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Jim Rizzo is an IT guy living in Providence, RI. From growing up on the oldies to playing clarinet in his middle school band, music was a major part of his life from an early age. He first discovered the power of live music in 1997 at the Hartford Civic Center and hasn't looked back. He can generally be seen checking out the live music happenings around the greater Providence area.
Twitter: @RunawayJimPVD

87/90

Cousin Earth to Release ‘Human Music’

Jim Rizzo
Brooklyn's Cousin Earth has been working on their first full length studio album, Human Music. The album is due in early 2018. Cousin Earth, a NYS Music 87/90 band, has been busy finding their way in the local jam scene and festival…
Jam/Progressive

Bobby & Phil Duo Tour Comes to NYC

Jim Rizzo
Phil Lesh and Bob Weir are set to tour together for the first time since 2015's Fare Thee Well concerts. The two founding members of the Grateful Dead will play a six night tour that kicks off at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.…
Jam/Progressive

moe.’s Rob Derhak Cancer Free

Jim Rizzo
Rob Derhak, bassist and vocalist from moe., announced on Facebook through both his personal page and the band's page that he is officially cancer free. He was originally diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer in July. It has been about two…
Rochester

The Buddhahood Holiday Shows in Rochester

Jim Rizzo
Rochester ska band the Buddhahood announced some hometown holiday shows coming up later this week, as well as the annual January Thaw concert. The Buddhahood is set to play a pair of shows on Saturday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holidays.…
Brooklyn

Lettuce Headlines Winter Tour 2018

Jim Rizzo
Funk favorite Lettuce is set to head out on a winter tour that kicks off with a four night New Year's run and continues with an extended run through the South, West and Midwest. Lettuce is gearing up for their Winter Tour that begins…