Jazz Listing 2/6/2017 to 2/13/2017
NOTE: This afternoon’s Allary at Arias show postponed.
RHODE ISLAND JAZZ LISTING 2/6/2017 TO 2/13/2017
(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, 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
TUESDAY, FERUARY 7
Paul Del Nero, bass, w/Rich Greenblatt, 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.
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)
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 8
“Allary at Arias” Wednesday Night Sessions: Dave Zinno (bass) Trio, 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.
Ginny Conley, vocals, Bill Moretti, piano, Alan Bernstein, 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: The Cartells, jazz, swing, Motown, 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, funk, R&B, The Parlour, 1119 N. Main St. Providence, 383-5858, theparlourri.com. 9 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
URI Dept. of Music Convocation Faculty Performances: Susan Thomas, flute, Kyle Forsthoff, marimba, Theodore Mook, cello, URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, http://web.uri.edu/music/event-calendar/, 12:30 pm.
Vini Ames Duo: swing, standards, pop, oldies, Savini’s Restaurant, 476 Rathbun St., Woonsocket. (401) 762-5114 to reservations, Noon to 4 p.m.
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.
John Monllos (guitar) and Friends, jazz, swing, Norey’s Bar and Grille, 156 Broadway, Newport. 847-4971, noreys.com. 7:30 p.m.
“Allary at Arias” Jazz Latino: Dan Moretti, sax, flute, Jorge Najaro, percussion, Dernardo Hernandes & Flavio Lira, guitars, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 7 – 10 pm.
The Carleans, American, folk, bluegrass, The Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
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.
Betsy Listenfelt, solo 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.
Gary Gramolini and Roger Ceresi: acoustic duo, Mariner Grille, 140 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett. 284-3282. 7:30 p.m.
DD Bastos (vocals) and the Sons of Providence: w/Chris Vachon, guitar, vocals, Marty Ballou, bass, Larr Anderson, drums, Dickie Reed, keys; opening: Little Shaky and the Tremors, w/Vachon and Anderson joined by Ed Wright bass, Jeff Ceasrine, keys, and special guest, Mike Rand, harmonica, débuting their album Aftershock, 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
Ryan Montbleau Band, folk rock, Americana, Soul R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 p.m.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish and Professor Louie and the Crowmatix: blues, Americana, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Joe Potenza (bass) and Friends w/John Allmark, trumpet. Gino Rosati, guitar, Vinny Pagano, drums, jazz, Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, 311 Westminster St., Providence. 521-3333. www.rosmarin-ri.com. 8:30 – 11:30 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
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
Steve Burke: jazz, Cafe DiPanni, 187 Pocasset Ave., Providence. 944-0840. 7-11 p.m.
Calamari Brothers: swing, Elks Lodge 2359, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 231-9820. 7-11 p.m.
Travis Colby, blues, R&B, One Bellevue Lounge, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 847-3300. hotelviking.com/calendar.aspx, 7-11 p.m.
Paula Cole: adult contemporary, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. (508) 324-1926, narrowscenter.org. 8 p.m.
Magnolia: cajun, Music at Lily Pads, 27 North Rd., Peace Dale. musicatlilypads.org. 7:30 p.m.
Black Tie: pop, Camille’s, 71 Bradford St. (off Atwells Avenue), Providence. 751-4812, 9 p.m.- midnight.
Brass Attack: live dance band, The Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. 349-3500. 9:30 p.m.
Mystic Horns R&B, swing, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket. 765-1900 chanseggrollsandjazz.com. 8pm
The Love Dogs, swingin’ rockin’ R&B, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
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 Jazz Quartet: jazz, ragtime, swing, the Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport. 619-2552, thefifthri.com. Noon to 3 p.m.
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.
POSTPONED “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.
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.
Allysen Callery, ghost folk, Tap Room, Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave. Westerly. 315-5070. knickmusic.org. 8 pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
The Groove Merchants, 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:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
“Allary At Arias:” The Duke Robillard (guitar, vocals) Band, jazz, blues, trumpet, Arias Lounge, 108 North Main Street, Providence, 214-1643, www.ariasloungeri.com, 4 – 8 pm.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
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.
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
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.
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.