Alt-Nation: Blushing Brides, Rock ‘n’ Jock and Dylan
The Blushing Brides (Rolling Stones tribute) I don’t do a lot on cover bands because what is there is to say other than how well a band pretends to be […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Alt-Nation: VulGarrity’s Afterlife
On their 4th release, Afterlife, VulGarrity conjures up another batch of supernatural-themed thrillers. VulGarrity are a brother/sister team composed of Shawn and Tracy (Vul)Garrity that are known for swapping instruments […]
Alt-Nation: July Shows Keep Summer Cooking
Jodie Treloar – Voila (75orLess Records) Jodie Treloar’s debut EP Voila features five tunes on the crossroads of indie folk and alt-country. Voila opens with “Marionette,” which reminds me of […]
Alt-Nation: Festivals in Flux
Festivals in Flux In local music, breaking news is kind of rare. Sure, bands put out albums and play shows, but those are more the result of months of work […]
Alt-Nation: Liberty Fest, The Spot Celebrates, BridgeFest and Under My Skin
Last week Providence Liberty Fest unveiled a staggering listing of 40 bands for their 16th anniversary show this 4th of July at Dusk. Confirmed bands for the show include […]
Alt-Nation: Summer in the City
All killer, no filler, hot times, summer in the city, back of my neck getting dirty and gritty… Hey ho, let’s go! Sebadoh Lou Barlow’s other seminal band, Sebadoh, […]
Alt-Nation: Just Going to the Library
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, […]
Alt-Nation: Hot Rocks
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 […]
Alt-Nation: Brown Bird’s Final Album
Brown Bird – Axis Mundi (Supply and Demand Music) The loss of Brown Bird founder Dave Lamb to leukemia last year was devastating to the local music community and beyond. […]
Alt-Nation: Starting May Off Right
Rough Francis The sons of Death return to the Columbus Theatre to lay a smackdown of ’70s Motor City inspired rock ‘n’ roll. I call them the sons of Death […]