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Established in 2006, Machines with Magnets hosts experimental music performances, sound and art exhibitions and installations, performance art, film and video screenings, cultural and community events, private events, and fundraisers. Past performances include The Body, Dan Deacon, Mirah, Etran de l'Aïr, Braveyoung, Lydia Lunch, Lightning Bolt, Brown Bird, Container, and Mdou Moctar.

Upcoming

All events are all ages unless otherwise noted, 21+ to drink with valid I.D.

A Monolithic Dome, Doom Beach + Long Kate

April 27, 2025 8:00 PM

$15

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A Monolithic Dome, Doom Beach + Long Kate

Music Show
Sunday, April 27, 2025
8:00 pm
$15
More Info + RSVP

The Body + TBD

May 28, 2025 8:00 PM

Tickets
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The Body + TBD

Music Show
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8:00 pm
More Info + RSVP

Cocktails

House 'Rita

$10

Daiquiri of the Moment

Rum, lime, piloncillo, makrut
$13

Tijuana Taxi

Mezcal, quinaquina, dry vermouth, banana, Avèze
$13

High Altitude Highball

Japanese whisky, Génépy, sparkling water, lemon twist
$13

Punch

Changes seasonally
$11

Death & Taxes

Reposado gin, blended scotch, Punt e Mes, Benedictine
$13

Calvados Old Fashioned

Brown butter washed Calvados, Pineau des Charentes, frankincense, verjus, Lapsang Souchong
$14

Milpa

Reposado tequila, ancestral corn whisky, pasilla chile, pepita orgeat, spiced orange cordial, lemon, chicory-pecan bitters
$14

Alternate World

Blanc vermouth, mezcal, sotol, Salers, mango, coconut, apricot salt
$14

Tropical Glitch

Pineapple infused rye, overproof rum, dry Curaçao, passion fruit, Thai dark soy sauce, lime
$14

Beer

Narragansett Lager

5%, NY
$5

Miller Lite

$5

Miller High Life

4.6%, WI
$5

Radeberger Pilsner

4.8%, GER
$8

Proclamation 'Derivative' Galaxy single-hopped pale ale

6%, RI
$12

Banded Brewing 'Norweald' North Woods stout

6.5%, ME
$12

Japas Matsurika Jasmine Pilsner

5%, BRZ
$12

Finback 'Rolling in Clouds' IPA

6.8%, NY
$12

Foam 'Alien Observer' dragonfruit gose

5%, VT
$12

Victoria Mexican Lager

4%, MEX
$7

Sacred Profane Dark Lager

4%, ME
$8

Lucky Dog Session IPA

5%, JPN
$10

Other Half Forever Ever IPA

4.7%, NY
$12

Eden Deep Cut Cider

6.2%, VT
$10

Wine, Etcetera

Piquette

Old Westminster, Maryland
$12

Prosecco

Caneva da Nani, Italy
$12

Sauvignon Blanc

Dorcha, Slovenia
$13

Rosato Piquette

Old Westminster, Maryland
$12

White Rioja

La Nevera, Spain
$10

White Burgundy

Talmard Macon-Uchizy, France
$13

Gamay Blend

Thorin, France
$10

Pinot Noir

Giapoza, California
$12

Sangiovese

Malpasso, Italy
$12

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Tourelles, Lebanon
$12

Pineau des Charentes

Brard-Blanchard, France
$8

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Machines with Magnets
400 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Event Archive

Wild Torus / Domestique / Spreaders / Longpig / Bloodflames
September 2, 2016
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Wild Torus / Domestique / Spreaders / Longpig / Bloodflames

September 2, 2016
9:00 pm
Machines with Magnets brings you a night of noise and Performance/Actionism featuring guests from beyond: WILD TORUS - "...interactive performance-happenings within immersive digital installations. WT is the spiritual practice of post-Internet, consumer society. WT uses both digital and physical means to create shared, multi-sensory experiences, in an effort to subvert pervasive cultural beliefs." Vlady Voz Tok & Mag Ne Ta accompanied by Kim Fatale. SPREADERS - Hudson Valley NY-based noise and performance soloist, utilizing synthesizers, tape, guitar, and percussive manipulation. BLOOD FLAMES - Electro-psychedelic noise ensemble of guitars, synthesizers, theremin, and vocals. With local support from: DOMESTIQUE - Noise performance with domestic appliances and themes by Ricky Katowicz, LONGPIG - Harsh electronics, cello, and vocals featuring members of KINTAAN, SUFFERING BASTARD, WHITE LOAD, & VOMIT ARSONIST
Compactor/ Pulsewidthmod/ Reverse Engineering/ Pwrmnstr/ Øxømø
August 27, 2016
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Compactor/ Pulsewidthmod/ Reverse Engineering/ Pwrmnstr/ Øxømø

August 27, 2016
9:00 pm
Compactor (NYC)Pulsewidthmod (Baltimore)with locals...Reverse EngineeringPower MonsterØxømøand DJ Raab Codec (Snowbeasts)late summer meltdown... more info later on.
Bellerophon, Craig Wreck, Baylies Band, Time Pyramid
August 24, 2016
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Bellerophon, Craig Wreck, Baylies Band, Time Pyramid

August 24, 2016
8:00 pm
NOISE ROCK PSYCHE ELECTRONICA and beyond w time (mem of prince rama) craig wreck of doomsday student- arab on radar and your favorite providence people
DOT AIR 2016
August 20, 2016
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DOT AIR 2016

August 20, 2016
4:00 pm
DOT AIR - Experimental Music Festival returns...this time atop Pawtucket's downtown parking structure. Concurrent visuals presented by GRIN. A limited amount of pre-sale tickets are now available for only $10! DOT AIR 2016 is presented by Machines With Magnets and Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, and made possible thanks to a grant from New Music USA and our generous sponsors. Platinum Sponsors: Delin Design, Inc. and City of Pawtucket, RI - Pawtucket City Hall - Mayor's Office. Gold Sponsors: Empire Guitars, Narragansett Beer, and New Harvest Coffee Roasters. Silver Sponsors: Artee Fabrics & Home - Pawtucket, Zipcar, and Motif Magazine.
MSHR ~ Pedestrian Deposit ~ Thornn ~ Humanbeast
August 16, 2016
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MSHR ~ Pedestrian Deposit ~ Thornn ~ Humanbeast

August 16, 2016
8:00 pm
MSHR (Portland), PEDESTRIAN DEPOSIT (la) with locals: THORNN and HUMANBEAST
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Domestique
August 14, 2016
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1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Domestique

August 14, 2016
8:00 pm
o0o0o0o0o0o DOMESTIQUE o0o0o0o0o0o0o
Yeesh (Chicago), Body Thief (Baltimore), Darklands, Yoon Yung
August 10, 2016
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Yeesh (Chicago), Body Thief (Baltimore), Darklands, Yoon Yung

August 10, 2016
9:00 pm
Yeesh - Chicago, Illnoise angular rockers. New record "Confirmation Bias" out now. Body Thief - Baltimore, Heavy Math Gaze. Darklands - Boston/PVD heavy gaze. Yoon Yung - Corey Stroffolino's solo project, much pretty.
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: ffddppcc
August 7, 2016
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1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: ffddppcc

August 7, 2016
8:00 pm
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: ffddppcc (Caroline Park and Derek Fukumori)
Jjaazz / Heidemann (NYC) / Bellerophon / Julia
July 29, 2016
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Jjaazz / Heidemann (NYC) / Bellerophon / Julia

July 29, 2016
9:00 pm
An all-analog-evening featuring live electronic music by: JJAAZZ Providence's hottest modular-synth pop duo, hyped with beats and sequences orchestrated by Kevin, the leader of MTBTB and local movie star legend Jack Prime on Vocals. Heidemann all the way from Brooklyn minimalist pop songs with synthesizers and pulsing analog drum machines supporting her fearlessly intimate vocals. Featuring material from her new ep tittled "Detectives". Bellerophon, starring material form his most recent release "Teosinte," a blend of latin rythms and dreamy synths, fused with lo-fi beats, spacey electric-guitar, and subtle vocals. Julia, a journey of sound textures throurgh an improvised modular techno performance by Nic Coolidge from the band Knox.
Action Beat & GW Sok Neptune Opening Bell Blevin Blectum
July 23, 2016
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Action Beat & GW Sok Neptune Opening Bell Blevin Blectum

July 23, 2016
8:00 pm
FINAL SHOW of the Action Beat / Opening Bell tour. Come celebrate!
X0 - experimental composition, living electronic music with Shawn Greenlee, Angela Morris, Matthew Ryals +more
July 22, 2016
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X0 - experimental composition, living electronic music with Shawn Greenlee, Angela Morris, Matthew Ryals +more

July 22, 2016
9:00 pm
We're bringing in two amazing acts from out of town. Angela Morris and friends. (Brooklyn)Saxophonist/Composer Angela Morris, along with collaborators Owen Stewart-Robertson, guitar and Nathaniel Morgan, saxophone arrive from Brooklyn. Morris has performed across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. A multi-instrumentalist, she has contributed saxophone, violin, flute, clarinet, and vocals to jazz/avant/improvised, indie/pop, and new music performances and recordings.
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Blevin Blectum
July 17, 2016
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1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Blevin Blectum

July 17, 2016
8:00 pm
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge!July 17, 2016: BLEVIN BLECTUM
Post Summer Scum Providence
July 11, 2016
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Post Summer Scum Providence

July 11, 2016
9:00 pm
POST SUMMER SCUM PROVIDENCE LETTERA 22 (Italy)DOG LADY ISLAND (Michigan)EVENINGS (Michigan)LIGATURE (New York City)LINGUA IGNOTA (Providence)V. SINCLAIR (Providence)DJ WORKDEATH
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Messy Boys
July 10, 2016
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1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Messy Boys

July 10, 2016
8:00 pm
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge!8-11pm, free. Out of this world vibes. Great drinks. Friends.July 10 2016 - MESSY BOYS!Tim and Bridget's dad rock basement jam band.
Swamp Ass: A Celebration of Filth
July 8, 2016
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Swamp Ass: A Celebration of Filth

July 8, 2016
9:30 pm
Fxxmale, Frankie Symonds, Birdlady, Gyna Bootleg, The Vomit Arsonist
Dia (LA), Favourite, Krista Baroni
July 7, 2016
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Dia (LA), Favourite, Krista Baroni

July 7, 2016
8:00 pm
DIA FavouriteKrista BaroniDIA (LA)Dia is the project of Danielle Birrittella, a performer-composer whose ethereal compositions teeter between bright-eyed and sparse, haunting folk. Her upcoming EP, Tiny Ocean, opts to feature a baroque pop sound informed by her classical training, incorporating vocals pedals to modulate her voice alongside an opulent array of serpentine layers.
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