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Culture Beat is an arts & entertainment blog based in Providence, RI that also covers the New England region and other parts of the globe.
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With the ‘Icy’ EP, Bill Bartholomew Takes on a Different Approach
With the ‘Icy’ EP, Bill Bartholomew Takes on a Different Approach
It’s been mentioned on this blog before that when it comes to releasing music these days, the landscape has become wide open. Artists and…
Rob Duguay
Oct 4
Interview: The Red Pears Aim to Give Providence Some California Flair at AS220
Interview: The Red Pears Aim to Give Providence Some California Fla...
Even though it’s been over 20 years since the garage rock revival took over the music world with bands like The White Stripes, The Hives…
Rob Duguay
Oct 3
Coheed & Cambria Start Their Next Chapter in Emphatic Fashion with ‘Blind Side Sonny’
Coheed & Cambria Start Their Next Chapter in Emphatic Fashion with ...
With most of their music centering on the sci-fi space odyssey known as The Amory Wars, Coheed & Cambria have always set themselves apart…
Rob Duguay
Oct 2
Live Review: Idles Burn Up Boston with an Intense Show at Roadrunner
Live Review: Idles Burn Up Boston with an Intense Show at Roadrunner
Maybe it was Turnstile who showed that hardcore, whatever that means these days, can pack in large venues with music that will stay…
tim bugbee
Oct 1
Rob’s Album of The Week: JD McPherson’s Nite Owls
Rob’s Album of The Week: JD McPherson’s Nite Owls
When he’s not on tour with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, JD McPherson is creating a serious brand of rock & roll. The Tulsa, Oklahoma…
Rob Duguay
Sep 30
Will Dailey Collaborates With A Few Friends for New Single ‘Make Another Me’
Will Dailey Collaborates With A Few Friends for New Single ‘Make An...
In today’s day and age where streaming services are the main source of convenient entertainment and most people can’t pay attention to…
Rob Duguay
Sep 27
Interview: The Heavy Heavy Bring Debut Album & More to Brighton Music Hall
Interview: The Heavy Heavy Bring Debut Album & More to Brighton Mus...
There are some bands who are both a blast from the past and brilliantly modern, and this includes The Heavy Heavy. Based out of London…
Rob Duguay
Sep 26
Rob’s Album of The Week: Dave Guy’s Ruby
Rob’s Album of The Week: Dave Guy’s Ruby
As a trumpet player, Dave Guy has played with a wide range of musicians and bands during his career. The Brooklyn native was a core member…
Rob Duguay
Sep 23
Interview: Molly Tuttle Prepares to Make Her Return to FreshGrass with Golden Highway
Interview: Molly Tuttle Prepares to Make Her Return to FreshGrass w...
The last day of summer this year is September 22, and already in New England the leaves have been changing their color. There’s been a few…
Rob Duguay
Sep 19
This Bliss Embrace a New Perspective with the ‘Radiate’ EP
This Bliss Embrace a New Perspective with the ‘Radiate’ EP
Any sort of artistic endeavor is meant to grow and change over time. If an approach to music, visual art, film or any other creative medium…
Rob Duguay
Sep 18
Interview: Shovels & Rope Look to Make a Racket at The Sinclair
Interview: Shovels & Rope Look to Make a Racket at The Sinclair
For more than 15 years, Shovels & Rope have been a revelation within the Americana music scene. The Charleston, South Carolina based…
Rob Duguay
Sep 17
Rob’s Album of The Week: Kal Marks’ Wasteland Baby
Rob’s Album of The Week: Kal Marks’ Wasteland Baby
In the indie rock realm, Kal Marks do things a little bit differently from their contemporaries. The Brooklyn via Boston quintet of…
Rob Duguay
Sep 16
Interview: Buffalo Tom Co-Headlines with Fellow Alt-Rockers Belly at Fete Music Hall
Interview: Buffalo Tom Co-Headlines with Fellow Alt-Rockers Belly a...
When it comes to the history of alternative rock, the New England region has played a major role in it becoming a part of the musical…
Rob Duguay
Sep 13
Local Musicians Honor the Memory & Legacy of Chelsey Lau at The Parlour
Local Musicians Honor the Memory & Legacy of Chelsey Lau at The Par...
Within the history of Providence’s music scene, there have been a wide array of artists who have made a substantial impact. This could be…
Rob Duguay
Sep 12
Rob’s Album of The Week: Public Opinion’s Painted On Smile
Rob’s Album of The Week: Public Opinion’s Painted On Smile
The state of punk rock these days is a complex one. For the most part, the original ethos of the artform and lifestyle died a long time ago…
Rob Duguay
Sep 9
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