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John Faraone + American Echoes + House Band
The next installment of the arc{hive} House Band Presents features: John Faraone + American Echoes
John Faraone is a Pawtucket-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who has played drums in multiple bands in the decade he’s been active in the Rhode Island music scene. With a new album called The Waves due out this year, Faraone has been playing in clubs, theaters, and bars across the region fine tuning this new batch of songs. Of his debut album, Light Upon, Providence Monthly writes,
“John Faraone’s debut album Light Upon is the kind of slow search for clarity, purpose, and quality one would hope a musician undertakes to deliver their work. Whether he realizes it or not, Faraone has found the quality he’s been searching for.”
American Echoes is a duo that fuses identical twins Laura and Nina Ganci's influences based largely in Rhythm & Blues and Folk. They create a slight tension by the exploratory twisting of musical styles, enhanced by Laura’s diverse acoustic and electric guitar riffs, and their melodic harmonies that wax and wane from raspy to ethereal as they bounce across in stereo to deliver an emphatic experience.
photo: janet moscarello photography
*House Band is four crack/cracked musicians and friends from Warren, RI supporting and showcasing the songs of their favorite artists by providing them with musical accompaniment in a monthly concert series at arc{hive}
Mark - pedal steel guitar
Peri - fiddle
Michael - bass
Uriah - piano, mandolin
Rainbow {Tea}
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
POPUP! with GEMINI
Gemini is a new Coastal New England concept based in Providence from a trio of Boston food scene veterans, Colin Kleeman, Sean Kleeman, and Patrick Brenner.
The name Gemini is a personal nod to the twins and Patrick (a Gemini himself), but it also taps into the constellation sailors once used for navigation and good luck. The food follows that spirit: it’s a mix of nostalgic Rhode Island and New England classics, but with a flair that’s experimental yet still humble and approachable.
Gemini will be running their Summer Menu:
local Scallop Tostada with passionfruit popping pearls
Beet & Watermelon salad
Lobster rilliette with Parkerhouse rolls
Squid Gildas with puttanesca vinaigrette
Tuna tartare with fried Saltines.
The Clam: It's Magic
Our monthly live storytelling event featuring real, true stories told by YOU!
If you’ve heard of, listened to, or seen NPR’s The Moth, it’s kinda like that.
Sign up to tell a story!
Theme of the night: It's Magic
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
TUNESDAY: Songs in the Round
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater and featuring Tunesday regulars, local musicians bring a song to share and each month there’s a special guest!
This month’s special guest: TBD
Tips for special guest and the local food bank are greatly appreciated.
Sunday Afternoon with Pocket Changes Jazz Combo
ABOUT THE BAND
Pocket Changes is a 4-piece jazz combo based in Cranston, RI. The band performs classic and modern jazz standards, in the Swing, Bebop, Ballad and Latin styles, among many others. The group performs for restaurants, bars and private events.
Trumpet — Joshua Procaccianti
Piano — Michael Nunez
Bass — Elvis Donnelly
Drums — Dylan Leone
photos by Jenn Lombari Photography
Sunday Afternoon with Pocket Changes Jazz Combo
ABOUT THE BAND
Pocket Changes is a 4-piece jazz combo based in Cranston, RI. The band performs classic and modern jazz standards, in the Swing, Bebop, Ballad and Latin styles, among many others. The group performs for restaurants, bars and private events.
Trumpet — Joshua Procaccianti
Piano — Michael Nunez
Bass — Elvis Donnelly
Drums — Dylan Leone
photos by Jenn Lombari Photography
TUNESDAY: Songs in the Round
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater and featuring Tunesday regulars, local musicians bring a song to share and each month there’s a special guest!
This month’s special guest: Christine Stulik (aka. The Lady Next Door)
Tips for special guest and the local food bank are greatly appreciated.
The Clam: What Luck
Our monthly live storytelling event featuring real, true stories told by YOU!
If you’ve heard of, listened to, or seen NPR’s The Moth, it’s kinda like that.
Theme of the night: What Luck
ONLINE SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED, BUT COME ON IN AND SIGN UP IN PERSON!
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
Sunday Afternoon with Pocket Changes Jazz Combo
ABOUT THE BAND
Pocket Changes is a 4-piece jazz combo based in Cranston, RI. The band performs classic and modern jazz standards, in the Swing, Bebop, Ballad and Latin styles, among many others. The group performs for restaurants, bars and private events.
Trumpet — Joshua Procaccianti
Piano — Michael Nunez
Bass — Elvis Donnelly
Drums — Dylan Leone
photos by Jenn Lombari Photography
Rainbow {Tea}
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Jet Sparks + House Band
Jet Sparks released her first album “What Could Not Be Buried” in 2002 under the moniker Emily Sparks, a character from a poem from Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology” and subsequent Richard Buckner album, “The Hill”. It was only after touring the US that summer that she realized people were often trying to get her attention and she wasn’t turning around, since her name is not in fact, Emily.
Following that tour when she moved to Austin, Texas, she kept the “Sparks” part of the name, as it went pretty well with her nickname, Jet.
She spent 10 years in the Pacific Northwest after leaving Texas, and came back to her native Providence in 2019, writing songs and performing all along the way.
photo: janet moscarello photography
*House Band is four crack/cracked musicians and friends from Warren, RI supporting and showcasing the songs of their favorite artists by providing them with musical accompaniment in a monthly concert series at arc{hive}
Mark - pedal steel guitar
Peri - fiddle
Michael - bass
Uriah - piano, mandolin
TUNESDAY: Songs in the Round
We’re changing things up sightly as we transition from Tunesday to Songs in the Round!
The difference?
"Songs In the Round" focuses on songs (music with singing) vs tunes (no singing).
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater and featuring Tunesday regulars, local musicians bring a song to share and each month there’s a special guest!
The emphasis is on original songs, traditional songs in the Public Domain and some cover songs written before 1975.
This month’s special guest: TBD
Tips for special guest and the local food bank are greatly appreciated.
The Clam: I Can't Unsee It
Sign up to tell a story!
Theme of the night: I Can't Unsee It
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
Sunday Afternoon with Pocket Changes Jazz Combo
ABOUT THE BAND
Pocket Changes is a 4-piece jazz combo based in Cranston, RI. The band performs classic and modern jazz standards, in the Swing, Bebop, Ballad and Latin styles, among many others. The group performs for restaurants, bars and private events.
Trumpet — Joshua Procaccianti
Piano — Michael Nunez
Bass — Elvis Donnelly
Drums — Dylan Leone
photos by Jenn Lombari Photography
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY: Songs in the Round
We’re changing things up sightly as we transition from Tunesday to Songs in the Round!
The difference?
"Songs In the Round" focuses on songs (music with singing) vs tunes (no singing).
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater and featuring Tunesday regulars, local musicians bring a song to share and each month there’s a special guest!
The emphasis is on original songs, traditional songs in the Public Domain and some cover songs written before 1975.
This month’s special guest: TBD
Tips for house band and local food bank are greatly appreciated.
Christian Caldarone Live
Christian is a songwriter whose current band, High Planes, has released three albums, is currently working on a new one, and plays around Rhode Island often.
Backed up by House Band*, Christian will be performing his record Intramission in its entirety!
Read a write-up about the record HERE
*House Band is four crack/cracked musicians and friends from Warren, RI supporting and showcasing the songs of their favorite artists by providing them with musical accompaniment in a monthly concert series at arc{hive}
Mark - pedal steel guitar
Peri - fiddle
Michael - bass
Uriah - piano, mandolin
The Clam: Chemistry
The Clam is our version of NPR's The Moth.
People like you get up and tell a story (with no notes) based on a theme.
Theme of the night: Chemistry
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY: Songs in the Round
We’re changing things up sightly as we transition from Tunesday to Songs in the Round!
The difference?
"Songs In the Round" focuses on songs (music with singing) vs tunes (no singing).
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater and featuring Tunesday regulars, local musicians bring a song to share and each month there’s a special guest!
The emphasis is on original songs, traditional songs in the Public Domain and some cover songs written before 1975.
This month’s special guest: Polly Bessett
Tips for house band and local food bank are greatly appreciated.
Independent Bookstore Day 2026
JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country.
The Clam: Getting Lost
Sign up to tell a story!
Theme of the night: Getting Lost
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
Pocket Changes Jazz Combo!
ABOUT THE BAND
Pocket Changes is a 4-piece jazz combo based in Cranston, RI. The band performs classic and modern jazz standards, in the Swing, Bebop, Ballad and Latin styles, among many others. The group performs for restaurants, bars and private events.
Trumpet — Joshua Procaccianti
Piano — Michael Nunez
Bass — Elvis Donnelly
Drums — Dylan Leone
photos by Jenn Lombari Photography
Songs in the Round
An exciting new project begins…
"Songs In the Round" is for songs what tunes are for TunesDay.
Hosted by Elwood Donnelly + Aubrey Atwater, musicians are invited to bring a song to share. You must sign up in advance.
The emphasis is on original songs, traditional songs in the Public Domain and some cover songs written before 1975.
This month’s special guest: Scott Walmsley
Free.
Tips for house band and donations for local food bank are greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea” - Kristi’s Birthday!!
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
John Prine Tribute Night 2
featuring John Prine songs from:
Aubrey Atwater
Mark Dobbyn + Peri DeLorenzo
Christian Calderone
Elwood Donnelly
Anthony Loffredio
Lily Rhodes
Jet Mullen
Christine Stulik
Backed by arc{hive} House Band!
Mark - pedal steel guitar
Peri - fiddle
Michael - bass
Uriah - piano, mandolin
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club’s is back!
This Month’s Reading is:
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Grab a copy at your local library, listen to the audiobook, or buy from your local independent bookstore + join us to discuss!
The Clam: LIFELINES
Sign up to tell a story!
Theme of the night: Lifelines
Please know your story “by heart” but not by rote memorization.
No notes, paper or cheat sheets allowed on stage.
You’ll have five minutes to woo the audience with tales of your on-theme escapades.
-
Your story should be told, not read. The storyteller better connects with the audience when there is no PAGE between them!
Have some stakes
Stakes are essential in live storytelling. What do you stand to gain or lose? Why is what happens in the story important to you? If you can’t answer this, then think of a different story. A story without stakes is an essay and is best experienced on the page, not the stage.
Start in the action.Have a great first line that sets up the stakes and grabs attention
Know your story well enough so you can have fun!
Enjoy yourself. Imagine you are at a dinner party, not a deposition.What not to do:
Steer clear of meandering endings
No standup routines please
No rants
No essays
No fake accents
Bank of Ireland Live!
Bank Of Ireland...
…is music written, borrowed, begged, and stolen by Peri DeLorenzo and Mark Dobbyn. Favoring story songs; of daggers in hearts and martyred rebels. And Irish songs; being the oldest in our language. Featuring guitar and fiddle and their two voices, sometimes you'll find them with a band but often you'll find them on their own, playing and singing the way people always have.
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community