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Sound Advice with Mark Taber
Mark Taber shares some very practical advice on how to be a better musician and a better bandmate, as well as what he feels the overall approach should be…
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Mark Taber (Tombstone Blues Band, Two Tabers, solo pianist)
On this episode, I have the honor of speaking with the legendary, Mark Taber. As you can imagine, we discuss a lot over his 60+ year music career including how…
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Paul Dube Sr. (tribute to this master accordionist)
I've been very fortunate to speak with so many talented musicians over the last few years. One of these people was my father-in-law, Paul Dube, back in…
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RI 5 with Jon Hope
Jon Hope takes us back to his favorite RI record store, how his love for engaging with an artist has evolved over the years, where he hangs in the Ocean State…
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Sound Advice with Jon Hope
Jon Hope shares some things he's learned from other hip-hop stars, what he feels you can do to find your truest self, and what it is that moves him down his…
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Jon Hope
Jon Hope is an acclaimed rapper, entrepreneur, and educator and on this episode, we have a long conversation that delves into all of these. We cover his early…
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Strip Mall talks about their new self-titled EP
I sat down with Jack and Vinnie of Warwick party emo /sad jazz band Strip Mall to cover their start, how the band constructs their intricate songs, the…
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Meg Rego (Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series)
Levitt AMP Woonsocket has been featuring top-notch music in Rhode Island's northernmost city since 2018. On this episode, I catch up with event director, Meg…
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RI 5 with Bill Bartholomew
RI 5 has become a really fun conversation to have... and with Bill Bartholomew that is especially true! He shares a story of "taking trips to the city" (which…
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Sound Advice with Bill Bartholomew
On this mini-episode, Bill Bartholomew and I get into the duality of needing to be self-sufficient as an artist but also the importance of being a part of a…
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Bill Bartholomew (Silverteeth, Bartholomewtown, Commas, Acid Rain Revival, The Golden Age of Transit)
In this interview, Bill Bartholomew illuminates the life of a full-time artist, how being a podcaster has informed his music and tells the story from one of…
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RI 5 with Chrissy Stewart
Chrissy Stewart shares some of her Rhode Island faves in this mini-episode including where she shops for records, her special spot to hang in the Ocean State…
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Sound Advice with Chrissy Stewart
Chrissy Stewart shares some music advice that gets to the core of humility and trust... as well as the often unspoken rewards of booking shows and festivals…
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Chrissy Stewart (PVDlive, singer-songwriter)
Chrissy Stewart is a gifted musician and the owner of PVDlive. In our interview we talk about how she got into booking shows, what she's looking to create with…
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RI 5 with Leland Baker
Leland Baker shares why Newport Jazz Fest is so special, he shouts a great local music store that's helping to keep the scene alive, and we talk seafood* in…
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Sound Advice with Leland Baker
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and music educator, Leland Baker, shares some wisdom he's learned along the way from his mentors, how he's found a way to keep…
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Leland Baker (jazz saxophonist, Quarter Water, Bridging Gaps)
My guest on this episode is saxophonist, Leland Baker! In our interview, we cover so much from his career including his time studying music in New Orleans and…
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ToadStool "eARTh 1" track by track
Providence rapper and beatmaker, ToadStool has a new solo album entitled "eARTh 1" coming out this week... so on this episode, we have a track by track…
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Joe Potenza covering Evening Sky's "One Mic, Two Weekends"
On this special edition episode, I catch up with the esteemed bass player, Joe Potenza to talk about Evening Sky's new album "One Mic, Two Weekends". This is…
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RI 5 with Charlie Marie
Charlie Marie and I talk RI drinks, RI pizza, RI places... so give a listen to find out her favorite places to hang out, dine, and play shows in The Ocean…
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Sound Advice with Charlie Marie
Charlie Marie shares some insight she learned at music camp while in high school, and what she feels you need to do to be able to give and share with others…
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Charlie Marie (classic country singer-songwriter)
For this episode I got to chat with RI country artist, Charlie Marie, about her new album, Ramble On, which is coming out on May 7th but is available now for…
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RI 5 with John Difruscio
John Difruscio tells us about how great a certain record & tape store used to be, some of the cool things they do at the bar at Askew, where he hangs out when…
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Sound Advice with John Difruscio
John Difruscio shares some advice he's picked up throughout his decades-long career in the music industry, what's needed to have longevity in this business…
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John Difruscio (owner/promoter at Askew, Alchemy, The Living Room, Firehouse 13, Club Hell, Confetti, Lupo's)
John Difruscio has been a nightclub and concert promoter in Providence since the early 80s. Starting as a radio DJ at Rhode Island College he's gone on to book…
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RI 5 with Duke Robillard
Duke Robillard takes us through a bit of the history of Providence's record stores, plus a tip of the hat to the drinks of RI and his experience at The Guild…
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Sound Advice with Duke Robillard
On this bonus episode, Duke Robillard talks about the value of a good music education, what you need as the core motivation to be a person in the arts, and a…
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Duke Robillard (jazz/blues guitarist, Roomful Of Blues, The Pleasure Kings, The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
Duke Robillard is literally one of the best blues guitarists in the world! (I'm not just saying that... he's got the awards to prove it) In our interview he…
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Special Edition Ep. #4 Ronald Raygun (Toadstool + Dan Pomfret)
You may know Mike Jencks and Dan Pomfret as the frontmen for Toad and the Stooligans but with their new duo project, Ronald Raygun, they went with a different…
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Blitzen
For those of you that may not be familiar with Blitzen... they are a band of reindeer that seem to magically appear every holiday season to play the Wayward…
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RI 5 with Gail Greenwood
Gail Greenwood and I chat about being intimidated by rockstars when buying records, how great a certain pizza establish is... especially when they catered…
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Sound Advice with Gail Greenwood
Gail Greenwood passes along a bass playing technique that she learned from record producer, Glyn Johns, that he originally learned from Bill Wyman of The…
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Gail Greenwood (Belly, Benny Sizzler, L7, Boneyard, The Dames, Bif Naked)
In our interview Gail Greenwood discusses her start at some local clubs in Providence with her band The Dames, as well as the unique practice spot Boneyard…
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RI 5 with Lewis Morris
Lewis Morris shouts out the underdogs, shares a place to clear your head and a spot to have your creativity fostered on this bonus episode! I've also included…
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Sound Advice with Lewis Morris
Lewis Morris shares a piece of advice from a boss he had at MassArt on a good way to live life. We also discuss what authenticity means in music and he…
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Lewis Morris (rapper, beat maker, producer)
Hip hop artist, producer and prolific beat maker, Lewis Morris, is the guest on this episode where we talk about how his move from poetry to rap came about and…
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RI 5 with Patrick Boutwell
Patrick Boutwell and I talk about nostalgia + record shops, his happy place with regard to music, foreign pizza, more gear chat, and how Eric from Soul Control…
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Sound Advice with Patrick Boutwell
On this bonus episode, Patrick Boutwell talks about building confidence as a frontman and then we get into a deeper conversation about a cool new addition he's…
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Patrick Boutwell (The Brother Kite, Snowplows)
My guest on the episode is Patrick Boutwell from the bands The Brother Kite and Snowplows! In our conversation we cover the making of essentially every album…
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RI 5 with Rob Duguay
Rob Duguay is wonderfully hyper-specific about his favorite pizza choices and he gets all "High Fidelity" as he ranks his Top 5 record shops in Rhode Island!!!…
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Sound Advice with Rob Duguay
Journalism and radio are tough business so in this bonus episode Rob Duguay shares some practical insight into how to make strides in either of those careers…
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Rob Duguay (music journalist + promoter)
Rob Duguay tells the story of his progression in radio & music journalism from school papers to national magazines, what his experience was like being the…
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RI 5 with Jhony Keys
Some of Jhony Keys responses in this bonus episode are a little out the box... and I love it! Give a listen to find out some of his favorite things in Rhode…
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Sound Advice with Jhony Keys
Jhony Keys is a man that's well versed and connected to so many styles of music. In this bonus episode he shares what being around other musicians can teach…
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Jhony Keys (multi-genre keyboardist + bass player)
Jhony Keys is an inspirational person as his grit and incredible work ethic is second to none! In our conversation we talk about why this is, his experience…
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Toad & The Stooligans talk "Jesus Juice"
This episode really is special because it my first band interview! I got to chat with the guys from Toad & The Stooligans about their new record -Jesus Juice -…
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RI 5 with Ben Barnett
On this bonus episode Ben Barnett talks a little about the history of his favorite record shop in Providence, tell us about a "friend" he visits when he's…
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Sound Advice with Ben Barnett
Ben Barnett has so much experience in many different areas of music that it was a little hard for him to nail down a single piece of advice but he did share a…
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Ben Barnett (Dropdead, Armageddon Label + Shop)
For this episode I spoke with is Ben Barnett from the band Dropdead. He is also known for running Armageddon Label and Armageddon Shop which has locations both…
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RI 5 with Spocka Summa
Spocka Summa reminisces about a record store he used to hang at, shares where he likes to explore, and tells us how he likes his pizza! Includes a favorite…
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Sound Advice with Spocka Summa
In the bonus episode Spocka Summa and I talk about the path creativity can take, he shares a couple words on a lesson his grandfather passed down to him, and…
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Spocka Summa
Spocka Summa is an incredible rapper, artist, gallery owner, show producer and so much more! In our interview we get into all this including his thoughts on…
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RI 5 with B. Dolan
B. Dolan shares his favorite PVD record shop... that he didn't want to tell you... but he does anyway, as well as some evening treats he had growing up and…
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Sound Advice with B. Dolan
B. Dolan shares what I believe is a very insightful piece of advice that he learned from Sage Francis that relates to perspective and success. He talks about…
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B. Dolan (Epic Beard Men, Knowmore.org, Strange Famous Records, Vault)
B. Dolan and I dove into a lot of things during our interview... from how he got into rap music, to his creative and recording process, his activism work, the…
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Spocka Summa "Anti-Robot Club" special segment
Spocka Summa is an artist not only known for his engaging live shows but also for his thought-provoking imagery and merchandise! In this special bonus segment…
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RI 5 with Armand Aromin
Give a listen to find the pattern with some of Armand Aromin's favorite things in Rhode Island! The end of this bonus episode has a favorite song of mine from…
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Sound Advice with Armand Aromin
In this bonus episode Armand Aromin shares some words of encouragement... what can happen at pub sings... and the merits of making something your own. The end…
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Armand Aromin (The Vox Hunters, Aromin Violins, The Ivy Leaf)
Multi-instrumentalist Armand Aromin and I cover many things during our conversation such as what I would consider is a unique inspiration to start playing…
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B. Dolan "Film the Police" special segment
I recently had the opportunity to speak with acclaimed rapper and activist B. Dolan about his song "Film the Police" originally released in 2011. In this…