Ken Abrams

3 weeks ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ken Abrams

John McLaughlin was a Providence-born American television personality and political commentator most noted for his public affairs television show The McLaughlin Group. McLaughlin was born March 29, 1927 in Providence where he later attended La Salle Academy. He was ordained a priest after graduating Boston College and later received a PhD. from Columbia University. McLauglin ran unsuccessfully for US Senate in 1970 and later became a speechwriter for President Richard Nixon.

4 weeks ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ken Abrams

Will Dailey has never been one to conform to the norms of the music industry. The eight-time Boston Music Award winner, who will be in Providence for an album release show at The Parlour on April 4, is releasing his new album Boys Talking in a somewhat unconventional method, at least by today’s norms. Instead of releasing the album on streaming platforms all at once, Dailey is prioritizing live performances.

1 month ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ken Abrams

Francis Nunzio Carlone (Frankie Carle) was born in Providence on March 25, 1903. A keyboardist in the big band era, Carle was fronting his own band by 1935, when he became known as the “Wizard of the Keyboard.” His most well-known composition was “Sunrise Serenade,” which rose to #1 on the charts in 1938 selling over one million copies. Carle also starred in the Old Gold Show on CBS radio and was featured in Pot o’ Gold, Treasure Chest, and other radio programs.

1 month ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ken Abrams

Rising comedy star Sophie Buddle is headed to The Vets in Providence this weekend as part of the inaugural Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, a four-day comedy festival taking over the capital city. The Ottawa native, who made her comedy debut at age 15, is widely known for her 2019 album A Lil Bit of Buddle, which won the Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year in 2020; making Buddle the first woman ever to win the award as a solo stand-up comedian.

1 month ago | whatsupnewp.com | Ken Abrams

Female musicians from Rhode Island have been an integral part of the local and national music scene for over 100 years. For Women’s History Month this year, we’re highlighting a few locals who’ve stood out among their peers. For more, check out the videos below and visit the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame website here. Daryl ShermanWoonsocket native and vocalist Daryl Sherman arrived in New York in the mid-1970s where she quickly rose to prominance on the Manhattan jazz scene.