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Very few bands in Rhode Island know how to bring a party-like atmosphere like The Silks, from Providence. – Rob Duguay The Independent

From the Mountain-like heaviness of Down At The Heel to the Dylanesque blues of Try All You Want to the stomping rocker, Living In The World Today, The Silks sound like the first band in ages who could conceivably appeal to kids who are horrified at having Miley shoved down their throats, to aging hipsters who once hung out at The Fillmore. Though they’re young, The Silks seem somehow ageless. They’ve learned their lessons. They know their history. They rock. They also roll. – Peter Gerstenzang

Of course the one glimmer of hope for rock’s future fate is placed squarely upon the local scene, safely removed from the cynical reach of corporate greed and focus groups. And it’s right here in Providence where bands like The Silks are emerging to steady the course and reinstate dominance. – Don DiMuccio

The Silks, of course, have been on a roll ever since the release of their debut album, “Last American Band,” last fall. Produced by Paul Westerberg (reportedly a big Silks fan), the album runs the gamut from down-and-dirty blues to Dylan-esque ballads to flat-out roadhouse rockers and only confirms what local music lovers already knew: that The Silks are a force to be reckoned with. – Bill Van Siclen

The Silks might just be the last American band, and its future depends on whether we want good bands and good music anymore. And if we do, we have to start supporting them in real, tangible ways. – Dave Pezza

The Silks take top honors as Best Band Rock ‘n’ Roll. This past year was a big one for The Silks that included a US tour, multiple performances at the SXSW Festival in Austin, prestigious gigs like being direct support for The Replacements in Detroit, headlining the Harpoon Brewery Festival in Boston, and bringing the music from their excellent 2013 album Last American Band to thousands. Front man Tyler-James Kelly’s guitar wizardry breathes new life into the blues on numbers like “Livin’ in the World” and “Trouble.” On the rockers like “Down at the Heel” and “Mountain Man,” The Silks kick into gear with an early ’70s Stones-type thump. The Silks have a boat load of ammo in their repertoire, which makes every show a unique and exciting testament to the power of rock ‘n’ roll. – Marc Clarkin and Jake Bissaro

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The Motif 2023 RI Music Awards Nominees
By Mike Ryan

08/02/2022
The New Bedford Light – Summer Sound Series: The Silks
By Culture Calendar

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02/22/2020
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By Ryan Belmore

01/31/2020
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By Ken Abrams

01/01/2020
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By Rick Farrell

12/26/2019
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By Rob Duguay

11/01/2019
Underground Venue The Caverns Announces Initial 2020 Lineup
By Sam Berenson

9/03/2019
The Silks Extended Play Sessions
By Fallout Magazine

7/20/2019
The Silks Extended Play Sessions Fallout Shelter
By DO671

5/13/2019
Harpoon Fest 2019 Spolight: The Silks
By Vanyaland

3/27/2019
The Silks Motif Music Award Best Live Act
By Motif Magazine