From bar bands to stadium shows, it’s another busy weekend on the local music scene. Here’s a preview of what’s out there in our weekly column, “Six Picks Music.” Friday: Head to one of South County’s best beach bars, the Ocean Mist, for Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense. Hear all your favorites from […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (July 21-23)
This week’s “Six Picks” include some old friends, some new acquaintances, a Springsteen tribute, and a southeastern Massachusetts festival making its debut. Preview the weekend in music in our weekly feature below. Friday: There’s a strong lineup at the Newport Playhouse Friday for a Folkin’ Fundraiser, a benefit for the Rhode Island Folk Festival happening […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (June 2-4)
Another fine weekend of great local music is ahead, and we’ve got six top statewide picks for you. Late update: Given the weekend forecast, we’re highlighting mainly indoor events, but don’t worry, the sun will be back, and a summer of great outdoor music awaits. Friday: Perhaps the greatest country-rock song ever will certainly be […]
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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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Itchin’ to Get Out!
The feeling is there now, its palpable, we all feel it, everyone has been cooped up long enough and wants to break out and have a good time, especially as Memorial Day weekend approaches. With that in mind, here are a couple of ideas for this weekend that can get you out of the house, […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (June 5-July 11)
Local bands and rock and roll dominate the music scene this week on “Six Picks.” We introduce the “Local Show of the Week,” a new feature which includes a video of a local or regional artist. (Pictured: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Photo: Stuart Levine) LOCAL SHOW OF THE WEEK: Nova One Friday at the Columbus Theatre […]
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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 […]