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Providence (Rhode Island)

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    Five paradigm-shifting tunes: Fela Kuti, White Load, & more

    ​What if a song could change your perception of everything -- how you view yourself, others, the world? And if a song could accomplish something like that, what sort of statement does that make about your sense of reality, of how mentally tenacious you were to begin with? My original concept for t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Marilyn Manson's U.S. tour dates unveiled, show at the Brick in May

    ​The mysterious Marilyn Manson has emerged with a fresh U.S. tour in support of the forthcoming eighth album, Born Villain. This is the first Minneapolis show for the band since 2009's stop at the State Theatre. It also adds to the slate of concerts that includes the Shins, Jane's Addiction, and I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Low and Death Cab for Cutie team for tour

    ​Lovers of Death Cab for Cutie will get rewarded for showing up early starting in April when Low, our not-so-slow-core-no-more neighbors from Duluth, joins them for a spate of shows. This pairing is a huge coup for Low, who have steadily grasped more rock conventions in their work while ne'r negle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    St. Vincent rebukes crowd during Pearl Jam cover, adds First Ave. show

    ​Those of you who didn't get a chance to see St. Vincent's entrancing sold-out performances at the Walker in October (and even those of you who did) now have another opportunity to see Annie Clark and company bring the songs of Strange Mercy to life, as St. Vincent have just announced a stop a ... More >>

  • Music

    November 9, 2011

    Lykki Li, Deer Tick, the Civil Wars, and more

    ​Those of you who didn't get a chance to see St. Vincent's entrancing sold-out performances at the Walker in October (and even those of you who did) now have another opportunity to see Annie Clark and company bring the songs of Strange Mercy to life, as St. Vincent have just announced a stop a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 9, 2011

    Deer Tick

    ​Those of you who didn't get a chance to see St. Vincent's entrancing sold-out performances at the Walker in October (and even those of you who did) now have another opportunity to see Annie Clark and company bring the songs of Strange Mercy to life, as St. Vincent have just announced a stop a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    The Low Anthem's Ben Knox Miller talks about touring with the Avett Brothers and growing up in Providence

    ​Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, the Low Anthem have an undeniable pride for local music culture and their small-city roots. There is a humbleness surrounding not only their music, but their attitudes towards folk music in general. The Low Anthem's history may be brief, but it's certainly n ... More >>

  • Movies

    February 23, 2011

    Owen Wilson in Hall Pass

    Farrely brothers fulfill their raunch quotient again

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Dark Dark Dark issue "In Your Dreams"

    photo by Todd Seelie​In addition to some pretty extensive tour plans and live-scoring a drive-in art exhibition, Dark Dark Dark have sent out the first song from their upcoming record Wild Go.

  • Music

    May 19, 2010

    Sage Francis, the Fleshtones, and more

    photo by Todd Seelie​In addition to some pretty extensive tour plans and live-scoring a drive-in art exhibition, Dark Dark Dark have sent out the first song from their upcoming record Wild Go.

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2010

    Sage Francis

    photo by Todd Seelie​In addition to some pretty extensive tour plans and live-scoring a drive-in art exhibition, Dark Dark Dark have sent out the first song from their upcoming record Wild Go.

  • Music

    October 21, 2009

    The Songs We Can't Escape

    photo by Todd Seelie​In addition to some pretty extensive tour plans and live-scoring a drive-in art exhibition, Dark Dark Dark have sent out the first song from their upcoming record Wild Go.

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Sage Francis tonight at First Avenue

    Backpack rap's visionary oracle spits tonight in the main room.

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2008

    Holiday Traditions

    Backpack rap's visionary oracle spits tonight in the main room.

  • News

    October 31, 2007

    East Side Story

    Pakou Hang looks to unseat 12-year incumbent Dan Bostrom in St. Paul's most intriguing City Council race

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2006

    The not-quite naked lunch

    Pakou Hang looks to unseat 12-year incumbent Dan Bostrom in St. Paul's most intriguing City Council race

  • Music

    July 3, 2002

    Come On, Feel the Noise

    The music of Lightning Bolt and Erase Errata speaks volumes

  • Music

    June 14, 2000

    Wheat Will, Wheat Will, Rock You

    The music of Lightning Bolt and Erase Errata speaks volumes

  • Music

    March 29, 2000

    Sound Check

    The music of Lightning Bolt and Erase Errata speaks volumes

  • News

    December 29, 1999

    A Power of Ten

    Slug's love bug, Kat Bjelland's exorcism, Dave Pirner's throbbing shins: Ten years of local music served on ten great platters.

  • Feature

    June 1, 1999

    The Final Cut

    Now that routine circumcision is discouraged by the medical establishment, will most parents abandon the procedure?

  • Music

    March 31, 1999

    Arab on Radar and various artists

    Now that routine circumcision is discouraged by the medical establishment, will most parents abandon the procedure?

  • Music

    January 20, 1999

    The Away Team

    Internationally acclaimed psych-rockers Salamander are a nearly invisible presence on the stages and airwaves of their home town

  • Music

    May 14, 1997

    Psychedelic Revival

    Internationally acclaimed psych-rockers Salamander are a nearly invisible presence on the stages and airwaves of their home town

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