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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

Alternative/Indie

Update: Eastbound Throwdown Returns with Driftwood

Jim Rizzo Jul 8, 2017

The second annual Eastbound Throwdown returns to Irwin Farm in Salem, NY on September 8 and 9, with a number of New York acts, primarily based around Americana styles of music, including Driftwood and Upchuck Ramblers. The schedule for…

Manhattan

Folkfaces Announce Extensive 2017 Summer Tour

Jim Rizzo Jun 19, 2017

Buffalo's Folkfaces are gearing up for 2017 and their biggest summer tour yet. The extensive tour focus primarily on New York, giving those in the state plenty of opportunities to check them out. Buffalo-based Americana quintet Folkfaces…

Manhattan

Lord Electro Means Business

Jim Rizzo May 30, 2017

Albany's funktronica act, Lord Electro, will get down to business this summer as they continue their tour in support of their debut studio album, Business. The band will also release its first live album recorded at the legendary Nectar's…

News

Phish Celebrates 20 Years of WaterWheel

Jim Rizzo May 25, 2017

This year marks the 20 year anniversary of the WaterWheel Foundation, the organization that oversees Phish's charitable activities. To celebrate this milestone, two special pre-show celebrations are planned prior to two of the band's…

Blues/Jazz

Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals to Host Non-Profits

Jim Rizzo May 25, 2017

The legendary Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals will host a formal non-profits village for the first time since their foundings in the 1950s. Non-profit organizations from Rhode Island and the surrounding states will be part of the…

Festival News

Lockn’ Announces Special Guests and New Layout

Jim Rizzo May 25, 2017

Lockn' Festival recently announced several special guests making appearances and collaborations, including Bob Weir joining the Avett Brothers and Ann Wilson of Heart joining Gov't Mule. The 2017 festival will also feature an improved…

News

Phish Drops Union College Archival Release

Jim Rizzo May 15, 2017

Phish added a new official archival release to their LivePhish collection this morning, with a show from May 17, 1992 at Union College in Schenectady is now available from LivePhish.com. On Sunday, May 17, 1992, Phish played a "secret"…

Rock

Brian Wilson Brings ‘Pet Sounds’ Tour to New York

Jim Rizzo May 10, 2017

Brian Wilson has extended his Pet Sounds: The Final Performances tour. The new dates include stops in Rochester, New York City and Syracuse.Brian Wilson has been on an extensive tour performing the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds in its…

Upcoming Shows

Rochester’s Party in the Park 2017 Lineup Includes Los Lobos, Tim Reynolds

Jim Rizzo May 10, 2017

Rochester's Party in the Park announced the 2017 lineup for the summer concert series. The lineup includes many big names in music, including Los Lobos, Living Colour, Tim Reynolds and Blues Traveler. The series also features a number of…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Baked Potatoes Released Video for ‘Unity’

Jim Rizzo Apr 27, 2017

Baked Potatoes released a music video for their song "Unity" off their debut album Loaded.Baked Potatoes, a ska/punk band from Oneonta, recorded a video, the band's first, for their song "Unity." The video was released on April 20, the one…

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