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RI 5 with Rob Duguay

Rob Duguay is wonderfully hyper-specific about his favorite pizza choices and he gets all "High Fidelity" as he ranks his Top 5 record shops in Rhode Island!!! (plus 3 more fav things obvs) 
In the full episode, Rob listed Atlantic Thrills as one of his favorite local bands so I wanted to add their song "Vices" to the end of the episode. Check it out... it's a good one!!
Interview recorded August 10th, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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Sound Advice with Rob Duguay

Journalism and radio are tough business so in this bonus episode Rob Duguay shares some practical insight into how to make strides in either of those careers. We also talk a little bit about this wonderful Rhode Island music scene in general... so tune in!
Also included is a live song by Knotty (audio credit: 9577Jessica9577) from a show at Jimmy's Saloon in Newport that Rob's company, Top 5 Fiend, booked in April of 2017. Other Rhode Island bands on this show were Viking Jesus and The Propellers.
Interview recorded August 10th, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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Rob Duguay (music journalist + promoter)

Rob Duguay tells the story of his progression in radio & music journalism from school papers to national magazines, what his experience was like being the alternative rock director was at Rhode Island College in the early 2000s, and why he started booking shows under the name Top Five Fiend.
And, make sure to tune into the interview to hear me ask Rob a question about how to ask questions in an interview. (that's some meta shit right there if you ask me)
Interlude song order:
"Smith Hill" [live acoustic at AS220, first ever performance of this song!] by Deer Tick  (audio credit: cch1667)
URI Jazz Big Band performing at Newport Jazz Festival in 2013 (audio credit: UniversityOfRI)
"We Search For Violent Hills" by Roz and the Rice Cakes [from their first album The Friend Ship released in 2009] 
 
Interview recorded August 10th, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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RI 5 with Jhony Keys

Some of Jhony Keys responses in this bonus episode are a little out the box... and I love it! Give a listen to find out some of his favorite things in Rhode Island and hear what I'm referring to.
Stay til the end to hear a live track by Jhony Keys Band! The recording is from Jhony's birthday fundraiser jazz jam at Ten Rocks in November of 2018.
 
Interview recorded August 3rd, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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Sound Advice with Jhony Keys

Jhony Keys is a man that's well versed and connected to so many styles of music. In this bonus episode he shares what being around other musicians can teach you, how getting away from your comfort zone is helpful to expand your abilities, and what it is that motivates him to continue to get better
Also included is a song that features Jhony sitting in on bass with Natural Element at The Parlour in September of 2019. Enjoy! 
 
Interview recorded August 3rd, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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Jhony Keys (multi-genre keyboardist + bass player)

Jhony Keys is an inspirational person as his grit and incredible work ethic is second to none! In our conversation we talk about why this is, his experience growing up in Haiti before he came to RI in his late teens, and how he's become a part of so many bands that span numerous genres & musical styles.
Not only is Jhony an amazing player, he's also great teacher so hit him up on Instagram or send him an email to take lessons with him!
Interlude song order:
Jhony Keys Trio live at 10 Rocks (video credit: Valencio Small)
Becky Bass & Jhony Keys Caribbean Soul (video credit: Good News Rhode Island)
The Funky Autocrats live at Murphy's Law (video credit: Orin Siliya) 
 
Interview recorded August 3rd, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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Toad & The Stooligans talk "Jesus Juice"

This episode really is special because it my first band interview! I got to chat with the guys from Toad & The Stooligans about their new record -Jesus Juice - coming out later this month plus how the band came together, their song writing process, and what tracks they are most excited for you all to hear from the new release.
I'm also doing a raffle where you could WIN A CD COPY OF THEIR NEW ALBUM AND A T&S BANDANA over on my Instagram page... so head over there for more details!!!
Interlude song order:
"Statments" from Very Handsome"Stevie Sees" from Jesus Juice"Little Green Light" from Jesus Juice
Interview recorded August 16th, 2020 via ZoomIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey 
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RI 5 with Ben Barnett

On this bonus episode Ben Barnett talks a little about the history of his favorite record shop in Providence, tell us about a "friend" he visits when he's looking for some serenity, and breaks down the numerous pizza options we have in our state.
Includes the track "Torches" from Dropdead's forthcoming self-titled LP which is available now for digital pre-order!
 
Interview recorded August 1st, 2020 via Zoom
Intro music by Cedros
Hosted by James Toomey 
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