Ocean State Sessions
“Ocean State Sessions,” a Rhode Island PBS Original Series, is your backstage pass to the local music scene. Join us for live performances, interviews, and stories from a diverse array of our talented local musicians.
Latest Episode
Take a trip back in time with Paper Moon Jazz Band. Their sound can be described as “hot jazz,” with gypsy jazz and blues influences. Drummer Casey Belisle walks us through his career as a musician & how different styles of music have led to a mastery of the drum set. The River Provides gives a soulful rock/funk performance. Singer Ben Drumm speaks about the band’s mission & recording efforts.
Stories
Rhode Island Music Hall of Famer Mark Cutler conducts a weekly songwriting workshop
Singer-songwriter Ben Drumm speaks about the band’s origins and vision
Providence-based band counts Basie, Ellington as musical influences
‘Sweet Vacancy’ draws its inspiration from country, bluegrass and blues music
Bill Bartholomew, an artist and journalist from Providence, works to re-energize his solo career
The Providence-based band is passing the torch from 1970s punk rock to the present
The Providence-based band blends 1980s pop with punk from the ‘90s.