He’s set the beat for some of the all-time greats – Clapton, Beck, and Page – all once members of the pioneering 60s British Invasion band The Yardbirds. The blues/rock band may be best remembered for its guitarists, but Yardbirds co-founder and drummer Jim McCarty, one of the driving forces responsible for the band’s distinctive […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Nov. 25-27)
Thanksgiving weekend is known for homecoming shows, where locally-based bands play your favorite venues in front of hometown fans. That’s our focus in “Six Picks Music” this week, as we feature top shows from Westerly to Woonsocket and beyond. Friday: One of the greatest bands to ever come out of the Ocean State, The Schemers […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Nov. 11-13)
The long weekend means an extra day to get out and enjoy some live local music. Check out some of our favorites below in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” Friday: Mama might indeed kick off her dancing shoes at this show … Jim Messina is classic rock royalty, a former member of Buffalo Springfield […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Chris Hillman – Byrds Founder Coming to Narrows Center September 23
A genuine country-rock icon is coming to the Narrows Center for the Arts next Saturday night, September 23rd. Chris Hillman, original bass player and later guitarist in the pioneering 60’s band The Byrds, will be performing along with his longtime touring partners Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson. He’ll arrive in town a day after the […]
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Six Picks:The Best in Local Music This Week (August 10-August 16)
Outdoor summer concerts continue to dominate the music scene this weekend with top shows in and around the Providence area. Check out the Reggae Festival at a fine new venue, Bold Point, or head downcity to AS220’s Foo Fest, an annual event with music and more. That, and more than enough punk to keep you […]