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On the eve of their induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, Tavares was presented in concert at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in downtown Providence
The late Freddy Scott was inducted by RIMHOF Vice Chair Rick Bellaire; his award was accepted by Max Whiting, Vice President, and Cleveland Kurtz, President, of The Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society
Mac Odom (RIMHOF 2012, Roomful of Blues) performed a moving tribute to the soul giant
Travis Colby (RIMHOF 2012, Roomful of Blues) was musical director for the Freddie Scott tribute
Rhode Island trumpet great John Allmark led the horn section
The Tavares brothers gather in the dressing room before the show: Ralph, Pooch, Victor, Tiny, Chubby & Butch
Former drummer Jackie Santos (RIMHOF 2012, The Beaver Brown Band) introduced the hometown legends
Tavares 2014 takes the stage: Pooch, Tiny, Butch & Chubby
They were soon joined by founding member Ralph Tavares
Pooch Tavares
Chubby Tavares
Butch Tavares
Tiny Tavares
The group brought out their brother Victor to perform his lead vocal on their first hit “Check It Out”
Jackie Santos returns to the Tavares rhythm section
History was made when oldest brother John (at left) came on to sing with the group: It was the first time all seven brothers ever performed on stage together
The Del Rios meet The Realities meet The Turnpikes meet Tavares: Butch, John, Pooch, Ralph, Tiny, Victor & Chubby (in front)

RIMHOF held its third annual Induction Ceremonies and Concert on May 4, 2014
Volunteers and board members arrived early to prepare the Hall of Fame for the exhibit unveilings
TUNE IN & TUNE UP Co-Chair Don Culp and Treasurer Jeff Keithline hard at work
The guests of honor begin to arrive: RIMHOF Chair Bob Billington greets inductee Ralph Tavares
The unveiling ceremonies begin with R&B legends The Castaleers: RIMHOF Vice Chair Rick Bellaire; Max Whiting, Vice President Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society; Dell Padgett & George Smith of The Castaleers; and RIRBPS President Cleveland Kurtz
Tavares unveiled: former percussionist Jackie Santos (RIMHOF 2012, Beaver Brown), group founder John Tavares and his brothers Chubby, Pooch, Ralph & Tiny
The Mark II, Winston “Wayne Powers” Cogswell & Ray Peterson, are joined by Cliff Dutton, son of Wye Records co-founder Ken Dutton
The Master of Ceremonies, Rudy Cheeks of the RIMHOF Board, kicks off the 2014 induction ceremonies
RIMHOF Chair Bob Billington welcomes the assembled guests
Tune In & Tune Up committee members Steve Smith & Co-Chair Don Culp (both RIMHOF 2013, The Nakeds) report on the musicians health awareness program
Rhode Island saxophone great Dan Moretti led an all-star tribute to 2014 inductee the late Paul Gonsalves
Tavares prepares for their induction in the dressing room: Victor, Pooch, John, Jackie Santos, Chubby, Ralph, Tiny, and RIMHOF board members Rick Bellaire, Don Culp & Rudy Cheeks
The Tavares brothers celebrate their induction with a moving Gospel tribute to their parents, Feliciano “Flash” Tavares, Sr. & Albina Gomes Tavares
Ray Peterson, Cliff Dutton (son of Ken Dutton) & Wayne Cogswell were honored as founders of Wye Records and as recording artists The Mark II
Celebrated Rhode Island entertainer Robert Black pays tribute to Wayne Cogswell’s accomplishments at Sun Records in the 1950s: Ray Peterson & Wayne Cogswell of The Mark II, drummer Joe Willis, guitarist Rick Bellaire, Robert Black & bassist Fred Wilkes
The Mark II perform their 1960 smash hit “Night Theme”
Pioneering R&B vocal group The Castaleers were represented by founding members George Smith & Dell Padgett
The legendary Duke Robillard and his band (Bruce Bears on keyboards, Mark Teixeira on drums & Brad Hallen on bass) celebrated his induction as a solo artist with a smoking career retrospective
The late Randy Hien, founder of The Living Room and a tireless advocate for Rhode Island’s original music scene, was inducted with a heartfelt tribute by The Schemers: Dick Reed, Mark Cutler, Jim Berger & Emerson Torrey at the microphone
Randy’s wife, Pattie Hien, accepted on his behalf
Cheryl Wheeler, one of Rhode Island’s most successful and celebrated performers and songwriters, was inducted by RIMHOF board members Rudy Cheeks, Mary Ann Rossoni & Rick Bellaire
Wasn’t that a time! Cheryl Wheeler capped off the 2014 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies & Concert

Rhode Island Philharmonic Executive Director David Beauchesne welcomes Francis Madeira and the RIMHOF contingent
Representatives prepare to induct Maestro Madeira: Vice Chair Rick Bellaire, Secretary James Toomey, Archivist Gerard Heroux
Gerry Heroux delivers a testimonial
James Toomey makes the formal induction
The 97 year old Maestro Francis Madeira makes his acceptance speech

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