Jazz Listing 8/6/2018 to 8/13/2018
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 8/6/2018 TO 8/13/2018
(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)
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NOTE: URI Music events or musicians in blue
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Monday night Jamz: The Band Band, tribute to Bob Dylan and The Band, Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, www.bluesonthebeachri.com. 6-8 pm
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: jazz, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 8:30 p.m.
The House Combo: rhythm and blues, blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Bruce Jacques: Vegas show, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 9:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, standards, 645 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 233-3223, www.terrazzari.com, 6-9 pm
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.
Sweet Berry Farm Summer Concert: Lois Vaughan (piano) Quintet, w/Dennis Pratt, bass, Elizabeth Tremblay, vocals, Ryan Tremblay, drums, Art Manchester, reeds, Sweet Berry Farm, 19 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 847-3912, sweetberryfarmri.com, food available at Farm Café, dinners with advanced orders, bring beach chairs, blankets, 6-8 pm
URI 18 Piece Big Band w/Marissa Silva, vocals, Joseph Parillo, director, reprising their performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, jazz, swing, standards, North Kingstown Town Beach, 44 Beach St. nkartscouncil.org. bring beach chairs, blankets, 7 p.m. (see personnel list below)
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, jazz, blues, standards, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 724-5522, www.murphyslawri.com, 7:30 – 11 pm.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Blues on the Beach: Johnny Press Mess, Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, www.bluesonthebeachri.com. 6-8 pm
Steve Burke: jazz, Sorrento’s Restaurant 1848 Smith St., North Providence. 353-8800. 6-9 p.m.
Caribbean Soul: Jhony Keys, feat./Becky Bass, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 6 – 9 pm
CAV Jazz Night: Alexus Lee w/Jake Menendez, acoustic jazz, CAV, 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164, cavrestaurant.com, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Ashe’s Wednesday Jazz: Leland Baker Group, Acacia Club, at The Temple, 883 Eddy St. Providence, 7-10 pm
Daryl Sherman, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, jazz, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Johnny Bluehorn, trumpet, with the VRBE Band, Tom Ferraro, guitar, Steven Bigelow, bass, vocals, Stan Kozlowski, drums, vocals, Paul Bouley, keys, blues, Pub On Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, 781-8888, pubonparkri.com/events/, dance lessons, 6:30, band, 8-10:30 pm
The Funky Autocrates w/John Allmark, trumpet, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N, Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 10 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Afrimanding with Sidy Maiga, master drummer from Mali, world, Food truck: GotaQ BBQ, Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza, Providence. provparksconservancy.org. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnson, 232-0844, 6-9 pm
Joe Godfey, piano: jazz, 26 Waites Wharf, Newport. 239-4235, newportdinnercruise.com. 6:30-8 p.m.
The American Band, traditional music, John Brown House Museum lawn, 52 Power St., Providence. 331-8575, ext. 133, rihs.org. 6:30 – 8 p.m, no pets.
Concerts On The Commons: Lois Vaughan (piano) Jazz Quartet, w/Genevieve Rose, bass, Art Manchester, reeds, Ryan Tremblay, drums, Gazebo at Bristol Towm Commons, Wood and High Street, bristolri.us/Calendar, bring lawn chairs, blankets, if rain moves to St. Mary’s Church, Wood St. 6:30 – 8 pm
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Lloyd Kaplan and the Aristocats, swing, trand. jazz, classic rock, The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. thetowersri.com. 7-10 p.m.
Live Jazz Night: TBA, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
The Beardogz: folk, alternative, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
The Lost Farmers w/Joe Potenza, bass, Rooftop at the G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence, 632-4904, rooftopattheg.com/events, 8 – 11 pm
Dan Mills, singer songwriter, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. sign ups begin 6 pm, show 8 pm.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
Bassel and The Supernaturals: neo soul, funk, River Island Art Park, Bernon Street, Woonsocket. neighborworksbrv.org. 5-9 pm.
Jazz Till Dawn, Doug Riccardi (bass)& Friendsw/Tish Adams, vocals, The Drunken Seal, 98 Town Neck Rd. Sandwich, MA, 508 888-0060, the drunkenseal.com, 6-9pm.
Al Abbott, pianist: jazz, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 p.m.
Jazz Returns to The Hotel Providence: Joe Potenza (bass) Quartet w/Chantell, vocals, jazz, blues, courtyard, Backstage Kitchen + Bar, Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence, 490-8114, 7-10
The TeleDynes, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 – 1030 p.m.
Brass Attack: rhythm and blues, rock, Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500, thelastresortri.com. 8 p.m.
Eliza Neals and the Narcotics, blues, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
The Bacon Brothers: country rock, folk rock, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, theodeum.org 8 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, Pho Sai Gon, 1106 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. 780-0536. 8-11 p.m.
Wild Sun feat/Glen Kendzia, alt. rock, psychedelic, 90’s, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors, 8 pm, show 9 pm.
Freddie Cole (piano, vocals) Quartet w/Elias Bailey, bass,Randy Napolean, guitar, Quentin Baxtor, drums, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm. (also Saturday)
The English Beat: ska, pop, soul, new wave, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 9 p.m.
Jake Menendez, guitar, jazz, Café Pazzo, 150 Acorn St., Providence, 455-1234, 9:30 pm – 12 am.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
Daryl Sherman, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Greenvale Vineyards, Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 847-3777, greenvale.com. 1-4 pm.
Leslie Grimes and Matt Bruneau, Anamcara, Bill and Gabi of Silverteeth and the Honey Dewdrops: King Park, 125 Wellington Ave., Newport. newportwaterfront.org. 3-6 p.m.
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
Jazz on The Patio: Ginny Conley (vocals) and Bill Moretti (piano) Quartet w/Bob Sagnella, sax, Tom Pasqurelli: jazz, standards, Terrazza Bistro/Bar, 645 Douglas Pike (Route 7), Smithfield. 233-3223. 6-9 p.m.
Whiskey Rhode: classic rock, in front of the Jesse M Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville. 710-7800. 6 p.m.
Littleboybigheadonbike, solo, Son Sean, John Mudge, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 p.m.
Lois Greco Band, blues, rock, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
Freddie Cole (piano, vocals) Quartet w/Elias Bailey, bass, Randy Napolean, guitar, Quentin Baxtor, drums, Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm. (also Friday)
Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, 50’s, 60’s, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
Jake Menendez, guitar, jazz, Federal Taphouse & Kitchen, 279 Atwells Ave, Providence, 454-8881, federaltandk.com. 9 pm – 12 am.
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band: rock, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
Steve Burke: jazz, Lake Pearl, 299 Creek St., Wrentham. (508) 384-3003. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lois Vaughn (piano) Jazz Quartet, w/Art Manchester, reeds, Ben Coerper, bass, Ryan Tremblay, drums, Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, noon-3 pm.
Bobby Ferreira: jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900. 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Andy Solberg and Joe Boulay: blues, rock, The Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol. 253-9100. No cover. 3-6 p.m.
Western Stars: Western swing, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 816-5600, sandywoods.org/concerts.. 3-6 p.m.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Bruce Smith, vocals, Gred Wardson, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, standards, Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-2570. 3-7 p.m.
Warren Pettey (keys) Trio, with Ian Quinton Banno, bass, Jon Sundstrom, drums, standards, jazz, funk, Sam’s Inn, 2227 West Shore Rd., Warwick, 737-6073, samsinnri.com/new-events/, 5-8pm.
Energy Rising Fest, Chords For Peace, providing instruments, encouraging music, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. 2 – 10 p.m.
Greg Abate (sax, flute) and Friends, jazz, Memorial Square, East Ferry, Jamestown, 6 pm
Jazz Night: Leland Baker, sax, The Grange, 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600, providencegrange.com, 8-10
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
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: jazz, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 8:30 p.m.
Bruce Jacques: Vegas show, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 9:30 p.m.
COMING UP:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
Tish Adams, vocals w/Gino Rosati, guitar, Joe Potenza, bass, jazz, blues, standards, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. pumphousemusicworks.com. show 7:30 – 1030 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
Cassandre McKinley, vocals, jazz, standards, CD release, “DragonFly,” Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
John Badessa (drums) Trio, jazz, standards, Al’s Waterfront Restaurant, 28 Water St. East Providence, 434-0590, alswaterfront.com, 4 pm
URI Big Band, under the direction of Joe Parillo
Special Guest: Emmett Goods on trombone
Robin Hall: trumpet
Noam Makeover: trumpet
Michael Robinson: trumpet
Miles Kaming-Thanassi: trumpet
Joel Caputo: alto saxophone
Jacob Brunelle: alto saxophone
Andrew Hellwig: tenor saxophone
Samantha Terlaga: tenor saxophone
Timothy Hecker: baritone saxophone
Nicholas Casey: trombone
Ryan Sullivan: trombone
Torrie Sutherland: trombone
Collin Tyrrell: trombone
Marissa Silva: vocals
James Himmelmann: piano
Ryan Tremblay: guitar
Evan Magno: bass
Nicolas Motroni: drums