Where The Living Room Used To Be
Music
About
A Rhode Island music podcast sharing stories of this tiny state’s various music scenes
Episodes
- Mike Delehanty (Lupo's, The Met, The Living Room, What Cheer Tavern)
James Toomey talks with Mike Delehanty about his 30-year career in booking shows, discussing his start, the venues he has worked at, and the evolution of the music scene. They also cover the people he has collaborated with, both on stage a…
- RI 5 with Keith McCurdy
Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister shares his favorite things about Rhode Island, including an unexpected detail. The episode concludes with the song "Monster Boy" by Vudu Sister.
- Sound Advice with Keith McCurdy
Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister discusses the realities of being a working-class musician, shares advice from his father, and speaks about the value of open mic nights. The episode includes Vudu Sister's song "Under the Light of the Moon".
- Keith McCurdy (Vudu Sister [SONG PREMIERE])
This episode features James Toomey speaking with Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister about their new album Adynata, their musical evolution, and the experience of writing songs in ancient languages. The episode includes the premiere of the song "…
- RI 5 with Jon Pagano
Jon Pagano shares his favorite record stores, current top shop, summer treat, a special Rhode Island spot, and a full circle music event. He also recommends pizza places. An intro includes music from Sullest.
- Sound Advice with Jon Pagano
Jon Pagano shares some stories from the Squid Amps days, as well as what the true experience of touring really is! Listen to the end to hear Sullest performing "Robinette" live at Fete in Providence, RI on March 17, 2023 // Interview recor…
- Jon Pagano (Sullest [SONG PREMIERE], Best Practices, Weak Teeth)
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…
- RI 5 with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz
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…
- Sound Advice with Frankie "Ranks" Moniz
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 Fr…
- Frankie "Ranks" Moniz (The Agents, High Planes, Soulshot, Boo City)
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 in…
- Jon Hope talks "High Hopes"
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 o…
- RI 5 with Francis Anderson
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 connec…
- Sound Advice with Francis Anderson
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…
- Francis Anderson (Franny Keeps)
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" fo…
- Metermaids
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…
- RI 5 with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
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 i…
- Sound Advice with Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
On this episode Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson shares how blues music helped build his confidence. We also talked about what simply being good to people can lead to, as well as some of the lessons that were instilled in him early in life. Plea…
- Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson (Eastern Medicine Singers, Black Eagle Productions)
My guest on this episode is Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson from Eastern Medicine Singers . It's an honor and privilege to talk with him as we cover some of the differences in sounds of Native American music across North, South, East and West.…
- RI 5 with John McCauley
Deer Tick 's John McCauley shares some of this favorite things about his home state. Learn where he used to & currently buys his records, the RI drink he loves so much he has a tattoo of it, the event he looks forward most to each year, an…
- Sound Advice with John McCauley
On this episode John McCauley talks about his approach to recording, as well as his thoughts on what kind of person you have to be to be a touring musician. You'll also hear the authors that inspire some of John's writing...which may surpr…
- John McCauley (Deer Tick, Middle Brother, Diamond Rugs)
My guest on this episode is John McCauley from the band Deer Tick , as well as side projects Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs . In our conversation, John shares some amazing stories about his early days as a musician growing up in Providenc…
- RI 5 with Chuck Staton
Chuck Staton of Senior Discount shares some of his favorite things about Rhode Island included his go-to spot to shop for records, the drink he created that he always gets at a local coffee shop (I hope they hear this and start calling it…
- Sound Advice with Chuck Staton
Musician and director, Chuck Staton , shares how he's made it through some tough times while working with others in creative spaces. If you listen to the end you'll hear Senior Discount 's "VBW song" as a prime example of this. Plus, he sh…
- Chuck Staton (Senior Discount, Funbearable)
For this episode I connected with Chuck Staton of Senior Discount to talk about his long history in music and podcasting. In our interview we cover how he went from starting a band before he knew how to play guitar to performing in front o…
- RI 5 with Aaron Jaehnig
On this episode Aaron takes us back through a history of what Thayer Street in Providence used to be like in the early 90s, the specific way he likes a certain drink and which RI staple is a sham in his eyes, a touching generational story…
- Sound Advice with Aaron Jaehnig
This episode has Aaron Jaehnig sharing a story of how a wild night at The Living Room led to a surprising experience at Union Station Brewery about 20 years later. Plus, we talk about the advice he'd give a person looking to enter the musi…
- Aaron Jaehnig (The Living Room, The Parlour, Wes' Rib House, Northern Lands, Girl Haggard)
Aaron Jaehnig joins me on this episode for a great conversation about his experience working at The Living Room, some key lessons he learned from Randy Hien , the start of The Parlour and what it was like for him to end his time there, and…
- Aaron Jaehnig talks Wes’ Rib House
I put together this mini-episode because Aaron Jaehnig, who many of you know from The Living Room, The Parlour and Union Station Brewery, is part of the endeavor to revive Wes' Rib House with new management and the addition of live music.…
- RI 5 with Joe Potenza
This was an emotional episode as Joe Potenza takes us back to some of the places he used to buy records - including a jazz spot that was new to me. Plus, you'll learn about what was going on around him while he enjoyed his favorite local d…
- Sound Advice with Joe Potenza
On this episode Joe Potenza shares what can happen in small music scenes, his take on the true purpose of being a freelance sideman musician, and he talks about some of the people that have inspired him because of the impact they've had bo…
- Joe Potenza (Evening Sky, freelance bass player)
I was lucky enough to meet back up with the one and only, Joe Potenza , to talk more deeply about his impressive music career. In our conversation we go back to the start of how various instruments came into his life, the moment he became…
- Joe Potenza: Post-Interview Stories
After my interview with legendary bass player, Joe Potenza, wrapped up we actually continued our conversation sharing stories about growing up, what it means to be part of the rhythm section of a band, and how the experiences we've had as…
- Clatta Bumboo talks ”Make Way Rasta” (album preview and song premiere)
I reconnected with Clatta Bumboo to give you all a preview of his new album Make Way Rasta , which will be available on November 24th. In our conversation, we go track by track talking about the inspiration and meaning behind this impressi…
- RI 5 with Sean Carney
Sean Carney and I get nostalgic about trips to the record store... plus, he covers the polar opposite places he enjoys getting a drink; why he could never really leave Rhode Island, what's good and bad about our local pizza, and his favori…
- Sound Advice with Sean Carney
Sean Carney explains what the Hot Water Music method is as well as some advice he learned directly from The Living Room. He also passes along what he feels is the most important thing when playing live. Plus, you'll find out what essential…
- Sean Carney (Structure Sounds, The Scandals, This Is A Movement, The Jesse Minute)
My guest on this episode is Sean Carney , who you may know from bands such as The Jesse Minute, This Is A Movement, the New Jersey band - The Scandals, and most recently, Structure Sounds. In our conversation we talk about his introduction…
- Ryan Couitt (Dreamwell, Dwelling, Sentry)
My guest on this episode is Ryan Couitt of the band Dreamwell , as well as they're solo project Dwelling . In our conversation we cover Ryan's early days playing music, how their guitar sound has evolved over time, and what it's been like…
- Mark Lambert talks Sharks Come Cruisin’s discography
My guest on this episode is Mark Lambert, who happens to be the first person I ever interviewed for this podcast over 4 and a half years ago. Our focus for this conversation was on the discography of his band Sharks Come Cruisin' which spa…
- RI 5 with Kay Belardinelli
Interdisciplinary artist, Kay Belardinelli , shares some of her favorite spots in Rhode Island, how she likes her pizza, and why you should take chances on seeing live music even if you're not familiar with the musician(s) performing. The…
- Sound Advice with Kay Belardinelli
Kay Belardinelli passes along a songwriting technique she learned about 10 years ago at a music conference up in Boston. Plus, she shares her thoughts on what it means to make music your own way, and she gives probably one of the most insi…
- Kay Belardinelli (Mariassunta, Mar, rishows.com)
For this episode I sat down with artist and musician, Kay Belardinelli . We discuss a lot over our lengthy chat including her early experiences with music all they way back to her first shows, the start of her band Mar , as well as the top…
- RI 5 with Kris Hansen
Kris Hansen of Viking Jesus reminisces about Providence back in the day, shares his travel recommendations around the city for a fun evening, gives his thoughts on the best pizza, and highlights some of his favorite annual shows in Rhode I…
- Sound Advice with Kris Hansen
This mini-episode has Kris Hansen of Viking Jesus sharing some advice for aspiring musicians, as well as a perspective music veterans should take with regard to live shows. At the end I've included a track by Kris Hansen's Left Hand Band l…
- Kris Hansen (Viking Jesus, Man & Wife, Shiza Fest, sound person)
For this episode I was able to catch up with Kris Hansen where we talk about his dedication to songwriting and recording. Plus, we discuss many of the people he's played with over the years, what Dropout Night was all about, how he got int…
- Kris Hansen talks Nick Iddon’s last Viking Jesus show
Kris Hansen shares his experience performing at The Parlour on March 5th, 2022, which ended up being the last show Nick Iddon played with Viking Jesus and also included Nick's other bands Animal Face, Ravi Shavi, as well asThe Chops (*in t…
- RI 5 with Clatta Bumboo
Clatta Bumboo gives up his "secret" spots to get music in Providence... plus he shares his favorite afternoon drink, where he enjoys walking in the Ocean State, and the vast amount of cultural resources available in our capital city! At th…
- Sound Advice with Clatta Bumboo
Clatta Bumboo and I talk music advice on this mini-episode where he shares a story about being truly dedicated to who you are as a musician. We also discuss what being in the information age means to artists these days and the core focus o…
- Clatta Bumboo (Roots Government, Black River Sonics)
On this episode I speak with reggae artist, Clatta Bumboo . In our conversation we cover what music meant for him as he was growing up in Jamaica, how Foundation Mondays at The Parlour impacted and inspired his career, and what he's lookin…
- RI 5 with Kevin Silva
Kevin Silva shares some amazing hidden gems around Rhode Island from his experience growing up here and moving around. Plus, he reminds everyone to check out The Collaborative's Warren Folks Festival on August 19th as his band The War In K…
- Sound Advice with Kevin Silva
On this mini-episode Kevin Silva passes along a wild story from the legendary Joe Moody, we talk about the energy and excitement that can come from exploring new sounds, and we discuss the similarities of comedy and music. Listen until the…