PowerLine Tattoo
708 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston Rhode Island, 02910
401-369-7771

RITE Recap
Saturday May 18, 2013

So we all had a blast at the Rhode Island Tattoo Expo this last weekend!  It was an overall suc...

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Just a reminder..
Sunday May 05, 2013

WE NO LONGER DO BODY PIERCING. 

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Evan's waiting list
Saturday May 04, 2013

Hey everybody,  I know there's a lot of you out there that got on Evan's waiting list several months ago.  When you did so, we did our best to give you a wait time estimate-- that was an estimate.  With conventions and other t...

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Rhode Island Tattoo Expo
Thursday May 02, 2013

NEXT WEEKEND!  IT SHOULD BE IN YOUR CALENDAR ALREADY!  We hope to see you there Friday-Sunday, 5/10 - 5/12 (bring your mom for mother's day!) .. For all the details, go to www.rhodeis...

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Summer is coming..
Sunday April 21, 2013

It's spring time, which means summer is just around the corner!  Make sure that when you're bookin...

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Easter Sunday
Thursday March 28, 2013

Hey all, just letting you know that we will be CLOSED this Sunday, 3/31, as it is Easter.  W...

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Less than 2 weeks away..
Sunday March 24, 2013

Just a reminder that the Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival is going down next weekend (4/5-4/7) in Sturbridge, MA at the Sturbridge Host Hotel.  It only takes a little over an hour to get there from the Providence area, so you should consid...

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Tattoos of memories..
Thursday March 21, 2013

We recently had a group of sisters (and a niece!) come to the shop to all get matching tattoos in ...

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IMPORTANT EMAIL INFO
Wednesday March 20, 2013

Hey everyone, it seems as though there may be something wrong with the artists' contact links, so PLEASE SEND EMAILS THROUGH THE GENERAL CONTACT TAB, NOT TO THE SPECIFIC ARTISTS.  When sending an email, just specify who it is intended for, ...

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Conventions
Wednesday March 13, 2013

So don't forget that both the Massachusetts Tattoo and Art Festival and Rhode Island Tattoo Expo are...

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PowerLine Tattoo Apparel!
Sunday March 10, 2013

 For all you clients and Rhode Island lovers that have been asking for this shirt design to be ...

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Eight Arms of Inspiration
Friday March 01, 2013

Evan was just featured in a new book titled "Eight Arms of Inspiration" which is a collection...

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW ARTIST!
Wednesday February 20, 2013

If you missed our big announcement, we have a new artist here at PowerLine Tattoo!  Welcome Mike Bo...

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Check out Rue Morgue!
Saturday February 16, 2013

Evan was just featured in the latest issue of Rue Morgue magazine (issue #130)!  If you're a horr...

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No longer piercing
Wednesday February 13, 2013

In case you didn't hear, we are NO LONGER OFFERING BODY PIERCING.  Sorry for any inconvenience! 

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BIG AWESOME NEWS!
Sunday February 10, 2013

Hey everybody, we're excited to announce that Mike Boissoneault, a well respected artist who's ...

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Last day of piercing!
Wednesday February 06, 2013

We will only be offering body piercing for one more day -- this Saturday, 2/9, by appointment!  If you'd like to inquire about a piercing or set something up with our expert body piercer, Billy, please call or stop by the shop!  This i...

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Convention coming up!
Saturday February 02, 2013

So Evan and Mike will be attending the Massachusetts Tattoo & Art Festival this April 5-7th being held...

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Piercing news..
Saturday January 26, 2013

 

Hey guys, so we will only be offering body piercing for 2 more we...

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News!
Thursday January 17, 2013

Hey all, we will be closed this Monday, 1/21, as it is Martin Luther King, Jr's Day. 

Ho...

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Winter Hours
Thursday January 03, 2013

We will be continuing our Winter Hours --Tuesday-Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday-Monday 12-6pm-- until further notice! 

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This week!
Saturday December 29, 2012

Hope everyone had a great holiday ..and that you received lots of PowerLine gift certificates ;) !  This...

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Last minute shoppers..
Saturday December 22, 2012

Attention all you last minute holiday shoppers!!  Today and tomorrow are the last days you'll b...

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Holidayzzz
Sunday December 09, 2012

Just so you all know, we will be CLOSED Monday, December 24th - Wednesday, December 26th for the holiday.. as well as Tuesday, January 1st 2013 !  Please remember that we are closing at 8pm Tuesday - Saturday for the month of December, and Sund...

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DECEMBER HOURS
Thursday December 06, 2012

Hey everyone!  Hope you're all enjoying the holiday season!  Starting tomorrow, Friday 12/7, we will be closing up at 8pm Tuesday-Saturday.  Sundays and Mondays will remain the same (12-6pm).  All of you last minute holiday s...

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Holiday shoppers!
Sunday November 25, 2012

Hey, hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!  The holiday season isn't over yet, so let us help you cross some people off your list-- come by and get some PowerLine Tattoo gift certificates!  You can't go wrong with gift certificate...

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Turkeylicious
Friday November 16, 2012

We will be closing this Sunday, 11/18 at 5pm instead of 6pm (quit your whining!).. and just letting you a...

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There's no place like PowerLine for the holidays..
Saturday November 10, 2012

It's that time of year again..  The holidays are coming up fast!  Whether you celebrate ...

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Back in RI
Saturday November 03, 2012

So the PowerLine crew made it back safe from Las Vegas this week.  The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth, held ...

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VEGAS, BABY!
Wednesday October 24, 2012

So in case you haven't heard, part of the PowerLine crew is hopping on a plane to Vegas tomorrow for the BIGGEST TATTOO SHOW ON EARTH and won't be back at the shop til next Friday, 11/2. Evan, Mike, Jess, and Kara w...

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BOOYAH!
Wednesday October 24, 2012

We're really excited to let you all know that we beat our total amount of money donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank last year by ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS with a total of $2,720 (not to mention all the canned goods)!  A HUGE THANKS t...

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It's almost here..
Thursday October 18, 2012

See you this Saturday, October 20th at 11am for our 2nd Annual Spooktacular Tattoo-A-Thon!  We are not...

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THE MOMENT...
Sunday October 14, 2012

...YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS FINALLY HERE!  Here are the original Halloween and Autumn insp...

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Counting down the days!...
Wednesday October 03, 2012

...til our SECOND ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON!  If you missed it last year, here's the ...

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Closed tomorrow
Saturday September 29, 2012

Hey ya'll, just a reminder that we will be CLOSED TOMORROW, SUNDAY 9/30!  We are having a PowerLine...

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October rules!
Thursday September 27, 2012

So our 2nd Annual Spooktacular Tattoo-A-Thon is coming up.. Make sure to save this date:  SATURDAY,...

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It's that time of year..
Tuesday September 11, 2012

..for our 2ND ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON!  If you missed our first charity event last y...

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Thanks, Boston!
Thursday September 06, 2012

So the Boston Tattoo Convention was a success.  Our artists felt as though they produced some...

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Closed this weekend
Thursday August 30, 2012

Just a reminder that the shop will be closed this Friday - Monday (8/31-9/3) as we will all be at the Boston Tattoo Convention.  Come visit our booth, get tattooed, and enter contests!  See ya there!  »Read More


New shirts!
Friday August 24, 2012

We got new shirts in, so come by and grab one! We got both regular t-shirt style, and v-necks for t...

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Oh hey!
Wednesday August 22, 2012

Hey everybody.. hope you're all enjoying the last few weeks of summer!  Make sure to come out to the Bo...

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Oh hey!
Wednesday August 22, 2012

Hey everybody.. hope you're all enjoying the last few weeks of summer!  Make sure to come out to the Bo...

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8/8-8/18
Sunday August 05, 2012

The shop will unfortunately be closed on SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  We will be open normal hours on Friday (12-9PM) and Sunday (12-6pm).  If between 8/8 - 8/18 you have general shop questions or&...

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Boston Tattoo Convention
Thursday August 02, 2012

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Live Free or Die recap!
Wednesday July 25, 2012

Hello!  Hope you're all enjoying your summer and using plenty of sunscreen on your tattoos!&...

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This Sunday...
Wednesday July 18, 2012

Hey all, we will be closed THIS SUNDAY, JULY 22ND .. we apologize for any inconvenience, but will be open normal hours on Monday (12-6pm)! 

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Reminders!
Saturday July 07, 2012

Just a reminder that our new Monday hours start this Monday, 7/9.  We will be open 12-6pm every Mon...

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NEW HOURS!
Saturday June 30, 2012

Summer doesn't only bring BBQs and bikinis... it's also bringing you more time with us!&nb...

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Convention re-cap
Wednesday June 27, 2012

Evan and Jay worked the Art Riot Tattoo Expo this past weekend in Massachusetts where they had th...

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CLOSING EARLY!
Saturday June 23, 2012

So this is very last minute, but we will be closing early TODAY, SATURDAY JUNE 23RD!  We will be closing at 4pm and apologize for any inconvenience!  You can find us at the Art Riot Tattoo Expo!  We will be open our normal business ho...

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Art Riot this weekend!
Wednesday June 20, 2012

Hey, just a reminder that the Art Riot Tattoo Expo in Boxborough, MA is THIS WEEKEND-- 6/22-6/24 and Evan and Jay will be working it!  Check it out as it's sure to be a good time!  We would greatly appreciate it if any clients of ours ...

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Mike is officially FULL TIME!
Saturday June 16, 2012

Hey all!  Just a reminder that MIKE IS OFFICIALLY FULL TIME AS OF TODAY!!  He'll be here Sunda...

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What happens in Vegas..
Thursday June 07, 2012

..Stays in Vegas....but in this case, not so much, as tattoos are permanent ;)  THE BIGGEST TATT...

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Art Riot!
Saturday June 02, 2012

So we've lined up another convention before the Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo in July.. Evan and Jay will ...

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DID YOU KNOW...
Thursday May 31, 2012

THAT OUR ARTIST, MIKE, IS GOING TO BE FULL TIME IN JUST A COUPLE OF SHORT WEEKS (and not just for the summer!)?!  Yay for FIVE full time artists!  He's been our weekend warrior since we opened our doors, as he teaches high school art c...

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Good news!
Wednesday May 23, 2012

So we have an exciting announcement to make-- Shane will be joining the PowerLine crew full time come July...

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Conventions and stuff!
Saturday May 19, 2012

Hey everybody!  Just wanted to let you all know that Evan and Mike will be working the Live Free or Die Tattoo...

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News!
Wednesday May 16, 2012

So Baltimore was definitely cool... the convention was pretty massive, a lot like Philly.  There were a lot of really great artists there, and Evan and Mike kept nice and busy and put out some really nice pieces.  We came home with one new...

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Baltimore bound!
Thursday May 03, 2012

Hey hey!  Next week is the Baltimore Tattoo Convention!  Evan is comin home and bringing Mike w...

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RI Expo Recap!
Tuesday May 01, 2012

The Rhode Island Tattoo Expo was a huge success to say the least!  We are currently buying a new shelf...

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this weekend!
Tuesday April 24, 2012

Hey all, just a quick reminder that the RHODE ISLAND TATTOO EXPO IS THIS WEEKEND! The shop will be closed this Friday-Sunday (4/27-4/29) as we'll be tattooing there all weekend!  Go to »Read More


RI Convention is just around the corner!
Wednesday April 11, 2012

The Rhode Island Tattoo Expo is almost here!  Finally, a convention that all of ou...

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Recap
Thursday April 05, 2012

Hey everyone!  Just a quick recap of the Massachusetts Tattoo&Art Festival-->  Evan and Shane both...

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Stuff!
Thursday March 29, 2012

Just a reminder that the Massachusetts Tattoo&Art Festival is going down this weekend in Sturbridge, MA!  Evan ...

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summahhh timeee
Thursday March 22, 2012

Hello there!  How crazy is this 80 degree weather in March...?! Clothes will be...

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Newsy news news
Saturday March 17, 2012

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!! Hope everyone has a fun time celebrating, just stay safe!!

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NEW ARTIST!
Friday March 09, 2012

Hey all, hope you've been enjoying this lovely Spring-like weather!! So to follow up on our last news update, the newest artist to our team, Jessica Brennan, is officially starting TOMORROW, SATURDAY 3/10!! Make sure to stop by, say hello, ...

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We just keep growing!!
Tuesday March 06, 2012

So we have some really exciting news for you!!  Our team just got a little bigger... we have a new full time artist!!  Welcome Jessica Brennan to PowerLine Tattoo!  We don't have an official start date, but most likely this weeken...

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Convention Updates!
Saturday February 25, 2012

Hey everyone!  We just wanted to keep you updated on our travel plans, so get your calendars out!  ...

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Best of 2012!
Wednesday February 22, 2012

Hey, hope you're all doing well!  It seems as though Spring has sprung early this year.. which mea...

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KEEP VOTING!!
Thursday February 16, 2012

Hope everyone is doing well... Just wanted to send out a friendly reminder to keep voting for u...

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My bad!
Wednesday February 08, 2012

So in the last news post I said that Billy will be available to pierce this weekend at the shop, but he will actually be joining Evan and Shane at the Philadelphia tattoo convention.  Feel free to call or stop in to make an appointment for...

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Newsy News
Saturday February 04, 2012

Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well!  The shop renovations went amazingly well.. the lobby is more inviting and comfortable, and now we have ample room for when we're ready to take on more badass tattoo artists!  Pictures will...

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IMPORTANT INFO!
Thursday January 26, 2012

Hey all!  Just wanted to let you know that we will be CLOSED THIS SUNDAY as we will be doing some renovati...

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Sunday, 1/29
Saturday January 21, 2012

Hey everyone... hope you're keeping cozy with some hot cocoa and good company on th...

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BEST OF 2012!
Thursday January 19, 2012

Hey all!  The time has come for BEST OF 2012 in the Providence Phoenix!  We're hoping that you&#...

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closing early..
Saturday January 14, 2012

Hey everyone!!  Evan and Mike are jammin at the DC Tattoo Expo-- keeping busy doing some really cool pieces!  Unfortunately, since they're away, we only have one artist on duty at the shop... and he isn't feeling so hot.&...

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Hey hey!
Thursday January 12, 2012

Hey everyone!  So Evan and Mike left today for the DC Tattoo Expo!! We wish them safe travels, an awesom...

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Friday January 06, 2012

HEY ALL!  Tomorrow (1/7/12) PowerLine Tattoo will be turning ONE YEAR OLD!  Our first year here in ...

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Happy Holidays!
Wednesday December 28, 2011

Hey!  Hope everyone had an excellent holiday-- whichever one you may have celebrated!  We hope that 2012 will bring everyone many blessings and awesome tattoos!!  FYI- we will be »Read More


Conventions!
Friday December 16, 2011

Hey all, we've made a change in regards to the Philly 2012 Convention in February that you need to be aw...

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Hittin the road!
Tuesday November 29, 2011

Hey all, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Now that Christmas is right around the corner, don't forget about our Holiday&n...

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REWARD YOURSELF!
Wednesday November 16, 2011

Hey all, we have some exciting new ways for you to earn PowerLine Tattoo bucks! We are trying to get the word out about our shop and what we have to offer as much as possible, and we're asking for your help!  If you are a customer of o...

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WHOA!
Wednesday November 09, 2011

What's with this crazy warm weather in November? We find ourselves forgettng that Winter is just around the corner and PowerLine Tattoo will be celebrating its one year anniversary come January 7th.. HOLY CRAP! Time flies when you're ha...

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Check it out!
Saturday November 05, 2011

Hey all, we thought we'd share an article that was written about  the charity event we held last Saturday to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.  Go to »Read More


Success!
Tuesday November 01, 2011

Our First Annual Spooktacular Tattoo-a-thon was definitely a success despite the crazy early winter weather!  We raised $1,750.00 and over 200 canned goods for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank with the help from all the awesome people that ...

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This charity event just keeps getting better...
Wednesday October 26, 2011

Come to PowerLine Tattoo this Saturday, Oct. 29th, to take part in our FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON and register to win a pair of tickets to WBRU'S BIRTHDAY BASH! 

As if this charity ...

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NEW ARTIST ON BOARD!
Wednesday October 19, 2011

We have so many exciting things happening right now.. why not announce one more?!  WE HAVE A NEW ARTIST!! SHANE BAKER will be joining our 3 artists here at PowerLine Tattoo twice a week-- Wednesdays and Thursdays--starting today (10/19)!!&...

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Our charity event is gettin some lovin..
Wednesday October 19, 2011

If you haven't heard, PowerLine Tattoo is proud to announce that we'll be holding our first charity event- FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON- on Saturday, October 29th from 11am-whenever people stop coming!  Our artists ...

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CHARITY EVENT AND TATTOO COVENTION UPDATES!
Saturday October 15, 2011

THE DESIGNS FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON HAVE BEEN POSTED!!! GO TO http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.295547733790940....

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FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON
Thursday October 06, 2011

COME TO POWERLINE TATTOO ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON TO BENEFIT THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK!! BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL AND HELP GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY! GET MORE DETAILS ...

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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Sunday October 02, 2011

THIS IS FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!  SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 !! POWERLINE TATTOO'S FIRST ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR TATTOO-A-THON! Tis the season of giving, so we thought wh...

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Portland, Maine Convention
Thursday September 22, 2011

The PowerLine Tattoo crew will be tattooing at the 2nd Annual Painful Pleasures Rock&Ink Expo October 21- 23 at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland, Maine.  Our artists are currently taking appointments for it, so if

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Worst Tatty Becomes Awesome Tatty!
Tuesday September 20, 2011

 BAM! That unicorn must have been magical because it transformed into an awesome octopus..or perhaps Evan is magical?!  Congrat...

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Gettin our learn on..
Thursday September 08, 2011

Hey everyone! We just wanted to give you all a heads up that we will be closed Thursday, 9/15 - Sunday, 9/18 because we will be getting our learn on at the Paradise »Read More


Boston Tattoo Convention recap!
Wednesday September 07, 2011

Hey everyone!  The Boston Tattoo Convention was a success!  It was great seeing some familiar faces there, and meeting a lot of new people as well!  The turn out was great, and our booth was jammin non-stop!  Evan and Jay both ta...

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Summer is coming to a close..
Monday August 29, 2011

Hey everybody!  Hope everyone made it through Hurricane Irene O...

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Closing Early!
Monday August 15, 2011

PowerLine Tattoo will be closing at 6PM on Tuesday, August 16th.  We will be open our normal business hours on Wednesday.

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Happenings!
Sunday August 14, 2011

Hello from PowerLine Tattoo--where big things happen in little Rhode Island! 

We've been having a rockin summer, and still have more exciting things to look forward to-- this week we have two people traveling up from Maryland to ...

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EMAIL GLITCH!
Thursday August 04, 2011

Hey everyone! PowerLine Tattoo just wanted to let you all know that we are NOT ignoring your emails..we've learned that there's some kind of glitch in the website that isn't allowing us to receive emails through the email form on the web...

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Recap of NH Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo!
Thursday July 28, 2011

Let's just say the convention was a success!  Not 1, not 2, but FIVE new trophies were taken h...

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SUMMER SCHEDULE UPDATE!
Monday July 11, 2011

Hello!  We have decided to make a minor change to our summer hours!  We recently posted that we will now be open on Mondays for the remainder of the summer from 12-9pm, but we have decided to make a slight change!  We will be ope...

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Live Free or Die!
Monday July 11, 2011

Hey there!  Thought we'd remind you all that PowerLine Tattoo will have a booth at the 2011 Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo in Ma...

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Happy 4th!
Friday July 01, 2011

PowerLine Tattoo wants to wish everyone a happy (and safe) 4th of July!  We will be closed for the holiday, so go enjoy your BBQs a...

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Summer Lovin'
Thursday June 23, 2011

Hey ya'll.. we thought we'd remind you that our summer hours start this Monday, June 27th.  We will be open Mondays 12pm-9pm&...

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6 Months On the Map!
Thursday June 16, 2011

The crew at PowerLine Tattoo is excited to announce that we have now been open for 6 months (ok, maybe a couple of weeks shy, b...

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It's Gettin Hot in Here!
Thursday June 09, 2011

Heat waves, tornadoes, and new tattoo images!  Hello, Rhode Island summer!  PowerLine Tattoo has been keeping busy (and keeping...

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Worst Tatty Contest Winner!
Sunday May 29, 2011

PowerLine Tattoo is excited to announce that Nicole Ricci was the winner of the Worst Tatty Contest that we held through the local r...

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Summer is almost here..
Wednesday May 25, 2011

Summer is upon us, and do you know what that means? PowerLine Tattoo summer hours! Our summer hours, beginning the last...

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International Tattoo Art Magazine Feature!
Sunday May 15, 2011

 

I know we mentioned it briefly in one of the last news updates, but Evan Olin's ar...

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Conventions!
Saturday May 14, 2011

PowerLine Tattoo is super excited to announce we'll be packing our bags and leaving Rhode Island (only for a few days) to work at th...

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New artist! New images!
Wednesday May 11, 2011

Hey ya'll.. PowerLine Tattoo is proud to present Jay Blackburn!  He specializes in custom new-school, tribal, and animation-perspectiv...

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Get it while it's hot!
Wednesday April 27, 2011

Spring has sprung-- the warm Spring weather means people are shedding their clothes and showi...

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New Happenings!
Friday April 15, 2011

PowerLine Tattoo has been keeping busy!  We took home 2 new trophies from the Massachusetts Tattoo & Arts Festival in March (Sturbridge, MA) for Best Floral (2nd place)...

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we're here!
Friday March 18, 2011

Greetings from Powerline Tattoo!! We opened in January 2011 and it's been an exciting journey thus far!  If you aren't familiar with...

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Sunday January 23, 2011

Powerline Tattoo officially opened January 7, 2011! What a great way to start off a new year!! It's good to be back in Rhode Island and seeing familiar faces and we're...

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