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 Ben Shaw
Sound Advice with Ben Shaw
Ben Shaw - mental health and musicians
Ben Shaw (jazz saxophonist, classical composer, singer-songwriter)
Sage Francis (Strange Famous Records, Epic Beard Men, Non-Prophets, AOI)
RI 5 with EhShawnee
Sound Advice with EhShawnee
EhShawnee
Adapter Adapter talks about their new album ”No Comfort”
Paul Dechichio talks about Tor Johnson Records‘ 20th Anniversary
Cedros reunites to talk about the release of their album ”The Red Knight”
RI 5 with Joe Bruce
Sound Advice with Joe Bruce
Joe Bruce (Waterbearer Music Group, Rhody Rap)
RI 5 with Alex MacLeod
Sound Advice with Alex MacLeod
Alex MacLeod (Rock Hearts, Southern Rhode, Northern Lights)
RI 5 with Mark Taber
Alley Trash talks their history and ”New Failures”
Sound Advice with Mark Taber
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