WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment Laughter Abounds as PC Students Show Off Their Musical Talents Jack Downey ’23 On Saturday, Nov. 6, WDOM hosted a karaoke night in the legendary McPhail’s student entertainment center at Providence College. Considering there were several events going on that night, particularly the men’s hockey game against […]
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 […]
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 […]
PC’s A Capella Groups Face Off in a Riff Off Pitch Perfect-Inspired Event Draws Music Fans to McPhail’s Grace Whitman ’22 On Thursday, Sept. 30, Providence College’s three A Cappella groups, Special Guest, Strictly Speaking, and Anaclastic, competed head-to-head in their annual Riff Off. Hundreds of students packed into McPhail’s, with standing-room only starting 30 […]
Open Mic Night on Slavin Lawn Live Music Continues to Thrive on PC’s Campus Jack Downey ’23 Last week provided even more proof that live music is coming back to Providence College. On Friday, Sept. 17, the Board of Programmers hosted an open mic night on Slavin Lawn. The overall atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, […]
PC Shows at The Met Roar Back to Life Nolan Donato ’22 and Guests Deliver Memorable Performance Jack Downey ’23 On Nov. 15, 2019, a memorable concert was held at The Met, a hallowed venue in Pawtucket, RI. Both the opening act, Up In The Air, and the headliner, Nolan Donato ’22 and his backing […]
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, […]