fests bookending the last two weekends of the month. With Newport Folk Festival running July 24 […]
Gathering of the Vibes Celebrates 20 Years
Twenty years of existence in the music festival circuit is virtually unheard of. Most modern festivals, such as Coachella and Bonnaroo, have been active for hardly a decade, but that barely scratches […]
Alt-Nation: July Shows Keep Summer Cooking
Jodie Treloar – Voila (75orLess Records) Jodie Treloar’s debut EP Voila features five tunes on the crossroads of indie folk and alt-country. Voila opens with “Marionette,” which reminds me of […]