One of the biggest names in New England music, the Dropkick Murphys, came to WBRU before playing in Providence at the Whiskey Republic. With tickets benefitting the Claddagh Fund, the night was full of good music and good causes.
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WBRU Goes Surfing with Switchfoot!
This past Saturday, WBRU staff and contest winners got the exclusive opportunity to go surfing with Switchfoot! Narragansett Surf & Skate provided equipment for everyone, as well as lessons for the first-timers, and made sure everybody was able to catch… [Read more]
Round Two of The Wandas at the WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series
The Wandas, whose June 15th WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series show was moved to The Whiskey Republic due to rain, returned on August 12th to do a true Summer Concert Series show at Waterplace Park. The 2010 WBRU Rock… [Read more]
Lollapalooza: From A Sun-Soaked Beginning to a Muddy, Satisfied Finish
My first Lollapalooza was one to remember: I knew something special was afoot as I heard the poppy hooks and percussion beats instantly recognizable as Foster The People blaring as I picked up my pace over the foot bridge to… [Read more]
VULGARRITY at the WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series
Vulgarrity put on a raucous show at the WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series on August 5th. The 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt winners had the pumped up crowd on their feet and rocking out. Check out the photos below, courtesy… [Read more]
VulGarrity in the WBRU Studio
Shawn and Tracy Garrity of brother-sister duo Vulgarrity, stopped by the WBRU-FM studio earlier today, August 5th, to chat with MC Mikey P about their upcoming album and shows. The WBRU 2011 Rock Hunt winners will be playing at the… [Read more]
Viva Brother hit WBRU-FM studio, rock out and party at Whiskey Republic
Viva Brother brought their extensive crew and instrument catalog to the WBRU station to play a few tunes live on air last Friday afternoon. The studio was bustling with sound and energy as the band brought out all the stops.… [Read more]
Newport Folk Fest 2011: So What Is Folk Music These Days?
Folk music has a wide, contested variety of definitions and it’s difficult to pin down exactly what is and what isn’t folk music. So, along with seeing some great artists, it was part of my mission this weekend to unravel… [Read more]
Viva Brother at WBRU
Viva Brother stopped by the WBRU studio on Friday, July 29th before their WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series show. The band talked with MC Mikey P about their name change, their upcoming album, and Jerry Springer.
The Kooks perform an acoustic set, crack jokes in WBRU-FM studio
The Kooks have been hopping around promoting their upcoming album, Junk Of The Heart, and stopped by WBRU’s studio the other day to preview a few songs off the new album and hang out with DJ Liv. Conversation ranged from… [Read more]
