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Year In ReView: 16 of our most favorite Providence songs of 2016

This year marked one of immense growth for the Providence music scene. New faces made their presence felt and even a new venue in Alchemy opened up to become a huge part of an already burgeoning community. Veterans staked their claim and the newbies became established while a bunch of others are well on their way to making a name for themselves. For any community to thrive, there has to be a steady influx of young people getting involved. Thankfully that is happening in Providence when it comes to local music and people are welcoming it with open arms. There's a sense of artistic excitement in the Creative Capital these days; individuals who have been involved in the music community for years are getting more and more great people involved. Shows consisting of all local bands are packing venues in every neighborhood. It's inspiring to witness and there's a lot to be positive about when it comes to the bands that call this place home. With all of this being said, here are 16 of our favorite songs to come out of Providence this year.

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The Quahogs, “Dorothy”

When the Quahogs released their second full-length album Sunny Waste in January, it showed how the band progressed despite numerous lineup changes behind frontman Steve DelMonico. One track that really stood out on the album was “Dorothy”, a swampy tune anchored by Steve Donovan’s velvety solos along Josh Kane on the horns making his presence felt. It’s a bit gritty and a bit funky while sticking to a groove. It’s also some of DelMonico’s finest work as a songwriter. One listen and you’ll immediately understand why it has become a staple for the Quahogs’ live set.

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