JAZZ LISTING 12/26/2016 TO 1/2/2017
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 12/26/2016 TO 1/2/2016
(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 events in blue
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Doug Woolverton (trumpet) and the Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
NEW REDUCED SCHEDULE & EARLIER START; Once a month, next date January 9: John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucktet, 729-1005, www.themetri.com, doors open 8 pm, show 8:30 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/Mark White, guitar, jazz, Roberto’s Italian Restaurant, 450 Hope St., Bristol, 254-9732, www.robertosbristol.com, 6 – 9 pm
John and Joanne: pop, rock, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 pm
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Big City Jazz Jam: house rhythm section Joe Potenza, bass, Ben Ricci, drums, invite other local vocalists and instrumentalists, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St., Pawtucket, 639-0925, 8 pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
Rick Costa Trio, jazz, DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames St. Bristol, 254-2005, 7-9:30 pm
Matt Kearns, solo guitar, rock, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, Oki’s, 1270 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 728-7970. 7 p.m.
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Cartells, jazz, swing Motown, R&B. rock, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, theknickerbockercafe.com, dance lessons at 7 p.m. music 7:30 – 10 pm.
Mary Andrews, vocals, piano, Pat Cardeiro, guitar, vocals, Mike Moran, bass, Jeff Fountain, drums. jazz, pop, standards, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 pm.
Jhony Keys (piano) Jazz Jam, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar, 1091 Main St. Pawtucket, 728-0800, 7:30 -10:30
Blues At Lou’s: Original Blues DeVille Open Jam w/ Dick Willner: Lou’s Cafe, 47 Summer St., Manville. 762-9741. 8 p.m.
The Funky Autocrates, The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St. Providence, 383-5858, www.theparlourri.com. 9 pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
Tony Cerbo: sings in the style of Michael Bublé and pop, Siena Restaurant, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. 349-4111, 6:30 pm.
On Holiday Break – Back January: Tish Adams (vocals) Trio, jazz, standards, blues, Simone’s, 275 Child St. Warren, 247-1200, www.simonesri.com, 6:30 – 9 pm
Travis Colby: pop, blues, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
TBA, swing, jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8 p.m.
David Wax Museum, roots rock, folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. doors open 7 pm, show 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
John & Joanne, John Monllos, guitar, Joanne Rodino, vocals, jazz, standards, Jo’s Bistro, 24 Memorial Boulevard West, Newport, 847-5506, www.josamericanbistro.com, 7 – 10 pm.
Fran Curley Jazz: One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 p.m.
Richard Hundley Trio, jazz, Cassarino’s Restaurant, 177 Atwells Ave. Providence, 751-3333, 7 pm
Tony Cerbo, tribute to Michael Buble, jazz and pop, Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston. 944-4900, www.chapelgrillri.com 7-10 pm.
Debra Mann Quartet, w/Dino Govoni, sax, Marty Ballou, bass, Marty Richards , drums, jazz, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 241-7349, sandywoodsmusic.com. 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 pm BYOB & BYOF)
(RESCHEDULED TO 3/3/17) Willie Laws Band Blues Bash: Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
James Montgomery Blues Band, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Cory Pesaturo, accordian, Gino Rosati, guitar, Rick Costa, drums, Joe Potenza, bass, New Orleans blues and swing, Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333. rosmarin-ri.com. 8:30 – 11:30 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 (NEW YEAR’S EVE)
New Year’s Eve: Clear Blue, blues, pop, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 8 pm – 12 am.
Neal and the Vipers New Year’s Eve Bash: blues, rockabilly, R&B, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Duke Robillard Band, New Year’s Eve Jump Blues Party, Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, www.knickmusic.com/events/ door open 7 pm, show 8:30 pm
John Monllos Trio featuring Joanne Rodino and Steve Johnson: jazz, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Five33 Lounge, 1 Goat Island, Newport. 851-1234. 8:30 p.m-12:30 a.m.
New Year’ Eve Live Jazz: Cote Jazz Combo, featuring the songs of Sinatra, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, norys.com, 9 pm
Mary Andrews, Dick Lupino, Jeff Fountain, Steve Heck: jazz, Vanderbilt Residence Club and Hotel, 41 Mary St., Newport. 846-6200. 9 p.m.
Down City Band: soul, funk, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.- midnight.
The Sixties Band: rock, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 816-5600, sandywoodsmusic.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 (HAPPY NEW YEAR’S DAY)
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
Doug Woolverton (trumpet) and the Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
NEW REDUCED SCHEDULE & EARLIER START; Once a month, next date January 9: John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucktet, 729-1005, www.themetri.com, doors open 8 pm, show 8:30 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
COMING UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
Brian James Quartet, local fusion jazz group, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Magnolia Cajun Band, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 241-7349, sandywoodsmusic.com. 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 pm BYOB & BYOF)