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Photos: Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame
Honoring Steve Smith & the Nakeds, the Cowsills, Paul Geremia, Bill Flanagan, and more
The Class of 2013 induction ceremony
By
RICHARD MCCAFFREY
| May 03, 2013
From Punky to folky to sultry and more
'Twas a ball-breaking task trying to include all of the quality local music Rhody-based artists cranked out over the past 12 months.
Hear, here
By
CHRIS CONTI
| December 21, 2012
Autumning
On THURSDAY (the 18th), it's last call for VUDU SISTER (currently recording a new album at the Columbus Theatre) with HAUNT THE HOUSE and DAN BLAKESLEE at the Salon (401.865.6330), leading into a super-busy weekend.
Plus, the return of Heather Rose
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| October 19, 2012
It’s Boobstock time
'Tis the Rocktober season, and the live music circuit is abuzz with quality shows, so let's dive in.
Plus, the Spot moves on and more
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| October 05, 2012
Rolling into Rocktember
Not so fast, Rocktober — the month of September boasts two outstanding festivals on the next two Saturdays.
Festival season isn’t over yet
By
CHRIS CONTI
| September 07, 2012
Mark Cutler’s exquisite Sweet Pain
Until a Rhode Island pal nudged (shoved!) me in the general direction by getting me hooked on the legendary rock band the Schemers, I thought I had never heard of Mark Cutler.
Letting it bleed
By
TRIP MCCLATCHY
| June 29, 2012
We voted!; the old ball game; hear them roar
Like all good Vo Dilunduhs, Phillipe and Jorge used our unaffiliated voter status to become "Republicans for a day," cast our ballots in the GOP primary, and then switch back to being independents immediately afterward.
Poll dances
By
PHILLIPE AND JORGE
| April 27, 2012
Bowled over
Last call for Downcity action THURSDAY (the 2nd) with ERIC BLOOM performing at Sidebar Bistro (401.421.7200), while DJ DOX ELLIS spins upstairs at the Salon (pickle back shots! 401.865.6330).
From Ear-pummeling to winter bashing
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| February 03, 2012
So much to do
On FRIDAY (the 9th), stop by the Armory in East Greenwich for a Toys for Tots bash led by TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 , THE REVEREND BASTIEN , and more; the all-ages shindig includes a "junk food buffet" with the $10 door donation.
No excuses — get out there!
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| December 09, 2011
Downtown bound
Last call for action abounding on THURSDAY (the 10th): rap duo ESH & DOX host their Invisible EP vinyl release party at Local 121 (401.274.2121).
Plus, the 2nd Annual CD Swap
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| November 11, 2011
Monstrous sounds
Last call for DEER TICK playing the second night of their Divine Providence release party on THURSDAY (the 13th) at the Met.
Zounds, Lolita Black, and more!
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| October 14, 2011
Monstrous sounds
Last call for DEER TICK playing the second night of their Divine Providence release party on THURSDAY (the 13th) at the Met.
Zounds, Lolita Black, and more!
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| October 14, 2011
A double dose of sugar honey iced tea
Last call for JESS POWERS and the ladies of CHANTEUSE at Burnside Park downtown on THURSDAY (the 21st).
Sweet relief
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| July 22, 2011
75orLess Records and the Apartment's jam-packed celebration
Be sure to get to the Apartment ("where Jake's usedta be") on Saturday, where the mighty 75orLess Records will set up shop for a dual-anniversary bash.
It's a bash!
By
CHRIS CONTI
| July 22, 2011
Cranstonpalooza
Cranston's Rolfe Square is the place to be this weekend — namely the Artists' Exchange ("around the corner from the old Park Theatre," as we locals say), which is presenting its New Music Festival on Friday night and all day Saturday.
Hit Rolfe Square for Artists’ Exchange’s New Music Festival
By
CHRIS CONTI
| June 24, 2011
Photos: Best Music Poll 2011 Awards Party at the Met
Providence Phoenix staffers present Best Music Poll awards to local bands at the Met on June 14, 2011.
The Met Cafe | June 14, 2011
By
RICHARD MCCAFFREY
| June 17, 2011
From Sleep City to Sky Jelly
The holidaze are history, so divest your disposable income into some good shows this weekend.
Warm it up
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| January 07, 2011
The best local discs of '10
'Twas an incredible (and incredibly diverse) year for Rhody-based musical acts, and formulating a Top 10 of 2010 was no easy task as we plunged into the archives and dug up some of our favorite LPs from the past 12 months.
Mix it up
By
CHRIS CONTI
| December 24, 2010
Sound advice: Girl Howdy, Girls Rock!, and more
Flee the cubicle and head to the RISD Museum on FRIDAY for the next Music Friday show featuring GIRL HOWDY .
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| November 12, 2010
Welcome home: Deer Tick Season is in full swing
Attleboro punk icons NEUTRAL NATION host another It's a Bash! DVD release party at the Met on FRIDAY (the 5th), wisely recruiting THE DIEPODS and FRENZY OF TONGS to open (401.729.1005).
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| November 05, 2010
Eric Andersen at the Stone Soup Coffeehouse
Stone Soup Coffeehouse, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, enjoys a nice coup in grabbing Eric Andersen for the evening. The veteran...
By
webteam
| November 03, 2010
Summer times
First off, a huge THANK YOU goes out to all the bands and fans who attended our inaugural Best Music Poll Awards Show last week, and congrats to all the winners.
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| June 18, 2010
Photos: Providence Best Music Poll Awards at Lupo's
Bands perform and get their BMP awards from the Phoenix at Lupo's.
Providence BMP Awards Concert at Lupo's | June 9, 2010
By
RICHARD MCCAFFREY
| June 11, 2010
It's BiMPy time: Rhode Island Music Awards at Lupo's
Start the weekend off proper.
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| June 04, 2010
Welcome to Chateau Rex
75orLess Records strikes again with another stoner-rock scorcher in Chateau Rex , courtesy of Coma Coma.
A new day rising for Coma Coma
By
CHRIS CONTI
| May 28, 2010
Music for the love of it
Whether driving his Men of Great Courage on a tune about a spooky midnight stroll, or gently declaring a deep camaraderie with “We Shall Always Remain Friends,” Cutler’s concocting a soundtrack to the feelings in the room.
From the Schemers to the Men of Great Courage, Mark Cutler’s songs have always gotten to ‘that special kind of place’
By
JIM MACNIE
| May 07, 2010
Rollin ’n’ tumblin’
Genre-jumping all week long
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| May 07, 2010
Where It’s At
Kick it like a sleep twitch.
Off the Couch
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| April 23, 2010
Shows in town this week
A packed weekend of great local talent is on hand.
As much of this as you can!
By
PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF
| April 09, 2010
Hello, we’re Johnny Cash
The Nave Gallery in Somerville kicks off its month-long salute to the Man in Black next week.
Stacked all-star tribute/benefit at the RISD Auditorium
By
CHRIS CONTI
| April 02, 2010
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