Experimental in Providence, RI

Providence punches above its weight as a college town with Brown and RISD. AS220 remains the essential incubator for experimental and indie artists. The Met and Fete Music Hall host punk, rock, and hip-hop shows. The city's waterfront setting shapes its folk and blues traditions. WaterFire installations bring ambient arts to the river. The Downtown and Federal Hill neighborhoods each have distinct musical characters, from jazz clubs to basement noise-rock venues. Discover experimental bands, musicians, and venues in Providence on Bandmate.