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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

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…

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…

Festival News

The Visual and Aural Arts Collide at GEM Fest

Jim Rizzo May 17, 2017

Venues throughout Glens Falls will come alive on July 29 when the Glens Falls Entertainment and Music Festival (GEM Fest) takes place, combining the visual arts with live music in a multi-venue festival. GEM Fest brings music into art…

Jam/Progressive

Phish Drops New LivePhish Release of May 17,1992

Jim Rizzo May 15, 2017

Phish added a new official archival release to their LivePhish collection this morning. The 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"…

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…

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…

Buffalo

Nietzsche’s JazzFest Returns for a Second Year

Jim Rizzo May 9, 2017

After a successful first year, Nietzsche's in Buffalo will bring back their JazzFest for a second year. The festival features more than 30 local, regional and national acts. Nietzsche's second annual JazzFest returns to Buffalo May 10 to…

Funk/Soul/R&B

Update: Bowlive VII Lineup Finalized

Jim Rizzo May 1, 2017

Update 5/17: The Bowlive VII lineup has been finalized with the addition of the London Souls for the June 10 night show. They join Sam Kininger. Also added were openers Lawrence on June 9 and Los Colognes on June 16. Soulive will play…

Jam/Progressive

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Return to The Cap

Jim Rizzo Apr 28, 2017

Joe Russo's Almost Dead returns to Port Chester in July for a pair of shows at the Capitol Theatre. Joe Russo's Almost Dead will play a two-night stand at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. The July 21 and 22 shows coincide…

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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