Van Morrison and Johnny Mathis at PPAC
Okee dokee folks… Friday night at the Providence Performing Arts Center was night one of what was a full weekend of legendary music at the theater. It started with the […]
Events:
Holiday Small Works
November 4 - December 31A Christmas Carol
Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, is back. The timeless holiday tale of redemption and joy, Trinity Rep’s reimagined production always has a few new wrinkles, and has been a beloved
November 9 @ 10:00 am - December 31 @ 1:00 pm
Subterranean Jungle
Last Place Chaim Ringing the Oktober ChimesThe Red Sox limp to another last place finish like a scolded dog. It’s kind of amazing how ownership and general manager Chaim Bloom […]
Black Classics Under the Stars: Performance by James Montgomery Band & Screening of Bonnie Blue
Rhode Island Black Film Festival Has the Blues: Blues Legend Jack Montgomery and His Band Headline and Kick Off Free Movie The journey to the annual Rhode Island Black […]
Stop, Rock, and Roll: July 2023
Welcome back to Stop, Rock, and Roll! After a month off, during which time I graduated college and moved back home, I am back and ready to chronicle new local […]
Stop, Rock and Roll: April Showers
Welcome back! April saw a shower of new local tunes – here are five to check out! Balloon Thief – “Sodium City” The mad men in Balloon Thief have raised […]
Stop, Rock and Roll
Although the weather is inconsistent this time of year, the number of great new Rhode Island releases is always reliable. Here are five songs you should listen to! The Keegan […]
RI Music Awards Winners
Profiles by Bobby Forand, John Fuzek, Marc Clarkin, Bradly VanDerStad, Meg Coss, Tess Lyons, Lee Adrain & Mike Ryan. AMERICANA Favorite Americana Act I don’t entirely regard The Silks as […]
Roots Report: December music
Okee dokee folks… ‘Tis the season once again. I am still in the trenches fighting the war on Christmas. After over 35 years in the battle, I have now earned […]
“Art is what unites us”: Robertico Y Su Alebreke brings Latin flavor to RI Latinos and beyond
For almost 20 years, Latin music band Robertico y su Alebreke has been bringing Latin music to the community at large across RI. Aficionados in PVD, Pawtucket, Central Falls and […]
The Meming of Music: And other scary October ideas
Okee dokee folks… There is a meme that I see from time to time that reads, “A musician is someone who puts $10,000 worth of gear into a $500 car […]