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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

Show Reviews

Phish Brings Joy to SPAC Night 3

Jim Rizzo
Phish returned to SPAC to close out their 3-night run. Following two incredibly fun shows, excitement and expectations for the Sunday show were sky high. The weather was as perfect as Saturday night. Fans roamed the packed lots well before…
Obituaries

Bernie Worrell Passes Away at 72

Jim Rizzo
Bernie Worrell, keyboardist for Parliament/Funkadelic and the Talking Heads, passed away yesterday at the age of 72. In a post on Facebook, Worrell's wife, Judie, posted "Bernie transitioned Home to The Great Spirit. Rest in peace, my…
News

Prophets of Rage Announce Full U.S. Tour

Jim Rizzo
Prophets of Rage, consisting of members of Rage Against the Machine, Cypress Hill and Public Enemy, will head out on a full tour of the U.S. starting mid-August in Virginia and closing out in October in California. The tour includes two…
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Falling Stars Fest at Boathouse Beer Garden

Jim Rizzo
Boathouse Beer Garden will host the Falling Stars Fest on Thursday, June 30. The Boathouse Beer Garden in Romulus is hosting the Falling Stars Fest, which features New Riders of the Purple Sage, Terrapin Flyer and Evil City String Band.…
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Tony Markellis Spring Schedule

Jim Rizzo
Bassist Tony Markellis keeps himself quite busy this spring when he is not touring with the Trey Anastasio Band. He is scheduled to play a number of shows throughout New York and nearby this spring. Markellis, of Saratoga Springs, recently…
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