Tune In & Tune Up in the News

Tune In & Tune Up continues to strengthen the music community by expanding access to medical, dental, and behavioral health resources for musicians and music professionals. The Rhode Island–based nonprofit shares recent updates, impact milestones, and what’s ahead in supporting those who keep the music alive.

The nonprofit provides relief to those in the music community through partnerships with Dave's Fresh Marketplace and health professionals. Rhode Island Monthly Magazine | November 21, 2025 by Tess Lyons Don Culp (left) Michael “Tunes” Antunes (middle) and Doc Puerini (right) presenting Antunes with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Every year The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame takes a moment to go through all the members the music community lost the previous year to later spotl

Mon, May 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM by Studio 10 Dr. Al Puerini and Don Culp from Tune In Tune Up Dr. Al Puerini and Don Culp are here to tell us about Tune In and Tune Up  which is an organization which helps musicians and musician personal with medical and behavioral issues. The next fundraiser will be on June 7th in Scituate, RI – “Alstock Music Festival” for more information on the group and how to get tickets to the festival or find services that can be utilized check out the we

May 2, 2025 Updated May 2, 2025 by Rob Duguay Dr. Al Puerini (left) and Don Culp (right) The past few years have seen a light shined on the importance of one’s health, both mentally and physically. Going to therapy is no longer seen as taboo while being more accepted and encouraged by the general population. There are also more people keeping track of their body, ranging from the prescriptions they take to going to gym on a regular basis to their overall diet. Taking care of

April 21, 2025 by: Audrey McClelland GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME  is a fundraiser produced by Tune In & Tune Up (T-2) to benefit RI Musicians and Music workers who might find themselves in need of Medical or Mental Health assistance and to bring together some local drummers, to celebrate banging on the drum for a day.

Ocean State Stories | October 12, 2023 By G. Wayne Miller Dr. Albert Puerini We came across Trouble No More in a story by Bobby Forand published recently in Motif. He wrote of musicians: “When their creations go out into the world, they open themselves up to being loved, criticized, or ignored (usually all simultaneously), which can lead to an added sense of insecurity. Regardless of professional level, the pressure can take its toll and create or add to mental health is

Tune In & Tune Up benefit show By Bobby Forand on September 11th, 2023 The Troublemakers help reduce troubles. Over the past several years Tune In & Tune Up was in a state of limbo as the direct result of COVID. Co-chairs Don Culp and Dr. Al Puerini had given over $20,000 of assistance to musicians but were at a crossroads because they were no longer able to reach out as they once had, through concerts and events. As a contributor to Motif, I helped shed light on Tune In