With the state fully re-opening for business this weekend, it’s time to bring back our popular column “Six Picks Music,” which highlights some of the best live music around the state. Check back every week for more live music listings! Friday: Sophie B. Hawkins brings her live show to the Greenwich Odeum Friday night. The […]
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What’s Up Interview: Sophie B. Hawkins, playing Greenwich Odeum May 21
It’s one of the first major indoor concerts since Covid struck. Singer-Songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins is playing a limited capacity show at the Greenwich Odeum on Friday, May 21st. Hawkins made a splash in the music world almost 30 years ago, behind her hit “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,” a spirited pop masterpiece […]
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Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops coming to Greenwich Odeum May 15th
A former member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops will be in East Greenwich Saturday, May 15th performing at the Greenwich Odeum. Roots/Folk performer Hubby Jenkins is playing live in-person with social distancing and other precautions in effect. Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American […]
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Marielle Kraft and The Naticks livestream coming May 14th to benefit the Greenwich Odeum
EAST GREENWICH, RI – The Greenwich Odeum is proud to welcome two talented Rhode Island acts – Marielle Kraft and The Naticks – to the stage for a virtual evening of music to benefit the Odeum. The show will be streamed online on May 14, 2021 at 8:00pm with tickets only costing $8. Proceeds and donations […]
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Concert Photos: Hey Nineteen at the Greenwich Odeum (April 9, 2021)
Live music was back before a limited capacity crowd of about 100 fans Friday night at the Greenwich Odeum when Steely Dan tribute band Hey Nineteen played a great set of Dan classics. The RI-based band featured songs from two legendary albums, Aja and Gaucho. WUN photographer Rick Farrell was there and shares these photos […]
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Live music slowly returning to the region
Psyched to hear Newport Folk and Jazz are returning? Missing live shows as much as we are? Wanna know what’s up on the local concert scene? Well, things are slowly getting back to normal… with an emphasis on the word “slowly.” (It’s likely to be more than a year before things are truly “normal” in […]
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Greenwich Odeum announces “Meals for Reels” to support local restaurants
EAST GREENWICH, RI – In an effort to support its restaurant neighbors, The Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI is pleased to announce its latest initiative – Meals for Reels; a special event (with Covid-safety protocols in place) designed to get people eating at Main Street restaurants. On May 1, the Odeum will host a […]
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Greenwich Odeum and Experiments in Theater announce Spring & Summer Youth Theater Programs
EAST GREENWICH, RI – The Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI is thrilled to announce its Spring and Summer theater programs for 2021! This year, Experiments in Theater and the Odeum will host its 6th Annual Summer Theater Camp as well as a Non-Musical Summer Theater Camp and Spring Youth Theater After School Classes. All […]
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Greenwich Odeum
EAST GREENWICH, RI – The Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI recently announced a unique opportunity for patrons looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With pandemic restrictions affecting some go-to Valentine’s Day date options, the Odeum is available for an unforgettable and romantic experience. The Greenwich Odeum is offering several options for private rentals for dates […]
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What’s Up Interview: John Fuzek of Forever Young – Playing Greenwich Odeum Nov. 14
An award-winning tribute band that covers Neil Young’s music from the late 60’s to the present will play the Greenwich Odeum before a live audience Saturday, November 14th. Sidelined lately due to Coronavirus, Forever Young is looking forward to returning to the stage for a socially distanced show, with the audience limited to about a […]
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Concert Photos: Tom Rush Plays Greenwich Odeum (11-06-20)
Legendary singer-songwriter Tom Rush returned to the Greenwich Odeum Friday night, delighting his loyal fans with stories and songs in a socially distant show in the East Greenwich concert hall. He was accompanied by keyboardist Matt Nokoa, who also opened the show. Our photographer Rick Farrell was there to capture the moment. Check out his […]
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Rocktober: Busy Month Ahead for Music Fans at the Greenwich Odeum
Things are heating up for music fans at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich. A pair of live concerts along with a series of popular films in a COVID-safe, socially distant setting kick off the month of October. Check out some the events coming to the Odeum below. As always, please take proper precautions when […]
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Live Music Returning to Greenwich Odeum Saturday – Allysen Callery, Marc Von Em and Heather Rose Playing
After several successful movie showings over the past few weeks, the Greenwich Odeum is planning its first concert since Coronavirus closed the venue in March. Saturday night, it’s a facemask mandatory, socially distant evening featuring well known singer-songwriters, Allysen Callery, Marc Von Em and Heather Rose. With the pandemic on everyone’s mind, Odeum President Dan […]
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Greenwich Odeum Reopening with Screenings of JAWS Weekend of July 10th
EAST GREENWICH, RI —After being dark since March 13th due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greenwich Odeum will once again open its doors to the public on the weekend of July 10 with multiple limited capacity screenings of the classic summer blockbuster JAWS. In order to ensure the safety of patrons, volunteers, staff, artists and community, the […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Roots Rocker Alejandro Escovedo, Coming to Greenwich Odeum Friday
(Photo: Nancy Rankin Escovedo) Alejandro Escovedo is a bit of a musical Renaissance man. The singer-songwriter was present at the onset of punk in the 1970s, when he was with the San Francisco band The Nuns. He reinvented himself somewhat in the 1980’s/1990s to become a part of the burgeoning Americana scene. By the late […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (March 8-14)
March Madness arrives on the local music scene this weekend and we’ve got your top “Six Picks.” Check out classic rock to classic funk to classic alternative and more. Read on for details. The Zombies Thursday at Greenwich Odeum (East Greenwich) 60’s favorites The Zombies have been re-born in recent years, appearing at festivals and […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (February 8-14)
It’s another busy weekend on the area music scene with shows around the state. We focus on the roots this week – click on the videos for previews. Shelby Lynn and Allison Moorer Friday Big doings this weekend at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich where a couple of major shows are happening. Friday, its […]
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Cyber Monday “Six Picks” – Upcoming Concerts – Ticket Discounts Available
Tired of the malls? Amazon too big? Want to find a unique holiday gift this year? Look no further. We’ve got a bonus “Six Picks” this cyber Monday. The winter concert season provides a great gift-giving opportunity and there are a number of special shows coming soon. Michael Andrew of the Gershwin Big Band The […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (November 16-November 23)
“Six Picks” is our weekly rundown of the best in local music. This week, we feature women in rock and roll, R&B, folk and country. Scroll down to see What’sUp. Caroline Rose Saturday Vermont native Caroline Rose (pictured) is a country/rock singer-songwriter who has been building a fan base and gaining critical acclaim over the […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Badfinger Starring Joey Molland Coming to Greenwich Odeum November 9th
Rock and Roll trivia question… Who was the first band signed to the Beatles iconic Apple Records label? Your answer … British rockers Badfinger of course. Badfinger is known for AM/FM radio classics like “No Matter What,” “Baby Blue,” and “Day After Day.” Their hit “Come and Get It,” was written by Paul McCartney and […]
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Concert Review: Joan Osborne Charms With the Dylan Songbook
Joan Osborne was clicking on all cylinders Friday night at the cozy Greenwich Odeum as she waltzed through a set Bob Dylan covers in a special show. Of course, Osborne made her name as a cereal box philosopher asking the question “What if God was ‘One of Us’,” the Eric Bazilian penned chart topper from […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week(June 15-June 21)
Welcome to a (mainly) classic rock weekend on “Six Picks,” our weekly column highlighting Rhode Island’s best music. This week, we’ve got the original Jam Band, a woman who asked a famous question, and a top selling Jazz chanteuse kicking off a big month at PPAC. Details below. Joan Osborne at Greenwich Odeum Friday Superstar […]