Dunkin' DownLow

For the third straight year, the City of Providence, 95.5 WBRU and Dunkin’ Donuts hosted a Free Summer Concert Series at Waterplace Park (rain location The Whiskey Republic)! Check out who played here! [livestream channel="955WBRU" layout="0" visibility="public" autoplay="false" width="800" height="550"] Get the Down-Low on all the...

5.16.12

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Get the Down-Low on all the bands that played at this year’s

WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Summer Concert Series! Check out bios, videos and interviews. In-Studio live interviews! Couldn’t make the show? Every concert was streamed, live! On this page.

June 15th

Originating in San Diego, California, the band Delta Spirit has rocked out across the world in places like Paris, France. The band combines unique instruments such as trash can lids and orchestral bass drums to create an outstanding performance. Delta Spirit has also appeared on several television shows including Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Last Call with Carson Daly. In April, 2011 they played in the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. With their third full-length album on its way, WBRU is excited to have them from California to perform this summer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMnDQT196Zk

June 22nd

The Tower and The Fool initially started as a songwriting project between friends Alex Correia and Chris Rosenquest. As the recording of the CD drew near, the idea of adding additional musicians to fill out the recorded songs interested the duo.

To fill out the line up, Correia and Rosenquest added the drumming of their producer/friend Mike Poorman (ex-Hot Rod Circuit), Bryan Donahue on bass, Zac Clark on keys, and long time friend Chris Capaldi on lead and slide guitars. Capaldi was featured prominently on Rosenquest’s first recorded solo EP.

What happened after the recording seemed like a natural step to take for the duo. After hearing the songs with their full instrumentation, Correia and Rosenquest decided to permanently add the additional line up, making The Tower and The Fool a full time band.

Formed in the summer of 2010, The Silks have burst onto the country blues scene in New England with ferocity and enthusiasm. Front-man and songwriter Tyler- James Kelly has assembled musicians with resumes consisting of The Midnight Creeps (Jonas Parmalee), and Electric Service (Matt Donnelly) blending it into a sound that is all their own. With compliments that vary from drawing comparisons to The Rolling Stones in style and songwriting to a soundman shouting “that’s the most fun I’ve ever had!” after a show, The Silks have garnered a reputation as a band that everyone found themselves wanting to see overnight.

The Silks have had the privilege of sharing the stage with The Cave Singers, Brown Bird, The Devil Makes Three, and The Agents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpJApNbJYys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_WQFizde0

June 29th

White Rabbits is an indie rock band which formed in Columbia, Missouri, United States in 2004. The band consists of Greg Roberts (vocals, guitar), Steve Patterson (vocals, piano), Alex Even (guitar, vocals), Brian Betancourt (bass), Matt “The Duck” Clark (drums) and Jamie Levinson (drums). The band has released two albums, “Fort Nightly” (2007) and “It’s Frightening” (2009). White Rabbits came to New York from the midwest. For their first record, they managed to catch the attention of Say Hey Records and producer Chris Zane (Shy Child, Asobi Seksu, Les Savy Fav). Their second album, “It’s Frightening,” was produced by Britt Daniel (Spoon). Added to their arsenal are 3 part vocal harmonies that texture the album throughout. White Rabbits even showcase the occasional group chant, best exampled on Fort Nightly’s opening track “Kid On My Shoulders”. White Rabbits’ penchant for more tropical excursions such as on “I Used To Complain Now I Don’t”, featuring the horns of Beirut’s (Jon Natchez), are, at times, reminiscent of The Specials or Madness.

July 6th

Grouplove is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California that has made a big name for themselves. Their music began to explode when the band’s hit song, “Colours,” was featured on an episode of the British soap opera Hollyoaks. The bands later single “Tongue Tied”, was played in the Apple iPod Touch television commercial, and their song “Slow” was featured in the 100^th episode of Gossip Girl. From there the band Grouplove has continued to grow as they travel and perform across the U.S.

Andrew Wessen at the beach with winners and the BRU crew before Grouplove’s show

July 13th

Spin Magazine describes this band as a “poppy art- rock quartet”. Formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, Walk the Moon was invited to play SXSW in 2011, and appeared on Carson Daly‘s show Last Call with Carson Daly. The band has come a long way and continues to branch out across the U.S. Walk the Moon plans to tour with Young the Giant, the Kaiser Chiefs, and play at Sasquatch Music Festival this year. With their great accomplishments and amazing music ability WBRU is thrilled to invite them to perform this

summer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWHLLteyhD8&feature=topics

July 20th

The Rice Cakes are equal parts keyboardist and vocalist Roz Raskin, bassist Justin Foster, and drummer Casey Belisle. The eclectic trio recently won 95.5 WBRU’s 2012 Rock Hunt and was named Best Local Act of 2010 by the Providence Phoneix. They mix an energized stage show with a unique sound using a variety of instruments including Fender Rhodes, glockenspiel, tape distortion, and guitar. On August 26, the Rice Cakes released their new album “Monster Man” that was recorded, mixed, mastered, and packaged by the band. For the past few years, the band has been touring the US playing venues, festivals, and DIY spots as many cities and towns as possible. Following the new release, the Rice Cakes are emarking on a US tour throughout fall 2011 into 2012. With a full-length album and 2 EP under their belt, the group continues to tour and heat up airways with their new single “Magma”. Isaac Paris of Performer Magazine summed up the band in saying, “The Rice Cakes deliver a captivating combination of powerful drums, a soulful voice, and great songs”. Check it out for yourself!