Jazz Listing 4/30/2018 to 5/7/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 4/30/2018 TO 5/7/2018
(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, APRIL 30
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
URI Lively Experiment. Mark Conley, director, small chamber vocal concert group, from Medieval to jazz repertoire, University of Rhode Island – Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingstown, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Spring Concert: RIC Concert Jazz Band, Joseph Foley, director, Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center, 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, http://www.ric.edu/mtd/Pages/Calendar-Music-Events.aspx. 7:30 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
TUESDAY, MAY 1
Billy Musto, piano, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 8pm
Reasons: pop, Venda/Costantino’s Ristorante, 265 Atwells Ave., Providence. 421-9105. 6-10 p.m.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Big City Jazz: Joe Potenza, bass, Ben Ricci, drums, w/guests, guitar, jazz, blues, standards, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522, www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
Steve Burkesmooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
(Return) Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker Group, Acacia Club, at The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 7-10 pm
(On hiatus March & April)Live Jazz Series:pop, jazz, standards, dance,Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Johnny Souza, trumpet, vocals,w/Mike Renzi,piano, Todd Baker, bass, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Keepers, swing, R&B, blues, & jazz, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 6:30 pm, dance lessons 7 pm, show 7:30 pm.
Nicole Atkins, Indianola: soul, Americana, rock, Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Sax Gordon Beadle, blues, Pub On Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, 781-8888, pubonparkri.com/events/, www.vintagerhythmandbluesensemble.com 8-10:30 pm
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 3
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Vini Ames Duo: swing, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Back Nine Tavern, Louisquisset Golf Course, 1 Overlook Drive, North Providence. 353-1620. 7-10 p.m.
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 w/Marissa Silva, vocals, Joe Parillo, director, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 824-9971, pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 – 10:30 pm
(On Hiatus Until May 10) Norey’s Closed For RenovationsSwingin’ Jazz Night: swing, blues, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Tyler-James Kelly (of The Silks), vocals, guitar, Tap Room, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. 8 pm.
Decades Rewind: ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 7:30 p.m.
Eilen Jewell: blues, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Fleetmac Wood: dance-rock, Fete Ballroom, 103 Dike St., Providence. 383-1112, fetemusic.com. 8 p.m.
The Z-Boys, surf rock, county, Latin, w/TBA, Newport Blues Club, 286 Thames St. Newport, 841-5510, newportblues.com/concerts-events/, 9pm
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Steve Burke, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 12 – 3 p.m.
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
John and Joanne Jazz Duo w/Joanne Rodino, vocals, John Monlloss, guitar, jazz, Latin, standards, Jo’s Bistro. 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-550, 7pm to 10pm
Vini Ames Duo: swing, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Back Nine Tavern, Louisquisset Golf Course, 1 Overlook Drive, North Providence. 353-1620. 7-10 p.m.
TBA, jazz, blues, standards, Tavolo, 289 Atwells Av, Providence, 401-274-6000, www.tavolowinebar.com, 7-10 pm
Green Tea with Jabbawaukee, jam, funk, blues, rock. The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 824-9971, pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Pat Donohue: blues, swing and rhythm and blues, Wamsutta Club, 427 County St., New Bedford, Mass. brownpapertickets.com/event/3118010. 7:30 p.m.
James Motgomery (harmonica, vocals) Blues Band, blues, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
The Steel Wheels: folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
A Higher Place: A benefit for hurricane relief, with the music of Tom Petty, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Sonny Fortune (alto sax) Quartet, Mike Cochrane, piano, Calvin Hill, bass, Steve Jones, drums, jazz, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Patrick Sweany, Ian Fitzgerald and Something Else: blues, rock, Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com. 9 p.m.
Kickin’ It Acoustic: country, blues, pop, standards, rock, Twin River Casino, Shipyard Pub, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 9 p.m.
Dirty 5 Band, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Debbie Larkin, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Jeff Stout, trumpet, Dick Lupino, bass/vocals, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, pop, oldies, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.
The Bryant Singers and The Bottom Line: cabaret, Janikies Theater at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike. bryant.edu. 3 p.m.
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, Tumblesalts Cafe, 1 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Dan Blakeslee with Cowboy and Lady: rock, country, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 p.m.
The Chorus of East Providence: Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Ave., Seekonk, Mass. chrousofep.org. 7:30 p.m.
Jaded: oldies, swing, Smithfield Elks Lodge 2359, 326 Farnum Pike. 213-9820. 7:30-11 p.m.
Magnolia Cajun Band dance and concert: Cajun, zydeco, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. sandywoodsmusic.com. 7:30 p.m. lesson; 8 p.m. concert.
Jeffrey Foucault and Kris Delmhorst: folk, Common Fence Point Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. 683-5085, commonfencemusic.org. 8 p.m.
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band: rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
Ava Gaudet and Bob Schlink: Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol. 253-9100, lobsterpotri.com. 8-11 p.m.
Squeezebax Stompers, The Troublemakers, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 7:45 pm.
E. J. Strickland(drums)Quintet, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Neal & the Vipers, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 9 pm-12:30 am.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
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
Jazz Sundays: Winiker Jazz Trio, Bistro Duet, 190 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA, 781-316-8808, bistroduet.com, 11 am – 2:30 pm.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
The “Undauted” Professer Harp, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, narragansettcafe.com, 1-4 pm
The Reminisants, oldies, dance, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 2 p.m.
The Mansion Vocal Band a Cappella Quartet: Mary K. Hail Music Mansion, 88 Meeting St., Providence. chaminadeclub.org. 2 p.m.
The Chorus of East Providence: Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Ave., Seekonk, Mass. chrousofep.org. 3 p.m.
Benefit for Jeff “Doc” Chanenhouse: FeaturingRicky King Russell All Stars, w/Jerry Portnoy, Rich Lataille, Marty Richars, Doug James (and other Roomful members,) Kit Holiday and others,blues, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 3-7 p.m.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: John Baboian, guitar, Greg Wardson, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.
Crocodile River: music of West Africa, Congregational Church Hall, 296 Angell St., Providence. 831-1800, [email protected]. 4-5:30 p.m.
Jazz Trio w/TBA, standards, jazz, funk, Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, 737-6073, samsinnri.com/new-events/, 4-8pm.
Fara: folk, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30 p.m.
Brad Bensko, In the Tap Room, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. 8 pm.
MONDAY, MAY 7
The Groove Merchants, feat./Marcus Monteiro, sax, jazz, funk, blues, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra: The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 9 p.m. All ages.
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
COMING UP:
THURSDAY, MAY 10
(RETURN) Swingin’ Jazz Night: John Monllos (guitar) Quartet, funky jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
Parlour Jazz Jam feat. Robert Green, guitar, Leland Baker, sax, Nick Sanfilippo, piano, Matt Passeroni, bass,Ben Dicke, drums. playing original jazz inspired by swing, R&B, etc. The Parlour, 1119 N Main, Providence. 5-8 pm. goo.gl/j9Qf7S