Dirty Filthy Basement blends roots, classic, prog, punk, and other rock styles in a distinctive sound and eclectic sets.  We are: Janet Blume (Office of the Provost), Baylor Fox-Kemper (Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences),  Joe Meisel (University Library) and Kerry Smith (Department of History),--  PLUS special guest Stephanie Endy (retired). 

 Funkademic is a Rhode Island band playing funk, soul, pop, and R&B on period-correct instruments. Founded at Brown University in 2019, Funkademic has quickly become one of the most beloved bands on the local festival and club circuit. Funkademic's repertoire consists of upbeat, groove-based, high-energy music from the 1960s to today. We are: Jules Mann, Latrina Crim, Joshua Kennedy (Investment Office), Chris Lapidas, Scarleth Peoples,  Elias Muhanna (Depts. of Comparative Literature and History) and Jason Protass (Dept. of Religious Studies).  Funkademic brings passion, energy, and laughter to every show. 

Professor Roots is a Rhode Island reggae band featuring an eclectic mix of originals and authentic Jamaican songs by our favorite reggae, rocksteady, and ska artists! We have just recently begun to write our own songs as well. We are: Geoff Greene (Office of Information Technology), Peter Breen, Krys Jackson, Rob Liguori, Fred Jackson (retired: Director/Lecturer - Plant Environmental Center. PhD '16) , Jon Letourneau and Peter Fayan.  Please check out our original songs on all music streaming platforms!