Jazz Listing 2/13/2017 to 2/20/2017
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 2/13/2017 TO 2/20/2017
(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]g with any corrections or additions
NOTE: URI events in blue
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
The Groove Merchants, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
Thor Jensen, guitar, vocals; blues, gypsy jazz, progressive rock, 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, FEBRUARY 14 (VALENTINES DAY)
Mike Dutra and the Strictly Sinata Band, Valentine Dinner and Show, B. Pinelli’s, 736 N. Broadway, East Providence, for tickets 270-7111, http://bpinellis.com, 7 pm
(No show Valentines Day) Paul Del Nero, bass, vibes, 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
Chris Vallancourt, 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.
John Nemeth, vocals, guitar, soul man of the blues, sings of love, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8 pm, dinner available before or during the show
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Nicholas King: Broadway tunes, Wingate Residences on the East Side, 1 Butler Ave., Providence. 275-0682. 2 p.m.
“Allary at Arias” Wednesday Night Sessions: Dave Zinno (bass) Trio, w/Sonny Barbato, accordian, John Anter, drums, jazz, 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.
Mary Andrews, vocals, piano, Pat Cardeiro vocals, guitar, Mike Moran, bass, Jeff Fountain, drums, pop, oldies, ballads, standards, 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: Shiney Lapel Trio, blues, 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.
James Montgomery Blues Band, blues, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8:30 p.m.
Bluegrass tHrOEDOWN: Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 8:30-11:30 p.m.
The Funky Autocrates, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 9 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Steve Burke: jazz, Mile and a Quarter House, 334 South Water St., Providence. 331-1500. 6-9 p.m.
Steven Palumbo: solo vocals, ballads, pop, Siena, 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. stevenpalumbo.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Matt Kerns, solo guitar, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11, p.m.
Aaron Cote (percossion) Jazz Combo, w/Dan Pelletier, vibes, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 8 p.m.
Twisting Third Thursday Dance Party: Joe Moss (guitar, vocals) Band, blues, jump dance, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Green Tea Light, acoustic, rock. folk, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
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.
John Grande, vocals, guitar, 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 Bublé, 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.
Richard Hundley Trio: jazz, Cassarino’s Restaurant, 177 Atwells Ave., Providence. 751-3333. 7 p.m.
Mike Dutra and the Rat Pack w/Steven Palumbo (Dino) and Lloyd Diamond (Sammy), Red Stone Grill, 120 Chestnut St., North Attleboro, MA, for tickets (508) 695-1942, http://red-stone-grill.com, dinner buffet and show, 7pm
Gary Gramolini and Roger Ceresi: acoustic duo, 210 Oyster Bar, 210 Salt Pond Rd., South Kingstown. 782-0100. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
(CANCELED) Open House with Neal McCarthy and Friends, blues, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. doors open 7:30pm, show 8 pm.
Love Dogs, blues, R&B, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com.8 pm
Neal Vitullo and the Vipers, blues, rockabilly, R&B, surf, American roots rock, Americana, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 p.m.
Roomful of Blues, jump blues, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Old Saybrook, CT, (877) 503 1286, katharinehepburntheater.org/events-tickets/ 8 pm.
Larry Cambell and Teresa Williams, country, blues, folk, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Joe Potenza (bass) and Friends w/Diane Blue, vocals, harmonica. Big Jack Ward, guitar, John Juxo, keys, Tom Petteruti, drums, blues, Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333. www.rosmarin-ri.com. 8:30 – 11:30 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
The Ocean Mistics: rock and blues, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, oceanmist.net. 3-6:30 p.m.
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
Pheonix Trio, pop, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m
Mike Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band, presents the Rat Pack w/Steven Palumbo (Dino) and Lloyd Diamond (Sammy), Event Center, Twin Rivers Casino, , 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com/entertainment/ 8 pm
The Vox Hunters: folk, Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, riverfolk.org. 8 p.m..
Joe Moss, guitar, vocals, Chicago blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket. 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8pm
Eric Clapton Tribute, Bellbottom Blues: w/Al Caprara, guitar, vocals, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Sha Na Na: rock, doo-wop, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 8 pm
Annual Concert for Colonial Theater: The Hoolios, Americana, Latin, Reggae, Texas folk, zydeco, R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. doors 7, show 8 pm proceeds benefit 2017 Shakespeare In The Park.
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band: rock, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Reasons: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812, 9 p.m.- midnight.
The Robcats: swing, blues, country, Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South St., Providence. (401) 861-7290. 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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
Lois Vaughan: solo jazz piano, Hope and Main Marketplace, 691 Main St., Warren. makefoodyourbusiness.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bobby Ferreira, jazz brunch, Clarke Cooke House, 1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2900 12:30-3:30 pm.
“Allary At Arias” Duke Robbilard (guitar, vocals) Band, w/Bruce Bears, piano, Brad Hallen, bass, Mark Teixeira, drums, and special guests: Billy Novic, clarinet, alto sax, & Sonny Crownover, vocals, jazz, standards, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 4 – 8 pm.
The Young Adults, Mark Cutler and The Men of Great Courage, Wild Turkey Band: rock, blues and Americana, The Met, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. “Shake Your Booty for Rudy” benefit for Rudy Cheeks. 4-9 p.m.
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.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Larry Pearlman Duo, jazz, Wingate Residences at Blackston, 353 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. 273-6565, 4 pm
The Groove Merchants w/Doug Woolverton, The Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport, 619-2552, thefifthri.com, 7 pm
The House Combo, rhythm and blues and blues, Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St., Providence. 861-7290. 9 pm-midnight
COMING UP:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Jazz For Kids by Tish Adams, an interactive jazz concert for “little ones” and their grown ups, with cookies and juice boxes, Greenvale Vineyards Tasting Room, 582 Wapping Rd. Portsmouth, RI, 847-3777, www.greenvale.com, 1-4 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
History of Jazz: Lois Vaughan (piano) Jazz Quartet w/Genevieve Rose, bass, Art Manchester, sax, flute , clarinet, Mark Teixeira, drums, jazz, ragtime, swing, Linden Place Mansion, 500 Hope St., Bristol. 253-0390, tickets: www.lindenplace.org, 7:30 p.m. music and discussion.
Dead of Winter Ball: Dead Blues Society – Bob Shindell, guitar, Todd Manglass, vocals, guitar, Jerry Rousseau, bass, Mary Stuart, keyboards, vocals, Mark Hadden, saxes, Paul Webber, drums, Deadhead blues, dancing, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
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)
Greg Abate (alto sax, flute) Quartet, w/Kent Hewitt. piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Gary Johnson, drums, jazz, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 8 p.m.
Roomful of Blues, jump blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket. 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8pm
Dirty Dozen Brass Band: jazz fusion, funk, Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. 885-4000, greenwichodeum.com. 8 p.m.
Spyro Gyra: jazz, Park Theatre/Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts, 848 Park Ave., Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
“Allary At Arias” Mike Renzi Returns: Mike Renzi, piano, Dave Zinno, bass, Artie Cabral, drums, Cassandre McKinley, vocals, Gino Govoni, sax, Jeff Stout, trumpet, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 4 – 8 pm.
Mardi Gras Dance Party, w/The Squeezebox Stompers, Cajun zydeco, NOLA second line, dance music, Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston. 782-1018, courthousearts.org. 6-9 p.m.