Record Crates United

A Conversation with John-Francis Quiñónez on Poetry, Music, and Influence

Back in January, I attended the singular rehearsal of Bex Burch’s As Yet Untitled piece at Prototype 237, and I had the pleasure of meeting the opener and co-presenter, Providence-based poet, artist and community arts space co-guardian Q (John-Francis) Quiñonez. We struck up a good conversation, and they shared with me some of their poems…

Rain Be Damned! RCU’s Garden Party 2026 Recap

The rain came down, but the smiles persisted. Our seventh house show was a gleaming reminder of the good that happens when community comes together in the face of adversity. Despite the uncooperative weather, we had ourselves a beautiful garden party. I was so moved by the generosity and love that all of our friends…

Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders – Liquid Donnon

Any new offering by acid rock jammers, Jeffrey Alexander and The Heavy Lidders, is a reason to celebrate, but Liquid Donnon is straight up a godsend (but sent by an olde god of ancient pagan myths). Available now through Feeding Tube records (and Riot Season Records in the UK) on transparent blue vinyl, CD and…

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Since 2012, Keith Hadad’s Record Crates United has been a home for wayward music. Artists and sounds from the past and present that may have or at least deserve to have a cult following will have their time here.

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