Rich Lupo is a legendary club owner here in Providence for nearly 45 years. In our interview we cover why he got into the business, some of his favorite bands and personal memories over the last few decades, and even how Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel got its name!
Interlude songs:
"Welcome To Lupo's" by Roomful of Blues (from their album: Live At Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI 17-19 April 1986)
The Wild Turkey Band live at the last show of Lupo's first location (July 25th, 1988; video credit: bobdtv)
The Silks live at The Met (April 2017; video credit: Mayte Antelo-Ovando)
Recorded March 3rd, 2020 at The Met in Pawtucket
Intro music by Cedros
Hosted by James Toomey
RI 5 with Chris Carrera
Sound Advice with Chris Carrera
Chris Carrera (Weak Teeth, Bloodpheasant, Deleted Arrows, Yavinfive)
RI 5 with John Allmark
Sound Advice with John Allmark
John Allmark (Jazz Orchestra & Octet band leader, The Psychic Horns, The Autocrats)
RI 5 with William Schaff
Sound Advice with William Schaff
William Schaff (Fort Foreclosure, What Cheer? Brigade, The Eyesores, The Iditarod)
RI 5 with Keith Munslow
Sound Advice with Keith Munslow
Keith Munslow (AS220, Superchief Trio, Big Nazo, Empire Revue)
RI 5 with Gregory Rourke
Sound Advice with Gregory Rourke
Gregory Rourke (The Living Room, Natural Element, The Parlour, Animal Face, The International Players)
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RI 5 with Allysen Callery
Sound Advice with Allysen Callery (new song premiere!)
Allysen Callery
RI 5 with Paul Dechichio
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