Local music legend and Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee James Montgomery has been busy lately. He and his band are playing a pair of events this weekend, ahead of a busy summer schedule, which includes a stop at King’s Park in Newport on Friday, July 14. First up, he’s part of a fundraiser […]
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Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (December 16-18)
With 2022 winding down, there are only a couple of weekends left to get out and support live music. We’re previewing a few shows below … have a great weekend! Friday: The Friday Songwriter Series at Foolproof Brewery in Pawtucket is back this weekend with a trio of Rhode Island’s best – Allysen Callery and […]
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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. 18-20)
Is it me, or does there seem to be more live music than ever before? I’m sensing it’s a sign of the times, as Covid wanes, and folks want to get back out there and socialize. Maybe we just appreciate it more. So it’s tough to just pick six, but here are a few ideas […]
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Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend (May 6-May 8)
This week’s “Six Picks Music” features artists from blues to punk, house to rock. Check out some of the best local music this weekend below. Friday: Marky Ramone, one of the original members of the seminal punk band The Ramones will be at the Greenwich Odeum presenting “My Life as a Ramone,” a multimedia event […]
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What’s Up Interview: Blues musician Selwyn Birchwood
Real music comes from the soul, believes singer-songwriter/guitarist Selwyn Birchwood. “The music that I enjoy is music that comes from people’s souls, it comes from people’s actual experiences rather than imitating what other people have experienced,” he told me in a recent interview. “Music is more authentic when people are putting themselves out there. You […]
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Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend February 25-27
It’s a Woonsocket to Westerly weekend on the music scene as some of our favorite local artists play at your favorite spots around town. Check out “Six Picks Music” for the best in local tuneage this weekend. Friday: When the snow ends, head to Nickanees for RI Rockabilly greats The Teledynes who will certainly rock […]
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“Six Picks” Halloween Edition: The best in local music – Low Lily, Big Lux and Whitney
There’s a lot of variety on the music scene this weekend, with some up-and-coming talent, as well as some old favorites. Here are a few not-to-be-missed shows! Friday: RI’s own James Montgomery Blues Band will jam on into the night when they play Chan’s in Woonsocket Friday at 8PM. Details here. Saturday: Chicago-based indie band […]