Rob Duguay

Some of the best records have a noticeable amount of variety within the tracks while embracing core elements that establish a cohesive quality. It makes the listening experience both exciting

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, soul and R&B artist Ray Greene has a stellar resume. He performed with Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, the Isley Brothers and Rick James along with

For nearly 20 years, Shovels & Rope has been one of the top acts in the folk music realm, particularly because of how the Charleston, South Carolina based husband-and-wife tandem

Rhode Island is home to a few music legends, including the rock & roll singer-songwriter Mark Cutler. Originally from Providence and currently a Cranston resident. He has performed with Warren

Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett will bring a decade’s worth of hits and music from her latest record “Creature of Habit” to the City by the Sea this week as she performs on the Newport Folk Festival stage tomorrow afternoon and hits the Newport Blues Cafe that night for an after-party at 9:30 p.m.

WOONSOCKET – There are certain bands that seem like both a blast from the past and a breath of fresh air, and Little Miss and the Boom is a prime example. Based out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, the septet consisting of lead vocalist Emily Monachino, her husband Ben on guitar, Tal Taylor on piano, bassist John Connelly, drummer Steve Ross, and a horn section of Yale Friend on trumpet and Chris Bertone on saxophone exhibit a classic blend of soul and jazz while conveying a modern vibe.

Everything eventually comes to an end. This is especially true with any artistic endeavor. The Bad Plus, a stellar jazz band based in Minneapolis who has been one of the

The Newport Jazz Festival returns to the Ocean State this weekend, bringing over 50 artists to the stage over three days of performances at Fort Adams in Newport. Included in the lineup are Nashville natives Concurrence, who open the festival with an 11 a.m. set tomorrow morning.

While Nashville is regarded as the capital city of country music, the state of Texas has seen many talented artists abiding by the art form over the past few decades. This includes the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Tanya Tucker, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves, among many others.

Every band or musician strives to progress their craft with every song or album. Each release serves as a chapter of their creativity. One of them is establishing an foundation