Jo Celine performs on Ocean State Sessions.

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Jo Celine performs on Ocean State Sessions.

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Melo Green getting ready to rock with his band.

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Melo Green getting ready to rock with his band.

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Joe Grady warming up with Ghost Cat Rodeo.

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Joe Grady warming up with Ghost Cat Rodeo.

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Gained In Translation's Maurice Methot and Victoria Richter getting mic'ed up for their interview after performing on Ocean State Sessions.

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Maurice Methot and Victoria Richter getting mic’ed up for their interview after performing on Ocean State Sessions.

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John DeBossu playing upright bass with Gained In Translation.

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John DeBossu playing upright bass with Gained In Translation.

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Sharks Come Cruisin' posing for a photo after their performance.

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Sharks Come Cruisin’ posing for a photo after their performance.

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Maria Mendico adding some texture to Gained In Translation's performance with her flute.

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Maria Mendico adding some texture to Gained In Translation’s performance with her flute.

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Focusing in on Jake Blount as he and his band perform on Ocean State Sessions.

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Focusing in on Jake Blount as he and his band perform on Ocean State Sessions.

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Chris Brooks playing guitar with Gained In Translation.

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Chris Brooks playing guitar with Gained In Translation.

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Chase Ceglie performs at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, RI for season six of Ocean State Sessions.

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Chase Ceglie performs at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, RI for season six of Ocean State Sessions.

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G Honey La Jefa poses for the camera between songs.

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G Honey La Jefa poses for the camera between songs.

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Polly Bessette performs under the lights on Ocean State Sessions.

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Polly Bessette performs under the lights on Ocean State Sessions.

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Yasmin Murray and Indira dial in their headphone mixes ahead of their performance with Melo Green.

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Yasmin Murray and Indira dial in their headphone mixes ahead of their performance with Melo Green.

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Eric Fontana performs on Ocean State Sessions.

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Eric Fontana performs on Ocean State Sessions.

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Producer Dewey Raposo watching Ghost Cat Rodeo warm up for their performance on Ocean State Sessions.

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Producer Dewey Raposo watching Ghost Cat Rodeo warm up for their performance on Ocean State Sessions.

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News + Culture Arts + Entertainment

Ocean State Sessions Returns With Stellar Local Lineup With Performances at Big Nice Studios

The sixth season of Ocean State Sessions premieres July 11 on Rhode Island PBS. From alt-rock to cosmic cowboy, get ready for some unforgettable local performances

July 9, 2025

From left to right: Stephen Chevalier, Jo Celine, Bradford Krieger, and Dominic Laflamme-DaCosta knocked it out of the park

Another lineup of top-notch local talent met up with our crew at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, RI, back in the spring to record the sixth season of Ocean State Sessions on Rhode Island PBS. From cosmic-cowboy to R&B, from old-time string music to alternative rock - this season will have something for everyone to enjoy.

As always, you can find the performances and interviews on the Rhode Island PBS YouTube channel!

Episode 1: Melo Green | Jo Celine
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, July 11 @ 8 p.m.

Episode 2: Charlie Marie | Ghost Cat Rodeo
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, July 18 @ 8 p.m.

Episode 3: Chase Ceglie | G Honey La Jefa
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, July 25 @ 8 p.m.

Episode 4: Jake Blount | Sharks Come Cruisin’
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, August 1 @ 8 p.m.

Chase Ceglie performing on Ocean State Sessions

Episode 5: Eric Fontana | Polly Bessette
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, August 8 @ 8 p.m.

Episode 6: Gained In Translation | Rory McLeod & Sandol Astrausky
Watch the premiere on Rhode Island PBS - Friday, August 15 @ 8 p.m.

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