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- Where The Living Room Used To Be
RI 5 with David Lawlor
David Lawlor, a photographer and videographer here in Rhode Island shares some of his favorite places and things in the state. Learn where he likes to shop…
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Sound Advice with David Lawlor
This mini-episode has photographer David Lawlor sharing where he feels you should put your focus as an artist, plus we discuss what decisions need to be made…
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David Lawlor (live music photographer / videographer)
For this one I was able to catch up with live music photographer and videographer, David Lawlor! We talk about some of the artists he worked with over the…
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BlackLiq x Mopes talk ”Choice Is A Chance”
Richmond rapper, BlackLiq teamed up once again with Rhode Island's Mopes to create "Choice Is A Chance"... the follow up to this duos "Time Is The Price". In…
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Roz Raskin talks Nova One’s ”Create Myself”
My guest on this episode is Nova One's Roz Raskin. In our conversation we cover what their experience was like making this album especially with the hurdles…
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RI 5 with Nick Ryder
Nick Ryder of Adapter Adapter shares some of his favorites places and things you'll find in the Ocean State! At the end, I've included one of my favorite…
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Sound Advice with Nick Ryder
On this episode, Nick Ryder passes along some fundamental advice he's gathered as a musician, and he and I share some stories from the road. Listen until the…
- Where The Living Room Used To Be
Nick Ryder (Adapter Adapter, Axiom)
For this episode I got to reconnect with Nick Ryder from the band Adapter Adapter. We get much deeper into his music history this time and I have to say there…
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RI 5 with Sarah Greenwell
Sarah Greenwell shares some of her favorite things in Rhode Island, and she gives me tips on a date I should do with my wife. At the end of the episode I've…
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Sound Advice with Sarah Greenwell
Sarah Greenwell and I discuss one of the most salient tips she's gotten from the road, as well as the illusion of democratization in today's music industry…
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Sarah Greenwell (Gymshorts, Greeensleeves)
On this episode I got to chat with Sarah Greenwell from Gymshorts and Greeensleeves. In our conversation we cover much of her career going all the way back to…
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ToadStool talks ”Labthrashr” (SONG PREMIERE)
Rapper and producer, ToadStool, has been steadily building his catalog of music over these last few years and he continues to grab attention with his unique…
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Year In Review 2022 with Rob Duguay
Music journalist, Rob Duguay, joins me for a conversation about some of our favorite Rhode Island music that was released in 2022. Plus, we talk about a…
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Ben Shaw talks ”Madeline” (SONG PREMIERE)
On this episode, I talk with Ben Shaw about his new album + novella, Madeline. In our conversation, we discuss how the concept for this project came about…
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Scott Hamilton (jazz saxophonist, Hamilton-Bates Blue Flames, Bottomlands Blues Band)
On this episode I got to speak with world-renowned saxophonist, Scott Hamilton! In our conversation we talk about his musical roots here in Rhode Island, plus…
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Align in Time
I was happy to finally connect with John Boles to talk about his impressive post-rock project, Align in Time! In our conversation, we discuss how he creates…
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Jonah Matranga (Onelinedrawing, Far, New End Original, Gratitude)
I have another special guest for you on this episode! Jonah Matranga from bands such as Onelinedrawing, Far, New End Original, and Gratitude, joins me for a…
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Joseph Grillo (Her Head’s On Fire, Garrison, Judas Knife, I Hate Our Freedom, Instruction, Gay For Johnny Depp)
I have a very special guest for you on this episode! Joseph Grillo from bands such as Garrison, Instruction, Gay For Johnny Depp, I Hate Our Freedom, Judas…
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RI 5 with Beth Barron
Beth Barron shares some of her favorite things in Rhode Island! From her top pizza place, to where she likes to spend her time in the state, and even the…
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Sound Advice with Beth Barron
Beth Barron shares her thoughts on music advice and what inspires her as an artist. The end of this mini-episode includes her cover of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think…
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Beth Barron (singer-songwriter, RI Folk Festival)
On this episode singer-songwriter, Beth Barron, and I connected outside of the Warren Folks Festival for a quick chat to talk about her path in music, how…
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Jesse The Tree talks ”Pigeon Man” (SONG PREMIERE / Strange Famous Records)
On this special edition episode, I caught up with Jesse The Tree to talk about his new album "Pigeon Man" which is coming out Friday, August 19th on Strange…
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RI 5 with Chance Haki
For this mini-episode Chance Haki takes a deep dive into African vinyl and the influence of African music on the world. Plus, Chance shares some of his…
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Sound Advice with Chance Haki
On this episode, Chance Haki shares examples from his family that inspires him to persevere. Plus, you'll hear his perspective on how an organization can grow…
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Chance Haki (PVD World Music, Haki Events)
For this episode, I caught up with Chance Haki, the director of Providence World Music. Since starting this project a few years back Chance has done a…
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RI 5 with Matt O’Brien
Drummer, vocalist, and art space owner Matt O'Brien, shares his favorite and his not-favorite things about Rhode Island. At the end of the episode, I've…
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Sound Advice with Matt O’Brien
On this mini-episode, Matt O'Brien passes along some tips on his drum technique. He also discusses how his endorsement with SJC Custom Drums came about and…
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Matt O’Brien (Focal, passionplay, Cerebral Prolapse, Just Flesh)
On this episode, I sat down with musician and co-founder of Focal, Matt O'Brien. I had a lot of fun talking with him and we covered a lot during our…
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RI 5 with Russell Gusetti
Venue director and musician, Russ Gusetti, shares some of his favorite things in Rhode Island, how he started playing concertina, and then takes us back…
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Sound Advice with Russell Gusetti
On this mini-episode, Russell Gusetti provides some of the most practical advice a musician can do to get attention, as well as what not to do... and a lot of…
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Russell Gusetti (Blackstone River Theatre, Pendragon)
For this episode, I catch up with the executive director of Blackstone River Theatre, Russ Gusetti. In our conversation we talk about his unfortunate…
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RI 5 with Five
Five shares some of his favorite things from Rhode Island... including a couple of cool beach spots, a nostalgic pizza place and where to get it these days…
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Sound Advice with Five
On this mini-episode, Five passes along a holistic view to music, what believing in yourself really means as an artist, and one of the core reasons he…
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Five (hip hop artist, bars challenges champion)
On this episode, I speak with hip hop artist, Five, where he shares what goes into his complex writing process, the experiences he's had winning several bars…
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RI 5 with Christian Caldarone
Christian Caldarone shares his experience record shopping on Thayer St., tells the story of a chance encounter with Buddy Cianci, and passes along creative…
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Sound Advice with Christian Caldarone
In this mini-episode, Christian Caldarone shares his perspective of success, the level of love he has for the Rhode Island music community, and the ways he…
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Christian Caldarone (High Planes, Steadystate, The Lincoln Tunnel, Maria Monk)
I recently sat down with my friend and bandmate, Christian Caldarone, to talk about his 30+ years as an active musician, his experience working as a…
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RI 5 with Mopes
On this episode, Mopes shares the spots he's gone digging for records over the years, the beauty of Rhode Island party pizza, and I introduce to him the…
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Sound Advice with Mopes
On this episode you'll hear Mopes pass along some advice on how to be a better performer, why he thinks there's a need for experimentation with your own sound…
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Mopes (fka Prolyphic, emcee, beat maker, producer)
In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite rappers, Mopes... who some of you may know from his previous name Prolyphic. Through our conversation we…
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Lewis Morris on UNO cards and constant creation
My wife and I (James) recently had our 3rd child and while we were in the hospital we played UNO to help pass some time. From that, it made me think about a…
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RI 5 with Ben Shaw
Ben Shaw and I talk about his favorite things in Rhode Island... and we get even more hyper-local on this episode as Ben shares what all 37.8 square miles of…
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Sound Advice with Ben Shaw
On this mini-episode Ben Shaw shares his thoughts about practice routines, as well as building confidence, trusting your taste and persevering as a musician!…
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Ben Shaw - mental health and musicians
During my interview with Ben Shaw we took a bit of a detour and started to talk more deeply about mental health as musicians. As you'll hear, both he and I…
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Ben Shaw (jazz saxophonist, classical composer, singer-songwriter)
On this episode, I welcome multi-instrumentalist, Ben Shaw. Not only does Ben play several instruments he also writes and performs many different styles of…
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Sage Francis (Strange Famous Records, Epic Beard Men, Non-Prophets, AOI)
I connect with Sage Francis to talk about his label - Strange Famous Records - and releasing music over the last 25 years, what local radio stations meant for…
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RI 5 with EhShawnee
Salsa music star, EhShawnee, shares some of the places she likes to hang out and dine at in The Ocean State. Plus, we cover some of her favorite Rhode Island…
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Sound Advice with EhShawnee
On the bonus episode, EhShawnee discusses how education and preparation can lead to new opportunities, plus she gives some examples of overcoming challenges…
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EhShawnee
EhShawnee is a renowned salsa star and in our conversation, we talk about how growing up in both the Dominican Republic and Rhode Island has informed her…
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Adapter Adapter talks about their new album ”No Comfort”
I caught up with Nick Ryder and Christopher Roy from the heavy blues/rock duo, Adapter Adapter on Instagram Live to talk about their latest release, "No…
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Paul Dechichio talks about Tor Johnson Records‘ 20th Anniversary
Last week I caught up with Paul Dechichio on Instagram Live to talk about Tor Johnson Records' 20th Anniversary Subscription Series. In our conversation, Paul…
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Cedros reunites to talk about the release of their album ”The Red Knight”
This is a unique episode as it's a bit of a reunion of the band Cedros that I was a part of about 10 years ago. On Friday, November 5th, Where The Living Room…
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RI 5 with Joe Bruce
Emcee and entrepreneur, Joe Bruce, talks about early music discovery, shouts out a fantastic independent business that made the choice to do what's right for…
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Sound Advice with Joe Bruce
Joe Bruce shares some advice about how to shift your perspective to unburden yourself as an artist... as well as what it takes to connect that missing link to…
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Joe Bruce (Waterbearer Music Group, Rhody Rap)
On this episode, I speak with rapper and entrepreneur Joe Bruce. We get into his new album Serpent, the relationship he has with his producers (such as…
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RI 5 with Alex MacLeod
Bluegrass singer and guitarist, Alex MacLeod, shares some of the finds on Wickenden Street in Providence that he holds dear, how he fuels up for a long fishing…
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Sound Advice with Alex MacLeod
Alex MacLeod passes along some of the wisest advice I've heard about how to connect with an audience and truly be a pro musician. He also gives some tips on…
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Alex MacLeod (Rock Hearts, Southern Rhode, Northern Lights)
Alex MacLeod has a long history in the RI bluegrass scene! In this episode we talk about his stint playing in the legendary band Northern Lights, how his…
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RI 5 with Mark Taber
Mark Taber shares his Rhode Island theory for prolonged health, his experience going to the early days of Newport Jazz Festival, the poetic journey he would…
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Alley Trash talks their history and ”New Failures”
On this special edition episode, I sit down with vocalist Evan Warren and drummer Devin McGrath from Alley Trash to talk about the history of the band and some…