Episodes
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
RI 5 with Jenn Lombari
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Jenn Lombari (of Stubborn Hearts, Lucky United, For What It's Worth, and others) tells us some of her Rhode Island favorites!
Find out the beer Jenn recommends, or should I say doesn't recommend 😁, and why.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Sound Advice with Jenn Lombari
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Jenn gives us her thoughts on the core of what it takes to create a scene, how being a musician is like being a politician, and how she's ready to start a fanzine!
In the full pod we talked about Jenn's high energy live shows quite a bit so I've included a live studio performance thanks to Roach Ranch Recordings of the just Stubborn Hearts song "The Connection"
Watch the video of their performance HERE
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
For this one I got to sit down with Jenn Lombari, a person that's been a staple in RI's punk scene since the mid 90s! She continues to have a very active career in music, and is a great example of being proactive and responding to hurdles. You'll hear her talk about her days starting an underground newspaper in high school, how many drummers she's played with, and the many records she's put out.
Pick up her latest recording "Trixie" by Stubborn Hearts at stubbornhearts.bandcamp.com
...as well as some of her other releases at sourpunch.bandcamp.com and luckyunited.bandcamp.com
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
RI 5 with Chachi Carvalho
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Chachi talks about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people on this bonus podcast. We find out his favorite record store, drink, author, pizza, and annual event... plus a few honorable mentions!
Give him a follow on social media: @chachihiphop, @beatboxstudio401, and @cultureshock401
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Sound Advice with Chachi Carvalho
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Chachi shares his thoughts on how to structure your career for success, as well as what you should invest your time in.
As you heard in the full pod... Chachi is quite the acclaimed artist. He's won a Cape Verde Music Award, and, as he mentioned, "In Dust Real Evolution" won a Phoenix Album of the Year! That is why I wanted to share a live recording from his performance at the Phoenix Best in Music Awards that also features P. Lowe and DJ Therion
Live track: "Ocean State Of Mind" recorded by Sully's Cafe
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Chachi Carvalho
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
For this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Chachi Carvalho, a person that's been a huge part Rhode Island's hip hop scene for decades.
We had an in depth conversation about his career from his days djing in college to his long list of albums and collaborations, his studio in Pawtucket and dozens of international performances.
It was a super fun time getting to talk with him and I hope you enjoy!
Reach out at chachihiphop.com and find him on Facebook and Instagram
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
RI 5 with Sal Sauco
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Sal takes you on a pizza journey in this short bonus podcast. Plus, some of his other favorites in RI
Eat more pizza, drink more milk shakes, subscribe, review, and tell your friends (... please)
Friday May 31, 2019
Sound Advice with Sal Sauco
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
On this bonus podcast Sal Sauco discusses a method of how to play when jamming with others and the need to keep learning as a musician.
Hopefully you've checked out the full podcast where the bluegrass jam at Wood River Inn came up quite a bit... so, I wanted to share a live track from Bill Thibodeau Band that was recently recorded there and includes bar noise and all!
*live song recording: K Day

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.
Hosted by James Toomey
Est. March 2019
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Header photo by James Lastowski
Shot during my interview with Chachi Carvalho at Beatbox Studio






