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A podcast about Rhode Island's music scene

Hey everyone, it's James!

As a touring musician and board member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame I knew there were stories of our state's rich musical history that many (including myself) may not know.

I started this podcast to shine light on these incredible performers from a diverse selection of genres; and learn about their careers - how they got their start, where they played shows, and the other bands and musicians that performed along beside them - in hopes of archiving RI's dynamic music scene and showcasing the artists representing our country's smallest state.

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Est. March 2019

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Header photo by James Lastowski
Shot during my interview with Chachi Carvalho at Beatbox Studio

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