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Some opportunities remind you to slow down, take a breath, and remember why you started in the first place. This Saturday is one of those moments.

We are incredibly grateful to be collaborating with our friends at @unitedwayri and @waterfireprov to showcase some of New England and Rhode Island’s incredible emerging talent through The Search Showcase.

As we share the performance times and introduce the artists joining us this Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, we can’t help but reflect on how fortunate we are to collaborate and create opportunities for our community to shine.

The Search was built on a belief that talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t always equal. Sometimes all someone needs is a stage, someone who believes in them, and a chance to show the world what they can do.

“For me, this has never been just about putting on a show or competition. It’s about community, creativity, connection, and using whatever platform we have to lift others up. The more I learn, the more I realize that the greatest reward isn’t being in the spotlight. It’s helping someone else find theirs.

I’m thankful for the artists who trust us with their gifts, the partners who share our vision, and the people who continue to believe in what we’re building here in Rhode Island.

Most importantly, I’m grateful for the reminder that we all have something to contribute. Sometimes the best thing we can do is open a door, make an introduction, or give someone a chance they might not otherwise have.” Ed Brady

Join us this Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM as we celebrate local talent, community, and the power of coming together through the arts.

Please take a moment to check out the artists, their performance times, and their work. Show them some love, share their names, and come support them if you can!

Thank you to United Way and WaterFire for helping make this possible.

More love, more opportunity, and more reasons to be grateful. Homegrown! ❤️🙏🏻

#TheSearchRI #UnitedWay #WaterFireProvidence #RhodeIslandArtist

Creative Design by @taybradyri

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This Saturday night, we’re grateful to collaborate with our friends at @unitedwayri and @waterfireprov to showcase some of Rhode Island’s greatest emerging talent!

Both organizations represent something special about our state: the power of community, the importance of creating opportunities, and the belief that when we come together, we can make a meaningful difference.

United Way of Rhode Island has spent a century bringing people together to build stronger communities, expand opportunities, support families, and help Rhode Islanders access the resources they need to thrive. Their work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future.

WaterFire Providence has transformed our capital city into a destination for art, culture, music, and community. Through its internationally recognized public art experience, WaterFire brings people together, celebrates creativity, and helps make Providence a more vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

We’re especially excited to be part of an evening that brings these missions together with the incredible talent emerging right here in Rhode Island. From musicians to performers and artists, our state is filled with creative individuals who deserve opportunities to share their gifts, connect with new audiences, and take the next steps in their journeys.

That’s what community is all about: opening doors, creating platforms, supporting one another, and investing in the next generation.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of it and look forward to a great evening of music, art, and community this Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM!

Hope to see you there. Let’s celebrate Rhode Island, support our local talent, and continue building something special together.

#RhodeIsland #WaterFire #UnitedWay #SupportLocalArtists #Community

Creative Design by @taybradyri

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Some of my favorite shots I took during my time with @thesearchri such beautiful talent in RI

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Here are some of my favorite photos from a week ago today at @thesearchri Grand Finale at @theparkri.

What an unforgettable night. Over the entire journey I met so many incredible people, got to hear the raw and inspiring stories of all these talented artists, and had the privilege of photographing every single one of them📸

Huge thank you to @edbradyri for bringing me on board. This experience wouldn’t have happened without you!

I’m already looking forward to continuing to work with all of the performers in the future⭐️✨

Lastly thank you to my brother @ryanarditofilm for bringing me on this project. He’s the greatest in the industry reach out to him for any video needs.

Much love ❤️‍🔥

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So Ambitious

I’ve been blessed to Dj in front of crowds…
but moments like this?

This is different.

This is about pouring into the next generation.

The music gave me the platform…
Purpose gave me the voice.
#itsyourbreakthrough #mentorship #growth #purpose #djlife

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This is just the beginning… I just want to give a BIG shoutout to @edbradyri and everyone involved in @thesearchri what a fun amazing experience this has been. I’ve gained so much more than I ever could have imagined. Mentorship, friendship, partnership and a chance to be apart of something more than myself. I’m especially grateful for our new band, “Teevio and the Aces” (@tvma.music ). This collaboration, brought together by The Search, is something truly special and we’re excited to keep performing together for a long time to come. SO STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW OUR INSTA PAGE FOR UPDATES…One last thank you to everyone who came to watch us perform much love🫶🏽

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Mentorship in Action

At Wave Studio with @theedjfinesse , the artists stepped into a real studio environment and met Juss Gram and his team for the first time.

@jussgram is a well established producer with worldwide industry experience, working with artists like Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Keyshia Cole, the expectations were electric from the start. You can see the shift, this wasn’t practice anymore.

What started as a session turned into something bigger. Juss stayed involved through the finale and pledged to produce a track at BeatBox Studio with Chachi, a legend and Rhode Island Hip Hop Hall of Famer.

This is what true mentorship in action actually looks like.

We appreciate everyone involved. ❤️⚓️

🎬 @ryanarditofilm @ilan.media_ @jandrmarketing

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Just a few highlights from The Search recorded on location at The Park Theater in Rhode Island on March 14, 2026

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We start Almost Famous tonight with an on-location recording from the Grand Finale of a new New England talent showcase called “The Search”. And then Donny Hayes is on the WATD Tiny Stage with special guest Meghan Donofrio . Tune in to hear some of the best independent musicians from the South Shore, Boston and New England. 8-10pm on 95.9 WATD and 959watd.com.

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Stopped by @thesearchri last night to congratulate the incredible artists who stepped on stage and shared their talent with the community. 🎤

As someone who is a big fan of the arts, nights like this remind me how lucky we are in Rhode Island. One of the things that makes our state so special is the remarkable community of creatives who continue to shape our culture and bring people together through music, performance and storytelling.

Thank you to my friend @edbradyri and the entire team for centering the artist community and creating space for talent to grow, collaborate and shine. Ed is showing us what investing in the arts looks like. Congratulations to everyone who took the stage and helped make the night unforgettable. ✨

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It goes without saying, @jussgram knows music

as you can see, he is a respected pillar of the community and has produced for some of the biggest artists in the world.

When he told me I should go to @thesearchri last night, I didn’t know what to expect. Amazing talent would be an understatement, but what I was truly impressed with was the organization, support, commitment and overall passion that I saw in everyone’s eyes.

I had the great fortune of meeting @theedjfinesse and @chachihiphop and im looking forward to working with them more. Met a lot of new people and saw some familiar faces as well.

Truly was special night 👌

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When The Moments Turn To Memories 🌟⚓️💙

I am so grateful for my Search Team – for every individual involved and that I've met along the way. The friendships and connections I've made throughout the journey are irreplaceable ✨️

I had the best time at the Announcement Party the other day. Thank you to @edbradyri @thesearchri @updikeroom for having us and putting this together! This really is where the magic is happening and where the memories are being made in real time.

I am so grateful for all these beautiful experiences and for all these beautiful people who've entered my life. Thank you to The Search for helping make this all possible 🙏💙⚓️

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