John Difruscio (owner/promoter at Askew, Alchemy, The Living Room, Firehouse 13, Club Hell, Confetti, Lupo's)

John Difruscio has been a nightclub and concert promoter in Providence since the early 80s. Starting as a radio DJ at Rhode Island College he's gone on to book shows at The Living Room and Confetti. He's also run venues such as Club Hell and Firehouse 13. In our interview we talk about the ups and downs of the music business from his experience and what he has planned in the future for the Askew and Alchemy... two clubs he co-owns with his wife Windsong Hadley.

Interlude song order:

• "Puppet Regime" by Tipper Gore LIVE AT CONFETTI (audio credit: Todd Carey)
• "Who's Laughing Now?" by The McGunks LIVE AT FETE (audio credit: ivorytower99)
• "Holes" by Eric and The Nothing LIVE AT ASKEW (audio credit: Jackie Frances)

// Interview recorded February 15th, 2021 via Zoom
// Intro music by Cedros
// Hosted by James Toomey //

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