LISTING 11/7/2016 TO 11/14/2016
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 11/7/2016 TO 11/14/2016
(notes: some gigs may require tickets, cover charges, or minimums; advanced purchase or other discounts may be available; and some may have been sold out, changed, or canceled – check with venue to confirm)
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NOTE: URI events in blue
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
John Badessa Trio: swing, jazz, Al’s Waterfront, 28 Water St., East Providence, 434-0590. 6-9 p.m.
The Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucktet, 729-1005, www.themetri.com, doors open 8 pm, show 9pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/John Wilkins, guitar, jazz, Roberto’s Italian Restaurant, 450 Hope St., Bristol, 254-9732, www.robertosbristol.com, 6 – 9 pm
John & Joanne, John Monllos, guitar, Joanne Rodino, vocals, jazz, standards, Viking Hotel, 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, 7-11 pm
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. Cigar Night, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 p.m.
Big City Jazz Jam: house rhythm section Joe Potenza, bass, Ben Ricci, drums, invite other local vocalists and instrumentalists, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St., Pawtucket, 639-0925, 8 pm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Rick Costa Trio, jazz, DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames St. Bristol, 254-2005, 7-9:30 pm
Steve Burke: jazz, Oki’s, 1270 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 728-7970. 7 p.m.
Kirk Feather, sax, Kent Hewitt, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 pm.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Let’s Dance Wednesdays resumes: Neal and the Vipers, blues, rockabilly, R&B, surf, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, theknickerbockercafe.com, dance lessons at 7 p.m. music 7:30 – 10 pm.
Blues At Lou’s: Original Blues DeVille Open Jam w/ Dick Willner: Lou’s Cafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 8 p.m.
The Funky Autocrates, The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St. Providence, 383-5858, www.theparlourri.com. 9 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Vini Ames Duo, pop, R&B, Swing, oldies, Al’s Waterfront, 28 Water St., East Providence, 434-0590, 5-9 pm.
Tony Cerbo: sings in the style of Michael Bublé and pop, Siena Restaurant, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. 349-4111, 6:30 p.m.
Tish Adams (vocals) Trio, w/Gino Rosati, guitar, Joe Potenza, bass, jazz, standards, blues, Simone’s, 275 Child St. Warren, 247-1200, www.simonesri.com, 6:30 – 9 pm
Hot Jazz Party, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck, 782-3740 http://www.oceanmist.net, 7 pm
Richard Hundley Trio: jazz, Cassarino’s Restaurant, 177 Atwells Ave., Providence. 751-3333. 7 p.m.
John’s Swinging Jazz Quartet w/John Monllos, guitar, Carl Gerhard, trumpet, Stefan, drums, Tom Pasquarelli, bass, swing, jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8 p.m.
Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band: blue-eyed soul, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org.. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day Concert and Program: Miss Wenesday, vocals, jazz, swing from WWII era, Display of RI American Red Cross, Lippett House Museum, 199 Hope St. Providence, tickets 452-0688, www.preserveri.org, 7pm
Veterans Day Concert: University of Pennsylvania Glee Club, a cappella version of pop and classic American songs, Wingate Residences, One Butler Ave, Providence, RSVP 275-o682
John & Joanne, John Monllos, guitar, Joanne Rodino, vocals, jazz, standards, Jo’s Bistro, 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-5506, www.josamericanbistro.com, 7 – 10 pm.
Tony Cerbo, tribute to Michael Buble, jazz and pop, Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston. 944-4900, www.chapelgrillri.com 7-10 pm.
Steve Burke: jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 p.m.
Vini Ames Duo: swing, pop, R&B, oldies, Oki Japanese Steak House, 1270 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 728-7970, okisteakhouse.com. 7:30 p.m.
Joe Potenza (bass) and Friends, w/Chantal Ambroise, vocals, Jane Dean-Burhart, keys, Bruce Owens, drums, jazz, blues, Rosmarin Bar, Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333, 8-11 pm.
Gary Gramolini and Roger Ceresi Acoustic Duo: Mariner Grille, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd. (Route 108), Narragansett. 284-3282. 7:30 p.m.
Girls, Guns and Glory and Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys: Americana, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org.. 8 p.m.
Dave Langford, Glen Loper and Bethany Waickman: swing, rock, jazz, perform for a Rehoboth contra dance at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Beginners welcome, partners not necessary. For information call (508) 252-6375. 8 p.m.
Paul Nelson Band, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Adam Ezra Group: roots rock, Haley Sabella, & Kali and Ancestors in Traing, open, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, theknickerbockercafe.com. 8 p.m.
Songs in the Attic: tribute to Billy Joel, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Kelly Lennon, vocals, Ralph Corsi, piano, Dave Dicenso, bass, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 p.m.
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Ginny Conley and Bill Moretti: jazz, Terrazza Bistro/Bar, 645 Douglas Pike (Rt. 7), Smithfield. 233-3223. 6-9 p.m.
Calamari Brothers: swing, Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike (Route 104), Smithfield. 231-9820. 7:30-11 p.m., Benefit for Elks charities.
Tower of Power and Average White Band: soul, funk, rhythm and bllues, rock, disco and jazz, Twin River Casino, Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 7 p.m. All ages.
Commander Cody Band, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
Oz Noy: jazz, funk, R&B, Firehouse 13, 41 Central St., Providence. 270-1801, fh13.com. 8 p.m.
An Evening of Blues with Robert Cray (guitar, vocals) Band, blues, Park Theatre/Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts, 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 8 p.m.
Dukes of Dixie Swing Jazz Band, Al’s Waterfront, 28 Water St., East Providence, 434-0590, 8 pm.
The Hoolis, Americana, Zydeco, rock, folk, Latin, The Carleans, opens, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, theknickerbockercafe.com. 8 p.m.
Jake Shimabukuro: jazz, blues, funk, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. 8 p.m.
Robbie O’Connell and Rose Clancy: Irish fiddle, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, riverfolk.org. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Steve Burke, jazz brunch, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Milt Javery, jazz brunch, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A Blues Brunch featuring Neal and the Vipers: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 11 a.m.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
Kelley Lennon: pop, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 2-6 p.m.18+
Madam’s Backyard Bash: Jazz Musicians: Frank Wilkins, Paul Williams, Mibbit Threats, and Alvin Terry. Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad St., Providence. Tickets include show and dinner. Kids under 12 free. Call 516-5545, ext. 13. 3:30-7 p.m.
Wolf and the Jam Daddies: blues jam, Boundary Brewhouse at Corinne’s Seafood Grille, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. 725-4260, corinnesbanquets.com. 5-9 p.m.
Alan Berstein (bass) and Friends, jazz, standards, Jo’s Bistro, 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-5506, www.josamericanbistro.com
Duke Robillard: jazz, Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. slatermill.org. 725-8638. $20. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Night Blues Jam w/Ben Ricci, drums, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St., Pawtucket, 639-0925, 8:30 pm – 12 m
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Doug Woolverton (trumpet) and the Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Tab Benoit, blues, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St, Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org.. 8 pm
John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucktet, 729-1005, www.themetri.com, doors open 8 pm, show 9pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
COMING UP
WEDNEDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19
Narrows Center 15th Anniversary Celebration: see http://narrowscenter.ticketfly.com for complete schedule. Including: Squirrel Nut Zippers, Wednesday, 11/16, Los Lobos, Thursday, 11/17, Tom Rush, Saturday, 11/19
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
United States Army Field Band – The Jazz Ambassadors, jazz, swing, standards .Park Theatre/Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts, 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
URI Jazz Combos, Joseph Parillo, coordinator, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston. 7:30pm