Broadway’s award winning Beautiful – The Carole King Musical arrives at the Providence Performing Arts Center next week and WhatsUpNewp had a chance to speak with cast member and Tiverton, RI native John Michael Dias. The show tells the story of Carole King, the legendary singer-songwriter who arrived in New York City at age 16 […]
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Six Picks:The Best in Local Music This Week (July 20-July 26)
Six Picks is our weekly column that features some of the best in local music. We’ve got you covered for the next few days with shows all around RI. Check out “picks” below. (Pictured: Elvis Costello at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival, Photo: Ken Abrams) Jillian Jensen Appears at Newport Vineyards Tonight Jillian Jensen Tonight […]
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Wheels of Soul Tour Coming to PPAC Friday – Interview with Oliver Wood
Tedeschi Trucks Band Lead the Wheels of Soul Tour in Providence Friday A rock show is coming to Providence Friday night and this is one of those concerts where the opening bands are just as stellar as the main act. The Tedeschi-Trucks Band headline the “Wheels of Soul 2017” show that also includes the Wood […]
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Jazz Great Diana Krall Coming to PPAC June 18th
Multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 18. The concert is part of her 2017/2018 World Tour in support of her new album Turn Up The Quiet, just released on Verve Records. Krall’s new album celebrates a return to jazz and […]