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KEEPING classic r&b ALIVE |
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RIRBPS |
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Preserving the Heritage Promoting the Music Educating The Public |
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Metropolitan Theatre |
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RIRBPS RECEIVES $1.000.00 FROM AN ANONYMOUS DONOR In response to our continuing call for contributions, RIRBPS received a tax deductible donation of $1,000.00 for the Instruments for Children Program from a donor that wished to remain anonymous. The donation is truly appreciated and we thank you very much.
Cleveland Kurtz, President
SEE THE EVENTS PAGE FOR BANDS, AVAILABLE PERFORMERS AND SCHEDULES.
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Rhythm & Blues News |
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PROVIDENCE R I STREET NAMED FOR SINGER JEFFERY OSBORNE: A LOCAL NATIVE |
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Jeffrey Osborne, left, with his nephew Terrell Osborne, holding the honorary street name that will be put up at the corner of Pratt and Olney Streets in Providence. Jeffery, Introduced to LTD by local vocalist, Thomas Jose Santos and, perhaps best known for his 1982 hit, "On the Wings of Love," spent some of his childhood in a house at Pratt and Olney that has since been torn down. The Grammy nominee, who now lives in California was in town over the holiday weekend for the annual Osborne family picnic, according to his nephew. Jeffrey is the youngest of 12 children of local jazz trumpeter Clarence "Legs" Osborne and the former Wanita Lindsey. The City Council Resolution bestowing the honorary name was presented by Providence City Councilman Kevin Jackson at the gathering of mostly family and friends. |
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Photo Reprint from the providence Journal |
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By Ed Coates |
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After providing the community with open jams at no charge since the early 70s, the home of the legendary Salvation 220 Wednesday night jam sessions, is at risk of shutting its doors forever due to a pending bank foreclosure unless help arrives in time
The three decker house that contains a church at 220 Camp Street, Providence, is owned and operated by the Rev. David Hector. The church is a landmark in the local entertainment community and widely known for it’s for its free music venue and very diverse, low to high income, crowd. The sessions are held in the small cellar where a bandstand holds a B-3 Hammond Organ for anyone that wants to sit in. Musicians gig for free. Reverend Hector has provided instruments to many musicians seeing hard times.
There is never a shortage of entertainers to include school children and adults. Many of the kids have received instruments from RIRBPS. Some of the entertainers that have performed there include, saxophonists Randy Ash, George Montiero, George Azevedo, Vinnie Lato, Art Hazard, Louie Camp, Greg abate, Marcus Montiero, and Trevor Kellum. Drummers Big “Alabama” Sam, Buddy George, Rico Pearlman and legendary drummers Harold Jones and Thurman Barker. Guitarists Masami Ishikawa (NY) Lou Cero, Louis Taylor, Danny Draher (Chicago) Dick Wilner, Paul “Sweet Pea” Williams and Oni Maso (NY). Organists, World Famous Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lonnie Gasperini, Lenny Knolls, Eddie “Prof” Coates, Anthony Patrick, and Seleno Clarke (NY). Vocalist Thomas Jose Santos, Fat Man Wilson, Elaine Smith, Lavern Sims, Kim Trusty, May Palmer and Michelle Cruz. Comedian/Actor Ben Powers from (Good Times).
For more about the 220 Salvation plight, check out the YouTube video at the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxkBAP2LF7g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The 200 Salvation jams cannot survive without help. The birth place of many of RI finest musicians and vocalists is about to sink unless the blues community has the will to save it. Rev. Hector and 200 Salvation are a good friend and neighbor of RIRBPS and he needs all the help he can get.
For more information about how to help save 220 Salvation contact Lonnie Gasperini at lonniegasperini@gmail.com or Visit 220 Salvation on Facebook. Also you can mail contributions to: Reverend David Hector, 220 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02901 |
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220 SALVATION: A RHODE ISLAND LEGENDARY BLUES TO JAZZ JAM VENUE NEEDS OUR HELP!!!!
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By Ed Coates |
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220 Salvation: Photo: Courtesy of Sylvia Ann Soares |
