Is This Jazz?: A black and white conversation with Jhony Keys
There are few keyboard players and pianists in Rhode Island who have the stylistic breadth and musical depth of local musician Jhony Keys. He’s played in a wide range of […]
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September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Folk-Pop Songstress Lauren King Meets Her Younger Self with New Single “The Wolf is Back”: The concept video for this sprightly tune emphasizes becoming your best self even through hard lessons.
As the first single following the 2016 release of her debut album Don’t Look Her in the Eye (which I heartily recommend), “The Wolf is Back” is a worthy introduction […]
Jazz Insights: Jean O’Donnell
A list of great musicians coming out of Woonsocket must include Jean (McKenna) O’Donnell. As the sister to the late fabulous internationally acclaimed pianist Dave McKenna, who had captured the […]
Jam Out with Your Clam Out: All womxn activist band takes to the streets
Grassroots activism can be a prime tool to help us rebuild our society the way it was meant to be: just, equitable, and inclusive. But if you’ve ever taken part […]
Misster Dylan’s Beautiful Blues: Dylan Harley releases his debut album, Dark Side of the Force
Misster Dylan – DARK SIDE OF THE FORCE Just in time for perhaps the darkest time in recent memory, Misster Dylan, moniker of local songwriter Dylan Harley, is out with […]
Union Glue: Time to stick the country back together
Okee dokee folks… I remember seeing a political cartoon from the 1860s showing Abraham Lincoln patching up the United States with Union Glue — a perfect visual analogy for what […]
Election Night Soundtrack: Serving up fresh hot biscuits
Turn Up The Mains Let’s start this off with addressing the undecided voters in one of most divisive presidential elections ever. Four years of Trump, an epically mismanaged pandemic, and a […]
Jelly Side Down’s Debut Hits All the Right Notes: The local alt rock band will release “Had to Be There” on Halloween
The first time I listened to Jelly Side Down’s debut, Had to Be There, my jaw dropped, and I distinctly remember pausing the song “Polaroids” to share it with my […]
The Voice of Tomorrow: Introducing Jake Kambo
I am not easily swayed from my intentions or plans, but on a rare occasion even this bloody-minded writer can be put off course by something truly remarkable. Driving through […]
Lockdown Listening: Something old, something new
In a furious attempt to see some live music before winter hibernation sets in, I attended shows at both Askew and Nick-A-Nees last weekend. I’m happy to report that it […]