One of those talented indie rock acts from the musical wasteland of the late ’90s that’s still going strong, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, still puts out consistently great music, stays away from the mainstream and influences a lot of up-and-coming acts. The quintet from Springfield, MO, has their latest release out — The High […]
You don’t usually hear Lou Barlow’s name in a list of influential songwriters, which is a shame. Through his work with Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr., Folk Implosion and even his solo material, Barlow’s melancholy, genuine and heartfelt style has left quite an imprint on a lot of independent bands and musicians, despite the fact that it […]
It’s beginning to heat up. And after the winter we had, I’m sure all of you are ready to embrace the heat. I know I am! Hell, I may not even complain about the humidity this year. If there’s one thing I surely won’t be complaining about, it’s the sizzling summer concerts happening in RI […]
In what will likely be the biggest cultural event of the year in Rhode Island, the city of Providence is teaming up with FirstWorks to present the Providence International Arts Festival (PIAF). If you’re a fan of, well, pretty much anything, you’re going to want to check this out. Providence is known for putting on […]
Looking your best for a night on the town can be challenging. Some people are naturals, while others struggle just to muster the motivation and inspiration to put effort into looking great at an event filled with people they mostly don’t know (I’m guilty of the latter). Fortunately for everyone, there are plenty of local […]
With summer finally breaking through, bands have come out of hibernation and between now and August you can catch some of your favorites around PVD. The trending tours of old school punk bands is continuing this month, with the English street punk band GBH taking over The Met on June 17. With 30 years of […]
All killer, no filler, hot times, summer in the city, back of my neck getting dirty and gritty… Hey ho, let’s go! Sebadoh Lou Barlow’s other seminal band, Sebadoh, reunited a few years ago and has been off and on touring ever since. Sebadoh put out some classic indie guitar swing with albums like […]
Okee dokee folks … “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” That line is from one of the best summer songs ever recorded: “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts. If summer had the feel of this song, I might like it more, but it usually leans more toward Bananarama’s “Cruel […]
With a down and dirty honky tonk rock ‘n’ roll sound, Banditos from Birmingham, Ala., are going to be the next big act coming out of the Americana movement with their self-titled debut featuring a groovy tone with a flurry of guitars and drums. Soulful, raw and genuine in every way, Banditos cause a ruckus […]
Consuelo’s Revenge – May 30, 8pm; The Parlour, PVD. Kris Hansen – Jun 18, 8pm; Simon’s 677, PVD. Amanda Salemi – May 26, 8pm; Ladies Showcase at Dusk, PVD. Elwood Donnelly (Atwater-Donnelly) – June 6, 7pm; Local Brew Coffeehouse, Barrington. The Rank Strangers – Jun 14, Wood River Inn, 1130 Main St. Richmond/Wyoming, RI. The […]