Posts Tagged McFadden’s
The Scene – Gravity Works at McFadden’s
Posted by Sully in Live Review, The Scene on October 22nd, 2009
Gravity Works
Tuesday August 11th, after much self persuasion I made my way down to McFadden’s to catch, at least, Gravity Works first set of their headlining night at McFadden’s. Located at 52 Pine Street in Providence, Mcfadden’s has a long history as a chain sports bar and Irish pub, but is relatively new to hosting live music. With the rash of live music club closings (The Call, The Centry Lounge, The Livingroom just to name a few that come to mind) over the past few years, many bars and clubs have been shifting paradigms to accommodate the incredible local music scene. While I applaud Mcfadden’s efforts to host live music, it remains of of my least favorite places to see a show. Despite the lack of proper house PA system, and stage for that matter Gravity Works took to the floor with Zack Fenner on guitar and vocals, Nate Beauvais on bass guitar and vocals, Paul Silvia on percussion and vocals, Maro Leclerc on Keys and Joe Jannerelli on drums, and rocked the house:
The Scene – Tuesday July 7th, McFadden’s for Love Money and J.U.D.A. Strain
Posted by Sully in Live Review, The Scene on July 25th, 2009
McFadden's Providence
Sunday July 5th was the start of Providence Sound Session, the annual week long music festival that transforms Providence into a Mecca for musicians from across the nation. Every music venue across the city and some beyond host a healthy variety of live shows, from every musical genre you could imagine. Tuesday was the first night I got the chance to hit the town and head to McFadden’s, a Sound Session participating venue. It had been a while since I had seen Love Money play out, and it would mark the first time I’d had the chance to see J.U.D.A. Strain play, even if they had a musical relationship I would refer to as buddy bands. Seemingly close, they have shared many bills, have a vast familiarity of each others music and sing the others praises whenever the chance presents itself. It was a work night, so I had been debating whether or not to head down for the night, knowing full well I’d have minimal chance of wrangling either Nicole or Tim to tag along. After receiving a reminder email from Love Money regarding the show, I reprised my role as the lone show goer and headed out the door. Read the rest of this entry »
The Scene – May 12th, Dragged out on a Tuesday
Posted by Sully in Live Review, The Scene on May 24th, 2009
McFadden's in Providence
Around 9:30pm I was ready to crawl into bed and pop on a DVD when my phone rang and I answered. It was Zig Zag, he was calling to see if I was going to attending McFadden’s that night for the Innocent Uprising show about which I’d forgotten. I was throwing every “I’m old, lame and have to be up for work” type excuses then Zig Zag uttered two phrases that are like my kryptonite “But Sully, there is NO COVERCHARGE and I’LL BUY YOU A GUINNESS!” Well apparently that made up my mind, I spent about 10 minutes trying to convince Tim to come along with me, for which I recieved the “are you daft” look. I knew Tim had spent some years working across the street from McFadden’s at TEN: Steak and Sushi, so he must be able to provide me directions. Alas, he said “Sorry Bro, I’m on cruise control in Providence, don’t know how to tell you, I just know how to get there.” Damit, onto Mapquest and head to downtown. Read the rest of this entry »
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