Keep on Moving: Howling: New albums and spooky shows
Christians & Lions — Young Familiar Christians & Lions, a self-described “New England DIY dreamfolk collective,” is out with the album Young Familiar, the group’s first release after a 10-year […]
Events:
Quinn Sullivan
An accomplished rockin blues guitar sensation.
November 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Mozzone
Local alt rock band.
November 2 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pmKim Marcoux
Jazz and blues music.
November 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Island dance party with Martha’s Vineyard best bluesy dance band.
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThrough the Doors
The doors tribute band.
November 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wicked Lo-Down
A power house blues based Rock-n-Roll band comprised of Nick David (Vocals and Harmonica), Paul Size (Guitar), Jeff Berg (Guitar and Vocals), Brad Hallen (Bass and Vocals) & Nick Toscano
November 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
Boston own loveable rockin, swinging septet playing original, jump blues, R&B and New Orleans funky good time sounds.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amMinibeast
Experimental, noise, pysch, rock.
November 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Events:
Quinn Sullivan
An accomplished rockin blues guitar sensation.
November 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Mozzone
Local alt rock band.
November 2 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pmKim Marcoux
Jazz and blues music.
November 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Island dance party with Martha’s Vineyard best bluesy dance band.
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThrough the Doors
The doors tribute band.
November 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wicked Lo-Down
A power house blues based Rock-n-Roll band comprised of Nick David (Vocals and Harmonica), Paul Size (Guitar), Jeff Berg (Guitar and Vocals), Brad Hallen (Bass and Vocals) & Nick Toscano
November 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
Boston own loveable rockin, swinging septet playing original, jump blues, R&B and New Orleans funky good time sounds.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 9 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmMinibeast
Experimental, noise, pysch, rock.
November 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Roots Report: Margaritaville
Okee dokee folks… “Wastin’ away AGAIN in (the audience of, Escape to) Margaritaville.” That is a phrase that I hope to never utter. Unfortunately I cannot say that I did […]
The Roots Report: Indigo Girls
Okee dokee folks… Thursday night the enduring duo Indigo Girls performed a show, accompanied by Francisco Noya and the RI Philharmonic, to an enthusiastic audience of about 2,300 at Providence […]
Keep on Moving: That Sold-Out Stadium in the Sky: Saying goodbye to giants in the music world
Two weeks ago, while I was waiting for The Hold Steady to take the stage in Cambridge, I heard that Ric Ocasek from The Cars passed. The Hold Steady, knowing […]
The Roots Report: (Made-Up) Words of Wisdom: Have a little pride, people!
Okee dokee folks… Last night I coined a new word, “gignity,” in reference to musicians who will play anywhere, anytime, and under any conditions for little to no pay — […]
Jazz Insights: Artie Cabral
Artie Cabral has performed with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and even with the late Hollywood film star Mickey Rooney. Growing up his father would take young Artie to hear many […]
The Roots Report: Crystal Anniversary: Celebrating 15 years of folkin writing
Okee dokee folks…I have been so busy over the past couple of months that I almost forgot that I recently passed the 15 year mark writing for Motif! When I […]
Keep on Movin’: A Sonic Synopsis: Music in mansions? Music in parking lots? Check and check.
For this edition of Keep on Movin’, a rundown on some notable fall happenings. The cooler weather brings a lot of great things to do, and an excuse to get inside […]
Twist on a Classic: ENSEMBLE/PARALLAX premieres video and music works in their fifth season
Providence dwellers Peyman Farzinpour and his wife Nara Shahbazyan are the quintessential 21st century musicians. In addition to managing very busy performing and teaching schedules, Farzinpour and Shahbazyan are the […]
Is This Jazz? A Swinging Season: Hot jazz for cool nights
Don’t hibernate just yet! There are plenty of regular jazz gigs happening around this part of the Northeast in the fall — let’s get acquainted with those. Catch the Dave […]