Jazz Listing 1/1/18 to 1/8/18
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 1/1/2018 TO 1/8/2018
(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
MONDAY, JANUARY 1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2
Reasons: pop, Venda/Costantino’s Ristorante, 265 Atwells Ave., Providence. 421-9105. 6-10 p.m.
Vini Ames: jazz, rhythm and blues, oldies, Cancun Mexican Restaurant and Bar, 175 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 232-0844. 7-10 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.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
Steve Burke Duo: smooth jazz, dance, Tumblesalts, 2 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 349-0557. 5-8 p.m.
Live Jazz Series: Matt Macaley, guitar, Rick Costa, drums. Mat Knipple, bass, Tom Pasquarelli, cornet, Mezzo Ultra Lounge, 393 Charles St. Providence, 331-3000, mezzoprovidence.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Steve Heck, piano, vocals, Rick Wells, drums, jazz, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7:30-10 p.m
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Keepers, R&B, blues, dance, swing, 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.
“Sax” Gordon, 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, JANUARY 4
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/guest TBA, jazz, Roberto’s 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732, www.robertosbristol.com, 6-9 pm
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.
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.
Swingin’ Jazz Night: Alan Bernstein (bass) Quartet, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 – 10 p.m.
(Added Show) Funky White Honkies, funk, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
Al Abbott, vocals. piano, jazz, standards, swing, Osteria Toscana, 1571 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 519-9100. 6-10 pm
TBA, jazz, blues, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10
Rex and The Rockabilly Kings, Elvis Birthday Party, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. courthousearts.org. 7:30-9:30 pm.
Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, super swing dance, Moseley’s, 50 Bridge St. (Rt. 109) Dedham MA, 781-326-3075, dance lesson 7:15 pm, DJ 8 pm, show 9 pm.
Paul Caraher: jazz, pop, The Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. 294-3282. 8 p.m.
Brian James Quartet, w/Brian Broullard, saxophones, Seth Hajian, guitar, Mike Jacobs, drums, Jeff Dilorio, bass, debut album release: “Lower Ward,” fusion jazz, (jazz, rock, funk, R&B,) Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m
The Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
(SOLD OUT – see Thursday for added show) Funky White Honkies, funk, rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, Mass. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org, doors: 7 pm, show 8 pm
Manuel Valera (piano) Trio, perform “The Planets,” chamber jazz, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm
Sugar Ray (vocals, harmonica) and the Bluetones, blues, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 8 pm, show 9 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
Kristin Andreassen, songwriter, percussive dancer (clogging, step,) The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 864-7055, pumphousemusicworks.com. 7:30-11 p.m
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
TBA, jazz, standards, blues, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7 – 10 pm
Peter “Hi-Fi” Ward, guitar, vocals w/Sugar Ray Norcia, vocals, harmonica, blues, debut CD release “Blues On My Sholder.” Blues, Western swing, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 p.m
Christine (guitar, vocals) Ohlman & Rebel Montez, blues, rock’n’ soul, roots, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Starman: The Bowie Tribute, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. courthousearts.org. 8-11 pm.
The Calamari Brothers: swing, oldies, Stillwater Tavern, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. 232-0300. 8-11 p.m.
Songs In The Attic, present the Billy Joel Experience, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 pm
Steve Sandberg (piano) 4tet, feat./Zach Brock, violin, Evan Gregor, bass, Maurico Zotarelli, jazz, world, classical, The Side Door, 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme, CT, (860) 434-2600, thesidedoorjazz.com. doors 7:30 pm, show 8:30 pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
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
Chris Vaillancourt’s Jazz Band, jazz brunch, One Bellevue Restaurant, Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave, Newport, 848-4824, 11 am – 3 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.
Mac Chupcalla Jazz Series: Alan Berstein (bass) Trio, w/John Allmark, trumpet, Dennis Hughes, piano, Mike Coffey, drums, jazz, Johnny’s, Atlantic Resort/Cambia Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown,, 3-7 pm
Sonic Surfers: Dan Moretti, sax, Steve DeConti, guitar, Marty Richards, drums, Lou Bocciarelli, bass, jazz, The Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield. 864-7055, pumphousemusicworks.com, 4-7 p.m
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
The Groove Merchants w/Doug Woolverton, trumpet, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm.
Leland Baker, sax, jam session, jazz, fete, 103 Dike St., Providence, fetemusic.com/events/, 7-11pm (2nd & 4th Mondays)
The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra: The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. doors 8 pm, show 8:30, All ages.
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30 pm
COMING UP:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
Rose Weaver, singer actor, preforms a tribute to Ethel Waters, Upstairs Salon, Pot au Feu, 44 Custom House St, Providence, call Bob Burke for reservations to show and dinner 441-2325
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, opening, Shiny Lapel Trio, new swing, jump blues, dance, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com. doors 7 pm, show 8 pm.