Jazz Listing 10/30/17 to 11/6/17
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 10/30/2017 TO 11/6/20
(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 30
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 31
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: 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.
Hallow’s Bash: Julie Rhodes w/Dharmasoul, Gimptio & Glory, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 864-7055, [email protected]. For ages 21 and older. 15 costumes emcouraged. 7:30 pm-1 am
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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: Tish Adams, vocals, Tom Pasquarelli, guitar, Bill Miele, bass, Rick Costa, drums, jazz, blues, standards, Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Angela Bacari, vocals, Mike Renzi, piano, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Keepers, feat./members of the Mystic Horns w/Manuel Morales, trumpet, swingin’ R&B, blues, jazz, 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.
Diane Blue, 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, NOVEMBER 2
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, dance, Cancun Family 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 p.m.
Holly Near: folk, cabaret, Lincoln School, 301 Butler Ave., Providence. communisongriholly.bpt.me. 7 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.
George Winston, piano, melodic seasonal originals, Vince Guaraldi hits, classic NOLA, stride, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Martha Davis (songwriter/singer) and the Motels, opening Matt York, 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: Alan Berstein (bass) Quartet, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8:30 – 11 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, 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
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, Brick House Restaurant & Pub, 2120 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, 768.3433, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Alissa Musto, jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
All That Jazz: Topcats, swing, jive, Brown U. Swing Club, Sales Hall, 81 Waterman St, Providence, beginers lessons 8 pm, singles welcome, 8 pm-12.
Christine Lavin, singer/songwriter, comedy, interactive, New CD release “Spaghettification,” Johnny Cash tribute, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Eddie From Ohio, acoustic quartet, folk/rock, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, 885-4000, www.greenwichodeum.com, doors, 7 pm, show 8 pm.
Paul Nelson, guitar, rockin’ blues, member Johnny Winter Band, Grammy winner, New CD release “Badass Generation,” Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Matt Scofield, British blues guitarist, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
Benny Golson (tenor sax) Quartet, w/Sharp Radway, piano, Corcoran Holt, bass. John Lamkin, drums, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
URI Ram Marching Band, Brian Cardany, director: URI v James Madison, Meade Stadium 25 W Alumni Ave, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Steve Burke, smooth jazz, pop, Tumble Salt Café, 349.0557, 1 Morgan Ave, North Providence, 349-0557, 12n–3pm.
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Ida Zecco, vocals, Yvonne Monnet, piano, 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.
Steve Burke, smooth jazz, pop, Brick House Restaurant & Pub, 2120 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, 768.3433, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Patrice Monahan, jazz, standards, blues, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
The Furies, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 864-7055, www.pumphousemusicworks.com 7:30 pm
URI Symphony Orchestra-Choir: 125th Anniversary Celebration, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, www.events.uri.edu/fine_arts_center, 8-10 pm
Cassandre McKinley, vocals, CD release preview of “Dragonfly” Jeff D’Antona, piano, Scott Johnson, guitar, Marty Ballou, bass Dave Mattacks, drums, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant 267 Main St Woonsocket 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Roger Ceresi’s All Stars, swing, dance floor, Tri City Elks, 1915 West Shore Rd, Warwick, 8-11:30 pm
Beatles For Sale, Beatles Tribute Band, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 – 11 p.m.
Lois Greco Band, soul rockin’ R&B, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7pm, show 8 pm
Tom Rush, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
Adam Ezra Group, rock, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7pm, show 8 pm
Ben Paterson (piano) Trio, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
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.
The Music of Michael Troy: Benefit for the Michael Troy Memorial Music Foudation, Danielle Miraglia, Tom Smith, Johnny Botelho, Monica Ambroziak, Barry Brown, Mary Beth Soares, Joanne Doherty, Joan Laferriere-Akin, Mike Laureanno, Art Tebbets, Mary Ann Rossoni, Barbara Phaneuf, Louie Leeman and Chuck Williams. Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors 12 pm, show 1 pm
Reminisce: pop, standards, dance, Twin River Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 2 p.m.
The Blue FO’s, blues, swing, Narragansett Café, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, 423-2150, http://www.narragansettcafe.com, 4-7 pm
Jazz Revelations featuring, The Monteirobots performing sophisticated, funky jazz, Machines With Magnets, 400 Main St, Pawtucket. 7-9 pm. https://goo.gl/vcEvAj
John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring, Farewell Tour – Meeting: Of The Spirits –Mahavishnu Orchestra Music, Park Theater, 848 Park Ave, Cranston, 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com/events, 7:30 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMER 6
The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra: The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. 8:30 p.m. All ages.
COMING UP:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Shawn Colvin and her Band: A Few Repairs 20th Anniversary Tour, opening Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Louis Prima Jr, and The Witnesses, jump jive, swing, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 2 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Leland Baker, tenor sax, Dave Murphy, alto sax, Alex Trembly, bass, Ben Dickie, drums, jazz, Break Time Bar & Bowl, Suit 1330, 999 Main St, (Hope Artiste Village) Pawtucket, 427-7006, https://breaktimebowlandbar.com. 5:30 pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Cavalcade of Bands – Ballroom: Dan Ferreira and the Meadowlarks, 16 piece Orch. Al Marano Group; Foyer Stages: Jennie Evans & Elaine Sullivan w/Bill Morretti, piano, Joe Holtzman, drums; Rose Weaver Group w/ Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass; Ginny Conley (vocals) Bill Morretti (piano) Group; Mary Andrews (vocals) Group, w/Mike Renzi, piano, Alan Bernstein, bass, Bill Andrews, drums; Rhodes On The Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place (off Broad St.) Cranston, Info & reservations: Providence Federation of Musicians, 780-6887, doors 5:45 pm, music & dancing 6 – 10 pm.