Emancipation Day in PVD, Aug 1
Slavery ended throughout the British Empire on “Emancipation Day,” August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act came into force. Free Blacks in the United States began celebrating the anniversary […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Jazz Insights: Al DeAndrade
Rhode Island veteran trumpet player Al DeAndrade was born and raised in Pawtucket. His father, known as “Jim Daddy,” had […]
Check on Your Venues!: Struggling spots can use your help
Okee dokee folks… I sincerely hope that none of you reading this are getting complacent about COVID-19. It is far from over. You still need to wear a mask and […]
Summer Guide: The road to nowhere…
I was telling my friend Louie that I had to write a music summer guide and he responded, “Guide to what?” Good question, damned if I know. Maybe the best […]
The Road to Reopening: How are local music venues going to handle Phase III?
This pandemic has taken a massive toll on the entertainment industry, and it’s one that might be insurmountable for small clubs. On a national level, the newly formed National Independent […]
Rough and Rowdy Ways: After 60 years, Bob Dylan has started to open up
It’s comforting to know that at 79 years old, Bob Dylan is pissed. A true American soldier, a wordsmith smitten with pugilism. An old, wealthy man who seems to be […]
Living the Dream: Alexus Lee made her childhood music aspirations a reality
Since there is no live music happening around RI, it seems like the right time to talk to some local jazz musicians who not only provide live soundtracks for our […]
Jazz Insights: Oliver Shaw
Oliver Shaw was believed to be America’s first musical composer. He was born in Newport in 1779 (long before the Civil War). Following a childhood accident, and a bout with […]
They’re Doing it Live!: Live music returns to Rooftop at the Providence G
As coronavirus took over the town, live music had to step aside for everyone’s safety. But this weekend it returns! Rooftop at the Providence G has scheduled three live performers […]
Cry, Pt. 1: Sargeant Q takes on America’s biggest problem
America’s history with racism stems to its “discovery” in 1492 when a system was put in place to ensure a certain type of people remain in the driver’s seat. As […]