RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 1/30/2017 TO 2/6/2017
(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 30
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
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/John Wilkins, guitar, 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
John and Joanne: jazz, Latin, 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, FEBRUARY 1
“Allary at Arias” Wednesday Night Sessions: Dave Zinno (bass) Trio w/Tim Ray, piano, Bob Gullotti, 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
Kelley Lennon, vocals, Ralph Corsi, piano, Dave Dicenso, bass, jazz, standards, blues, Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd., Newport. 849-6312. 7-9:30 p.m
John and Joanne: jazz, Latin, 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: Mystic Horns, blues, R&B, 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, feat./John Almark, trumpet, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St. Providence, 383-5858, www.theparlourri.com. 9 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Steve Burke: jazz, Mile and a Quarter House, 334 South Water St., Providence. 331-1500. 6-9 p.m.
Mat Kearns, solo guitar, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11, p.m.
Allen Bernstein (bass) Quartet, jazz, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 p.m.
“Allary at Arias” Jam Session: house band, Clay Nordhill (guitar) Trio, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 7:30 – 10:30 pm.
The Carleans, American, folk, bluegrass, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
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.
Travis Colby, piano, vocals, blues, R&B, 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.
David Bromberg Quintet: blues, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 8 p.m.
Richard Marx: pop, rock, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. 8 p.m.
James Montgomery Blues Band, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
JMK, progreeive rock, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 p.m.
Elvis Lives: tribute to Elvis Presley, Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. (508) 994-2900, zeiterion.org. 8 p.m.
Four Agreements: jazz, electronic, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. Part of Hanging with the Locals shows. bit.ly/2jt3Hwz. 9 p.m.
Gary Gramolini and the Grinders with Steve Burke: rock, Newport Grand Casino, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. 849-5000. 9 p.m.
Sisters of Slide featuring Rory Block and Cindy Cashdollar: country, blues, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
“The Band” Band: tribute to Bob Dylan and The Band, Gary Solomon, vocals, bass, Jack Kraft, vocals, keys, accordion, mandolin, Josh Radin, vocals, guitar, Loren Korevec, vocals, piano, mandolin, Vinny Nicosia, vocals drums, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Joe Potenza (bass) and Friends w/Tish Adams, vocals. Jack McNamara, guitar, Eric Hastings, drums, jazz, blues, Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333. www.rosmarin-ri.com. 8:30 – 11:30 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Ginny Conley and Bill Moretti: jazz, Terrazza Bistro/Bar, 645 Douglas Pike (Rt. 7), Smithfield. 233-3223. 6-9 p.m.
TBA, standards, jazz, Tavola Wine Bar and Tuscan Grill, 289 Attwells Ave, Providence, 274-6000, tavolowinebar.com. 7-10 pm
Rex Fowler and the Rockabilly Kings: celebration of Elvis, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. Screening of film “200 Cadillacs” before concert of Elvis Presley classics. 7 p.m.
John and Joanne: jazz, Latin, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, Ristorante Roma, 310 Atwells Ave, Providence. stevenpalumbo.com. 7-10 pm
Magnolia Cajun Band: folk, French Cajun, Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 241-7349, sandywoodsmusic.com. 7:30 p.m.
Rhythm Future Quartet: jazz, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St, Cumberland, 725-9272, riverfolk.org. 8 pm
The Kingston Trio: folk, pop, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 4 pm and 8 pm
Sarah Barbosa: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812, 9 p.m.- midnight.
Rose Weaver, jazz singer, actress, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm
Eight To The Bar, swing, boogie woogie, R&B, soul, Motown, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
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 pm
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
Reminisants, oldies, swing, dance floor, Twin Rivers Casino, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, 723-3200, twinriver.com/entertainment/ 2-6 pm.
Ella 100: Cheryl Albrite,vocals, w/Carlos M. de Leon, trumpet, Gregory Conroy, drums, Bob Ponte, director, piano, Maggie Rizzi, bass, Steve Thomas, guitar, and vocalists Barbara Slater & Tracy Fontes, Paff Auditorum, URI Providence, 80 Washington St., Providence, 277-5000, reception 1-4 pm, show 4 pm.
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.
Sunday Night Blues Jam w/Ben Ricci, drums, Murphy’s Law, 2 George St, Pawtucket, 639-0925, 8:30 pm-12 m
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
The Caribbean Soul Duo: Becky Bass, steel drums, Jhony Keys, keyboard, Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave, East Providence, 434-2453, www.eastprovidencelibrary.org/epl/,7 pm
The Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Phil Adams, Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, Special Opening Show: North Smithfield High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Metro Narcisi, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucktet, 729-1005, www.themetri.com, doors open 7 pm, opening show 7:30 pm, Allmark Orch. 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:
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)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
DD Bastos and the Sons of Providence: blues, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Duke Robillard, blues/jazz, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com.8 pm
Tom Rush: blues, folk, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 8 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
“Allary At Arias” The Grand Return: Greg Wardson, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Artie Cabral, drums, Arnie Krakowsky, sax, Ted Casher,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)