Episodes
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Rudy Cheeks (The Young Adults, The Fabulous Motels, Jackiebeat Orchestra)
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
I spoke with Rudy about his 50 years in music - from his time sneaking into frat houses...all the way to his induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. We got into his focus on comedy & pushing the limits, being in an early original rock band in RI, and his constant drive to entertain.
Please check out more of his music at soundcloud.com/rudy-cheeks
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
RI 5 with Mark Lambert
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
A fun Q & A segment with Mark Lambert talking about some of his favorite Rhode Island things and people.
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Sound Advice with Mark Lambert
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Mark talks about a perspective on releasing music and who you should play in a band with.
We discussed Robert Fisher quite a bit and for those not familiar with his music career...he began Willard Grant Conspiracy in 1995 in Boston, but also called CA and RI home. They released a dozen albums & were acclaimed in Europe. Sadly, Robert passed away in 2017 after a battle with cancer. For more info visit: willardgrantconspiracy.com
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Mark Lambert (Sharks Come Cruisin’, Returnaround, Cut Throat, Run)
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
On this episode I talk to a dear friend of mine, Mark Lambert, most recently of Sharks Come Cruisin'.
We had a great time talking about the late 80s and 90s Providence scene, some early recordings he did with Keith Souza from Machines With Magnets, his connection to Brian Simmons from Atomic Action! Records, and how he started a punk rock sea shanty band.
Check out more of his music at sharkscomecruisin.com
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Hello and Welcome
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Hello and welcome to a brand new podcast about Rhode Island's music scene! I hope you check it out and don't forget to subscribe!
If you'd like to be a guest or have any recommendations please email: [email protected]
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Show intro music by: Cedros

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