RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 12/31/2017
(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)
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 (NEW YEARS EVE) Call for reservations, schedule, inclusions
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.
Narraganett Beer’s 125 Anniversary & New Years Celebration: The Silks, The Copasetics, and special guests, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. doors 8 pm, show 9
The Sound of Newport Band w/Alan Berstein, bass, Johnny’s Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 847-2540, for reservations
2018 New Years Eve, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. special dinner menu and champagne toast at midnight, Beers pour at four, and music starts at 8:30.
Vini Ames Duo: jazz, pop, rhythm and blues, oldies, Ritrovo Pub and Grille, 1050 Main St., East Greenwich. 8 p.m.-12:30 am
(SOLD OUT) A Midnight Masquerade: The New Providence Big Band w/Katie Kleyla, swing standards, dance, pop, The Ballroom at Providence G, 100 Dorrance St. Providence, 8 pm -2am
Neal and The Vipers, dance, rock, food from local restaurants, raffles, prizes, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston, 782-1018. courthousearts.org. 7:30 pm, music 8:30 p.m.
M.Rubi — Miraj: jazz, pop, standards, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille, 289 Atwells Ave., Providence. 274-6000. 8:30 p.m.
Susan Iacobellis: jazz, Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille, 976 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 349-4979. 8:30 pm.
The Duke Robillard Band, The Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.com., doors 7 pm, show 8:30 pm
Revue New Years Eve, Empire Revue, host Keith Munslow, Matt and Amy Duo, Superchief Trio, also comedians, magicians, AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence, revue-years-eve.brownpapertickets.com, for reservations, information at 831-9327, as220.org, 9 pm
Dick Lupino, bass, vocals, Mary Andrews, vocals, Steve Heck, piano, vocals, Jeff Fountain, drums, Grace Vanderbuilt Hotel, 41 Mary St. Newport, 846-6200 dinner packages reservations also available, 9pm – 1am
Fat City Band, reservations include dinner buffet, hats, noise makers, midnight champagne toast, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 9 pm
Steve Burke Duo: jazz, Tumblesalts Cafe, 1 Morgan Ave., North Providence. 348-0557. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Down City: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812. 9 p.m. to midnight.
Steve Smith and the Nakeds: rhythm and blues, rock, The Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. 681-4743, www.crownehotelwarwick.com. 9:30 pm to 1 am
Brass Attack, dance, rhythm and blues, top 40, Snookers, 53 Ashburton St., Providence. 351-7665. 10 p.m.
COMING UP:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
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
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
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.