Jazz Listing 10/16/17 to 10/23/17
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 10/16/2017 TO 10/23/20
(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)
PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] with any corrections or additions
NOTE: URI Music events or musicians in blue
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
The Groove Merchants w/Doug Woolverton, trumpet, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm ,
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
URI Jazz Combos, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, www.events.uri.edu/fine_arts_center, 7:30 pm
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Big City Jazz: Ben Ricci, drums, Joe Potenza, bass, w/other local musicians, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522, www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.
Peter Case and Gurf Morlix, troubadours, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
Alissa Musto, vocals, piano, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Live Jazz Series: Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, drums, Tom Pasquarelli, cornet, Alan Berstein, bass, jazz, Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Warren Chaisson, vibes, Mike Renzi, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: Shiny Lapel Trio, blues, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 6:30 pm, dance lessons, 7 pm, music, 7:30-10 pm
UMass Dartmouth Performance Jam Session Series: Jim Robitaille (guitar) Trio, w/ Bill Miele, bass, Chris Poudrier, drums, jazz, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth CVPA, Room 104, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA use Parking lot 8, 8 pm
Johnny Blue Horn, blues, Pub On Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, 781-8888, www.vintagerhythmandbluesensemble.com, 8-10:30 pm.
Blues At Lou’s: Original Blues DeVille Open Jam w/ Dick Willner: Lou’sCafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 8 pm
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 9:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Paul Del Nero, bass. Mike Renzi, piano, Roberto’s 450 Hope St, Bristol, 6-9 pm
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, in the style of Frank Sinatra, Siena Restaurant, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, 349-4111, stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 pm.
Rally for Ryan: Johnny Winter Allstar Band, w/Paul Nelson, James Montgomery, Bobby “T” Torello. Mike Nuno, also Bill & Gabi of Silverteeth, Matt Bruneau and Leslie Grimes, Steve Cerilli, John Monllos and Joanne Rodino, The Playboys-Mark Gorman & Jack Casey, Justin Pomfret, Randy Robbins, Brian Scott, Michelle Siegal and ZanRicky-Zan Lord & Rick Cretarola. Newport Blues Café, 286 Thames St, Newport, 575-8761 or 835-7209, www.newportblues.com/concerts-events/ Benefit for Ryan Belmore, doors 6:30 pm, show 7 – 10 pm.
The Coastline Swing Band: Venice Restaurant and Banquet Center, 165 Shore Rd. (Route 1A), Westerly. 348-0055. 7:30-9:30 p.m. contact Hank Burr 364-6263.
URI Big Band, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, www.events.uri.edu/fine_arts_center, 8 pm
Howard Jones (keys) Band, contemporary music, “synth-driven electronic and dance,” Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm
Noam Pikelny: bluegrass, The Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. columbustheatre.com. 8 pm.
Jose Davis, The Tap Room, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., 8 pm
Reeves Gabrels (guitar, vocals) & His Imaginary Friends, formerly with The Cure, Will Evens, opens, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Allen Berstein (bass) Quartet, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8:30 – 11 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
Bill Miele (bass) Group, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Billy Musto (piano) Group, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Harvest Folk Roots Concert: Grant Maloy Smith, Chuck Williams. Mike Laureanno, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Paco Pena, The Art of the Flamenco Guitar, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 8 pm
Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
Jeff Pitchell (guitar, vocals) & Texas Flood, blues, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Kat Wright (vocals) and The Indomitable Soul Band w/Josh Weinstein, bass, Bob Wagner, guitar, John Kimock, drums, Shane Hardiman, keys, Luke LaPlant, bari sax, Jake Whitesell, tenor sax, Dave Purcell, trumpet, Bryan McNamara, sax, Brian Paulding, trombone, soul/duende, Grechen and the Pickpockets open, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7pm, show 8 pm
Holly Bowling, piano, jam, progressive rock, (Dead, Phish), Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show: 8 pm.
Kurtis Rivers’ (alto sax) Makanda Project, 13 piece band playing music of the late Makanda Ken McIntyre, tenor/reed player and educator, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
Alan Bernstein (bass) Presents Mac Chrupcala’s Sound of Newport: jazz, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.-midnight.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
URI Ram Marching Band, Brian Cardany, director: URI v Elon, Meade Stadium 25 W Alumni Ave, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Warren Chaisson, vibes, Mike Renzi, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth, 847-3777, www.greenvale.com, 1-4 pm
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Milt Javery, guitar, rhythm and blues and jazz, Portofino Bar and Grille, Ramada Middletown Hotel, 425 East Main St., Middletown. 846-3555. 6-9 p.m.
Tony Cippola (sax) Group, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Calamari Brothers: swing, Smithfield Elks Lodge, 2359, 326 Farnum Pike. 231-9820. $5. 7:30-11 p.m.
University Artist Series Concert: Hub New Music Quartet, featuring URI Music Faculty Kirstin Volness’ “Little Tiny Stone Full of Blue Fire,” new music, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, www.events.uri.edu/fine_arts_center, 8 – 10 pm
Mark Hummel’s (harmonica, vocals) GoldenState/Lone Star Revue: w/Anson Funderburgh & Mike Keller, guitars, RW Grigsby, bass, Wes Starr, drums, blues, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, acoustic singer/songwrghters, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Bohemian Quartet w/David Zinno, bass, folk, Gypsy, Romani, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272. riverfolk.org. $15. 8 p.m.
Mike Zito, new album, “Make Blues Not War,” Gina Sicilia, opens, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
Desiree: Kassie Rogers, vocals, Stef Denegre, guitar, vocals, Jon Thomas, keys, Steve Tavares, drums, Dan Curland, bass, rock, funk, dance, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7:30pm show 8:30 pm
Nicki Parrott (vocals, bass) w/Eddie Metz Jr, drums, Rossano Sportiello, drums, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Steve Burke, jazz brunch, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 am-2 pm
Milt Javery, jazz brunch, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 a.m.-2 pm
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm
Distinctions: URI Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gene Pollart, director, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, www.events.uri.edu/fine_arts_center, 3-5 pm
Superchief Trio, blues, swing, boogie woogie, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, http://www.narragansettcafe.com, 4-7 pm
Boney James, contemporary jazz, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 7:30 pm
Sweet Mercy Trio, The Tap Room, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., 8 pm
COMING UP:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Dan Moretti,(sax, flute) and Brazilia with Greg Abate, sax, flute, jazz, bossa, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm