JAZZ LISTING 1/23/2017 TO 1/30/2107
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 1/23/2017 TO 1/30/2017
(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 events in blue
MONDAY, JANUARY 23
Reminisce: oldies, dance,Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. 12 p.m.
The Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Brad Bensko, American songbook, 50s 60s, pop, folk, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/Kenvin Harris, piano, jazz, Roberto’s Italian Restaurant, 450 Hope St., Bristol, 254-9732, www.robertosbristol.com, 6 – 9 pm
Steve Burke: smooth jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 pm
Matt Kearns: rock, folk, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Gary Fish: open mic, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 241-7349, sandywoodsmusic.com. 7-10 p.m. For more information, email Gary at [email protected] or call 632-7484.
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, 7:30 – 11 pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
“Allary at Arias” Wednesday Night Sessions: Marty Ballou (bass) Trio w/Bobby Keyes, guitar, Marty Richards, drums, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 7 – 10 pm.
Rick Costa Trio, jazz, DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames St. Bristol, 254-2005, 7-9:30 pm
Tish Adams, vocals, Greg Wardson, piano, Tom Pasquerelli, bass, jazz, standards, blues, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 p.m
The Naticks, roots, R&B, 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.
Vocalosity, a cappella groups, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 421-2787, TheVetsRI.com, 8 pm
Let’s Dance Wednesdays: The Chris Leigh Band, progressive blues-rock, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070, knickerbockermusic.org, dance lessons at 7 p.m. music 7:30 – 10 pm.
Blues At Lou’s: Original Blues DeVille Open Jam w/ Dick Willner: Lou’sCafe, 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, JANUARY 26
Steve Burke: jazz, Mile and a Quarter House, 334 South Water St., Providence. 331-1500. 6-9 p.m.
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
Milt Javery, jazz, R&B, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11, p.m.
Barkode Jazz Trio, jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 p.m.
Carrie Rodriguez: country, Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. (508) 994-2900, zeiterion.org. 7:30 p.m.
Son Little: R&B, soul, Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com. $15 advance; 8 p.m.
Tyler-James of the Silks, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
Band of Heathens: Americana, folk, country, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. doors open 7 pm, show 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
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.
Mike Khoury, guitar, vocals, progressive rock, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Tony Cerbo: singsin the style of Michael Bubléé, pop, Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston. 944-4900, chapelgrilleri.com. 7 p.m.
Steve Burke: jazz, DaVinci Lounge, 146 Acorn St., Providence. 572-3911. davincilounge.com. 7 p.m.
Bettye Lavette: soul, R&B, blues, funk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Another Tequila Sunrise: tribute to the Eagles, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Luther Johnson and the Magic Rockers, rock, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Rick Russell and the Cadillac Horns, blues, R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 p.m.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes: rock, Jersey shore sound, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 8 p.m.
Joe Potenza (bass) and Friends w/Christine Fawson, trumpet/vocals. Paul Bouley, keys, Vinny Pagano, drums, jazz, Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333. www.rosmarin-ri.com. 8:30 – 11:30 pm
Bombino: rock, blues, world, Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com. 9 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Celebrating Chinese New Year & Jazz: Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. chanseggrollsandjazz.com. Hosted by Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket. 769-9675; shopmowc.com. 5:30 p.m. talk by Tom Shaker, co-author of “A Treasury of Rhode Island Jazz & Swing Musicians,” on the history of state’s jazz clubs and legendary musicians. A buffet dinner follows. 5:30 pm
Steve Burke, smooth jazz, Harvest Market Café, 2685 Gar Highway Swansea, 508.379.6072, 6 pm
Jan Schmidt, jazz, Tavola Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7-10 pm
Clear Blue, acoustic, blues, Irish, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
URI Music Collage, Gene Pollart, coordinator, and Southern New England Honor Band, Brian Cardany Coordinator, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, http://web.uri.edu/music/event-calendar/, 7 pm.
Vini Ames Duo, jazz, pop, R&B, Elks Lodge #2359, 326 Farnum Pike (Route 104), Smithfield. 231-9820. 7:30-11 p.m. Benefit for Elks charities.
Jobim’s 90th Birthday: Debra Mann (vocals, piano) Quartet, w/Special Guest Brazilian Nanny Assis, guitar, percussion, vocals, Dino Govoni, sax, flute, Dave Zinno, bass, Steve Langone, drums, bossa, jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Winter Roots Cabaret: The Hoolios, originals, roots, alt-county, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m., doors 7:30
Kat Wright and The Indomitable Soul Band, Memphis soul, R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
Billy Gilman: country, pop, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 421-2787, TheVetsRI.com, 8 p.m.
Leo Days: tribute to Elvis Presley, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com, 8 p.m.
Hey Nineteen: a tribute to Steely Dan, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 8:30 p.m.
World Premier Band: R&B, Motown, dance floor, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. 9 p.m.
Mac Odom: soul, pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m.- midnight.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Steve Burke, jazz brunch, Lake Pearl Luciano’s, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, Mass. (508) 384-3003. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Milt Javery, jazz brunch, Eleven Forty Nine, 1149 Division St., Warwick. 884-1149. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
Reminisce, oldies, swing, dance floor, Twin Rivers Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, 723-3200, twinriver.com/entertainment/ 2-6 pm.
Hugfest: Acelebration of the like of Thomas J. C. Hug, w/Dancing with Discord, Sidecar, No Recall, Brothers ny Default, Yohafu, Savannah Rose, Naked on Jake, People Eating Plastic, Laura Dowding, Tyler and Joel, Brother Ghost, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 4-9 pm proceeds to assist the Hug family in buying a headstone.
Wolf and the Jam Daddies: blues jam, Boundary Brewhouse at Corinne’s Seafood Grille, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. 725-4260, corinnesbanquets.com. 5-9 p.m.
The Meadows Brothers, folk. alt. country, rock, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
Sunday Night Blues Jam w/Ben Ricci, drums, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St., Pawtucket, 639-0925, 8:30 pm – 12 m
MONDAY, JANUARY30
Reminisce: oldies, dance,Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, mohegansun.com. 12 p.m.
The Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Sandy Allen of The Hoolios, originals, roots, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
COMING UP:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Arturo Sandoval, trumpet, and band, jazz, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 531-6662, http://events.bryant.edu/event/presidents_cultural_series_arturo_sandoval#.WHuaqbGZNE4. 7 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
“Allary At Arias” The Grand Return: Mike Renzi, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Artie Cabral, drums, Arnie Krakowsky, sax, TedCasher,sax, Bob Sagnella, alto sax, Jeff Stout, trumpet, Shawnn Monteiro, vocals, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 4 – 8 pm.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Occidental Gypsy, gypsy jazz, world, Stone Church Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 300 High St. Bristol, 253-4813, 7:30 pm (doors 6:45)