The Roots Report: My Missing Chin-Chilla
Okee dokee folks… The other day I was hot, and I get cranky when I am hot (ed. So we’ve heard). So I quit ZZ Top. I removed 99% of […]
Events:
Rochambeau Library Big Media Sale (CDs, DVDs, vinyl)
Priced $1 to $2, sets higher: 30 boxes of vinyl, 60 flats of CDs and DVDs
February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmDraw the Line
Aerosmith tribute.
February 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeartland Radio
Country music.
February 7 @ 9:00 pm - February 8 @ 12:00 amRochambeau Library Big Media Sale (CDs, DVDs, vinyl)
Priced $1 to $2, sets higher: 30 boxes of vinyl, 60 flats of CDs and DVDs
February 8 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pmColby James & The Ramblers
Singer/songwriter who rambles on.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDustbowl Revival
A Venice, CA-based roots and brass collective.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
Rockin’ swingin’ septet from Boston playing original jump blues and r&b with big horns.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmPapercut
Linkin Park tribute. I remember buying Hybrid Theory and never taking it out of my car’s CD player… I think it died with the car.
February 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBig 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
Lead Singer Paul Redmond Got All The Moves To Get The Audience Engaged.
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 pm
Don’t Lose Your Head — Kathy Griffin Is Coming to The Vets
Last year I interviewed comedian Kathy Griffin in advance of her show at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. At that time she was just a funny female on the “D” list. In […]
Roots Report: Folk Off, Summer!
Okee dokee folks… Well, it’s that time of year again, time for the Motif Summer Guide when I look into my magical, sweltering crystal ball and let you know what you […]
The Roots Report: Budget Bustin’ for Neil
Okee dokee folks… So, the other day I saw that one of my friends mentioned something about Neil Young tickets going on sale. That immediately caught my attention and I […]
Roots Report: I Rest My Case
Okee dokee folks… Yesterday, one of my friends brought up the topic of hearing protection. A little over a year ago I wrote a column about that subject and like […]
The Roots Report: Runnin’ Down a Dream
Okee dokee folks… Last week I had the pleasure of being included in the sold-out Tom Petty tribute show at the Columbus Theatre. Initially I wasn’t part of the line-up, […]
The Roots Report: Give Me the Info!
Okee dokee folks… So, this is something that has been bugging me for a long time: Concerts that are announced and the tickets put on sale a year before the show. […]
Roots Report: Don’t Miss Aztec Two-Step
Okee dokee folks… A few weeks ago I played my first house concert. A house concert is basically a party built around a performance by a musical guest. They can […]
The Roots Report: An Interview with Judy Collins
Okee dokee folks… The other day I spoke with Judy Collins by phone about her upcoming show with Stephen Stills at the Park Theatre in Cranston on Satursday, October 7th. It […]
The Roots Report: Who’s Your Favorite Beatle?
Okee dokee folks… I am going to commit Beatle’s heresy. At least I think that I am. Often, folks will list their favorite Beatles starting with John Lennon and ending […]