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RI 5 with Jesse Ramos
Jesse Ramos and I cover summertime frosty treats, where he'd like to retire, and what activity aggravates him most in life (in a good way)! It was honestly…
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Sound Advice with Jesse Ramos
***PICK UP JESSE THE TREE'S LATEST ALBUM "SPACE TOMATOES" ON LIMITED EDITION CASSETTE at bit.ly/WTLRUTBmerch *** Jesse Ramos shares the attitude toward live…
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Jesse Ramos (aka Jesse The Tree, Tree Ppl.)
***PICK UP HIS LATEST ALBUM "SPACE TOMATOES" ON LIMITED EDITION CASSETTE at bit.ly/WTLRUTBmerch *** On this episode I chat with Jesse Ramos... who you more…
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RI 5 with Roz Raskin
On this bonus episode I learn what is likely to be my next favorite drink, and that... in addition to both being badasses... Roz Raskin and Chachi Carvalho…
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Sound Advice with Roz Raskin
Roz Raskin shares the power of positive reinforcement, how a diversity of voices are moving to the forefront in music, and some of what they were feeling while…
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Roz Raskin (Nova One, The Rice Cakes, Shawn Waters and Groupthink)
Roz Raskin is known for their work in bands such as The Rice Cakes and Nova One. In our conversation we talk about the start of these bands, learning piano at…
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RI 5 with Rich Lupo
Rich Lupo and I talk about some things from back in the day, what originally being from Massachusetts means for pizza preference, and a certain place in Rhode…
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Sound Advice with Rich Lupo
Rich Lupo discusses the reason why he runs his clubs the way he does, how he's stayed in business for so long, and why he continues on. Includes a live version…
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Rich Lupo (Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, The Met)
Rich Lupo is a legendary club owner here in Providence for nearly 45 years. In our interview we cover why he got into the business, some of his favorite bands…
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RI 5 with Jesús Andujar
Jesús shares where he likes to practice and his favorite spot to grab a drink in Rhode Island. Includes a favorite track of mine by Grupo Sazón from their 2…
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Sound Advice with Jesús Andujar
Jesús shares how being a musician needs to be more than your persona and image, as well as the gifts of learning from many different influences and being…
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Jesús Andujar (Grupo Sazón, La Gran Manzana, Latin percussion instructor)
Jesús Andujar is a highly respected Latin percussionist that's toured the world and, though he grew up in the Dominican Republic, has made the choice to call…
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RI 5 with Paul Dube
Paul Dube shares a unique spot in Rhode Island to get records and the benefits of him moving from the woods to the city. Includes a favorite song of mine…
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Sound Advice with Paul Dube (includes prev. unreleased original song!)
Paul Dube explains what friends like Atwater~Donnelly mean to him, the skill needed to be a good sideman musician, and the gratification of jamming with…
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Paul Dube (accordion sideman, bluegrass slow jam instructor, The Gobshites, Peeptoad Coffee House)
Paul Dube is a talented multi-instrumentalist known for his work as an accordion sideman for many RI singer-songwriters, a bluegrass slow jam instructor both…
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RI 5 with Al Diaz
Al Diaz shares where he likes to hang in Rhode Island... the place he used to use change to buy records... and his favorite house of pizza (hint: it's…
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Sound Advice with Al Diaz
On this bonus pod Al Diaz talks about staying positive and persistent with regard to music, and shares what his band practice schedule looks like. Also…
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Al Diaz (Kanerko, Consuelo's Revenge, The Benji's, SEXCoffee, The Dust Ruffles, Pistol Shot Gypsy)
Through his career Al Diaz has been both an award-winning singer and highly sought-after drummer. In our interview we talk about his upbringing in Central…
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RI 5 with Jen Long
Learn the RI restaurant where Jen Long gets her favorite drink, the places she enjoys in the state, and what one author means to her. I've also included a…
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Sound Advice with Jen Long
Jen Long shares some advice about how much to engage with your instrument, the beauty of exploring new music, and the impact poetry has had in her life. I've…
Where The Living Room Used To BeJen Long (SwampBirds, The Whale Guitar, Assembly of Light Choir, Cardboard Cannons)
Jen Long is a musician, activist and designer based in Providence. In our interview we talk about the hurdles she's overcome to become a musician, what Girls…
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RI 5 with Chris Carrera
Chris Carrera and I take a deep dive into pizza strips and you'll find out the shop that he got his first tattoo at! Includes track by Bloodpheasant from their…
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Sound Advice with Chris Carrera
Chris Carrera passes along some advice he first heard from his father...as well as his rationale for what he puts into his live performances. Includes an…
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Chris Carrera (Weak Teeth, Bloodpheasant, Deleted Arrows, Yavinfive)
You may know Chris Carrera from numerous bands including Weak Teeth, Bloodpheasant, Deleted Arrows and Yavinfive. In our conversation he talks about diy shows…
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RI 5 with John Allmark
Learn about John Allmark's war with RI pizza, how his record collection got so big, and what you should be doing on the night before Thanksgiving. Recorded…
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Sound Advice with John Allmark
John and I chat about music advice and his thoughts on the state of music today. We also discuss the high standards he has... as well as what coming to America…
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John Allmark (Jazz Orchestra & Octet band leader, The Psychic Horns, The Autocrats)
John Allmark is a prodigy musician that came to RI from his native England when he was a teenager. In our interview John talks about his experience with the…
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RI 5 with William Schaff
William Schaff is quite the ambassador for the place he calls home. Find out some of Will's favorite spots and things around the state... and why he loves the…
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Sound Advice with William Schaff
So, William Schaff isn't really one for advice but we talked about a couple of things including how he feels perseverance is necessary for an artist, how you…
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William Schaff (Fort Foreclosure, What Cheer? Brigade, The Eyesores, The Iditarod)
William Schaff is a well-known artist that has created iconic images for bands such as Okkervil River, Magnolia Electric Co., and Godspeed You! Black Emperor…
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RI 5 with Keith Munslow
Do you know what Keith Munslow's favorite RI record store was? Find out in this edition of RI 5! Plus, a summer treat he likes year-round, the spot he enjoys…
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Sound Advice with Keith Munslow
Keith passes along some insightful advice about how to position yourself as an artist, and the ebb and flow of working in a creative field. I've also included…
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Keith Munslow (AS220, Superchief Trio, Big Nazo, Empire Revue)
Keith Munslow and I talked about how he went from art school dropout to being on the board of one of the longest running art spaces in the country. We also…
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RI 5 with Gregory Rourke
Gregory Rourke shares some of his favorite things in Rhode Island! Learn where he used to shop for music... a treat he really enjoys... and what happens when…
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Sound Advice with Gregory Rourke
Gregory Rourke shares some music advice on this bonus pod where he talks about the generosity of another local musician and why you should keep moving toward…
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Gregory Rourke (The Living Room, Natural Element, The Parlour, Animal Face, The International Players)
Gregory Rourke is a very accomplished musician and industry professional. He began his career working alongside Randy Hein at The Living Room and is now a…
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Michael Graham talks River Bend East Festival
Michael Graham is doing some cool things right now including curating a music festival in Pawtucket called River Bend East. We talk briefly about his time as a…
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RI 5 with Allysen Callery
Allysen Callery shares some of her favorite things in Rhode Island. What pizza place and drink does she prefer? Where does she shop for records? Who is her…
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Sound Advice with Allysen Callery (new song premiere!)
This bonus episode is really special because Allysen Callery is premiering a new song of hers called "Fair Warning". It's a home recording she sent, but she…
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Allysen Callery
Allysen Callery talks about her path to songwriting through poetry... as well as how she connected with a boutique record label in Germany, how her writing has…
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RI 5 with Paul Dechichio
Paul Dechichio tells us some of his favorite things in Rhode Island! You might be able to guess his favorite record store... but what's his favorite…
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Sound Advice with Paul Dechichio
Paul Dechichio shares some music advice... as well as what inspires him to run a record label. You'll hear his thoughts on where to make your purchases, and…
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Paul Dechichio (Tor Johnson Records, Best Practices, Cyttorak, Teeth Like Swords, Alpha Owl, jesuscentric)
On this episode I get to sit with Paul Dechichio, a bit of a punk rock renaissance man here in Providence. Paul has been running Tor Johnson Records for over…
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RI 5 with Jenn Lombari
Jenn Lombari (of Stubborn Hearts, Lucky United, For What It's Worth, and others) tells us some of her Rhode Island favorites! Find out the beer Jenn…
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Sound Advice with Jenn Lombari
Jenn gives us her thoughts on the core of what it takes to create a scene, how being a musician is like being a politician, and how she's ready to start a…
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Jenn Lombari (Stubborn Hearts, Lucky United, For What It's Worth, Sourpunch, Screw Kitten)
For this one I got to sit down with Jenn Lombari, a person that's been a staple in RI's punk scene since the mid 90s! She continues to have a very active…
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RI 5 with Chachi Carvalho
Chachi talks about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people on this bonus podcast. We find out his favorite record store, drink, author, pizza, and…
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Sound Advice with Chachi Carvalho
Chachi shares his thoughts on how to structure your career for success, as well as what you should invest your time in. As you heard in the full pod... Chachi…
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Chachi Carvalho
For this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Chachi Carvalho, a person that's been a huge part Rhode Island's hip hop scene for decades. We had an…
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RI 5 with Sal Sauco
Sal takes you on a pizza journey in this short bonus podcast. Plus, some of his other favorites in RI Eat more pizza, drink more milk shakes, subscribe…
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Sound Advice with Sal Sauco
On this bonus podcast Sal Sauco discusses a method of how to play when jamming with others and the need to keep learning as a musician. Hopefully you've…
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Sal Sauco (RI Bluegrass Alliance, Greystone Rail, Bill Thibodeau Band)
On this episode I met up with Sal Sauco, president of the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance. We talked about everything this organization does for local…
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RI 5 with Rudy Cheeks
On this bonus episode, Rudy and I talk about some of his favorite people, places and things in Rhode Island.
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Sound Advice with Rudy Cheeks
In this bonus episode Rudy and I talk about the importance of being true to oneself and what he feels is the real reason to play music. The Fabulous Motels…
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Rudy Cheeks (The Young Adults, The Fabulous Motels, Jackiebeat Orchestra)
I spoke with Rudy about his 50 years in music - from his time sneaking into frat houses...all the way to his induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of…
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RI 5 with Mark Lambert
A fun Q & A segment with Mark Lambert talking about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people.
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Sound Advice with Mark Lambert
Mark talks about a perspective on releasing music and who you should play in a band with. We discussed Robert Fisher quite a bit and for those not familiar…
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Mark Lambert (Sharks Come Cruisin’, Returnaround, Cut Throat, Run)
On this episode I talk to a dear friend of mine, Mark Lambert, most recently of Sharks Come Cruisin'. We had a great time talking about the late 80s and 90s…
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Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to a brand new podcast about Rhode Island's music scene! I hope you check it out and don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to be a guest…