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
Charlie Marie (classic country singer-songwriter)
RI 5 with John Difruscio
Sound Advice with John Difruscio
John Difruscio (owner/promoter at Askew, Alchemy, The Living Room, Firehouse 13, Club Hell, Confetti, Lupo's)
RI 5 with Duke Robillard
Sound Advice with Duke Robillard
Duke Robillard (jazz/blues guitarist, Roomful Of Blues, The Pleasure Kings, The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
Special Edition Ep. #4 Ronald Raygun (Toadstool + Dan Pomfret)
Blitzen
RI 5 with Gail Greenwood
Sound Advice with Gail Greenwood
Gail Greenwood (Belly, Benny Sizzler, L7, Boneyard, The Dames, Bif Naked)
RI 5 with Lewis Morris
Sound Advice with Lewis Morris
Lewis Morris (rapper, beat maker, producer)
RI 5 with Patrick Boutwell
Sound Advice with Patrick Boutwell
Patrick Boutwell (The Brother Kite, Snowplows)
RI 5 with Rob Duguay
Sound Advice with Rob Duguay
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