The Roots Report: Crystal Anniversary: Celebrating 15 years of folkin writing
Okee dokee folks…I have been so busy over the past couple of months that I almost forgot that I recently passed the 15 year mark writing for Motif! When I […]
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September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Keep on Movin’: A Sonic Synopsis: Music in mansions? Music in parking lots? Check and check.
For this edition of Keep on Movin’, a rundown on some notable fall happenings. The cooler weather brings a lot of great things to do, and an excuse to get inside […]
Twist on a Classic: ENSEMBLE/PARALLAX premieres video and music works in their fifth season
Providence dwellers Peyman Farzinpour and his wife Nara Shahbazyan are the quintessential 21st century musicians. In addition to managing very busy performing and teaching schedules, Farzinpour and Shahbazyan are the […]
Keep on Moving: Shakin’ the Leaves from the Trees: Venture from your house for these shows
I tried to model this year’s Fall Guide column after a Ramones concert — no frills, just kill. Check out five new releases to pregame with high grade tequila on […]
Is This Jazz? A Swinging Season: Hot jazz for cool nights
Don’t hibernate just yet! There are plenty of regular jazz gigs happening around this part of the Northeast in the fall — let’s get acquainted with those. Catch the Dave […]
Orchestral Underpinnings: A classic autumn soundtrack
Autumn is a great time for classical music in New England. Giving way to fanfare and season openers, the 2019-20 season offers many opportunities to hear unique performances of obscure […]
A Righteous Cacophony!: Pronk! serves as a bridge between worlds
Imagine a music festival with virtually no electricity or amplifiers, no sponsors and a resounding message of inclusivity. Imagine it’s happening right here in PVD this fall, with more than […]
The Roots Report: Record Setting Sesh: A quick report on folk to see in the fall
Okee dokee folks … I am going to try to set a record today for the fastest column I have ever written. I am hyped up on my elixir of […]
Jazz Insights: Sammy Sherman
In 1914 another of Woonsocket’s famous musical greats was born. Samuel (Sammy) Sherman began his musical career on the violin. He grew up and attended Providence College. Along the way, he […]
Terry and the Boys: Timeless rock act NRBQ hits southern Rhode Island
RI music fans soon will have the opportunity to experience one of rock’s best-kept secrets. The long-standing, battle-tested band NRBQ, once described as “the best band you’ve never heard of,” […]