Joel Thibodeau

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Springing ahead

The 'mericans are comin' back 'round
When I asked Chris Daltry just where exactly his acclaimed quintet the 'mericans had been hiding out, the founding father of the rootsy rockers was quick to deflect any insinuation that the Providence group had been slacking.
By CHRIS CONTI | March 25, 2009

Death Vessel

Music seen at SPACE Gallery, September 24, 2008
Death Vessel are something Mainers should be most proud of.
By CHAD CHAMBERLAIN | October 02, 2008

Rhody loves Chachi

Spittin’ rhymes straight outta the Bucket
Get to know Charlie “Big Chachi” Carvalho for about five minutes and it’s clear he’s equal parts confident and cordial, a down-to-earth family man with big aspirations.
By CHRIS CONTI | September 17, 2008

Got live if you want it

Vets and newbs vie for your ears
Now that the idea that summer has come to a close has set in, it’s time to start thinking about what there is to look forward to this fall.
By BOB GULLA | September 10, 2008

Jeff Hanson

Madam Owl | Kill Rock Stars
Hanson has augmented the sparse, acoustic folk of his previous albums with a backdrop of strings and horns, thus giving these songs greater depth and body.
By MICHAEL PATRICK BRADY | August 19, 2008

Death Vessel

Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us | Sub Pop
My only criticism of Death Vessel’s second LP is their trouble with slow songs. Otherwise, it's an astonishing forward leap for this Brooklyn-based folk group.
By RICHARD BECK | August 19, 2008

Recharged

Comic Book Super Heroes are ready to Destroy
“We’re coming back onto the scene after a long period of uncertainty, with bandmates coming and going,” writes the Comic Book Super Heroes.
By BOB GULLA | April 18, 2007

All access pass

Richard McCaffrey’s “Troubadours, Rockers & Punks”
Rock and roll in black-and-white and in color comes to town this week, when Providence-based photographer Richard McCaffrey presents a show of his best work at the Dryden Gallery.
By BOB GULLA | November 15, 2006