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The Silks
We're so happy to have to Silks back! The first time around Tyler-James Kelly and his band rocked the Pump House Stage and had the audience up and dancing from beginning to end. Get your tickets and get ready for another night of rock and roll!
$10 tickets
Doors at 7:30
Show at 8:00
From the Mountain-like heaviness of Down At The Heel to the Dylanesque blues of Try All You Want to the stomping rocker, Living In The World Today, The Silks sound like the first band in ages who could conceivably appeal to kids who are horrified at having Miley shoved down their throats, to aging hipsters who once hung out at The Fillmore. Though theyre young, The Silks seem somehow ageless. Theyve learned their lessons. They know their history. They rock. They also roll. Peter Gerstenzang
Of course the one glimmer of hope for rocks future fate is placed squarely upon the local scene, safely removed from the cynical reach of corporate greed and focus groups. And its right here in Providence where bands like The Silks are emerging to steady the course and reinstate dominance. Don DiMuccioThe Silks are a true grit rock and roll band out of Providence, Rhode Island. You could say The Silks are the rock and roll band from Providence. With two consecutive Boston Music Awards for Blues Artist of the Year 2016 and 2017 The Silks are well on their way to achieving a rightful place in rock n roll history, or at least folklore. Wait til you read the book. cant make this sh*t up!
The Silks deliver honest sounds of the blues-based rock n roll variety. Youve got guitar pyrotechnics galore from frontman Tyler-James Kelly. Chicken-pickin or taking a soaring lead break, its quickly apparent Kelly is on a wholenother level. It makes you wonder just when did he get his first real six-string? Then theres the voice. Bluesy, however you want to describe it, it just sounds like ripping a telephone book in half and feels like scratching a really good itch.
I never wanted to be a solo artist, with a backing band, says Kelly. You can always get pros who can play behind you. But it doesnt have the organic feel of a band. I dont know what it is about playing with these cats. But we all totally lock in when we play. At the end of the day, were just a bunch of animals who want to rock. Its not a careerist thing. We got together so we could f*ckin play music together. Tyler-James Kelly
The Silks nail down the groove with its rhythm section of Uncle Sam Jodrey on drums, Jonas Parmelee on bass and Johnny Trama on rhythm and lead guitar. Fast songs, slow songs, it doesnt matter. For this humble group of seasoned players, its all about the dance floor, and with the right chemistry, the dance floor reciprocates.
The Silks, of course, have been on a roll ever since the release of their debut album, Last American Band, last fall. Produced by Paul Westerberg (reportedly a big Silks fan), the album runs the gamut from down-and-dirty blues to Dylan-esque ballads to flat-out roadhouse rockers and only confirms what local music lovers already knew: that The Silks are a force to be reckoned with. Bill Van Siclen
The Silks might just be the last American band, and its future depends on whether we want good bands and good music anymore. And if we do, we have to start supporting them in real, tangible ways. Dave Pezza
The Silks take top honors as Best Band Rock n Roll. This past year was a big one for The Silks that included a US tour, multiple performances at the SXSW Festival in Austin, prestigious gigs like being direct support for The Replacements in Detroit, headlining the Harpoon Brewery Festival in Boston, and bringing the music from their excellent 2013 album Last American Band to thousands. Front man Tyler-James Kellys guitar wizardry breathes new life into the blues on numbers like Livin in the World and Trouble. On the rockers like Down at the Heel and Mountain Man, The Silks kick into gear with an early 70s Stones-type thump. The Silks have a boat load of ammo in their repertoire, which makes every show a unique and exciting testament to the power of rock n roll. Marc Clarkin and Jake Bissaro
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LocationPump House Music Works (View)
1464 Kingstown Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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