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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

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

Welcome back!

It's officially Deer Tick season
Off the Couch
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | April 02, 2010

Loaded weekend

The Chelsy Lau Band head to Cat’s in Pawtucket with guests She Rides, Red Lanterns, and The Organ Beats; and more.
From Ready Ink to Alec K. Redfearn
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | February 12, 2010

Flanagan’s empire

Once a staple of the pages of The NewPaper (original incarnation of The Providence Phoenix ), Warwick-born Bill Flanagan went on to become a prominent rock journalist whose credits include U2: At the End of the World , the definitive portrait of on
Native son Bill Flanagan — novelist and MTV executive — dissusses big books, musical longevity, Irish Catholicism, and behind the music.
By MICHAEL ATCHISON | February 05, 2010

A wake-up call

Some months back, Judge Richard Posner, a prolific author and longtime leading figure in the laissez-faire-oriented Chicago school of economics published his latest tome, a little bit of conservative heresy titled A Failure of Capitalism .
Ranting about money and media; musical musings; and notes from the road
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | January 29, 2010

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