Roots Report: Cruel Summer Breeze
National and Local Music Surround Rhode Island Summer Okee dokee folks … I know I say this every year; summer is NOT my favorite season. That being said (again), Bananarama’s […]
Events:
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
40th Anniversary tour for the rock band with blues tendencies.
February 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFat City Band
Paul Redmond’s got the moves to keep the crowd groovin’.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pmDr. Westchesterson
Musician, producer, songwriter, yacht rocker.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTom White Trio
Jazz music.
February 17 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSugar Ray And The Bluetones
Award-winning rockin’ traditional blues band.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGreg Abate Quartet
A high-energy jazz quartet, although the music is melodic and meaningful with a mixture of original songs and jazz standards.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Events:
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
40th Anniversary tour for the rock band with blues tendencies.
February 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOscar Shorts – Live Action
Since 2006, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar-nominated short films to audiences across the globe.
February 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmFat City Band
Paul Redmond’s got the moves to keep the crowd groovin’.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pmDr. Westchesterson
Musician, producer, songwriter, yacht rocker.
February 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTom White Trio
Jazz music.
February 17 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSugar Ray And The Bluetones
Award-winning rockin’ traditional blues band.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmGreg Abate Quartet
A high-energy jazz quartet, although the music is melodic and meaningful with a mixture of original songs and jazz standards.
February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Opera Providence – Opera Done Right
Let’s face it. Opera is a tough sell in America. To really appreciate it requires focus, which is severely lacking in a world of constant verbal and electronic chatter. Some […]
Mike D’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Shows of July
When and where to catch great shows this month 1. Friday, July 11: Dinosaur Jr., King Buzzo (of the Melvins); $25; 8pm doors / 9pm show; All ages; The Met, […]
Celebrate
“There is really no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than celebrating its music” The traditional music of America is being celebrated in one of America’s most historic sites right […]
Phantogram Rocks Waterplace Park
Phantogram headlines the first WBRU concert of the summer By Josh Estrella, Video by Melissa Conlon The WBRU summer concert series is back, and this time better than ever. Last […]
Sage Francis Grasps Listeners by the Neck and Shakes with Copper Gone
Earlier this month Providence’s hometown hip-hop hero, Sage Francis, lovingly referred to as “Uncle Sage,” released Copper Gone. The much anticipated album marks the end of a four-year hiatus and his first […]
Album Of The Week: My Goodness’ Shiver + Shake
There must be something in the air wafting around Seattle. Ever since the early ’90s alternative rock explosion that made flannel a prime fashion statement, the music scene in The […]
The Roots Report: Starry-Eyed for Ringo
Ringo Starr & His All Star Band comes to PPAC for a nostalgic night of classics Okee dokee folks … To my knowledge, a Beatle has only come to Rhode […]
Album Of The Week: Cretin Stompers’ Looking Forward To Being Attacked
A great underground punk jewel, you might have to rummage through your local record store to get a physical copy, but once you listen to Looking Forward To Being Attacked […]
Album of the Week: Troop of Echoes’ The Longest Year On Record
Listening to a brand new album from a band you haven’t seen play in ages is a lot like running into an old friend. Track by track, you catch up […]