The Unlikely Strummers: Uking at food trucks
The ukuleleists pose with Paws of the PawSox (before he emigrated). Next time you’re waiting in line at your favorite food truck, local ukulele band The Unlikely Strummers might serenade […]
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September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
2023 Battle of the Bands Winner: Meridian keeps the energy flowing
Members of Meridian with their trophy at the Motif Battle of the Bands, May 2023. (Photo: Eric Barao) Providence-based Meridian was recently crowned the winner of Motif’s first-ever Battle of […]
Deer Tick: Emotional new album has band touring again
For nearly twenty years, Deer Tick has been a staple of Rhode Island’s music community. Arguably the most popular band that’s come out of the state in decades, their sustained […]
Music and Mental Health: Dealing with Loss
“Without death, there is no life. It’s simply the cycle of our existence. Make the most of the time we have and remember to pay tribute to those who lived […]
Roots Report: July 2023
Okee dokee folks… Well, it’s officially summer – my least favorite season of the year. It is my annual obligation to say that. People always find it hard to believe. […]
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 […]
Subterranean Jungle: Getting away from the heat
Muddy Ruckus – Vacationland Mucky Ruckus is a duo composed of Ryan Flaherty on guitar and Erika Stahl on drums from Portland, Maine. I always kind of liked them live […]
From Navel Gazing to Relationship: The self-reflection and PVD connection that produced Convinced Friend
A few months ago, I sat in the dark Columbus Theater listening to Convinced Friend while thinking about a conversation Austin Wilson and I had had about his record and […]
John Mellencamp at PPAC
Okee dokee folks… On June 11, the Providence Performing Arts Center hosted a stop of the John Mellencamp Live and In Person 2023 tour. I first saw John COUGAR about […]
Stefan Couture: A Brief and Binding Light
If you’ve never seen Stefan Couture perform live, then June 10 at Chan’s in Woonsocket is the night to do it. Couture was nominated as one of the best singer/songwriters […]