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‘Six Picks’ Music: What’s Up in local music this weekend (January 27-29)

by Ken Abrams January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

With good weather in the forecast, this weekend is a great one to get out and enjoy some local music at the state’s clubs and bars. Here are a few […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Greenwich Odeum to celebrate Ken Shane with screening of ‘The Last Waltz’ Feb. 3

by Ken Abrams January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Ken Shane, who passed away in November 2022 was a talented musician, DJ, writer, promoter and champion of great music. To celebrate his life, the Greenwich Odeum is presenting one […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Ticket Giveaway: The Smithereens coming to the Greenwich Odeum Saturday, Dec. 10

by Ken Abrams December 7, 2022December 11, 2022

The Greenwich Odeum will be rocking and rolling Saturday, December 10 when The Smithereens pull into town. The band, which had its heyday in the 1980s and early 1990s will […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Concert Recap and Photos: Stanley Jordan channels Hendrix at the Greenwich Odeum

by Ken Abrams November 12, 2022December 30, 2022

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 […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Nov. 11-13)

by Ken Abrams November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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.” […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Concert Recap and Photos: ‘What do you want from life?’ The Tubes at the Greenwich Odeum

by Ken Abrams November 5, 2022December 30, 2022

One of the most outlandish acts in rock and roll returned to the Greenwich Odeum on Thursday, November 3 for a high-energy near-sell-out show. The Tubes, perhaps best known for […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

The Tubes to play the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, November 3

by Ken Abrams November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

One of the more irreverent bands in rock and roll history is making a stop at the Greenwich Odeum on Thursday, November 3. Formed fifty years ago, San Francisco-based The […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Greenwich Odeum to Celebrate John Lennon’s 82nd Birthday Sunday, Oct. 2

by What's Up Newp September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

New England’s very own Beatles historian Cha-Chi Loprete and acclaimed Beatles film archivist and historian Erik Taros, are celebrating John Lennon’s 82nd Birthday with an evening of music and stories […]

Posted inThings To Do

Concert Photos: Rock legend Todd Rundgren plays the hits and more at the Greenwich Odeum

by Rick Farrell July 16, 2022July 16, 2022

Rock legend Todd Rundgren thrilled his fans in a sold-out show at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich Friday, July 15. The 74-year-old music innovator, known for his production credits […]

Posted inThings To Do

TICKET GIVEAWAY – What’s Up Interview: Rock legend Dave Mason, playing Greenwich Odeum 6/22

by Ken Abrams June 17, 2022December 30, 2022

UPDATED June 21: We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of the Greenwich Odeum. E-mail mrabrams11@gmail.com by 9AM Wednesday, June 22 to win. Please […]

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WUN Ticket Giveaway: Bob Mould, playing the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, May 26

by Ken Abrams May 21, 2022May 26, 2022

Want a pair of tickets to see punk rock innovator Bob Mould? Just e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by Monday, May 23 at 5PM. Just put “Mould tickets” in the […]

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What’s Up Interview: Bob Mould, playing the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, May 26

by Ken Abrams May 17, 2022December 30, 2022

Bob Mould may not be an everyday name in popular music, however, he is frequently cited as a major influence on several well-known bands. In his case, acts like Nirvana, […]

Posted inNews

Six Picks Music: The best in local music this weekend (May 6-May 8)

by Ken Abrams May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

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 […]

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Concert Photos: Melissa Manchester at the Greenwich Odeum (March 25, 2022)

by Rick Farrell March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

Singer, songwriter, and actress Melissa Manchester thrilled her fans Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI. Manchester and her band shined in a show that […]

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Concert Review and Photos: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives deliver at the Odeum

by Ken Abrams and Rick Farrell March 6, 2022March 7, 2022

Country legend Marty Stuart and his band The Fabulous Superlatives put on quite a show at the Greenwich Odeum Saturday, March 5, 2022. Behind his sincere country charm, Stuart is […]

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10 Rhode Island high school students will compete in the 17th Poetry Out Loud competition on March 6

by Ryan Belmore February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that 10 RI high school students will participate in the Poetry Out Loud state finals on March 6 in a private […]

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Concert Photos: Keb Mo sings the blues at the Greenwich Odeum

by Rick Farrell February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Veteran blues musician Keb Mo was greeted warmly by an enthusiastic crowd Thursday, February 3, at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI. Before a sold-out crowd, the five-time Grammy […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: Marshall Tucker Band brings the hits to Greenwich Odeum

by Rick Farrell December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

After a two year delay, the Marshall Tucker Band rolled into the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, December 2 for a long awaited show. The South Carolina band, part of the wave […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: John Waite at the Greenwich Odeum (November 11, 2021)

by Rick Farrell November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

English musician John Waite brought his long-awaited acoustic show to the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, November 11th, before a half-capacity crowd of dedicated fans. Waite sang his originals including the top-selling […]

Posted inNews

Concert Recap and Photos: Wallflowers rock out at the Odeum

by Rick Farrell November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers rode into town Sunday night November 7th for a high-energy rock show before a sold-out house at the Greenwich Odeum. Dylan and the band were […]

Posted inThings To Do

Neil Young tribute band Forever Young plans 15th Anniversary Concert

by Ken Abrams October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

One of the region’s top tribute bands is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a show at the Greenwich Odeum on Saturday, November 13th. The concert will reunite all past and […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals at the Greenwich Odeum (September 18, 2021)

by Rick Farrell September 19, 2021September 20, 2021

It was a high-energy trip down memory lane at the Greenwich Odeum Saturday night September 18th, when one of classic rock’s greatest acts, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, paid a visit to […]

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Concert Recap and Photos: The Motels Rock the Odeum (September 16, 2021)

by Rick Farrell September 17, 2021September 20, 2021

80’s chart-toppers The Motels paid a visit to the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, September 16th for a high-energy show before a crowd of dedicated fans. Led by lead singer/guitarist Martha Davis, […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Concert Recap and Photos: Leann Rimes at the Greenwich Odeum (Sept. 9, 2021)

by Rick Farrell September 10, 2021September 20, 2021

Country star Leann Rimes took center stage before a sold-out crowd at the Greenwich Odeum Thursday, September 9th, playing a show full of hits along with a few surprises. Rimes […]

Posted inNews

Concert Recap and Photos – Bacon Brothers Rock the Odeum (July 16, 2021)

by Ken Abrams and Rick Farrell July 17, 2021July 17, 2021

It was a rock show from start to finish Friday night at the Greenwich Odeum where the Bacon Brothers played to an enthusiastic crowd. It was a full house at […]

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