Providence Public Library – “From Pop to Punk: Highlights of 20th century Popular Music in Providence” I’ve had the privilege to patronize some legendary joints like The Rat in Boston, CBGBs in New York City, The Roxy in LA, and of course The Living Room and Safari Lounge locally. So it’s always a pleasure to […]
One of our hardworking photographers, Kay Broadbent, has photographed some of the biggest names that come to the area. She says the feeling of catching that perfect shot is better than any drug, and apparently, nothing will stop her from getting it. She once bashed her face on a set of speakers and barely stopped to […]
Okee dokee folks… This is the short version of my column! The Sandywoods Folk Festival will take place on Sat, May 23 at 11am. For an event that seems so simple, it proved to be very complicated. Russ Smith’s plan of a two-day outdoor festival transformed into a one-day indoor event and involved Russ’ resignation […]
On a rainy Tuesday night, an eclectic crowd of roughly 400 musicians and music lovers, from folk to hardcore, from hip-hop to EDM, gathered to swap stories, down drinks and receive awards. Thanks to all who came out, and thanks to the nearly 4,000 Motif readers who took the time to vote for their favorites. It was […]
Waxahatchee – Ivy Trip (Merge Records) Indie rockers Waxahatchee released their 3rd album, Ivy Trip, last month. Primarily a vehicle for singer/songwriter Katie Crutchfield, Waxahatchee finish up this leg of their US tour at the Greenwich Odeum this Thursday night, March 14. On Ivy Trip, tunes like “Under a Rock,” which reminds me of the […]
One of the most uniquely electrifying bands you’ll ever listen to, Providence artsy alternative jazz rock act A Troop Of Echoes will be playing AS220 on May 14 with fellow noise makers Gertrude Atherton, Gondoliers and Snowplows in celebration of the national release of their latest album, The Longest Year On Record. I got to […]