Where The Living Room Used To Be

Dec 05 2024 227 ep. 36 mins 26

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A Rhode Island music podcast sharing stories of this tiny state’s various music scenes

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Jon Pagano (Sullest [SONG PREMIERE], Best Practices, Weak Teeth)

Dec 05 2024 71 mins

On this episode I speak with Jon Pagano where we go all the way back to his early days playing music, what it was like relearning Weak Teeth songs for their reunion show, how showing up early for rehearsal one day landed him a spot in Best Practices, as well as how his latest band Sullest came together and what their writing process is like. Sullest debut full length album is comin

RI 5 with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz

Oct 30 2024 9 mins

Frankie Ranks shares some of his favorite things from his home state and home town. From his favorite record shops , to where he loves to hike... we cover a lot about The Ocean State. Did we talk about hot wieners and coffee milk? Tune in to find out. Listen to the end to hear a great track from Boo City entitled "We'll Be Just Fine" from their mixtape, Midnight Folklore. // Interv

Sound Advice with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz

Oct 24 2024 11 mins

Frankie shares this thoughts on where a musician should fit within a song, how theory and technique come into the writing process, exploring new opportunities, and what movement means to him. Listen until the end to hear a live track by Frankie Ranks & The Freeloaders recorded at The Parlour in Providence on February 17, 2018. (audio credit: Michelle Ferreira) // Interview reco

Frankie "Ranks" Moniz (The Agents, High Planes, Soulshot, Boo City)

Oct 17 2024 73 mins

On this episode I speak with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, Frankie "Ranks" Moniz. From playing saxophone in bands such as The Agents, Soulshot and Boo City... to guitar in his country project Frankie Ranks & The Freeloaders and the indie folk group High Planes, as well as running his own music education studio...we cover it all in this interview. We get into how he joined th

Jon Hope talks "High Hopes"

Aug 15 2024 64 mins

I was able to catch up with Jon Hope to talk about his latest album, High Hopes. This came out earlier this year and we have an in-depth track-by-track discussion about everything that went into the making of these songs, as well as the overall message he's looking to share with everyone.High Hopes - as well as Jon's other stellar albums - are available now wherever you stream musi

RI 5 with Francis Anderson

Jul 24 2024 12 mins

Francis Anderson shares some of their favorite things in Rhode Island including an interesting collection... in an interesting place, where they enjoy supporting local businesses, pizza and drink spots, and where they've found great connection in the Ocean State! Listen until the end to hear one of my favorite songs by Franny Keeps, which is a single that was released in April 2023

Sound Advice with Francis Anderson

Jul 17 2024 27 mins

Francis Anderson passes along an intense rhythm practice technique, as well as how they've walked through counter-productive advice, their songwriting practice and how they've reached over 850 songs in their portfolio. Plus, Francis shares an impressive take connecting music from around the world! At the end of the episode I've included a performance by Franny Keeps live at Doomed

Francis Anderson (Franny Keeps)

Jul 10 2024 59 mins

On this episode I have a chat with Francis Anderson who performs under the name Franny Keeps. They have a stellar new record coming out on August 2nd, that after I got to check it out is seriously in the running for "album of the year" for me. In our conversation we talked about the long process it was to put this piece together, the deep emotional weight behind their songs, and th

Metermaids

Jun 04 2024 83 mins

The rap duo, Metermaids, are not from Rhode Island but they do have a strong connection to the state. On this episode I chat with Sentence and Swell about the origin of their group, the variation of sounds they achieve from album to album, and how they linked up with Strange Famous Records. Speaking of that, Metermaids will be performing at The Met on June 8th alongside labelmates

RI 5 with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson

May 21 2024 18 mins

Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson shares some of his favorite things in Rhode Island... from the places he enjoys most, the restaurants he's fond of, and the events that are dear to him in the Ocean State. Black Eagle also shared a story of the incredible character he has as a performer and as a person! At the end of the episode I share one of my favorites off of Medicine Singer's self-t