HISTORY

The Warehouse was located at 95 India St in Providence at the foot of Benefit St on the water.  It began in 1969 by Robert, Matthew & Ann Chernov and lasted only two years because of unfair police fees and and harassment. Joe Doorley's City Hall did not like the rock n roll concerts especially after a riot caused by Sly & The Family Stone at the RI Auditorium which was promoted by Chernov.  Robert 'Skip' Chernov is regarded as the first 'big' promoter in Rhode Island bringing in acts like Janis Joplin, Led Zepplin, Neil Young...etc.  The Warehouse was a great idea but unfortunately conservative views made it short-lived. 

 

Click here to see more pictures of the venue before it was demolished in 2011

   

'Our Final Show' ad and concert database courtesy by Louis Bruno

 

CONCERT WE PRESENTLY KNOW ABOUT

 

 

DATE VENUE MAIN BAND SUPPORT SUPPORT AD TICKET PICTURES TAPE                   March 1969 The Warehouse, Providence Ultimate Spinach             April 27, 1969 The Warehouse, Providence James Cotton Ken Lyons & Tombstone   YES       May 4, 1969 The Warehouse, Providence Deep Purple Quill The Little People YES       May 18, 1969 The Warehouse, Providence  Neil Young & Crazy Horse early           May 18, 1969 The Warehouse, Providence  Neil Young & Crazy Horse late           September 26, 1969 The Warehouse, Providence Jonah's Ark     YES       January 23, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Catfish     YES       January 24, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Catfish     YES       January 25, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Catfish     YES       January 30, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence J. Geils Band     YES       January 31, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence J. Geils Band     YES       February 1, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence J. Geils Band     YES       February 6, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Quill     YES       February 7, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence MC5     YES       February 8, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence MC5     YES       February 13, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Frost     YES       February 14, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Frost     YES       February 15, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Frost     YES       February 20, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Pig Iron Flag B.S.T. YES       February 21, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Pig Iron Flag B.S.T. YES       February 27, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence NRBQ     YES       February 28, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence NRBQ     YES       March 7, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Bead Game     YES       March 8, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Bead Game     YES       March 13, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Quill Sugar Creek   YES       March 14, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Catfish Sugar Creek   YES       March 20, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Roxie     YES       March 21, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Roxie     YES       April 3, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence The Stooges     YES       April 4, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence The Stooges     YES       April 10, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence J. Geils Band     YES       April 11, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence J. Geils Band     YES       April 17, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence SRC     YES       April 18, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence SRC     YES       May 1, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Sugar Creek     YES       May 2, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Sweet Stavin Chain     YES       May 8, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Creedmore State     YES       May 9, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Creedmore State     YES       May 15, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Brother Fox and the Tar Baby     YES       May 16, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Brother Fox and the Tar Baby     YES       May 22, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Swallow     YES       May 23, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Fort Mudge Memorial Dump Band     YES       May 24, 1970 The Warehouse, Providence Swallow Quill Patrick Sky YES