By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Lee, the six-time Emmy Award-winning production designer for “Saturday Night Live” who won three Tony Awards for his Broadway sets, including the complicated, greenified Emerald City of “Wicked,” has died. He was 83. Lee died Tuesday in Providence, Rhode Island, said Trinity Repertory Company, […]
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What’s Up this weekend in and around Newport: Feb. 9 – 12
Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Thursday, February 9 – 12, 2023. Thursday, February 9 🎭 Things To Do 3 pm to 8 pm: Taproot Taco Thursdays at Newport Vineyards 4 pm: Fay Andrada X Wild Season at Wild Season Florals 6 pm to 7:30 pm: The […]
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100 iconic moments from music history
Think back to the first concert you attended. You can probably remember the energy of the crowd yearning for the band to finally take the stage, the reverberation of the first strum of the guitar, the beats of the drum that seemed to thump inside your body. The lights, the charisma of the performers, finally […]
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Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio Band, and Stick Figure to headline 2023 Levitate Music And Arts Festival
Levitate Music and Arts Festival today announced the lineup for its 2023 festival, which is scheduled to take place July 7 – 9 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts. This year’s lineup will feature 9x Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio, Stick Figure, Celisse, Ziggy Marley, Goose, Rebelution, Peach Pit, The Heavy Heavy, Lucius, […]
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BSO plan to digitize John Williams concerts almost complete
BOSTON (AP) — An effort to digitize more than 200 Boston Pops radio broadcasts conducted by John Williams from 1979 until 1991 is almost complete, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday, Williams’ 91st birthday. The project to preserve 233 live radio broadcasts that were recorded on 256 one-quarter inch (0.63 centimeter) reel-to-reel analog tapes that […]
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Black History Month: RI’s Greatest African American Musicians
From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, African-American artists have contributed enormously to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few Rhode Islanders who paved the way. For more, check out the videos in the story below and visit the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus “Songs of the Earth” class begins Feb. 27
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming students in grades 2 through 4 to join us for our next 6-week session entitled “Songs of the Earth.” We think every day should be “Earth Day!” Join us as we sing about all the beautiful things we find in nature. Classes are offered on Tuesdays from 3:30 […]
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The Beths added to 2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup
The Newport Folk Festival is back this summer and promises to be one of the year’s most exciting events. The festival today announced its latest addition to its 2023 lineup, and music fans are in for a treat with The Beths set to perform on Folk Friday. The Beths, the four-piece indie-pop band from New […]
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Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin coming to The JPT on Sept. 23
Spectacle Live will present Livingston Taylor & Tom Chapin at The JPT on Saturday, September 23, at 8 pm. From top-40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” the last two recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. […]
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Carbon Leaf coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Carbon Leaf at Jane Pickens Theater (The JPT) on Friday, May 5th, at 8 pm. Carbon Leaf, founded at Randolph-Macon College in 1992, has been a staple in the music industry for over three decades. Their self-releasing and touring led to a critical and commercial breakthrough with […]
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Newport Classical to continue Chamber Series with five concerts
Newport Classical this week announced its ongoing Chamber Series will feature five concerts between February and June 2023 at the organization’s home venue, the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church, located at 42 Dearborn Street in Newport. On February 17, Newport Classical will present celebrated Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez, in music by Rachmaninoff and Beethoven, along with selections by young […]
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New Bedford Folk Festival comes to an end after 25 years
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center announced on Thursday that the New Bedford Folk Festival has come to an end after 25 years. The festival was held annually in the city and was a major contributor to the local economy, bringing in over 15,000 tourists and generating $3 million in revenue. The festival started as Summerfest […]
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Roomful of Blues to perform at Greenwich Odeum on March 10
Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, house-rocking blues band, will perform live at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich at 8 pm on Friday, March 10, 2023. The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. The group has earned five Grammy Award nominations and several other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. The band’s latest […]
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Johnny Mathis returning to PPAC for ‘The Voice of Romance Tour’
Johnny Mathis, the legendary crooner known as the “Voice of Romance,” is set to return to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) as part of his “The Voice of Romance Tour.” Mathis will perform his greatest hits and personal favorites on September 23, 2023, at 8 PM. Tickets for Mathis’ concert will go on sale […]
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Lowest-rated TV show released the year you were born
Maybe you know what television shows aired the year you were born. But do you know what kind of show it would need to be to snag the bottom of the ranks? Maybe it’s subpar acting, unbelievable plotlines, amateur production value, horrible writing, sensationalism, or perhaps it’s new concepts audiences are not yet ready for […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Feb 3-5)
“Six Picks Music” is our weekly column highlighting some of the best in local music. This weekend, it’s about fusing the elements that make great music with shows from Westerly to Woonsocket. We’ve got everything from metal to jazz and a whole lot more. Friday: Rock hard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT […]
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Newport String Quartet to present concerts in Newport and Jamestown
The Newport String Quartet today announced the next installment in their signature Newport County Concert Series, taking place in Newport and Jamestown. In partnership with Music at Trinity and The Jamestown Arts Center, the quartet will present an impressive program of works by Joseph Bologne, Clarice Assad, and Felix Mendelssohn. The concert on February 11th […]
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Rhode Island Wind Ensemble’s ‘One World’ concert to benefit Seamen’s Church Institute
The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble (RIWE) will be holding a family-friendly concert, titled “One World,” on Sunday, February 19th, at 7:00 pm at the Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium. The concert will feature light “pops” music from around the globe and will be a fundraiser for the Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport. The Rhode Island Wind […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Chris Spedding Trio rocks Newport’s Casino Theatre
Three legendary musicians came together for a special show at the Casino Theatre in Newport, RI Friday night January 20 before a near-sellout crowd. The power trio of Chris Spedding, Tony Garnier, and Anton Fig rocked hard through a 90+ minute set of Spedding’s original music along with a few covers. Highlights included Spedding’s #1 […]
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Chase Rice and The Mavericks added to Indian Ranch’s 2023 Summer Concert Series
Indian Ranch in Webster, Massachusetts has announced two new additions to its 2023 summer concert lineup. Chase Rice. On Saturday, July 1, country singer Chase Rice will bring his Way Down Yonder Tour to the venue, with special guests the Read Southall Band and Avery Anna. With more than 2.2 million albums sold and over […]
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Concert highlights from 2022: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Newport Folk Festival, and more
It was a busy year for concerts in the New England area, with a wide range of musical acts performing at venues across the region. Of course, What’sUpNewp photographers were the ones to capture and recap all of the fun throughout the year. In Boston, the Tedeschi Trucks Band completed a four-night run, thrilling fans […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Tedeschi Trucks Band completes four-night run in Boston
Review by Gavi Elkind Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and the exceptionally talented Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to The Orpheum Theatre in Boston for their annual four-night run last week. Each show was filled with Tedeschi Trucks Band originals, genre-bending covers, soulful vocals, and awe-inspiring instrumentation. The band started their Boston run strong on Tuesday, November 29th. […]
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Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Ensemble to perform during a free Holiday Community Concert on Dec. 4
The Navy Band Northeast woodwind ensemble will be performing a free holiday concert hosted at Calvary United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 4. The performance is open to the community. The concert will last about an hour and will feature musical seasonal favorites, according to organizers. The concert will last about an […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Smile brings joy to fans at The Vets in Providence
The Smile made their American debut at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets) in Providence Monday, November 14 before a sold-out crowd of over 2000 fans. For those not in the know, The Smile are an English rock band made up of Radiohead members Thom Yorke on vocals, guitar, and keys, and Jonny Greenwood on […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Stanley Jordan channels Hendrix at the Greenwich Odeum
Guitarist Stanley Jordan and his band brought fire, grace, and top-notch musicianship to the Greenwich Odeum on Friday, November 11. A tribute to Jordan’s idol Jimi Hendrix, the band completely captured the spirit of the legendary rock god. The show brought smiles to long-time Hendrix fans as well as those who enjoy a little improvisation […]