A Spooky Good Time Local “Moon Raid” Festival Provides Halloween Entertainment Jack Downey ’23 Obviously, there were quite a few events happening this Halloween. Not only were there fewer COVID-19 restrictions than last year, but the weather was also immaculate despite all the terrible weather in the past week, with the sun bursting forth from […]
A Closer Look at Pub on Park A Hidden Gem in Rhode Island’s Music Scene Jack Downey ’23 There are many amazing music venues in Rhode Island. AS220, Askew, and News Cafe are but a few of the local haunts for live music. One of the best places for live music that has recently emerged […]
WDOM’S Tune In Electrifies Campus PC’s Radio Station Hosts Live Event By Jack Downey ’23 On Friday, Oct. 15, there were quite a few events happening on Providence College’s campus: Late Night Madness, a scrimmage involving the PC Men’s Basketball Team, and a jazz concert in McPhail’s, just to name a few. However, the event […]
Providence College’s Pep Band Rallies Once Again The Group’s Triumphant Return to Schneider Arena Jack Downey ’23 The past weekend was an absolutely wild time at Providence College. From the festivities held for the class of 2020 to the arrival of many parents for the weekend, the last few days were vibrant and exciting. One […]
A Successful Summer in the RI Music Scene Local Bands, Venues Resume Live Performance By Jack Downey ’23 The summer of 2020 was a bleak time for musicians everywhere, especially those performing live shows. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged throughout the world, people were forced to spend much of their summers hunkered down, biding […]
Celebrating the Ambition of 14-year-old Alex Simmons by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff One would not expect a 14-year-old to start a record label. However, one did: his name is Alex Simmons, and he is the founder of Newport-based tape label Youth Distribute. On the label’s bandcamp site, the biography reads, “RI music for goons,” […]
Innovation & Cultural Preservation Drives PVD World Music by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Chance Boas is a man with a mission. I first met him at Askew, a club in downtown Providence, RI in November 2019. Immediately, I was struck by his enthusiasm for local music. Boas had been booking shows around the city, […]
A Look at Providence’s Budding Indie Rock Scene by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Upon my first excursions into Providence, RI, I could not find a lot of original acts. Most of the venues seemed to just play cover bands or gimmick acts. However, after repeatedly flipping stones throughout the city and beyond, I […]
Leading Groups to Explore New Sounds Fearlessly by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Women have had a difficult time in music. Whether their music is relegated to being a “guilty pleasure,” they are paid less than their male peers, or they are subjected to sexism and sexual harassment, a lot of female musicians face a […]
Young Artists Display Remarkable Grit and Talent by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Ever since I started attending Providence College back in 2019, and even before then, I have made it my mission to acquaint myself with as many local scenes in the state of Rhode Island as possible. Throughout my time at the College […]