When it comes to the entire scope of a band’s music, sometimes not all of it is recorded. This could be for a variety of reasons such as road testing songs before heading into the studio, not …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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7/5/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
There are certain shows that bring a consistent clash of noise. The distortion and amplification are at peak levels while the song structures are all over the place with the audience …
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6/21/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
The local music scene in Rhode Island has been vibrant for years and there’s always new bands popping up. Ever since live music returned last summer there’s been a fresh …
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6/14/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
Blues music has different tones to it. There’s that clean, polished tone making the solos sound like they came from the heavens. Then there’s that dirty, distorted tone …
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6/7/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
When he’s not shredding on guitar with the Providence theatrical blues rock act Corinne Southern & The Constellations, Joseph Tudino is making his own music under the name …
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5/31/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
Gaspee Days will return to its regular schedule in 2022, after being unable to occur due to the pandemic. During this year’s arts and crafts festival and block party, there …
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5/25/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
There are certain artists who can instantly grab your attention with their voice. There are classic examples such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Elvis Presley. …
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5/17/22
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By ROB DUGUAY
There’s something to be said for an artist forging their own creative identity. It’s a difficult task to accomplish, but when it’s attained it makes the craft much …
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5/12/22
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Providence’s Evening Sky isn’t your typical jazz band, and it isn’t your typical roots music band either. The quartet of pedal steel guitarist Chris Brooks, drummer Eric Hastings, …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/27/22
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Music can show a special kind of authenticity when it relays a true story from the artist. As the lyrics, notes, beats and strums go along, the song examines an event concerning a relative, a loved …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/20/22
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Art as a whole involves an alchemystic process in order to become a physical property. The painting, song, film or poem comes from the creator’s mind and onto a blank canvas. What was once …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/13/22
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From the mid-70s to the early 80s, mainstream rock music went through a very interesting phase. Bands like Boston, Kansas, Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, Cheap Trick, Journey and many others took …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/6/22
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