Members of the Disability Self-Advisory Group, also called Avatar hosted a holiday party and fundraiser at the Pub on Park on December 7. The event featured a bake sale, art sale and live music by … more

Here are some shots of the action during the Thanksgiving football game halftime show at Cranston Stadium. Pictured are the Cranston West cheer and flag teams, as well as East’s cheerleaders … more

Cranston East and West were filled with music on Feb. 13 and Feb.  14 when the district welcomed the United States Air Force Full Spectrum Band to perform at the schools. The Full Spectrum Band, … more

Putting on a show Ten marching bands, including Cranston East, participated in the annual Thunderbolt Marching Band Invitational, or Homeshow, at Cranston Stadium on Oct. 16. Representing Rhode Island were Cranston East and Portsmouth. Bands came from as more

By ROB DUGUAY Since we talked to him last summer, Cranston resident Jake Hunsinger has progressed a ton as a musician. He's been playing gigs all over Providence with his backing band, The Rock Bottom Band. He's also been playing solo in various more

By ROB DUGUAY If you went up to a casual music fan and asked them what wizard rock is, chances are they would look at you like you have three heads. It's a unique name for a style of music that's inspired by the Harry Potter fantasy novel franchise - a more

By ROB DUGUAY Coming initially from various parts of eastern New England, The Stone Road Band has made their mark in Rhode Island over the past couple of years. Notably becoming a presence in Providence's jam band scene, their groovy brand of rock has more

By ROB DUGUAY Collaborations in music are always interesting, but how can they be taken to the next level? How about when a couple bandmates, who each have their own solo projects and have guested on each other's tracks, join up to create a whole new more

By PAM SCHIFF Sir Elton John probably said it best: "e;Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours."e; In this COVID-19 world, we all can use some soothing music. The Cranston High School East Thunderbolt more

By ROB DUGUAY One of the many amazing things about music is how it can bring together people from different backgrounds to create something fresh. Providence synth-pop act Artist Jackie & BeatCo.Viamental is an excellent example of this. Vocalist Jackie more