Even though my email gets flooded with new music on a daily basis, I do have a habit of surfing the internet to discover fresh & inventive tunes. This is especially true on a local level where …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/6/23
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With all of us being in the thick of the holidays, there are a few things that folks should be doing during this time of year. Yes, there’s the obvious purchasing of gifts for friends, family …
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11/29/23
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There are numerous reasons why Small Business Saturday is a way better time to shop for the holidays than the consumer-driven miasma known as Black Friday. First off, small businesses are inherently …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/22/23
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Rhode Island has an abundance of talented singer-songwriters. Hit up one of the weekly open mics or spend a night out at a local bar or music venue and chances are that’ll you’ll hear …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/15/23
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The way music can tell a story is one of the common threads that runs through the creative medium regardless of style and genre. This approach can paint vivid pictures for whoever is listening …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/8/23
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The weekend after Halloween always hits differently in The Ocean State. For three days, the Amica Mutual Pavilion and Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence both become a hub for fandom of …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/1/23
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It’s less than a week away and before you know it, people are going to be dressed up in their favorite costumes. Kids will be walking the streets accompanied by their parents looking for the …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/25/23
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Within the music scene in Rhode Island, there are various communities, which can be even referred to as sub-scenes in some instances. One of them is centered around 75orLess Records, which is an …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/18/23
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For the past eight years, a unique experience showcasing the stylistic versatility of the guitar has been taking place on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston and the surrounding …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/11/23
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Along with being a great place to bring the family and check out the animals, zoos are very important when it comes to the conservation of various species. The ones that operate accordingly become a …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/4/23
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On the outskirts of Pawtuxet Village, there’s a shop that’s a true outlier when it comes to collectibles, vintage objects and underground culture. When you walk in, you’ll see a …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/27/23
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Certain bands exhibit a musical approach that’s expansive while providing a variety of material for whoever is listening. They don’t like to stick to a certain format or genre, but they …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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9/20/23
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The official start of Oktoberfest this year is September 16 as the fairgrounds known as Theresienwiese in the German metropolis of Munich becomes party central with an abundance of beer and pretzels …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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9/13/23
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With this year’s summer nearing its final weeks of existence, it’s only a matter of time until we all start wearing our favorite flannels and hoodies while experiencing the beautiful New …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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9/6/23
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When Labor Day Weekend rolls around, people usually think of going to the beach, having a backyard barbecue or just enjoying the day off by taking it easy. In Rhode Island, folks do things a bit …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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8/30/23
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The music from New Orleans has always had its own unique quality. Along with the city being the birthplace of jazz, the essence of “The Big Easy” has a knack for seeping into other …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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8/16/23
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The power of creativity comes in numerous forms while being rooted in a variety of driving forces. It can serve as a way to alleviate boredom or just to pass the time, but it can also be a form of …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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8/9/23
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Following this past weekend’s Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams, the festivities continue with the Newport Jazz Festival taking place at the same location from August 4-6. It’s …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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8/2/23
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This weekend from July 28 - 30, one of the prime events of the summer will be taking place at Fort Adams in Newport. It’s the Newport Folk Festival and it’ll be once again happening in …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/26/23
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Ever since Memorial Day Weekend, The Blue Room has become an exciting place for both musicians and music lovers. Located smack dab in the center of Pawtuxet Village on 2197 Broad Street in Cranston, …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/19/23
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